Recent content by commtrd

I tried a set of DuraTacs on my 3/4 ton dodge 2500 and it felt like I was driving a boat around. I took those tires off before two weeks was up. They are likely good tires for a very light jeep or Tacoma but for a heavy diesel pickup didn't feel safe with those tires on my truck. Killed my fuel...

Hmmm not very reassuring. I have a little under a thousand miles on these so too early to tell but no problems yet.

I typically run 700 miles a week up to job and back home plus use truck for fishing and hunting trips so lots of miles. Looks like better fuel mileage with the 33s as compared to stock 265-70-17 size. I have to manually calculate on a plumb full tank with mileage correction since the speedo is...

They really work well. Very happy with these tires. Thanks to you guys for providing a lot of info on these tires, much appreciated.

Just had a set of ST MAXX in 255-80-17 installed on stock wheels. Pretty awesome tires!

These tires are heavy because they are intended for pretty severe duty. Having owned four Toyota Tacoma trucks I don't think I would run these tires on any of those because they have all been seriously underpowered and likely would struggle with getting those MAXX rolling, let alone braking. Now...

Heck I wish they made a specialty load range G or H! Just for diesel trucks! I had some DuraTracs load range D and those things felt like driving a boat around. Murdered my fuel mileage as well due to the extreme squishy sidewalls. Got rid of those things two weeks later. Good bye and good...

Yes I just ordered a set of the 255-80-17s for my 2006 dodge ram 2500. Wanted to let Cooper Tire know we do appreciate them offering up those sizes even if there is not much demand for them. Discount Tire had the fatter [normal] sizes on hand but had to order these 255-80-17s in for my truck.

:wings: Thanks for posting this link to Cooper Tire so they can be informed of the desirability of offering the 255-80-17 tire size for those of us who appreciate sensible shoes. :)