265x70x17 Duratracs or 285x70x17 Bfg ATs

[PRammer]

Just purchased my 17" rims to replace the stock 20s on my 13' Sport, cant decide on which wheels to purchase, both cost pretty much the same. Duratracs in a stock 17" size, would they look too small? or the 33" bfg ATs? would they look as aggressive? thoughts?

 

[BAILEY1]

I would go with the duratracs. I don't think they will look to small.

 

[Donelam304]

I have found that BFGs wear out way to fast. I have tried them on my other trucks. Hated them.

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[iam_canadian22]

duratracs get my vote, I had a set of bfg at's before and they were horrible in winter

 

[Gymkata]

Why don't you get 285/70R17 DuraTracs?

I just did a quick search and through tirebuyer.com you can get 4 285/70R17 DuraTracs shipped for $1,062.28 if you use the "retailmenot50" discount code at checkout. I've also found that a lot of tire shops will match internet prices...you just have to haggle with them over mounting prices and protection plans (if you want that).

 

[kkreit01]

If you replaced the 20s, you may want the 33" tires. However, that doesn't mean you have to get the BFGs. The 265/70 would be about 1.5" smaller than your OE tires. They will look small to you. They look small to me, and they are my OE tires.

 

[WhiteExpress]

Are you going with a Load Range E tire?

 

[PRammer]

Up here (northern AB canada) the 285 duratracs are about $90 more per tire then the bfgs but i do like the duratrac look... i probably wont go with an E rated as its just my family truck no hauling or towing so its a bit cheaper that way

 

[iam_canadian22]

Up here (northern AB canada) the 285 duratracs are about $90 more per tire then the bfgs but i do like the duratrac look... i probably wont go with an E rated as its just my family truck no hauling or towing so its a bit cheaper that way

since your in northern alberta duratracs for sure, way better in winter enviroments, im in northern ontario

 

[Etroze86]

BFGs don't like ice one bit. They eat snow all day long but anything slick under them and you just spin.

 

[outlaw52]

duratracs!!!

 

[msorbara10]

I have found that BFGs wear out way to fast. I have tried them on my other trucks. Hated them.

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I agree. I had BFG's on my truck when I got it. Although they were used they were fairly new and had a lot of tred on them. But the side walls were flaking like crazy and I was scared to drive with the tires. They were also horrible in the rain and I remember driving on the grass and not being able to get traction at all. I went and got futon scramblers at pep boys for $700 until I can save up for new rims and 35's. I am looking into toyo open country all terrains in 35's

 

[bmxnick7]

I would not get the bfg. I would go with the duratrac out of those 2. I personally like master craft atx

 

[atticusfaul]

I've ran both. No comparison...duratracs. Spend the extra money and get the size you want though. $360 over 50000 miles isn't a big deal

 

[PRammer]

Thanks for the replies, went with the duratracs

 

[bmxnick7]

Thanks for the replies, went with the duratracs

You will be glad you did

 

[98hemi-ram]

Glad to see all this positive feedback on the Duratrac's I ordered a set last week and just got them today. Just need to get them mounted and I'll really be able to try them out!!