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Got me some new DuraTracs!!!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Sheepdog, Apr 3, 2014.

  1. Apr 3, 2014 at 5:09 PM
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    Sheepdog

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    Just got some bran new Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs in 287/75/R16. I've wanted these bad boys since they came out and I finally have a set now! They ride sooo much smoother and quieter than the offbrand all terrains I replaced with these. Hopefully I can get out and see how they do offroad very soon!

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  2. Apr 4, 2014 at 4:01 AM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    Nice rig sir.
    Man, 33's look great on first gen trucks. Nice.
     
  3. Apr 4, 2014 at 8:32 AM
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    Thanks buddy! I wish I could fit 35's but I don't have the time/effort to put in the work to make them fit.
     
  4. Apr 4, 2014 at 8:38 AM
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    Looks awesome! I've always thought the Duratracs were a great looking tire, and i've heard they perform very well
     
  5. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:04 AM
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    Same here. Time will tell though.
     
  6. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:06 AM
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    Bellis friggin rad

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  7. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:59 AM
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    I'm not sure what you just said...
     
  8. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:01 AM
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    I will be getting 285/70/17's in a month. I want 35's too but to much cutting is involved on my new truck and Id have to regear.
     
  9. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:23 AM
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    Yea, there's too many cons for me to take that project on just to run a tire that's just a bit bigger.
     
  10. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:27 AM
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    enough to go over stuff
    35's do look sick though. Ill do it one day. when I have Long travel and fiberglass fenders... I better start saving... The 33's look good on your truck and duratracs are a great tire.
     
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    they sufficiently make large quantity's of earth air bourne:D
     
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    Thanks man! Yours will be sick when you get those fenders and 35s!

    Oooooh. That makes sense. :mudding:
     
  13. Apr 18, 2014 at 10:32 PM
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    what kind of flares do you have? And did you have to trim them at all to fit those 33s or were the flares designed to fit larger tires?
     
  14. Apr 20, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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    They're Bushwacker Cut-Outs. When you install them, you have to cut a small amount off the body and it helps with the fit. I've got a 3" of lift upfront, 1.25" wheel spacers and the fender flares. I only get a rub when the tire is stuffed on a hard drop or going over a bump fast. Other than that, there's no rub at all.
     
  15. Apr 23, 2014 at 7:35 PM
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    How's the tires so far? I'm in the market for a set want a good a/t tire that looks mean on the sidewall
    Sick truck you got a build thread?
     
  16. Apr 24, 2014 at 6:56 AM
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    The tires are great! For as aggressive as they look, they're super quiet on the road. I'd strongly recommend these for ya! They're just a bit on the pricy side. I got the set from discount tires out the door for $1010.85.

    Thanks for the comment! No, I don't have a build thread. I've been meaning to make one but just haven't sat down and committed to it yet. I will be very soon though!
     
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    I just got my truck 2 weeks ago and it came w/ 315/75/16 Duratacs which is almost a 35 (34.6 to be exact) and I haven't gotten them to rub yet. According to the PO it's got 6" of lift though which I don't think is fully accurate. So far though I LOVE them. They look amazing and they've performed very well!
     
  18. Apr 24, 2014 at 5:51 PM
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    Can I has your bumper?
     
  19. Apr 24, 2014 at 5:53 PM
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    Yea, I'd love to get 315's but to make them fit on 3" of lift it takes quite a bit of work. I'll make 35's fit when I do a SAS.

    Sure man, Come get it! lol
     

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