Nefarious Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hello all I'm looking to upgrade to some real meats for my rig!! I am looking for 33-34 inch tall with a 10.5 inch wide tire preferably. I have 15 inch rims... I need a tire that I can drive all year that's not super aggressive so I can drive it on the road and get decent mileage out of them, they also must be good in ice and snow. Not just okay but GOOD in ice and snow. I also want them to be good in the mud and on trails as well. No hardcore sidewall eating rock crawling but just mud pits and trails as that's what is around here. This is not a rock crawler, it's a winter/summer/camping/expedition rig. I have seen the goodyear duratrac. they look ideal for what I'm looking for but they only come in a 31x10.5 and 33x12.5 as far as I can tell.. I am thinking 12.5 wide would be a little much for the icy roads that frequent my area in the winter... Are there any other tires that are similar to this style?? Best of all worlds it seems? Thanks for the input!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 For what its worth I have the duratracs in 33x12.5 and they've been pretty good in the snow/ice so far. Though your gas mileage will suck and the truck will have no balls (downshift on every hill if yours is auto). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 oh really? well if they are still good in ice then i am okay with that... i am about to fire up my vg33e swap with intake/headers/exhaust/elec fan tomorrow so that should be a noticeable increase in power, enough to run 33s i should hope! any other options ?? i do like the duratracs tho.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edicer2 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I am buying 33x10.5x15 km2 for mine here ina few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The KM2s, from what people who've had them have told me, suck in the winter. I would go with the Duratracs, bfg AT, or if you're rich and can afford 2 sets of tires, an actual winter tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The KM2 is not a good cold weather tire. them being a mud tire means they are extra soft, but that means they get super hard in freezing weather. if you're looking for something that tall and only 10" wide, your options are limited. 33x10.50R15 BFGoodrich All-Terrain K/O, this is an EXCELLENT tire for all conditions. Then there are some swamper radials, but I would not recommend them for daily driving. Remember when I said your options were limited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJSquirrel Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 bfg ATs absolutely rock in the snow. They are so good, I rarely need 4wd, unless I'm trailriding, or the snow is More than 8" deep. I'd personally avoid anything wider that 11.5" (32x11.5s or 33x10.5"s fit great) as there are fitment issues unless you are willing to do some serious fender trimming. ATs tend to clog up with mud, because of their tighter tread blocks, but that is precisely what gives them great sand and snow performance. Siped MTs are probably the best compromise given your requirements. Hankook Dynapro MTs are also highly regarded, but they are only available in 12.5s in a 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) hmmm okay well I am picking some tires up hopefully tomorrow. i have a 3" body lift and soon to be 3" suspension lift as well as trimmed fenders so room i don't think is an issue. I'll have to make a choice between bfg at and goodyear duratracs it seems as there is no compromise on the ice/snow ability. Edited December 17, 2011 by Nefarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) Well, the duratracs have the snowflake symbol and I believe the latest BFGs do not, so that might tell you something. Edited December 18, 2011 by sewebster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Yep. My Duratrac's have the snow emblem. Now, if we could just get some snow down here I could contribute to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edicer2 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 after reading what you guys wrote im just going to stick with my orginal choice as 31x10.5x15 for these tires https://www.treadwright.com/p-12-31-10-50r15-guard-dog-m-t.aspx when i do a body lift and such ill get new wheels and buy the 33x11.5x16 version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I'm planning on getting the BFG AT's when I finally get new tires, never been a huge fan of Goodyear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 hmm well ive got lots to think about now it seems. i am really trying to avoid going 12.5 wide but i would also really love 33 tall or even a 34 tall tire.. why doesnt the duratrac come in a 33x10.5x15!! argh lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 well ill take a look at the bfg a/t ko. they look alright but they sure aren't very aggressive looking, how do they do in the mud? lots of mud around here.. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Your pretty much asking for the impossible tire, A tire that's "good in the mud" is generally not going to be that good on the road. I don't have any experience with the new BFG MT's but if the old style was still available I would definitely recommend them. Your asking for a tire that is good in various conditions, but still want one that is good as a daily driver. In order to meet what you are after you need to go with an all terrain, hence the name all terrain, good in all terrains but not great really in any specific one of them. The BFG At is a great tire. A buddy of mine has over 60K on a set of 33's and they still look like new. Edited December 19, 2011 by ahardb0dy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 I ended up finding the duratracs in 33x12.5 for 220 a tire, even cheaper than the cheapest bfg at in my area. i went with them, getting installed on wednesday!! i think they should suite all my needs legal winter tire too...snowflake symbol. ill just have to accept that they will be a little fatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJSquirrel Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 If you don't have a lift on your truck, the 12.5s will rub. 32x11.5s rub without a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I ended up finding the duratracs in 33x12.5 for 220 a tire, even cheaper than the cheapest bfg at in my area. i went with them, getting installed on wednesday!! i think they should suite all my needs legal winter tire too...snowflake symbol. ill just have to accept that they will be a little fatter I got mine for 218 a tire Got them at Canadian Tire, that price included install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I ended up finding the duratracs in 33x12.5 for 220 a tire, even cheaper than the cheapest bfg at in my area. i went with them, getting installed on wednesday!! i think they should suite all my needs legal winter tire too...snowflake symbol. ill just have to accept that they will be a little fatter Welcome to the "happy" Duratrac family. Admit it, you wanted them all this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) ya that was my price including install at fountain tire. Ill stick with fountain as canadian tire wants 238$ per tire, i didnt ask if that included install he just said 238$ per tire and have to wait a week to get them lol. ouch. thats the second most expensive so far. i tried there just to see after u said that since mine werent installed yet and CT is a little closer to me. I just usually don't go there anymore.... lol except for the tool sales!! and yes.... you are right I did just want the duratracs the whole time..... lol Edited December 20, 2011 by Nefarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 When I was looking at the duratracs, the CT website said 218 per tire, installation included, balancing extra. Whatever. When I got there, buddy at the counter tries telling me they're 345 a tire!! I said no no no, look on your site, they're listed at 218 each in the 33x12.5 size. Turns out I was right. I only had to wait 1 day I guess they had some in the local warehouse. Maybe they are more expensive in BC than Ontario. Our winters are a bitch and I've already tried them out on snow/ice covered trails and they're great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 yesssss i am so excited!!! just finished my vg33e swap and intake/headers/exhaust. this is the last piece of the puzzle!! (for now, lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) here they are!!! I just powder coated those rims with a 3 stage coat. zinc epoxy primer/gunmetal grey with metal flake added/clear coat vroom vroom. a little wider...lol cut off the pinch seam flush on the back of the front fender and then welded the sheet metal together, hammered it down a little further with a torch then undercoated it. the fronts of the fenders were cut when i got the truck. now my drums are ugly....time for rear discs.... still got to mount some mud flaps. thats just cruel to other drivers.... it fits ! wheels turn both ways fully. could use 1 more inch of lift in the front just to be safe. Edited December 22, 2011 by Nefarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 One word. BEAST! Love the Dura's mang. Love 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 I fell in love when I saw these tires in person man. I CAN'T WAIT to drive this thing tomorrow!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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