I have been eyeballing these tires for a while at Tirerack. 325/65/18 for my 2.5" leveled FX4 w/ 3.73 gears.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...e1=yes&place=8

Question is are they gonna fit and will I have major rubbing issues on the control arms at lock with stock rims. Then again I can always get them in 285/65/18 for a tad less.



My other options seem to be the Goodyear Duratrac's @ 295/65/18



Thoughts? Because I am seeing a lot of positive reviews for the DuraTracs but none of extended mileage while a lot of ppl are getting over 40k easily on the Firestone M/T.

 

Well If you have stock rims the 325/65/18 is basically a 35x13.00/18 which would be to wide for the stock rims. They both look like great tires, but you just need to decide if you want a mud tire or an AT tire.

 

Well that definitely rules out the Firestones. Thank you.

Anyone seen much mileage reports on the Goodyears?

 

Well I haven't heard anything about the duratracs mainly because they are so new...but I had the old mtr's on my last truck and they were an awesome tire. Wore extremely well very even and lasted a long time. But they say these new ones with kevlar will last even longer. I know that didnt really help.

 

Im really happy with my duratracs on and off the road, I love them so far. Fit 315/70-17's on a wheel close to stock specs and only rub in full steer lock to left in reverse.

 

Does it ever rain or snow, or even get icy where you live? If so, I can tell you that the Firestones are going to be scary in such conditions. The Firestone tires are great off road and in loose terrrain conditions, but will give up a great deal of performance to the Goodyear (or other all terrain tires) on the road.

There aren't many reports about longevity on the Duratrac tires because they were just released a few months ago. I imagine they will wear similarly to the Firestones, if not better.

 

I get all possible weather conditions here in NE KY.

 

Must be nice... I get sun and sun, with a few days of 110 degrees thrown in.

 

my buddy has those firestones and says there not good for sh*t for snow, ice or really wet roads he was pissed when I got the DuraTracs on and saw how they looked and just by looking you can tell you have better on road traction.

 

The Goodyear DuraTracs are also pinned for studs. If you can run studs in your state, you're ready to rock on that front with the Goodyears.

 

The Firestones are pinned for studs also.

 

I am getting a set of the Goodyear Duratracs put on tomorrow they are 285/70/r17 I can't wait to try them out

 

I looked at a set yesterday, 275/70/18 and they measure 33.4 tall and I found them for MAD cheap. 908$ OTD

 

Where? LOL!!

 

Rochester MN. I might go through the Goodyear shop, but, discount tire said today they would beat it by 5-10%. Sweet. The joys of my wife and I working for Mayo Clinic! Discounts all over town.