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How bad of noise? Drowns out the radio on the highway or you have to have the radio off to hear it?
Tuned
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I bought my 08 SD CC Lariat with factory 20" rims.Did you mean 08's didnt come with 20's?
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From: Greenwood, SC
Some '08's came with 18" wheels. The 20" wheels came available when the Job #2 trucks were produced (I think).
The Duratrac noise is not heard above a radio. It's not bad but you know they are there. Worst case is town driving (under 60mph). At interstate speed the wind and engine sounds take over, radio completely takes over for me at that point.
The Duratrac noise is not heard above a radio. It's not bad but you know they are there. Worst case is town driving (under 60mph). At interstate speed the wind and engine sounds take over, radio completely takes over for me at that point.
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From: Tennessee
20" tires came on the Job #1's also as mine is a Job 1 and I remember reading a DieselPower Magazine article where they drove truck #370 from Texas thru New Mexico to California and it had the same 20" rims and Goodyears mine came with.
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From: Saskatoon, SK
There are not many tires available in that size with a thread pattern I like!
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Would anyone need a set of 4 Continental Contritrac 275/70R18 with 11K miles? 
Will 325/65R18 fit on a stock truck with no lift? Will they rub at all?
I am really liking the looks of the Goodyear Duratrac but the local store said they are on back order...
Will 325/65R18 fit on a stock truck with no lift? Will they rub at all?
I am really liking the looks of the Goodyear Duratrac but the local store said they are on back order...
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One tire place is telling me that I can't put 325/65R18s on my factory 18" rims. They say I need 9" wide rims with 2" lift kit. Is that true?
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I've been thinking of going with the Nitto Dura grappler. They are considered a highway tire but fairly aggressive and pretty deep tread. Reviews seem to be very positive and are reasonably priced. My stock Conti's are still on my truck and look pretty good for 50,000 miles. I gotta say, they've been good on the road & quiet. Just not what I want in the snow, especially not for a 3rd winter!
I've used Michelins for years. Just an all season. No A/T type and they always gave me good tread life. Not the OEM Conti's.
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From: Centerbrook, Ct.
Which Conti's you have? They had 2 versions for our truck. Mine were the default then they had an optional set. Mine had the least amount of tread and traction. I compared the specs against other Conti's and brands..so I can't see how you got 50k with my Conti's. They're gone so I can't give you the exact name and numbers.
I've used Michelins for years. Just an all season. No A/T type and they always gave me good tread life. Not the OEM Conti's.
I've used Michelins for years. Just an all season. No A/T type and they always gave me good tread life. Not the OEM Conti's.
The tires that came w/ my truck are the Contitrac TR. Not sure if that matters. I thought all the 18" Continentals were the same. BTW- my truck's a job 1, build date 03/07.
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Continental ContiTrac 275/70-18 tires?
FWIW, I just picked up a set of perfect '06 F350 wheels with tires, pretty worn, lug nuts and caps for $100. Two of the ContiTracs have 9/32" tread left, so I'm considering buying two more the same or better and running them in the summers. Anyone have a pair of good ones gathering dust in the garage? (Yes, I know most of you aren't big fans of the Conti - thats why you should pay me to take them out of your way 
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Also, need two '06 RWD center caps, as these wheels were for a 4WD and two have the open center. Will sell or trade the two front 4WD center caps.
thnx, jack vines
)Also, need two '06 RWD center caps, as these wheels were for a 4WD and two have the open center. Will sell or trade the two front 4WD center caps.
thnx, jack vines
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