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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by KY HILTOPR
Because of such good comments about them, I ordered my 33" Duratracks last week. And, had the "Whites" put on the inside, (of course) lol.

Finally, they arrived today; in fact - just in the time for me to unload them in another, lovely - moonsoon (again)!! Pictures of them on the 17x8 Pro Comps when they go on 'er ! (Can't be too soon for my liking, either.)
You've made a good choice my friend. The Dura-tracs are one amazing tire. I have tried to annihilate them; they have survived, and laughed.The only thing that comes close, but is MUCH louder on the road, is the KM2. JMO.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Well, we'll see about Duraracs' durability, 'cause I'm sure plannin' on keepin' on there a good while. They just went on today..and I put a WHOLE mile on 'em - - just to see how they sound.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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What size did you go with? 33 what?!?
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Got : LT285/70
The picture makes it look like much larger - like 37s ? (Hmm- I only wish )...on 17x8 Pro Comp Extremes,
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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I just put a set of 33x12.50-r15's on my JK and frankly am incredibly pleased with them. I did have Toyo MT's on before and this is a HUGE night and day difference. Much smoother, much quieter, the ride is way softer, and traction on wet roads is way better. I haven't had them offroad yet but I think they will be plenty aggressive for my driving/offroading. The toyo's did last over 50K so we will see how the goodyears do in comparison, hopefully they will make it at least 40-50k. I think the Toyo's weigh about 20lbs a piece more than the duratracs so I am hoping to see a little bit better gas mileage.
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Old May 20, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Tires have been rebalanced still have shaking in the cabin from 60-70 mph. Any other ideas?

Anyone think the spider trac spacers maybe causing this?
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Old May 20, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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I'm getting TERRIBLE tire wear with my 35" duratracs. I've had them rotated and balanced recently, which stopped my cabin vibration. But I have only had these tires for about 5500 miles. I'm guessing ive got another 5000 before these are done. Wtf?! Tire pressure is at 30 psi
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Old May 20, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 321go!
Tires have been rebalanced still have shaking in the cabin from 60-70 mph. Any other ideas?

Anyone think the spider trac spacers maybe causing this?
Have them "roadforce" balanced. I had a slight problem with vibration until I had that done. I now have 42,000 miles on them with no issues. The only real complaint I have is they only go to a 35", it would be nice to get them in a 37"
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Old May 20, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Sry to hear some folks are having trouble with the duratracs. I have almost 40k on mine, there is still plenty of thread on them. I run them with the spider trac spacers and have not had any problems at all. I expect to get at least 60k out of them. GL to all.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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I just got a set of Duratrac 285 75 16's mounted on Pro Comp 152's. Suh-Weet!! (Pics to come)

The stock TMPS will NOT fit the 152's. The shop (highly reputable and professional) was adamant about not doing the install for liability issues. I guess I proved more convincing
I too have the SC Flashpaq. I ruined myself by riding around for a month before I got the new shoes Although it is still peppier that stock.

The tire is a 10 ply, load rated E with an 80psi rating @ the max specified weight. The shop recommended me ride at 40psi given the weight of an Unlimited. It rides ok in town, but is a little squirrelly over 55mph I see on the forum that most are running around 30psi for the daily street use. How is it on the highway??

That's a pretty brawny tire to ride so low
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