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Another tire thread
Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:48 am
Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:48 am
Have any of you put street tires on your 4x4. I have not, so here I am.
Been running Goodyear Duratrac's several trucks deep. I'm thinking 5/6 sets on three different trucks. Not unsatisfied even a little bit.
Getting ready to purchase another set but I figured I would run this question by the OB.
^^^ I know, my brother has already requested my fake man card over the notion but the Truck is a "city" truck. A 4x4 1/2 ton that does not go offroad other than dirt roads on occasion.
Realistically I only have 4x4 for the boat ramps here, Tampa, FL. I'm not sure if Duratrac's or a "mud tire" really matter that much in that situation. I have a sxs for the woods & shenanigans.
I will not regret getting another set of Duratrac's but more than anything I put a lot of HWY miles on my vehicles. Thinking a street tire may be better suited for what the truck does every day.
Just curious if anyone has gone from a "mud/all-terrain tire" to a street tire for similar uses I have described. Were the tradeoffs worth it?
I'll be gone for a while be back later to see if anyone chimes in. Man card will be turned in upon request.
Been running Goodyear Duratrac's several trucks deep. I'm thinking 5/6 sets on three different trucks. Not unsatisfied even a little bit.
Getting ready to purchase another set but I figured I would run this question by the OB.
^^^ I know, my brother has already requested my fake man card over the notion but the Truck is a "city" truck. A 4x4 1/2 ton that does not go offroad other than dirt roads on occasion.
Realistically I only have 4x4 for the boat ramps here, Tampa, FL. I'm not sure if Duratrac's or a "mud tire" really matter that much in that situation. I have a sxs for the woods & shenanigans.
I will not regret getting another set of Duratrac's but more than anything I put a lot of HWY miles on my vehicles. Thinking a street tire may be better suited for what the truck does every day.
Just curious if anyone has gone from a "mud/all-terrain tire" to a street tire for similar uses I have described. Were the tradeoffs worth it?
I'll be gone for a while be back later to see if anyone chimes in. Man card will be turned in upon request.
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Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:59 am to wrongRob
Look at Nitto’s Recon/Terra Grappler or something similar
This post was edited on 1/3/25 at 8:00 am
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:05 am to wrongRob
I had Michelin A/T on my last truck and they are more like a street tire. Lasted 88k miles too. No issues.
I also ran Michelin Defenders on it multiple times and got 97k and 93k out of them. Those are true street tires also. Great tires.
I also ran Michelin Defenders on it multiple times and got 97k and 93k out of them. Those are true street tires also. Great tires.
This post was edited on 1/3/25 at 8:47 am
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:13 am to wrongRob
All I've had lately have been not aggressive AT's. Firestone transforce at and right now Bridgestone at's. I like the Bridgestone alot. I got 60k miles out of the Firestone. At 30k on the Bridgestone and they seem to be holding up better.
Personally I havent noticed any loss in off road performance. I don't find "mud" tires do any better than mild AT's offroad anyway. I had swampers on a truck before and that is a mud tire that makes a difference. Otherwise, I'll never buy another set of normal mud terrain tires. All they accomplish is making more noise and wearing out quicker.
Personally I havent noticed any loss in off road performance. I don't find "mud" tires do any better than mild AT's offroad anyway. I had swampers on a truck before and that is a mud tire that makes a difference. Otherwise, I'll never buy another set of normal mud terrain tires. All they accomplish is making more noise and wearing out quicker.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:18 am to wrongRob
quote:
Realistically I only have 4x4 for the boat ramps here, Tampa, FL. I'm not sure if Duratrac's or a "mud tire" really matter that much in that situation.
It won’t matter. I’ve launched at a few ramps in that area and unless your boat is HUGE you should be fine in 4WD.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:22 am to wrongRob
The Continental Terrain Contact A/T is one of the highest rated tires for highway / mild offroad use.
Same. I put Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus on my truck when I replaced my goodyear wrangler AT's. Per Pirelli the tire was designed for folks who drive 95% highway, 5% offroad. That's pretty much me. They weight about the same as the stock tires, quiet and smooth on the highway, and they work great offroad.
Good luck.
ETA: Be sure to get a P rated tire if you go on the more aggressive side. LT will be very stiff.
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Realistically I only have 4x4 for the boat ramps here
Same. I put Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus on my truck when I replaced my goodyear wrangler AT's. Per Pirelli the tire was designed for folks who drive 95% highway, 5% offroad. That's pretty much me. They weight about the same as the stock tires, quiet and smooth on the highway, and they work great offroad.
Good luck.
ETA: Be sure to get a P rated tire if you go on the more aggressive side. LT will be very stiff.
This post was edited on 1/3/25 at 9:58 am
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:40 am to wrongRob
I appreciate the responses. I'll do my due diligence from here. Thanks to everyone that took a minute to chime in! I'll let you know what I do, don't be surprised if I end up with Duratrac's again though, I like them and I'm a creature of habit as well. 
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:43 am to wrongRob
I would look at an "On Road" All Terrain tire before I went with a Touring/Highway style tire (assuming that's what you meant by "street"). The Duratrac is a more aggressive "Off Road" or "Rugged" All Terrain, so you should see a quieter, smoother ride, and probably a little improved fuel economy with an on road style all terrain. That's gonna be like a Bridgestone Dueller Ascent, BF Goodrich Trail-Terrain, or a Goodyear Wrangler Territory.
You can't pull out of a wet yard much less a boat ramp with a street tire, that's not to say that a super aggressive mud tire is necessary for a wet boat ramp. Cost is likely pretty similar between the styles of tires, and you can still get a 60-65K mile tire, there's just no reason to get a highway style tire.
You can't pull out of a wet yard much less a boat ramp with a street tire, that's not to say that a super aggressive mud tire is necessary for a wet boat ramp. Cost is likely pretty similar between the styles of tires, and you can still get a 60-65K mile tire, there's just no reason to get a highway style tire.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:59 am to wrongRob
I put street tires on my 2013 Tundra. Went down a muddy farm road to the deer woods last week after those big storms rolled through Louisiana, really sloppy roads. Had my 4-wheeler in the back of my truck. Put the truck in 4high and had zero issues.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 9:08 am to wrongRob
My wife's Expedition came with some Hankook Dynapro AT2s. They have 50K miles on them and look really good. She already said she wants another set after these are done. Gives a little extra traction for those wet soccer weekends.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 9:29 am to wrongRob
Cooper All Terrains fan here
Posted on 1/3/25 at 9:43 am to wrongRob
On my second set of Toyo Open Country. No hum and enough grip to get out of a mudhole. First set lasted 65K.
And they're not bank breakers.
And they're not bank breakers.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 10:22 am to wrongRob
Another vote for Cooper all terrains, whatever they're calling them now. A perfect tire for your use case IMO. I did swap to BFG ATs, which are awesome, but way more tire than I actually need (but boy do they look cool). I put very few miles on the truck, so weight/noise/efficiency/price weren't really a factor-- otherwise I'd have happily gone back to the Coopers.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:10 pm to wrongRob
Wanted to let y'all know I appreciate all the suggestions. I'm rolling the dice on the Goodyear Steadfast H/T. They have a 60-day satisfaction guarantee so we'll see. Y'all stay safe! Thanks again for your time!
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