Ripper238
Senior Member
Replaced my old C load Duratracs with the new RT Duratracs after much deliberation.
As many of us, i do mostly on road daily driving but i also like to do some heavy off roading trips. I also get decent amount of snow/rain so i really needed the best all around tire. The old Duratracs cetanly met that need but revisiting options is though with SL loads and not enough durability for off road and E loads being way too heavy. C load is what i went with before and they did great, but others complained about thin side walls which is a concern for off roading even though i didn't have any issues.
To my suprise Goodyear decided to make an XL load Duratrac RT but with all the characteristics of a LT/C load. 3 ply, a little heavier (2lb) and even have a Kevlar weave for added strength.
As with any new AT (or in this case RT) the noise and smoothness is a shock compared to worn out old AT's. But in this case it was truly shocking, like driving on butter shocking. Soooo quiet, smooth and grippy. It will likely get noisier over time, but wow what a difference that may actually continue long term.
I also noticed the additional 2lbs. It appears to just change the tires responsiveness slightly. Now i know why so many think the 4R is slow, E Loads must really weigh this vehicle down. lol This tire is also awesome in the rain and i think the added 2lb actually helps with this.
So initial impressions is its far superior to the old duratracs even though it kept the same rubber compound and tightened up the tread pattern slightly. It also seems to handle better and is fantastic in the rain. I think these will also be great for mud like my old duratracs were, but we will see.
I also have to say they are the best looking off road (AT/RT) tire i have ever seen. Aggressive, nice tread pattern and deep. The side wall also has some serious protection and will be awesome for when i air down.
30psi
Just look at that beautiful pattern and robust side wall.
I ended up going with 35psi and they feel great.
As many of us, i do mostly on road daily driving but i also like to do some heavy off roading trips. I also get decent amount of snow/rain so i really needed the best all around tire. The old Duratracs cetanly met that need but revisiting options is though with SL loads and not enough durability for off road and E loads being way too heavy. C load is what i went with before and they did great, but others complained about thin side walls which is a concern for off roading even though i didn't have any issues.
To my suprise Goodyear decided to make an XL load Duratrac RT but with all the characteristics of a LT/C load. 3 ply, a little heavier (2lb) and even have a Kevlar weave for added strength.
As with any new AT (or in this case RT) the noise and smoothness is a shock compared to worn out old AT's. But in this case it was truly shocking, like driving on butter shocking. Soooo quiet, smooth and grippy. It will likely get noisier over time, but wow what a difference that may actually continue long term.
I also noticed the additional 2lbs. It appears to just change the tires responsiveness slightly. Now i know why so many think the 4R is slow, E Loads must really weigh this vehicle down. lol This tire is also awesome in the rain and i think the added 2lb actually helps with this.
So initial impressions is its far superior to the old duratracs even though it kept the same rubber compound and tightened up the tread pattern slightly. It also seems to handle better and is fantastic in the rain. I think these will also be great for mud like my old duratracs were, but we will see.
I also have to say they are the best looking off road (AT/RT) tire i have ever seen. Aggressive, nice tread pattern and deep. The side wall also has some serious protection and will be awesome for when i air down.
30psi
Just look at that beautiful pattern and robust side wall.
I ended up going with 35psi and they feel great.
