Experience with Goodyear Duratrac Tires

[rf2]

I'm looking for a new set of tires for my (old style) Jeep Cherokee. My current 3 season tires are mud tires which have served me well. I don't do as much off-roading as I used to, so I am considering something that is more suitable for on-road use, but still decent off-road.
My top contender right now is the Goodyear Duratrac, due to decent reviews and decent price. Does anybody here use these tires? If so, on what type of vehicle and what type of off-roading? What comments do you have about the durability/tread wear of these tires and their performance off-road? How are they on-road in wet conditions and snowy conditions?

[3Wheelerdude]

The Duratracs is the best Hybrid AT/MT out there. Lots of guys use it and most love it.
Two other choices for you : Nitto Ridge Grappler or the Kinati Trail Hog which is a copy of the Duratracs.

[boddah]

I have these now on my lifted pick up. I do go off-roading and they are great. Road noise sure... turn up the radio. They do not wear as well as the bfg all terrains I had before


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[rf2]

The Duratracs is the best Hybrid AT/MT out there. Lots of guys use it and most love it.
Two other choices for you : Nitto Ridge Grappler or the Kinati Trail Hog which is a copy of the Duratracs.

I guess the days when a 15" wheel was standard for off-road capable vehicles are over. Neither of those tires are available in 15".

[Marker]

Have the K02's, my buddy has the Duratracs. We were both on the same trail at the same time and my K02's filled with mud and turned into slicks, his Duratracs expelled the mud and he pulled me out.

The K02 warranty stinks, I had to replace one at my expense due to external sidewall damage, and I am currently fighting with them over the replacement for a second with internal damage.

[WHTLHNTR]

just went from a set of dura tracks to the KO2s on a 04 GMC ...not a lot of serious off roading ..hunting stuff definatly deep snow (bumper deep) wet corn fields.. never a problem.. road noise and wet road performance would be my only complaints I thought the duratracs were a great tire.. tire wear was great imo...130 plus k... now the KOs...so far so good...may be a little better in the snow...definatly better on wet roads...hardly any road noise if any.. ride seems to be better also...only been on them for about a month and a half now...changed because company I work for runs the KOs on their trucks(good deal for me!! and I needed them) not a lot of off roading with it (company truck) ...but I do travel a lot of fire route roads hauling a trailer, snow covered and spring mud...not sure at this point if I could pick the better one for me......I really did like the duratracs though... good luck with what ever you decide!!...

[impact]

Have you considered the Cooper AT/W? Descent price and wear well. Have had them on my JGC for 3 years and had no problems even on lakes ice fishing. My daughter still has them on the Jeep for the last 2 years for a daily commute. Being a hybrid you leave them on year round and save 5% insurance due to the snow flake symbol.
You can go to your local CTC and have a close look at the thread pattern versus the Duratrac to see if it will meet your requirements. They may not be as aggressive as you like? Depends on your needs.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/co...2118p.html#srp

[rf2]

Have you considered the Cooper AT/W? Descent price and wear well. Have had them on my JGC for 3 years and had no problems even on lakes ice fishing. My daughter still has them on the Jeep for the last 2 years for a daily commute. Being a hybrid you leave them on year round and save 5% insurance due to the snow flake symbol.
You can go to your local CTC and have a close look at the thread pattern versus the Duratrac to see if it will meet your requirements. They may not be as aggressive as you like? Depends on your needs.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/co...2118p.html#srp

Thanks for the suggestion. These are my current 3 season tires (although they weren't too bad in the winter either):
http://www.intercotire.com/tire/102
I am looking for something a bit less aggressive, but still capable off-road, which is why I am interested in the Duratracs. I don't think the Cooper AT/Ws would meet my requirements.
A couple of people suggested the BFG T/A KO or KO2. I heard these are great on the road, good in the snow, but pretty bad off-road (other than regular dirt roads), similar to what Marker has said. Actually, I have witnessed for myself how poor they are in the mud - my brother had a set and sold them right away.
There are a lot of options, but the Duratracs seem to give the best bang for your buck. I'm glad to see some people here are able to confirm their performance.

[impact]

I'm also seeing good internet reviews on this make as well.

http://falkentire.com/community/blog...ture-anytime-0

[line052]

Rob, I just put 4 of these on my F250. Everyone I talked with have confirmed at least 60K before they need replacement. I have gone thru 1 set of F250 factory tires in 3 years that was 50K of driving. Factory ford install tires are $1800 for my truck with heavy duty sidewall. I this set of 4 installed at CTC Merivale rd in Dec for $1314.00 installed. They go on sale twice a year for 25% off. I waited until that sale before getting them. Normally they are $349.00 per tire, plus tax, tire tax, installation and HST. Quote at full price 1800+.
I got to use tehm in the MB on paths I would never before, they dragged me thru axle deep ruts, and ruts I made on my own in the old farm fields in MB. Places I would have never considered before with factory street/off road/all seasons. In the snow far this year, I have not needed 4X4 yet. I was worried about ice and traction as they are harder compound then a Mickey Thomson tire (1/2 price too). I am pleased to say they have at least the same slip as factory tires. The off road and snow grip is just awesome.

Downside, my normal fuel mileage at with factory tires:
100KMH is 15/100, 80KM 10/100, 118KMH 17/100
DuraTracs
100KMH is 17/100, 80KM 13/100, 118KMH 19/100

So more fuel, but I am good with that. For me it was price and almost no worries off road. (to be clear I don't mud off road as the truck is too heavy)