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Rebel Rick said:
BF Goodrich KO2's, stock size 275/70 R18, on my 2019 Rebel. Installed 14 Sep 2022. Truck had a little over 41K miles at the time.


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I know this is a tired out question (pun intended haha), but how do you like the BFG's over the stock duratracs? Specifically noise, ride comfort, and, if any, MPG changes?
 
drumexpert said:
I know this is a tired out question (pun intended haha), but how do you like the BFG's over the stock duratracs? Specifically noise, ride comfort, and, if any, MPG changes?
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I have the same set up I replaced the Duratracs at 29k because of age 4 years outside in the Nevada desert. They had become increasingly noisy and rough or hard. I too went with the KO’s because I like them. Here’s my 2 Pennie’s.
When new ride comfort the same.
BFG’s are quieter hands down due to the tread pattern. Duratracs are bordering a mud tire tread so the sing.
Duratracs had no vibrations from the factory, none at all no matter what corner the tires were rotated to.
After 3k I’ll be taking the BFG’s back to Discount tires for rebalance due to a 45 mph vibration.
BFG’s are a little squirmy on concrete freeways at least on the rear of my Rebel. Still playing with air pressure.
If they can get rid of the vibration which I believe is an installer issue not a tire manufacturer issue BFG’s are still my pick for the Ram on stock wheels but Duratracs were great for the first three years. If you want to change size or go to 20’s that’s another story.
 
Ramgoose said:
I have the same set up I replaced the Duratracs at 29k because of age 4 years outside in the Nevada desert. They had become increasingly noisy and rough or hard. I too went with the KO’s because I like them. Here’s my 2 Pennie’s.
When new ride comfort the same.
BFG’s are quieter hands down due to the tread pattern. Duratracs are bordering a mud tire tread so the sing.
Duratracs had no vibrations from the factory, none at all no matter what corner the tires were rotated to.
After 3k I’ll be taking the BFG’s back to Discount tires for rebalance due to a 45 mph vibration.
BFG’s are a little squirmy on concrete freeways at least on the rear of my Rebel. Still playing with air pressure.
If they can get rid of the vibration which I believe is an installer issue not a tire manufacturer issue BFG’s are still my pick for the Ram on stock wheels but Duratracs were great for the first three years. If you want to change size or go to 20’s that’s another story.
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I have the original duratracs 4 years later (33K on them) and they scream! Looks like many one or two of them is cupping a tad. Thanks for your feedback on the BFGs.
 
drumexpert said:
I know this is a tired out question (pun intended haha), but how do you like the BFG's over the stock duratracs? Specifically noise, ride comfort, and, if any, MPG changes?
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Noise was the reason I replaced the Duratracs when I did. I could've waited a few more months, but decided to do it early because of how loud they had become. The BFG's are practically silent in comparison, but they're still brand new. As far as gas mileage, so far it's been about the same. Granted I'm only on the third tank since having them installed. As far as ride quality, the BFG's seem smoother to me, but again, it could be because they're new and the Duratracs had over 41K on them. I really like them so far. I really liked the way the Duratracs looked, and was a little worried the BFG's wouldn't look right but I think they look fantastic! I'm very happy with them. If there was a negative, and it's a very nitpicky negative in my opinion, the BFG's look a little skinnier than the Duratracs.

Also, I'm not experiencing any vibration like mentioned by Ramgoose. My ride is smooth as butter. I had them installed by Discount Tire here in Pensacola for a little over $1500. They did a great job, and very fast. Excellent customer service.
 
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541Todd said:
Leveled with stock wheels and after market tires. Just picked it up with 9,000 miles on it and figuring out what the previous own did.
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What size tires and is it running at all?
 
541Todd said:
I do like 85% city driving I will see if I can calculate it for you over the next couple of weeks.
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I know it isn’t accurate but I am just curious what you get in the dash. That’s what I am using as a reference on mine anyway
 
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