DuraTrac vs BFG All Terrains(31x10.5R15)
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Sidewalls are a litle bit thinner on the Duratracs but I guess depends on what and where you are going. I've had no problems with the Duratracs in over 16,000 miles on and off road. They are now at 16/32 of tread left and wearing great. Went places last winter in the snow in two wheel drive that when I had the BFGATs the winter before required 4 wheel drive.
I used to run BFGs all the time, started back in the late 70s, anymore I think there are better tires out there such as the Duratrac.
On road hum maybe a little bit louder but not very much.
I used to run BFGs all the time, started back in the late 70s, anymore I think there are better tires out there such as the Duratrac.
On road hum maybe a little bit louder but not very much.
TheStig
Observer
My friend runs Duratracs and I think they're pretty good tires. I have seen them side by side with BFGs and they are definately more agressive. I have been wheeling with him and I think they cleaned pretty well for ATs.
Not sure about sidewall durability though.
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Not sure about sidewall durability though.
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The Adam Blaster
Expedition Leader
I like and have sold lots of both of these tires.
The GY has a bit softer compound which will get you better grip, but not as many miles. And the GY's are more aggressive of course, so they would perform better in the mud.
The GY has a bit softer compound which will get you better grip, but not as many miles. And the GY's are more aggressive of course, so they would perform better in the mud.
Don't know to much about the Duratracs, but lots of people run them on the jeep forum i frequent and they praise them. I have driven on the BFG KO's before and was impressed, handled well on dry roads and surprised me how well they were on the ice/snow. I would think the Duratracs would perform better in the mud, but like you said your 95% on road and drive in lots of snow. My choice would be the BFG.:smiley_drive:
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Duratracs have better grip in snow, mud, wet streets, wet rocks but do have a bit less sidewall.
Maybe those other positive attributes mitigate the need for stronger sidewalls....?
I'd get the Duratracs. I know plenty of folks running them and nobody I know has even had a flat, let alone a sidewall breach.
Maybe those other positive attributes mitigate the need for stronger sidewalls....?
I'd get the Duratracs. I know plenty of folks running them and nobody I know has even had a flat, let alone a sidewall breach.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Holly Hanna, yes.
I ran those for a year. Tenacious grip on rocks, wet rocks, wet roads, and pretty good in mud and snow.
mountainsoul
Adventurer
Duratracs.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Lotsa miles and I had the roadtrip to Overland Expo coming. I didn't think they'd make the 6000+ miles towing the trailer so I gave them to Gunny, a local member with a new baby.
Cackalak Han
Explorer
I can't imagine it snowing much in GA. :sombrero: Not saying you've never been through snow, but could you explain why the Duratrac's had better grip in snow?
I've actually never tried Duratracs, so I don't know. I've tried Nitto Terra Grapplers (down right sucked in snow). REVO's, which were actually decent in snow. And BFG's, which were great in snow (up to about a 1', anyway). We get about 500" of snow up in the canyons yearly, so I encounter snow quite a bit.
Also, to the OP, have you thought about getting some P-rated highway tires for your 95% on-road jaunts? You'll save quite a bit on treadwear alone. Not to mention road comfort.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
A good snow tire grabs a layer of snow, keeps it in the tread, and uses it to adhere to the snow it then encounters.
Duratracs and Dunlop Maxx Tractions have the coveted snowflake emblem on them showing that they're not just M+S tires but, actually true snow tires.
I have a second set of wheels and high performance snow tires for my MINI Cooper. We have to actively look for snow but we get plenty for recreational purposes. It usually has a layer of ice under it, isn't too deep, and doesn't last long. You have to get right out and play in it.
The Mrs, a Brasilian native, makes her first snow angel during a 14 degree snow ride:
I ran the BFG ATs one winter, the next winter ( last year) I had the Duratracs. Where I was raised its steep hills, one lane back roads with very little stone/gravel on them. Lots of snow. The Duratracs walked around in two wheel drive where the winter before I had to use 4 wheel with the BFG-ATs. I was surprised myself at how good they have done overall. I can't wait for more snow this year, time to play! Oh they do great in mud as well.Maybe not a full fledged mud tire but still good!
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