DuraTracs vs. All Terrain's

[rebelbowtie]

Alright I just had BFG T/A KO's put on and I'm going to figure out what air pressure to run them at. I will vlog the results for you guys. Expect videos later today, and if they do in fact require 45psi for a flat contact patch then I guess I owe you guys all an apology but I am gonna guess around 35-40

 

[Flyer]

I can't stand it when I put more than 38 PSI in my tires. At 42, I feel my everything will rattle loose. The 4Runner recommends 32 PSI if not towing or totally loaded down, if I remember correctly. I use 34ish and then I air down to 28 if just doing fire roads and rough forest roads. As it gets rougher, I got down again. I have not done any rock crawling or sand but if the road get really slow and rough with sharper rocks, I go to 24. I would never run them higher than 35. Rock crawling and sand will require lower but I am not expert in that.

 

[rebelbowtie]

So embarrassing when I was loading my truck for my recent road trip I took out a trash bag that had odds and ends in it from my Audi. That had my tire pressure gauge in it. Anyways here are the results and I will get back with you on what pressure the tire place set my tires

This test came out perfect, good uniform contact patch all the way across the tire. If it is under inflated only the sides will have chalk on them, and if they're over inflated only the middle will have chalk on them. I will upload the video shortly

 

[rebelbowtie]

I'm actually going to re do the test when the tires are warm and use less chalk to get better results

 

[chaz]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/general-discussions/110299-lt-tires-need-more-air-pressure.html http://www.barrystiretech.com/ http://marktg.toyotires.com/file/loadinflationtable.pdf http://www.toyota-4runner.org/perfo...ers-more/40803-lt-vs-p-inflation-article.html

 

[rebelbowtie]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/general-discussions/110299-lt-tires-need-more-air-pressure.html

Sorry to tell you that chart is crap, not all tires are created equal and not all vehicles weigh the same. It may be a good reference point though

 

[rebelbowtie]

And that is for load capacity not traction or tire wear, you don't need 45-55 psi in your tires unless you are towing a trailer!

 

[chaz]

say what you want, i just posted for the heck of it & to maybe help show that tire pressure threads have been beat to death over the years, theres dozens of them with many opinions & much debate, do we really need to turn the op's into another?

 

[Emman]

If I put anywhere between 32-35 psi in my duratrac load E , he don't feel bouncy at low speed but I have a little shaking in the steering between 50 and 60 mph ...

If I put 38-42 psi I don't have any shake in the steering wheel but he is bouncy at low speed ...

:ybrick:


what to do ? rebalanced the wheel ?

 

[Flyer]

Goodyears seem to have much more of a balancing problem that other major brands. I would get the wheels rebalanced.

 

[Emman]

I will call back the garage tomorrow,

it's really complicated to fine the right psi on these tire ...

 

[Flyer]

I can air my Dynapros from 18-40 with nothing but the tires just feeling stiffer. This is strange.

 

[Emman]

really strange, that could be the tire are inverted ? ( passenger and driver front and rear )

the bounce feel at low speed could be normal

 

[CNJ Runner]

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.

38psi is too high IMO. I have C- load 265/70/17 duratracs and have them at 34, anything higher is over inflated

 

[rebelbowtie]

any of you guys having trouble keeping tires balanced look into balancing beads. you can even use air soft pellets, it works wonders.

 

[NJshadow93]

From what I heard, (just heard, don't have experience with any of these brands) the BFG AT KO is better off road than the Duratrac.

 

[ThreeFiveO]

I have the Duratracs in 275/65/18 Load Range E and have had zero issues with them. I often tow a quad trailer in the dunes with the tires aired down to 12-15 PSI and they squat nicely for sand use. Pulling the trailer in soft sand is like dragging around a boat anchor and the 4Runner does great pulling it around to the camp sites.

I normally run the tires around 40-45 PSI and have even tread wear without any flat spot or bouncing others are describing. In my experience they are a great tire with an aggressive look, great all around traction in snow, rain, sand, a little mud (I usually steer clear of mud pits), and dry performance. They also run quiet on the highway which is a big plus for me.

I have had BFG's in both AT and the original MT. The MT's were good off-road but the pavement and icy snow performance left much to be desired. They were also quite loud being a full MT which isn't something I wanted for the 4Runner. The BFG AT's are great and are tread-wear warrantied which is nice. Personally I just don't really like the look of them with the dated tread pattern. I did alot of tire research before deciding and the Duratracs fit the bill for me because they have the performance and the more aggressive look i was after without any of the drawbacks associated with MT's.