Winter specific truck tires

[whoDEANie]

I ran 295-65-R18 Duratracs for the last four winters. When new, I found them OK in winder, especially considering that they're on the wide side. However, they weren't fantastic once they had a bit of wear. I would probably run a third set this year, but I've had a hell of a time getting/keeping these tires balanced and will not run them again mostly because of this issue.

This year, I've ordered 285-70-R18 Nitto EXO Grapplers and am hoping they will treat me a little better. I wasn't excited to go narrower, but they are nearly an inch taller which might look a little better on my lifted truck anyway.

 

[j335]

X2 about Toyo AT2's on ice, terrible, awesome summer tires, pulled my travel trailer out of stuff that surprised me.

 

[overkill19]

Very happy with the Nokian LT2's. They are quiet and very smooth ride so far.


Passed big crash nouth of 32 st cars trucks everywhere. Pretty happy i went full winters and got rid of the dura skates.

Maybe a better pic tomorrow!

 

[Caper11]

Totally! Ive heard lots say how great they are in winter but just as many say the same about duratracks.
Maybe i got a bad set but they howl and are total garbage on the skiff of snow red deer got.

My 35" toyo mts where smoother and quieter. But they too no good on ice obviously.

Im stoked that I discovered Nokian makes a 34-35" full winter tire. I always hated putting 31-32" winters on a 6" lifted truck. Looks goofy!

Might look at the mickey Ts for summers not sure yet, after xmas!

What kind of duratracs did you have? Studdable or non.



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[overkill19]

What kind of duratracs did you have? Studdable or non.



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Id say non..

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[overkill19]

They fill the wheel wells good! Very happy, id buy them again in a flash!

 

[brutematt750]

Looks good. Didn't you have a black truck?


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[NZjosh]

Trying a set of studded Hankook I pike rw11's on the truck this year, anyone tried these before?

 

[flying frenchman]

I've been on some pretty icy roads with my buddies.
They ran Toyo MT siped. So that what I'm running this year.

 

[overkill19]

Looks good. Didn't you have a black truck?


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I did, someone else liked it more!

 

[sc800]

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Trying a set of studded Hankook I pike rw11's on the truck this year, anyone tried these before?

Wicked tire! Last I looked though they did not make a 10 ply tire. On half tonnes they are great!

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[NZjosh]

Wicked tire! Last I looked though they did not make a 10 ply tire. On half tonnes they are great!

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these are 10ply 275 65 20

 

[sc800]

these are 10ply 275 65 20

Awesome, I was told 3 years ago they were going to start making them in 10 ply. You will love them!

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[brutematt750]

I did, someone else liked it more!

Like someone stole it. Or you sold it. Lol.


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[overkill19]

They stole it..... i bought it back, rebuilt it , sold it to the usa!! Take that Trump!

Basically i was collecting 2012's for awhile!

 

[overkill19]

Id say non..

Want them?

Anyone want them? Make good spares or work truck tires.
The deal is you can have them for free but you must donate something or any amount to the xmas charity of your choice! And post it here.

 

[ducati]

Now that i have had some time running the Cooper XT/4's in some winter conditions i can safely say they are the best tire i have ever had on a vehicle in winter conditions short of actual winter specific tires on my wife's suburban. Very good traction both accelerating and stopping and are a very nice riding and quiet tire. Definitely beat my studded Duratracs on ice.

Now hopefully they are good in summer and get some life.

 

[everest8]

2012 Ford F-250 had stock Michelin ATW/2 on my plow truck and happy for about 40ks. Lots of time even plowing in 2wd. Perhaps different conditions. So for $829 including $ 240 return on old tires I now have BFG KO2 tires with mountain peak thing and seam to work really well as they should as only 200 klicks so far. More agressive than Michys. Hopefully will find another set of rims and then I will go with Michys for the summer.

 

[takethebounce]

The KO2's on both our work trucks went to crap after 10,000km. They were great when new. Hopefully you have better luck.


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[overkill19]

Anyone want them? Make good spares or work truck tires.
The deal is you can have them for free but you must donate something or any amount to the xmas charity of your choice! And post it here.

Guess duratracs are not as great as some say!! Left the pile in alley for 2 weeks, finally hauled to dump.