I have a 2002 limited 4x4 with a 7.3psd and 35k on it lol. it has stock 265/75r16s on it D load rating. spring,summer and fall a landscaping trailer is hooked up. in the winter a 9ft western on the front and a snowman snowplow on the rear. full tank of gas tools salt snow blowers. this thing is loaded. big weight on this excursion. finally one or twice a year ill take this on a 400 miles highway trip. at the moment im not looking to have a seperate set of snow tires so i will be using these year round. I'm thinking of doing some sort of 2inch lift on it and rear air bags for leveling and getting my rear plow up higher. stock size is about 31.7 inches and could go up to 33 easy maybe 35s but 33 would be fine. I really like the goodyear duratracs and want to get the E rating 285/75/r16 is a 33" at 3700lbs max load each . im worried about several things first is with all the weight even just the truck alone people say the goodyear rubber is soft and they are nobby so im afraid they are gonna wear fast. also the speed rating is only 99mph. max on highway is 80-90 id be going but is that pushing it ???? also road noise with that style tire???? they say the duratracs are quiet but who knows. maybe another style tire but i hear alot are really noises on the road any advice anyone running these tires? any info let me know thanks alot going to bed lol im sure i forgot something ill add tomorrow.

 

I think those tires look awsome, but I've also heard they are soft. I know a bunch of plow guys that have Nokian Vativa A/T's. Those guys also tow around big trailers with gear and skid loaders. So, they seem like a decent tire, but don't look nearly as cool as the Duratrac's.

 

I have also looked into Good year but have been told the Wrangled Silent armour is a better choice. I have a set currently on my X and love them. Best winter tire I have ever had! I am closing in on 80000 miles too! Not bad for such a heavy truck! Good luck.

 

Well, Goodyear duratracs is a good choice. For me, when it comes to tires, Goodyear is only my choice. I just heard that this wheel-giant Goodyear will be displaying some brand new concepts in the world's earliest technology at the Geneva Motor Show this week. In addition to a self-inflating model, the company plans to unveil a revolutionary tire stuffed with springs for use on extraterrestrial surfaces. I had read it from here: Goodyear unveils new tire technology in Geneva

 

I would think that an E-rated Duratrac would wear less with all that weight than the D-rated tires you have now. I have a couple friends running them and they are happy with them. Mine's too new to comment on wear though.