C-rated duratracs vs E-rated KO2's

In size 265/75r16. Opinions?

 

Plenty of those on here.

 

I like my load E KO2. Never ran Duratracs but know many of people that cut sidewalls and sold them before they're worn because of poor wet traction.

 

Knock on wood my Duratracs haven't failed me yet.....and they're lighter (less unsprung weight)

 

I meant opinions. lol I'm just giving you shit. I haven't run either so I can't tell you much.

I've heard Duratracs ride nice but have weak sidewalks but K02s ride a little rougher but last longer and have stronger sidewalls, especially in e load.

 

Check out the wallyworld Goodyear Wrangler Authority. Based on the duratracs, extremely positive reviews, and a fraction of the price of either. I love mine.

 

That's exactly what I'm worried about

Oh gotcha lol, no worries. I keep hearing the same about the duratracs. I think that's just for the c-rated though? Seems like most people run E-rated tires but praise C-rated...doesn't make sense.

 

I've ran,

Bfg ko's, nitro trail terrain, some falken all terrain, regular falken street tires, 265 on 16 duratracs, and now 285 on 16. By far the duratracs have been the best tire. The 265s were C's if I do recall, now the 285s are e's and they feel even better. Never had an issue in snow, super dry snow, sand or mud. I don't brake axle shafts Wheeling but when I do go out I'm loaded with camping gear and 4x/locker sometimes is a must. Super slippery road, like fresh city rain mixed with some oily ground though is easy to slip the rear around if you are not careful. Mainly acceleration. I have zero issue braking. I suspect it's because the rear is so light and it's such a wide tire.

 

My E rated KO2s haven't ever let me down and I beat the piss out of them. I've seen 2 or 3 tires go out on the trail before and none of them were E rated, not to say it never happens but it seems less likely.

But E rated tires are heavy and they will affect your mileage, so if you don't plan on wheeling hard or towing a lot then go with the Cs.

 

I suppose it depends on your needs. If you are hardcore in your wheeling, perhaps the stronger sidewall of the the KO2's will be a benefit but for the Taco as light as it is, C-loads for moderate wheeling will likely be as much as most people need.

 

My last set of duratrac c rated lasted 61000 miles before the sidewalls cracked and went flat. Could of maybe got another 10 out of them if the sidewalls didn't fail. I bought a set of dura e's (got another 30k on those and sold the truck. But I assume they would have lasted just as long. I'm a big fan of the Duratracs

 

I don't wheel at all yet but do plan on camping quite a bit. Who knows what kind of terrain I'll need to go through to some spots though, you know? And I don't know, my wheeling habits a year from now could very well change. Going with C's currently make sense but it almost feels like going with E's could be worth it just in case...

 

C rated is plenty strong for camping. My moms Honda accord tires are fine for camping. E rated is generally overkill unless you seriously plan on wheeling hard with low PSI.

 

Those wally tires are CRAP. I went from a set of Duratrac to the Authority. Have a new set of Duratracs in the garage to get installed. Stick with the Duratracs!

 

This is true - if you're down to like 8psi in snow, the heftier walls of the E's would be an advantage -- I'm not that hardcore

 

Do you drive a 1 ton diesel or tow/haul? If not you don't need E rated tires, all the BS about airing down and "wheeling hard" when in actuality must people are just driving to work and might see a gravel road. Save your money and go with C or P rated tires. It's a 5000lb truck, if you are actually truthful with yourself and your vehicle usage many people would be driving P rated all season tires.

 

Lmao I guess you're right.

 

My E rated KO2's are way too heavy for the 3.5 liter hamster wheel powered engine.

 

Really? My experience was the exact opposite. The Authority outshined the Duratracs (and almost every other A/T I've ever run) in every meaningful aspect.

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