Well I am the latest victim of the crap stock Duratracs that come on the PW. $70K for a truck that comes with tires that can’t handle dirt roads. With just shy of 7K on the truck I was out exploring state lands today. We stopped (thankfully) to scope out a looong shooting lane, when I heard a loud hiss. Sure enough the passenger front had a hole in between the lugs. I literally did nothing more than drive well maintained dirt roads... Again, thankfully, my buddy had a plug kit in his Jeep and we were able to stop the leak. End of story, I ordered a set of 35 inch Toyo MTs on my way out of the woods. They should be installed by Friday. Guess I can now confirm how shitty the Duratracs really are....
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OffroadTreks
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Re: Death to Duratracs
Sorry to hear that, but you're def not the first. But you will love the 35 inch Toyo's. They're a tough as nails tire.
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Re: Death to Duratracs
I’m looking forward to getting the toyos mounted. I’ll be calling AEV in the morning as well and will likely have some wheels and a procal on the way as well!BoldAdventure wrote:Sorry to hear that, but you're def not the first. But you will love the 35 inch Toyo's. They're a tough as nails tire.
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Re: Death to Duratracs
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Punishher7
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Re: Death to Duratracs
A semi tire blowout always concerns me when I’m near them on my bike. Even if it doesn’t take you down, the giant chunks of rubber would hurt like hell!
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Bill2014
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Re: Death to Duratracs
Or worse yet, when their blowout causes them to quickly swerve into you and take you out!Punishher7 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:30 pmA semi tire blowout always concerns me when I’m near them on my bike. Even if it doesn’t take you down, the giant chunks of rubber would hurt like hell!
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RustyPW
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Re: Death to Duratracs
I've been behind a couple of them when they blow out. Nothing like watching gators fly over you, and you're dodging them like dodge ball.Punishher7 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:30 pmA semi tire blowout always concerns me when I’m near them on my bike. Even if it doesn’t take you down, the giant chunks of rubber would hurt like hell!
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Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
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AOAA Summer '19.
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