tire decisions

I have 265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on my Tacoma and love them and the wet traction is great compared to my old BFG AT Ko's, its all about proper pedal control and added weight in the rear as these trucks are super light in the ass end.

I recommend the Duratracs and also am looking to maybe go bigger to 285/75/16 soon and might try Cooper ST Maxx.

My tire have close to 15k on them and look near new and perform extremely well in the dirt and on the street, Also to note I am running a C rated version on the Duratrac currently.

My MPG's are close to stock number even with a lift and driving like I stole it.

 

So you run the c rated over the e rated? Wet traction is good as well as dirt. What about mud?

 

I have the c rated duratracs, and like I said before they are terrible on wet roads. Trying to start on a wet incline, forget about it. It's like trying to drive up a snowy hill in 2wd. The tires spin with the lightest touch of the pedal. I've tried different pressures to no avail. I will not buy those tires ever again.

The pros would be the tread lasts a long time, which is probably part of the reason the wet traction sucks. They are good in the snow when they are newer.

 

Checkout the Cooper ST Maxx.

 

Op,

I’m in the market for tires to replace my Revo 2s also.

Tirerack “surveys” gave the Duratrac relatively high marks in both wet and dry traction. Balance multiple on-line sources of info to assist in your decision.

I’m still undecided. Also considering BF Goodrich T/A KO, KO2,& KM2. Cooper Discovery AT3 (p version), & Toyo Open Country A/T II...amoung others.

Decision metrics include; appearance, wet/dry traction, weight, and noise.

Anything over 50 lbs is eliminated.

Good luck.

Bob

 

Many who like the duratracs will also tell you they get pretty noisy at 20k miles. Heard good things about the st maxx, but I'd be interested to hear if anyone has info on how they are after 15-20k. From what I've seen, tire opinions here are pretty useless. You'll find as many people who love a tire as those who hate the same tire. Everyone drives a little different and also have different expectations for their tires.

 

Quoting this post as it may help the OP

 

I own 265/75/16 C rated Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs with over 15k miles.

I drive hard no matter the condition of terrain, Dry, Rain, Desert and they have always been surefooted and make me feel confident in turns or hard acceleration or braking.

I havent noticed them being any louder than new because my truck itself is pretty noisy.

I recommend them from personal use just like I would never recommend BFG All Terrain KO's.

They are too slick in all conditions and wear terribly on my truck, Was getting just over 25k miles from a E rated tire that was rotated and kept at proper pressure. Mind you these were the 50k mile warranty version too.

 

Tread depot states that the 265/75 x 16 st maxx is about 50lbs ea. The op's 4-clyinder will really feel the much weight. Don’t think they make a 265/70 x 16. Need to take all that into account.

Also agree with your comment about opinions. Listen to all, but take everything with a grain of salt.

 

All brands of All terrain tires in a 265/75/16 are in between the weight of 46-53 lbs it seems. Keep in mind that typically if a C rated version is available it will be a few lbs lighter.

highway tires are far less in weight, Usually like 35-45 lbs

 

Cooper published wrong weights for their tires. If you trace out the Cooper ST Maxx picture thread, there are a number of folks who have discovered this. The tires weigh more than what is listed on Tread depot's site.

 

just replaced my revo 2's with Michelin LTX MS2 yesterday. too early to give significant feedback, but the ride did seem smoother. have to admit though i did like the look of the revos on my truck.

 

Had E load 285/60/18 DTs on my 05 AC and never any issue with balancing, noise, traction or wear. There, no lie & no unanimous nothing....................

 

Honestly, imo, your taking a 2wd in deep, harsh mud and not wanting to get stuck? I think, you should try to stay out of the deep/thick stuff till you have a 4wd. But, for that id stick with tall and skinny. I love my BFG mud terrain's... wonderful grip...

 

I thought the Revo was a great tire for my purposes (truck is a toy hauler).We had LTXs on our SUV. Also a great tire.

Looking to change it up a little with a more aggressive tire on the truck this time. Not really needed, but I'm doing it anyway.

Problem is I can't go too crazy with the tread, because I occasionally use the truck to tow my enclosed motorcycle trailer on long trips.

 

I try to stay out of deep stuff as much as I can. But the road to my hunting property pretty much stays slick and very deep in two areas and trees on either side. No way around it. Just like the boat ramps I go to are very very steep. I had to pull a 92 nissan pick up and boat out because the idiot didn't unstrap the boat from the trailer and had bald tires on the truck. "This was when my Terra ggrapples were new". But I wanted to see if there were better tires out there that were not as expensive. My brother suggested the firestone all terrains.

 

I like coopers, great on everything wet, dry, sand, snow, towing I have the AT3 one of the best wet tires, my buddy has the ST Maxx, for a lot of off roading I would get the st maxx, more street get the AT3... I run my AT3s at 28-30 psi for trails and snow and 25 on the sand..... the maxx has a better foot print, armor and more aggressive tread.

 

speaking of firestone. I just got mine.

 

Get you some Kenda Klever MTs in 265 off Ebay for about $650. I've never had them, but they get good reviews...on and off road.

 

take a look at the goodyear fierce attitudes, i heard they are good in snow, mud, and wet roads....if not those then you can't go wrong with BFG's