So I'm in the market to upgrade to some 33's and I'm having a lot of trouble deciding which tire to choose for my "specific" needs...lol

I drive mostly on asphalt and gravel, but deal with quite a bit of snow, sleet, and ice in winter, and occasionally hit a muddy field for blowing steam. I'm kinda liking the Terra Grappler but not sure it's the best fit for me.

Any insightful opinions?

 

I've heard nothing but good things about the GY Duratrac, as far as a more aggressive all terrain tire.

 

+1 on the Duratracs.

Im running 315/70/17s (35s) theyre great on/off road and are a pretty quiet ride.

Theyre definately not in the same league as Toyos or Nittos though in terms of toughness but weigh a whole lot less.

 

Love my Procomp XTreme ATs, but I have them in 35.

 

X2 on the Duratracs very aggressive tread pattern

 

I have the BFG AT's and love them. They will last longer than the Duratracs, but some like the way the Duratracs look more.

If you are thinking about the Duratracs, make sure you can get them in the size you want. Most of the popular Goodyear tires go in and out of production all the time. This could also be a problem if you ruin one and need a replacement. Might have to go with a tire that doesn't match.

 

BFG AT is a long standing classic that will probably get you at least 60k on road. They did well in snow for me but even though mud is a weakness I think they'd do you just fine.

No matter what tire you get I'd try to stay away from an E load rated one for comforts sake.

 

I ran the Goodyear Silent Armour on my 2005 Grand Cherokee Limited & now run them on my 2010 JKU Sahara. Great on highway, snow & muddy job sites. Not as aggressive as some like but great warranty & excellent all around tire. I run the 275/65/18 & love em.

 

I always think it is best to err on the side of caution. If you may see some mud on the trails, then why not get yourself a good mud terrain like the Goodyear Kevlar or BFG MT. Even if you only see a good amount of mud on the trail once and a while (like I do), for an extra few bucks per tire it is good for me to have the peace of mind while on the trail. Not to mention that many of today's MT's perform well in the conditions that you mentioned earlier.
Hope it helps

 

Actually, e rated tires don't ride that bad with the correct air pressure