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Better Tires or Better Wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by 1Biggerwoody, Apr 29, 2011.

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Which is Better

Poll closed May 29, 2011.

  1. Duratrac with Black Rock D-Window Alloy

    19 vote(s)
    73.1%

  2. Nitto Terra Grappler with XD Revolver

    7 vote(s)
    26.9%
  1. Apr 29, 2011 at 10:35 PM
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    1Biggerwoody

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    1Biggerwoody [OP] Better to be a Smart Ass than a Dumb Ass

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    So I am wondering if it's better to get Duratrac with Black Rock D-Window Alloy or Nitto Terra Grappler with XD Revolver wheels? In other words, better tires (Duratrac) or better wheels (XD Revolver)? Looking at getting 265/70/17 for my Black 4 door 2007 Taco.

    black rock.jpg
    xd-series-xd796-revolver-wheel_11349625_175.jpg
    duratrac.jpg
    terra grappler.jpg
     
    1Biggerwoody, Apr 29, 2011
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  2. Apr 29, 2011 at 11:02 PM
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    tires help your performance...not so much the wheels
     
    ColtsTRD, Apr 29, 2011
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  3. Apr 29, 2011 at 11:19 PM
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    kmok

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    kmok Plastidipped ma Hootus!

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    Better tires. I think the black rock wheels look better than the XDs.
     
    kmok, Apr 29, 2011
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  4. Apr 30, 2011 at 12:36 AM
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    Blacktacoma23

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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Revolvers!
    But depends on what you really use your truck for
     
    Blacktacoma23, Apr 30, 2011
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  5. Apr 30, 2011 at 12:42 AM
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    slmgt

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    IF Truck.Use = 'Mall Crawler' { Execute BetterWheels }
    ELSE { Execute BetterTires }

    Basically if your truck serves a purpose beside showboating, get the tires... yea, eh?
     
    slmgt, Apr 30, 2011
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  6. Apr 30, 2011 at 1:04 AM
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    jdmdcfan

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    I honestly don't see what people see in xd's. I'd go with better tire.
     
    jdmdcfan, Apr 30, 2011
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  7. Apr 30, 2011 at 5:08 AM
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    lamericle

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    Go for the Duratracs...they're awesome. I've got mine mounted on the stock wheels. Once i can afford it i'll get the wheels i want, but the tires connect me to the earth...therefore they take precidence
     
    lamericle, Apr 30, 2011
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  8. Apr 30, 2011 at 6:18 AM
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    1Biggerwoody

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    1Biggerwoody [OP] Better to be a Smart Ass than a Dumb Ass

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    Most of my driving is street but so some off-road in summer and lots of driving off road in winter over ice and snow.
     
    1Biggerwoody, Apr 30, 2011
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  9. May 2, 2011 at 9:06 AM
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    eccracer104

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    I am biased to the XDs because I have those same wheels. But the rock wheels look good too, and I didn't like the nittos personally.
     
    eccracer104, May 2, 2011
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  10. May 3, 2011 at 4:30 PM
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    1Biggerwoody

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    1Biggerwoody [OP] Better to be a Smart Ass than a Dumb Ass

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    I ordered the Duratracs! Will post pics once I receive them ...:bananadance::bananadance:
     
    1Biggerwoody, May 3, 2011
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  11. May 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM
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    I voted Duratracs because...

    1) I got them and they are VERY good tires.
    2) I HATE the Revolver rims. WAY too pimpish for a off-road truck.

    YMMV
     
    Tbird, May 3, 2011
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  12. May 3, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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    JHAirForce05 I'm kinda a big deal

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    Im getting the Duratracs when I get home
     
    JHAirForce05, May 3, 2011
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  13. May 3, 2011 at 6:31 PM
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    1Biggerwoody

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    1Biggerwoody [OP] Better to be a Smart Ass than a Dumb Ass

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    Check the Group Buy post from Mescalero - Beat Discount Tire and Tire Rack best deals I found. The group buy is over but he might still be able to hook you up.
    :thumbsup:
     
    1Biggerwoody, May 3, 2011
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