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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Location: Denver, Colorado
Posts: 752
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Yeah, the E ply is not the best idea for ride quality, component longevity, or fuel economy. The only E worth it is the DuraTrac and its 6-ply-rated tread is significantly thinner than any AT or MT I have seen. A lot of Jeep guys use that one. If you take a look at the DuraTrac's tread pattern and shoes, it is halfway towards a dedicated snow tire. Plus the rubber compound is slightly softer than anything I have used. It is pretty impressive on snow. While I prefer the MTR Kevlar off-road and on rocks, the DuraTrac is not far behind there either, while being lighter and better on snow and wet conditions.
I use 87 in the 4R and 91 in the Merc but only because it calls for it. Both have 4.7L V8s so sometimes, I forget and use 91 in both. I am sure 87 will be fine. I don't drive that much so 91 works.
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2005 V8 4Runner 4X4 SR5, FJ TRD Bilstein Suspension, KO2s
2020 Mercedes GLE450
2014 Wrangler Rubicon, Synergy suspension + 35 MTRs + way too many mods
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