DuraTracs vs. All Terrain's

[mshaner152]

I am in the hunt for new tires. I have done some research and still indecisive on what I want. I know the size I am going to get is 265/70r17. I currently have a 2.5 inch spacer on the front and a 1.5 inch coil in the rear (small amount of lift.) I am interested in a tire that is good on road and off road. I do most of my driving on road, but an occasional offroad weekend trip or a trail here and there is what I like. I'm not building the rig to be a mud puppy. My daily commute is approx 40 miles round trip to work, but when I do go off road I want to have a good tire so I don't get stuck. I basically want a tire that won't wear (as quickly) on road and will do work off road. If you guys could give me some insight on which tire would be better for me overall I would appreciate it.

I found both the DuraTracs and All Terrain's for about 900 and some change shipped for the size I want so price isn't the deal breaker but overall performance will be.

 

[mien4x4]

id say go with the Dura Tracs if you want better offroad performance and plus it good on snow and ice

 

[Benski]

That subject has been asked many times over. If you search the subject you will probably find rating charts, tire reviews and a lot of opinions on those tires and some you may have not considered. Ultimately, it's personal preference and what works for you.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

Agreed, been discussed to death already. The Hot Sheet: 33 Off-Road Tires Tested - Jp Magazine Either tire will work just fine. Pick which one looks best to you. Also search the 5th gen section. This was recently discusses. Also search the tire section.

 

[Flyer]

My top choices still are the Toyo Open Country, Bridgestone Revo II, Hankook Dynapro RF10, and possibly the Firestone Destination AT, along with the Notto Terra Grappler. I'd consider the Mchelin AT but they were nto reviewed well last year. The M&S is not an offroad tire and I was not impressed with it so I am not for the Michelins (though I run them in the cars).

I want to like the Goodyear but have always had balancing issues with them. The Duratracs look good though I would be hesitant due to the balancing issue. I like buying tires that have been around for a couple of year (at least) and proven themselves without a ton of bad reviews with consistent points.

 

[Emman]

what the best psi for a 275/65/18 Duratrac load E ?? the garage put 32 but I think it's not enough, I put 38psi and I have a small skaking at low speed but not in the steering wheel.

38 psi is enough or 40-42psi is better ?

 

[jspagna1]

My top choices still are the Toyo Open Country, Bridgestone Revo II, Hankook Dynapro RF10, and possibly the Firestone Destination AT, along with the Notto Terra Grappler. I'd consider the Mchelin AT but they were nto reviewed well last year. The M&S is not an offroad tire and I was not impressed with it so I am not for the Michelins (though I run them in the cars).

I want to like the Goodyear but have always had balancing issues with them. The Duratracs look good though I would be hesitant due to the balancing issue. I like buying tires that have been around for a couple of year (at least) and proven themselves without a ton of bad reviews with consistent points.

I've had the Toyo Open Country, Bridgestone Revo II, and my latest the General Grabber HTS. My next tire choice will possibly be the Firestone Destination AT or the Notto Terra Grappler.
IMO the Michelins are overpriced and I've never been a fan of Goodyear tires.

 

[rebelbowtie]

what the best psi for a 275/65/18 Duratrac load E ?? the garage put 32 but I think it's not enough, I put 38psi and I have a small skaking at low speed but not in the steering wheel.

38 psi is enough or 40-42psi is better ?

do a chalk test to determine the best air pressure to run. also Duratrac's are All-Terrains so the thread title is redundant.

 

[ohnoitsthecops]

i got duratracs on my fj Mana Road Trip - YouTube go to the :27 sec mark im in 2wd in the mudd (granted the fj has a locking rear end). these things are great, for what they are.
maybe try having them rebalanced mine use to shake around 45 mph but thats gone away. also use to be a bit bouncy at low speed but thats gone away also.

 

[Emman]

ok because I don't have shaking on my steering wheel , but is like a bit bouncy at low speed ... if there where not balanced my steering wheel vibrated .. ?


I will try 42 psi - 44 psi , it's a load E and lots of people run them at high PSI .

but if I do offroading it's not too much psi ?


I know load C are fine in the sand at very low psi , I can run a E load in the sand at 15-20 psi ? it's safe ?

 

[rebelbowtie]

ok because I don't have shaking on my steering wheel , but is like a bit bouncy at low speed ... if there where not balanced my steering wheel vibrated .. ?


I will try 42 psi - 44 psi , it's a load E and lots of people run them at high PSI .

but if I do offroading it's not too much psi ?


I know load C are fine in the sand at very low psi , I can run a E load in the sand at 15-20 psi ? it's safe ?

Yes 15-20 psi is safe on an E range tire the side is wall is very firm and won't flex as much as a C range. Also 42-45 psi is more than likely too much air pressure to be running on a load range E tire unloaded on your relatively light 4Runner.

I sound like a broken record but don't just fill your tires up with whatever air pressure sounds nice, do a chalk test it is super easy and super quick. I didn't even need to run more than 40 psi or so to have a good flat contact patch on my BFG KM2's on my heavy 2500HD when I was unloaded.

 

[rebelbowtie]

Forgot to add that bouncy at low speed sounds like your tires are cold and out of round.

Oh and what I said about 15-20 psi being safe, that is obviously dependent on your wheel/tire width ratio. A 315 on a 6.5" wide wheel is prob pushing the limits and you're gonna bust a bead, but I doubt you're running something that wide.

 

[mshaner152]

do a chalk test to determine the best air pressure to run. also Duratrac's are All-Terrains so the thread title is redundant.

Really???? You don't say......I was under the assumption people on this forum were smart enough to know that I was talking about BFG All Terrains.

 

[rebelbowtie]

Really???? You don't say......I was under the assumption people on this forum were smart enough to know that I was talking about BFG All Terrains.

I forgot everyone that drove 4Runners were clairvoyant

 

[NJshadow93]

I forgot everyone that drove 4Runners were clairvoyant

:snacker:

 

[Emman]

Forgot to add that bouncy at low speed sounds like your tires are cold and out of round.

what do you mean exactly ?


my duratrac are 275 65 18 so it sould be fine for low psi in the sand ...


lots of people ( majority ) run their E load at very high psi ( 4runner , fj cruiser )

so if I run them at low psi I don't want to ''prematurely worn '' the tire ..

sorry, I speak better in french

 

[03_4x4Runner]

I thought he was talking about Duratracs and I do not even know what clairvoyant is.:bash:

 

[Emman]

I just want to know what he mean with '' like your tires are cold and out of round. ''


if the majority on e load 4runner run at 45 psi ( approx ) it should be for something

 

[TRDCal]

clairvoyant

I had to google that one

 

[rebelbowtie]

what do you mean exactly ?


my duratrac are 275 65 18 so it sould be fine for low psi in the sand ...


lots of people ( majority ) run their E load at very high psi ( 4runner , fj cruiser )

so if I run them at low psi I don't want to ''prematurely worn '' the tire ..

sorry, I speak better in french

E range tires have very stiff sidewalls and the 4Runner is relatively light therefore unless you are towing you probably don't need the tires aired up that high. Seriously there is magic number that every truck should air their tires too. Do a chalk test and see what works best for you, if you like I can vlog a chalk test and post the results

Furthermore when tires sit or it's cold certain rubber compounds especially all terrains and mud terrains that have soft compound rubber can develop flat spots or other deformities. Or you could be unlucky enough to have broken a belt or received a blemished tire that is out of round just slightly and you feel it at low speed. These things happen all the time, I used to do hot shotting and got flat spots and broken belts all the time.