I've known quite a few guys with STT's on their wheeling rigs who have loved them. One in particular actually sells tires for a living and has them all at his fingertips (toyos, bgfs, coopers, etc etc) and swears by the STT's.... actually, some of you guys have even seen him wheeling in Uwharrie.
..... how about some KM2's instead of the Duratracs?
I guess it all depends on what he is planning on doing with his Jeep. I do realize that he wants a tire that's good in the mud. But as we all know, our vehicles (going off actual mileage) are on normal roads 99% of the time and only off road about 1%. Now i know some people off road more then others but lets be realistic. Now with that being said, Im pretty sure the Duratracs arent all that bad in the mud. So basically you need to look at the cost of the tires and what you plan on using your Jeep for. Again im probablly biased to the Goodyear brand but it doesnt help that my MT/R's out perform my brothers STT's in every terrain and his Jeep is built (6+ inch lift, rear dana 60 rock jock with detroit locker, currie dana 44 front with ARB locker, 4.56 gears and the list goes on and on. $20,00 in parts alone was put into it in a matter of a month)
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
I read stories like that for every tire on the market, regardless of which tire is being talked about.
MT/R is not the same as Duratrac... i wouldn't say that the Goodyear Fortera would outperform the STT just cause it's a Goodyear. lol maybe your buddy just doesn't know how to drive
In any case, i still wouldn't recommend the Duratrac over STT's if "mud" is the primary terrain. I've seen the STT's on plenty of wheeling rigs and they're nothing to scoff at (IMO of course... experience will vary).
Then again......... (sorry Chris)
I have seen every kind of tire get sidewall cuts. The STTs wear well, are durable, and an all around great mud tire. All o the edges on the Duratracs give them a huge advantage on the rocks.
2007 Jeep Commander: QTII, Leather, Sunroof, remote start, OEM Skid Plates, 2 in Daystar lift, 255.75.17 BFG Mud Terrains on Moabs, 1.25 " Spidertrax wheel spacers, 4x Guard front guard and Side Guards, Optima Red Top, Robbys half inch leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shocks, Pinch weld mod and trimming!
I really don't typically do a lot of mudding - Most of my wheeling is on the beach or out in Uwharrie and similar conditions... so typically Dirt/Rock trails. As a result, Duratracs were the perfect selection for me. My point is if you know what type of wheeling you are typically doing, select the tire that is most conducive to your wheeling environment. Duratrac is a great tire, but mud is not its forte - it should not even be in your options.
If money is a factor then go to Walmart...they have duratracs but they call em authorities...they quoted me $800 for a set of 265/70/16 c ratings...
Have:
'06 XK 2" Daystar Lift
Had:
'00 XJ 6.5" Long Arm w/ 36's - '04 KJ 2.5" RC Budget Lift w/ 245/65's
'94 XJ 4.5" RC Lift w/ 33's - '92 XJ Stock
Anything less than 'D rating' really should not be considered.Originally Posted by ErtsRide1
Not questioning you, but why not?
2007 Jeep Commander: QTII, Leather, Sunroof, remote start, OEM Skid Plates, 2 in Daystar lift, 255.75.17 BFG Mud Terrains on Moabs, 1.25 " Spidertrax wheel spacers, 4x Guard front guard and Side Guards, Optima Red Top, Robbys half inch leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shocks, Pinch weld mod and trimming!
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