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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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87000 miles, since Dec 09 on my 31's on stock 7" jeep rims, were very good this winter, worn but still intend to run them well into the summer. Lookin for some 8" wide rims and would like 33's next. The Duratracs are great, you won't be disapointed. Go at least 31's. I do run 1.25" spidertrax wheel spacers to prevent rub at full lock on the control arms.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Erkmed XJ
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Thanks, What about back spacing? And how do I measure it?
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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GREAT TIRES ive always run goodyear and got these tires and they are sick great traction grip AMAZING in snow and mudd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 01:45 AM
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The only thing keeping me from buying a set of Duratracs is the two ply sidewall. If they made them with the MT/R 3-ply reinforced sidewalls I'd buy them in a heartbeat.

If you want to do 65 down the shoulder of the interstate in 10 inches of snow in 2wd, get them. Short of actual snow tires, nothing comes close.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by longshot4612
GREAT TIRES ive always run goodyear and got these tires and they are sick great traction grip AMAZING in snow and mudd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





Looks like you have some venting issues on your roof my friend. Might want to get that checked out. talking about your house i mean.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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I'm very glad to hear such god things about these tires! I plan on goin with 33x12.5 next weekend!
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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I love these tires I am definitely going to keep getting these tires I have run them at 11psi stayed on the rims did not pop a bead
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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I love my duratracs, they go through anything. And unlike some AT tires, they are good for breaking when someone cuts you off in the pouring rain
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Does anyone run the Duratracs on rocks? I love most of the attributes of them I read in the reviews, but I got a buddy who runs em and it seems they dont hook up well on the rocks, even aired down to 10 psi. they just seem to kinda suck grip wise. Just curious as to whether others running them are experiencing the same thing, I'm tire shopping next month and want to get as many opinions as possible.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Duratracs are the M/T tire for women(oh these tires are too loud, I can't handle it honey!)....
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Desert Rat
Does anyone run the Duratracs on rocks? I love most of the attributes of them I read in the reviews, but I got a buddy who runs em and it seems they dont hook up well on the rocks, even aired down to 10 psi. they just seem to kinda suck grip wise. Just curious as to whether others running them are experiencing the same thing, I'm tire shopping next month and want to get as many opinions as possible.
I run mine on rocks and they do surprisingly well. They aren't as good as the super swampers I use to run but I couldn't take the swampers on the highway. It's nice to not have to change tires once I get to the park. Overall I'm really happy with my duratracs
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by cgarrett

I run mine on rocks and they do surprisingly well. They aren't as good as the super swampers I use to run but I couldn't take the swampers on the highway. It's nice to not have to change tires once I get to the park. Overall I'm really happy with my duratracs
I have super swampers and am with you on the highway ride, better off road thiugh
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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I have them and love them. I dd them. I have about 30k on them and still have well over half tread left. I rotate them every 6k. I'm hardly ever off road because of work. When these 235's go I'm getting 31's. Love them. They look even more agressive now that I have trimmed fenders.
I get compliments on them all the time.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Not my house lol I'm standing in front of mine in the pic lol
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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My Wranglers out and out mud my buddy Dave's XJ with his all terrains, every time! he keeps pounding the right foot to compensate. Dave get the Duratracs!
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