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San Diego BS Thread.

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Speed Freek, Nov 23, 2010.

  1. Mar 22, 2015 at 7:36 PM
    Cali19k

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    I just wanted them because they are the cheapest I found for duratracs. Do all duratracs have this stud option or is it just this model. I live in el cajon so I wont need studs for winter driving.
     
  2. Mar 22, 2015 at 7:53 PM
    Taco me elmo

    Taco me elmo Here, Eat some paint. Drink some Bleach.

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    All Duratracs do, its part of the design.
     
  3. Mar 22, 2015 at 7:54 PM
    Taco me elmo

    Taco me elmo Here, Eat some paint. Drink some Bleach.

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  4. Mar 22, 2015 at 8:13 PM
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    Sweet just what I needed to know
     
  5. Mar 22, 2015 at 11:08 PM
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    You can do way better than Duratracs for that price. Weak sidewalls and lugs that tear easily off-road. If using on road then you can do better at less noise and better mpg.
     
  6. Mar 23, 2015 at 8:03 AM
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    Anyone going out soon? I'm getting the need for some desert time
     
  7. Mar 23, 2015 at 9:38 AM
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  8. Mar 23, 2015 at 11:26 AM
    Speed Freek

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    Thanks Kev! Always trying to keep busy, appreciate the referral. Hows everything with you these days?
     
  9. Mar 23, 2015 at 1:57 PM
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    What would you recommend?
     
  10. Mar 23, 2015 at 2:11 PM
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    What are your wants out of a tire? Mostly street driving? Looking for an aggressive look? Gas mileage a concern?

    So many tires out there.

    If an A/T tire fits the bill I really like the General AT2's and BFG AT's. AT2's typically have a better price.
     
  11. Mar 23, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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    My truck is my dd. Looking for tires that will last a while, aggressive style, and I don't really care about my mpg's. I do plan on going off road.
     
  12. Mar 23, 2015 at 2:33 PM
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    My truck is my DD but I work from home and barely drive it, but during desert season I go offroad 3 or more times a month so I want a tire that I can trust with 500 miles in the dirt. I'm more than happy with my MTR's, but wouldn't recommend them to someone driving on the road everyday as they can be a little loud and not super easy to balance. If you want a capable tire with good road manners and good offroad reliability take a look at the General AT2's and BFG AT's. I plan on running the generals for my next tire.

    http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d....do&fl=&pc=32403&counter=0&ar=75&rd=16&cs=285

    http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d....do&fl=&pc=10373&counter=0&ar=75&rd=16&cs=285
     
  13. Mar 23, 2015 at 2:52 PM
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    Thanks for the info. Didn't expect the generals would cost that much less than duratracs.
     
  14. Mar 23, 2015 at 2:54 PM
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  15. Mar 23, 2015 at 3:13 PM
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    Interesting read, very helpful
     
  16. Mar 23, 2015 at 4:54 PM
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    Am I fucking crazy, or did you chance your sn, gabe?
     
  17. Mar 23, 2015 at 5:36 PM
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    Buddy of mine got KO2 couple months ago before the SF250 he says they're wearing really bad and half the tread is gone. I have just the regular KO and they are holding up good. Nice for on road as well as off road
     
  18. Mar 23, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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    You are crazy. Fucking crazy to be exact. ;)
     
  19. Mar 23, 2015 at 5:41 PM
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    random picture from my finish yesterday...

    [​IMG]
     
  20. Mar 23, 2015 at 6:16 PM
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