Need new Tires!!

[IanB]

Did you have a chance to try out the Duratrac's in varying snow conditions before the melt? I've been seriously considering them and the only thing holding me back is whether or not they'll be good enough in the snow/ice.

I currently run a set of Michelin Alpin's on a spare set of rims in the winter, but they're in need of replacement next year. If I just stick with a Duratrac all year I can justify the price of the tires as I won't have to buy a new winter set in 7 months.

I snowboard a ton, so even though the city streets get clear, I need a kickass winter tire.

I got to drive on them while the residential streets were still snowpacked, and through a couple of early spring storms, and I have to say they were fantastic! Where I used to put the truck in AWD on snow/ice packed, I was able to leave it in 2wd comfortably, and this was when I was still getting used to the truck and driving RHD. I had originally intended to get winter tires as well, but it would be totally unneccesary, these are severe winter rated, and do very nicely in all kinds of winter conditions. I fully endorse the Duratracs as year round, Canadian climate tires.

 

[Dezert4Runner]

Everyone says BGF A/T's suck in the mud. Great. They're an all terrain, not a MUD terrain. They need to be versatile in everything, hence the name. Obviously the mud is it's weakest terrain. They do great in the sand, ok on milder rock runs, great on the street, and great in the dirt.

The op said wheeling in farming country in SD. It's a given that if the OP is driving in a lot of mud he'd want the Duratracs over the BFG's. Why would anyone consider AT's for the mud? You're asking to get stick on a regular basis.

I'd go with Goodyear MTR's or Toyo Open Counrty MT's. Duratracs would be in my top three though for sure, so since that's one of the two options the OP listed, i'd go with those for sure.

 

[Avarice]

duratracs are studdable

Yah, that's an added bonus, but like I said, the city streets get cleared pretty quickly, only driving on snow 25% of the time in the city. Thus, studded tires would = noise and bad gas mileage for the majority of the driving I do. It's out on the mountain roads and highway's that I need something better than an average all season.

I got to drive on them while the residential streets were still snowpacked, and through a couple of early spring storms, and I have to say they were fantastic! Where I used to put the truck in AWD on snow/ice packed, I was able to leave it in 2wd comfortably, and this was when I was still getting used to the truck and driving RHD. I had originally intended to get winter tires as well, but it would be totally unneccesary, these are severe winter rated, and do very nicely in all kinds of winter conditions. I fully endorse the Duratracs as year round, Canadian climate tires.

Good to hear. I think that seals the deal. Plus, selling my oem winter rims should put another $200 at least towards the Duratracs.

Btw, what kind of mileage do you get on your Surf? I'm assuming you have the diesel. I'm pretty much positive that I'll be buying a '99 Surf in a few years, already saving up on the side for that purchase.

edit - Just saw the grey text in your sig mentioning you have the 3.0 TD

 

[IanB]

Btw, what kind of mileage do you get on your Surf? I'm assuming you have the diesel. I'm pretty much positive that I'll be buying a '99 Surf in a few years, already saving up on the side for that purchase.

edit - Just saw the grey text in your sig mentioning you have the 3.0 TD

I'm getting 20mpg in the city, but only 23mpg highway, I expected more of a difference, and higher on the highway, but keep in mind I don't have cruise control yet. Love the TD though, no regrets.