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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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I guess I'm also surprised on capability on ice BC there not heavily siped are they?
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Cooper Discoverer ST. I love them
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Jesus...they OP asked for an opinion on tires, not a **** measuring contest on the best mt...So All those who want to tout that they have the best MT...shut the hell up, no one cares.

Anyhow, I've run procomp m/t, goodyear mt/r's and bfg a/t's (my current tire), I would recommend bfgs for your use, which is similar to mine...can't complain at all, much better than procomp and goodyears so far. Had them for close to two years and have seen minimal wear, but, in rocks, they're kinda sketchy...in snow they are ok, but in ice they kick ***...
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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im running mastercraft courser at2's they came on it when i bought it and these tires have really impressed me so far amazing in ny snow

i drive 45 min to and 45 min back from school every day and barley notice much wear at all and i made it through more mud with those on then my buddys f150 with bfg at's

i dont know what people here think of them but mine are impressing me so far
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by speedballin
I guess I'm also surprised on capability on ice BC there not heavily siped are they?

You asking about the Grabber 2's? They're siped pretty good.









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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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I've had bot the General Grabber AT2's and the Good Year Wrangler Duratracs. Both were really quiet on the pavement and a great daily driver type tire. The Duratracs have a more aggressive tread pattern.

It's hard to pick a favorite for me. If price point or just mild wheeling is your deciding factor, then the Grabbers it is. If you do moderate wheeling, then I would get the Duratracs.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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The Hankook Dynapro ATMs have a lot of siping on them. Probably why they do so well for me on glare ice. I've been very impressed with what they've gotten me through off-road too.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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If I would have had the time to get the bucks together I would given the Duratracs a go but had to get tires fast. Got friends who live in Maine telling me the Duratrac's are very popular up that way. Maybe next time.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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I am surprised no one said LTX A/T 2 out of all the All Terrains They have the longest time span no opinion it's a fact. When I bought mine they came with a 90,000 mile warranty. Not sure if they still offer that. Out off all the off road tires they are the nicest road manners that's an opinion.

Otherwise if you don't want to spend the money Rugged Terrain T/A are a cheap alternative to a rugged highway tire for snow/rain. Also I believe they come with a 50,000 mile warranty.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Terrain+T%2FA


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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by EZEARL

You asking about the Grabber 2's? They're siped pretty good.



My b I was looking at the regular grabber anyway ...... lol
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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I suggested the LTX A/T 2's to my uncle for his Durango early last fall. Mild winter in Garrett County Md this past yr but enough that he's very satisfied.

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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by xj wheeler
I've heard a lot of good on the Goodyear Duratrac, no personal experience though. Lots of good experience with Bfg all terrain, good ol stand-by tire.
I went from 31x10.5 BFG A/T's to 33x12.5 Duratracs and they rock. The BFG's always had me puckering when I tried to stop in the rain or snow and didn't seem to grip very well in those conditions either. Lots of tire spin.

The Duratracs give me all the confidence I could ask for. I've taken them off road and they have climbed rocks, mud slicked logs and even muddy hills without fail.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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dollar for dollar you CAN NOT beat the Treadwright Guard Dog tire
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ericfx1984
dollar for dollar you CAN NOT beat the Treadwright Guard Dog tire
ABSOLUTELY they are going to be my next tire. But for OP I don't know if he would mind the hum they produce.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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i'm getting my lift bolted up soon and looking into 32s. I've read some great things about the Kumho KL71. They're a directional M/T but they have a really nice price point.

The other brands I'm poking at are the Kevlar Duratrac's, and the Cooper STT.
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