Wrangler Duratrac's for '09 Tacoma SR5 TRD

Hi
I recently acquired an '09 stock Tacoma TRD (Off Road). It currently rides on 265 70R 16 tires.(all season)
I wish to install Wrangler Duratracs-245 75R 16, to double as both a winter tire and off roading. I also haul a tandem trailer with a 4,000 lb tractor aboard.(very short distance only) I was wondering if, :
1. The duratra's will fit with no lift or other changes
2. Will the duratrac's be a good choice for my intended use
Robert

 

I'm thinking you mean 265/75R16 right? I have duratracs in that size on my '05 TRD OR and had to remove the front mud flaps.

No towing experience with this truck but I live in Montana and pretty happy with these tires for the 22k or so I've had them. I mostly drive on road but they do very well in the mountains and snow. The only bad thing is that they are relatively loud on the highway but not terrible IMO. Mine are load range C.

 

I have a stock 2010 TRD Off-Road and the Duratracs in 265/75-16 fit just fine when I had them. Supposedly there is some rubbing on the mud flaps at full-lock but honestly I never really notice it or had any problem during the 55k miles I had them.

 

My 265/75/16 Duratracs are on a 2011 DCSB TRD OR, stock rims, 3" lift. I've towed a 16' vintage Airstream travel trailer on a couple long trips. Gas mileage suffers a bit when towing, but the truck handles it just fine. With gear in the trailer, it's gross weight is around 4500lbs. The tires have a bit over 21,000 miles now. I religiously rotate tires, and keep accurate wear measurements. So far, just under 2/64ths inch wear. I'm 100% pleased with that. These tires went on BEFORE the lift and never once rubbed. They look great WITH the lift in case you ever decide to go that route. I run around empty with 34psi, but when the trailer is hitched up, closer to 40psi. Mine are the load range C's. If I was going to haul the trailer a lot, I'd go with "E's".

With what I know about Duratracs, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to do the same thing again.