The Duratracs on my 2020 Rebel were, by all metrics, excellent. And let me tell you.. I really beat the heck out of 'em. 41,000 miles and 2 were bald.
Doing my research I also found out that Duratracs are OLD - designed in 2009 with zero revisions. Apparently many new tires are better. One of the more common issues with the Duratrac is that the sidewalls are un-reinforced, which can lead to sidewall failure. I never had any problem. But I don't want to buy an old tire for $1500 a set. Goodyear is releasing an updated version of this tire by the way, not sure when.
I do as much hunting as I can, so I do a good bit of off-roading but, after my near-death, pants soiling experience keeping up with Jeeps in the desert, I don't off road for roading's sake, it's to get somewhere where I can murder a beautiful animal. Going off road is common, but incidental. I just need good enough traction and durability, preferably 3 peaks rated (for snow).
Anyway, maybe you're in my bucket. Posting here because everyone is all about the wildest tires, when they often don't make sense. Maybe you're more like me than not. You know, practical. Handsome. Smart.
I want an all-terrain tire that is more highway focused.
Apparently you got 2 to choose from that are all-terrain, but leans more highway: Toyo Open Country, $375 a pop, and the General Grabber at $290 a pop. Because I'm a regular working guy, I went with General.
Two big first impressions:
1. Dead silence. We'll see how long they stay silent..
2. Much nicer ride. Very noticeable. Felt like I was floating over the road.
I'll update again, big storm coming in, turkey hunting in March. Curious to see how my mileage is impacted.
Doing my research I also found out that Duratracs are OLD - designed in 2009 with zero revisions. Apparently many new tires are better. One of the more common issues with the Duratrac is that the sidewalls are un-reinforced, which can lead to sidewall failure. I never had any problem. But I don't want to buy an old tire for $1500 a set. Goodyear is releasing an updated version of this tire by the way, not sure when.
I do as much hunting as I can, so I do a good bit of off-roading but, after my near-death, pants soiling experience keeping up with Jeeps in the desert, I don't off road for roading's sake, it's to get somewhere where I can murder a beautiful animal. Going off road is common, but incidental. I just need good enough traction and durability, preferably 3 peaks rated (for snow).
Anyway, maybe you're in my bucket. Posting here because everyone is all about the wildest tires, when they often don't make sense. Maybe you're more like me than not. You know, practical. Handsome. Smart.
I want an all-terrain tire that is more highway focused.
Apparently you got 2 to choose from that are all-terrain, but leans more highway: Toyo Open Country, $375 a pop, and the General Grabber at $290 a pop. Because I'm a regular working guy, I went with General.
Two big first impressions:
1. Dead silence. We'll see how long they stay silent..
2. Much nicer ride. Very noticeable. Felt like I was floating over the road.
I'll update again, big storm coming in, turkey hunting in March. Curious to see how my mileage is impacted.