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Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Delrivpilot, Feb 7, 2014.

  1. Feb 7, 2014 at 2:02 PM
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    Delrivpilot

    Delrivpilot [OP] Red Sox Nation

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    Bought Mastercraft Courser tires last year. I like the quiet they provide, but they handle like crap in snow and wet.(IMO) I just ordered Duratracs and am having them put on Monday. $804 for everything. Tires, mount and balance, tax, etc. I am keeping the Mastercrafts in case I want to use as a summer tire. I will post pics Monday.
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  2. Feb 7, 2014 at 6:28 PM
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    Mastercraft Courser ATs came on my truck when I bought it. They were quiet and decent. However, after swapping to MT/Rs, man, what a difference! I didn't know how bad the Courser's were until I ditched them.
     
  3. Feb 11, 2014 at 12:04 PM
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    Got the Duratracs on last night and I am pleasantly surprised at how quiet they are. Like the ride too. They are 265/75/16's

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  4. Feb 11, 2014 at 12:10 PM
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    One more gratuitous shot! :eek:
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  5. Feb 11, 2014 at 12:13 PM
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    Good choice. They're extremely quiet for how aggressive the tread is. They are great in the snow,too.
     
  6. Feb 11, 2014 at 12:23 PM
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    Thanks D, yeah, we are getting another big snow tomorrow and I feel ready
     
  7. Feb 11, 2014 at 1:15 PM
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    Love the stance, I will be getting a pair of Duratracs in the next month or so.

    Just curious:

    -did u purchase C or E rated tires? (I will be getting E)

    - what size rims are those? backspacing?

    thanks
     
  8. Feb 11, 2014 at 1:31 PM
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    Thanks, they are C and the rims are method racing 4.5 back spacing
     
  9. Feb 11, 2014 at 1:40 PM
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    Looks great! Will be my next tire! Load C as well.
     
  10. Feb 11, 2014 at 1:45 PM
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    duratracs are a great tire. have more than 20k miles on mine. still very quiet and plenty of tread left.
     
  11. Feb 11, 2014 at 2:09 PM
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    Awesome! They look great! That's what I'll be getting here in the next few weeks! Keep us posted until I get mine ;)
     
  12. Feb 11, 2014 at 2:13 PM
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    Thanks All for the comments. Getting more of the "vortex" tomorrow, so it'll be a good test. I ran Cooper ST's two sets ago and they were fairly loud. The Duratracs seem really quiet.
     

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