BFG All-terrain vs. Goodyear Duratrac vs. Trail Grappler??
 

I have been searching for tires for a little bit now, and I have narrowed it down to the BF Goodrich KO All-Terrain, The Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac, or the Nitto Trail Grappler. Who has these and what do you think of them. Especially if you have had more than one, I would like comparisons. Any opinion welcome
Thanks.

TeraFlex has heard of more customers having vibration issues with the BFG AT's over any other brand. We really like the Goodyear Duratracs and run those on our TeraFlex PreRunners.

Hmmm, I bought KOs specifically because I have never had issues with them after 5 sets on three vehicles. I chose to balance them with Dynabeads because I didn't think hammer-on weights would last aired down and off-road nor do I like the look of them and the same goes for tape-weights. I have had no issues so far on the JK and will likely buy them again. I think in the end, there are bad tires that come out of any mass-production facility. It just happens. It just depends on if that "squeaky wheel" tells their story here, there, or no where if the tire seems to get a bad rep. (IMO)

Subscribing as I am about to buy the Duratrac as they seem to be recommended fairly often on the boards here.

I am no tire expert by any means, but I like to do a fair amount of research before large purchases (and as we all know rubber is expensive) and I purchased tires this past May, I too was looking at the BFG MT's, Goodyear Duratrac's, Nitto Trail Grappler's, and also the Falken WildPeak A/T's; so here is my .02 (trying to remember all that I found). As with a lot of upgrades to your rig, it depends on how & where you plan to drive... For me, my JK is my daily driver but I also do my fair share of wheeling, also I live in Wyoming where the winters and therefore the roads can be harsh. So I was looking for a good All/Mud Terrain tire. I had previously ran a set of BFG A/T's on a '92 XJ I had and absolutely loved them, so that's where I started. The problem and why I didn't go with those was after some research I found out that BFG couldn't leave well enough alone (can't blame em) and they changed the design, they had changed the design of the tread to a "closed shoulder design" which helps to quiet the tire down but in my opinion it did not allow for the tires to clear out well enough and shed moisture quick enough (again this could just be my own worries) so I decided not to go with these. I love the feedback and look of the Goodyear Duratrac but the price for a set of 5 was a bit high for me at the time, so I did not go with these. I then looked to the Falken and the Nitto tires, I like both and if I had to chose between them I would go with the Falken due to the feedback I have read from people running them; the Falken seem to have a better performance rating both on and off road. Fast forward, I am currently running a Big-O Big Foot A/T's simply because they were close to what I was looking for (performance and look wise) and my local Big-O made me a killer deal on them plus wheels. Once they wear out, I will be looking again first at the Goodyears and Falken and would like to run a set of each to get my own feel for them, but I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

Bottom line, do some research and take into account your plans for use of your rig. All of these are good choices, it will just come down to price and your personal preference. Good luck in your decision.

Your comparing 2 all terrains to a mud terrain...

I bought the Duratracs. Better winter rating than the rest of them. I love the look of the Nitto's but I drive snow and ice for at minimum 4 months a year.

I'm not unhappy with my purchase whatsoever. Quiet, grip, inexpensive and look good. They are on the small side though. My 33's measure up to 31.5" (but maybe I'm not measuring them correctly). Good luck, whatever you buy, you'll want bigger...trust me.

Go Duratrac it's def the best of both worlds in this matter.

Are you running 285/70/17 's? The actual size measurement you gave is concerning as I was considering these but that would mkae them actully smaller than my stock SRA's. Anyone else have actual measurements of Duratac 33's?

33x12.5x15

I ran that size Duratrac for almost 3 years. I had my speedo calibrated at 32.25 and was dead on. They are taller then the stock 32s that come on any of the jeeps. Here is a pic before the lift:

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/w...DSC_0225-1.jpg

I was having the same issue, but I bought the duratracs, (they had the most plausable tread pattern for an all terrain) and I love them. I work at Discount Tire and the BFG KO is just a PITA to balance.. and they come out of balance SOME of the times as well. The Duratracs have always been easy to handle, and last just about as long. Never have I had an issure with the Duratracs at work. That being said... Good luck on your decision:thumbsup:

I had BFG AT's and now have Duratracs. The duras are better IMO. Less vibration at high speeds and awesome both on road and off.

I was thinking of Duratrac's to replace the Rubi MT's. The salesman at the tire shop said they were softer than the BFG's and would not last as long in the hot summers here in Arizona. Anyone have any experience with this. Am on the second set of BFG AT's on my YJ and have been very happy with them (33/12.5)

Really? I've run 3 sets of BFG All-Terrain T/A KO's on three different vehicles and have never had anything but great wearing, quiet, smooth, and long-lasting performance on any of them. When I bought my current KO's I was comparing between the KO's Nitto Terra Grapplers, and Duratracs. i'll be the first to admit that the aggressive appearance is lacking on the KO's. As a matter of fact I liked the appearance of the Nitto Terra Grapplers the best. I just couldn't let the outstanding performance experiences I have had with the KO's over the years outweigh the appearance. The KO's are just great tires!

I guess I am from the group that doesn't like the ko's. I don't like anything about them. Have had them on two different jeeps and currently on my truck. I will never buy them again. I recently put duratracs on the jk and have been happy. No idea how they will last but they don't seem to be showing much wear since April, only about 5k miles.

Anyway, I won't get the bfg at's again.

I am placing a order for 315/75/R16 Duratracs at the end of next week. Or should I say I am going to try to!! Everywhere I turn to says they are on back order. Anyone know of a site that has these in stock? Or a short availability time? I've also heard the Pro Comp 7069's in 16x8 is on national back order, I was told that by e-mail from a company when I inquired about them.
sorry for the thread jack, but everything I read on the Duratrac indicates it is the way to go. tread life, aggressive appearance, price is good, decent in snow. I'm pretty excited to puchase this combo if someone just had them in stock! :)

You'll dig the duratracs. They are quite possibly the best in snow, and it's not uncommon for them to last for 50-60K, if properly aired, tires aligned and rotated, etc. I ran into backorder problems with the GY's and the Procomp rims. The DuraTracs are supposed to begin shipping 11/18, according to Tirerack.

Thanks KWolf!
That's the site I will more than likely order from. Cannot beat the price they have on them for sure!
I am dying to get these things on my Jeep:rock:

I have run the BFG's on 2 different trucks, they did seem to need re-balancing fairly often, but I had this done when rotating so no big deal. But they were long lasting and durable. A little more harsh ride than the others, a little less traction on wet pavement.
I ran a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers on my JKU and got great performance and about 40k miles from them! No complaints.
But, I chose the Dura-Tracs this summer and I can't believe how great they are!
I've run them in Colorado, Moab and all over Texas. Great tires.

Which ever tire you choose I think you will be happy. All 3 are quality tires.



That wasn't much help huh? :doh:

I love the Duratracs, but agree that they are sized small. Mine are just under 34".

My Duratracs arrived today 315/70/17 :thumbsup:

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go wrangler of these options. I also suggest a more intense tire and the BFG is a good road/snow tire. But i have no complaints on going with my mud tires. also they look way better and playing in the mud is always fun

You should look at the BFG mud terrains


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