Need a new set of tires before snow plow season. I have run BFG'S Allterrains for the past couple sets. Love the performance of them but these last set didn't last very long so I am thinking about switching. Looking at the Goodyear Duratrac tires in a load E range 305/70/16. They look like the tread pattern would be great in the snow. Who has them? Do you like them? How many miles on them? How do they handle weight in the bed or towing? Sorry for all the questions but for the money they want for tires these days I want to get some opinions.

 

On our 97 Expy 4x4 we are running 265 75 R16s on it and like them so far but only have about a hundred miles on them. Waiting to try in the mud and snow. The truck doesn't pull much so haven't had any responses. I love them overall that we have had them but they do sing a little bit. If we get another deal like we did on these ones we will probably put them on our 02 F250 4x4.
Trav

 

I have two friends that run them but they both havent had them very long. I love the look of the tires. Not happy that the are black wall tires but I just need a god tire.

 

That is the size tires I run and I love them. I don't have the Duratrac's, but I am going to need new tires in about one year so I will follow this to see what others say. Where are you looking to buy them at?

 

I am looking at tire rack since it is in my backyard and can either pick them up and take them somewhere to get mounted, or get them mounted there.

 

I am hoping to maybe at least get 40,000 out of a set. That may be a pipe dream but thats the hope.

 

the only tire we have had that lasted 40,000 miles is the TA KO's BF Goodrich. Haven't had any others.
Trav

 

Ya, I figured it was a dream. This will be the first time I go with a E range tire. Normally run D range with the BFG'S. But with the plowing picking up the truck runs heavy in the winter.

 

Another thing to keep in mind is that you can get the duratrack's studded, which would be excellent for plowing.

 

I run 285/70/17 D range tires on my F-250. I had them pulled from from my F-150 when I traded it in. I let the dealer keep the brand new set of BFG Rugged Trails that come stock on the F-250.

I bought them about 2 years ago and have put about 18-20k miles on them since then. 2 years ago not long after I put them on we got about 2ft of snow in one night. Was able to claw my way through without too much trouble. At this point they still easily have 50-60% tread left on them. I see no issues with them lasting 40-50k miles.

As for holding weight, while they were installed on my F-150 I put a 2500lb pallet of salt in the back and they held fine at 65psi. Also had a few occasions where there was close to 2000lbs of rock and many other loads that nearly doubled what the door sticker said it should haul. The tires did just fine as even though they are D rated they are still good for 3200lbs each. People had said that a D Rated tire shouldn't be on a F-250, but they are rated for the same weight as a smaller E-rated tire and are still rated for more than my RGAWR.

Once this set runs out I will likely be buying another set. They perform great in all weather conditions and have held up quite well. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a good winter tire.

 

Subscribing, i need new tires and i have been looking into these and the BFG all terrains.

 

Studded tires are illegal in many areas, and I don't know too many customers that would be happy about their parking lot/driveway being torn up by them.

I'll be getting new tires in the very near future, and also had my eye on the Duratracs. Think I'm going to go with another set of Terra Grapplers though.

 

I don't have DuraTracs but I do have Silent Armors in 245/75/16 Pro rated E which are similar.

I have about 20,000 miles+ on my current set and they have performed really well in heavy snow and ice. Wear wise I say I have at least another 20K maybe 30K.

I should note though that I have found that I get tread squirm when they are aired down at anything below the max sidewall pressure of 80 psi but even at that pressure the ride is good and they are dead silent.

 

I got the Duratrac's about 2000 miles ago, 275-70-18. Got them for the winter only. They ride nice and are surprisingly quiet too. Can't see getting 40,000 miles out of them though, they are sticky and soft. No problem towing with them dry or in the rain. The rain traction is very good, no slipping at all. They look good too and I do like the black wall without the white letters, much easier to keep clean. I did some research on here a few months ago about the same thing and got nothing but good responses back on how good the tire is in the snow.

 

I've had my DuraTracs for a year now, I've also ran BFG's forever and just wanted to try something new. I don't plow anymore, but I tow our 4 place snowmobile trailer in the winter all the time. IME the DuraTrac's seem to do a little better than the BFG's in the snow. Meaning the truck requires less effort getting through 6+". Rain wise, the Duratrac's are also better. The only complaint I have ever had with the Goodyear's is a "squirm" when towing. I never got over 40k miles from a set of any BFG's. I expect less than that from the Duratracs. I tow/haul and plowed often with the truck. IMO if you're getting tires mainly for plowing, go with the Duratrac's, just don't expect too much for mileage. Otherwise look for a deal and buy what's cheaper.