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| Author: | goser [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Winter tire sizing |
Hey folks, I'm heading out soon to get "winter" tires mounted for my KK, and wanted to get some opinions before I make the final plunge. I have a set of 225/75R16 Duratracs ready to be mounted on 2004 Renegade rims. Thought was to go with "minus-sizing" for winter, and I know I like the Duratracs. Just having last minute doubts about going with a narrower tire... I know all the experts say it's good for winter, but is a smaller contact patch really better? Talking Southern Ontario weather here. Problem is I hear the next size up in Duratrac's won't fit a non-lifted KK. I could donate the Duratrac's to my Patriot instead, but not sure what I would go with instead... the Cooper Discoverer AT/W in a 245/70R16 maybe. I'm probably just overthinking this, and should stick with the 225 Duratrac's, but any input would be appreciated! |
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| Author: | Bmxer524 [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter tire sizing |
Duratracs are monsters in the snow, and you could always put studs in them if you ever needed. With that said, don't they make a 245/70-16 Duratrac? If not, I'd just stick to the stock size. Why fix what's not broken? |
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| Author: | 12KK SFD [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter tire sizing |
Are you saying the DuraTracs will be a narrower tire than what you're running now? Or are you think you should go narrower? I run that size DuraTracs on my KK in the winter and have had no issues. This winter is my second winter with them. |
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| Author: | goser [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter tire sizing |
The Duratrac's would be narrower than what I have on now (235/65R17), but you guys are right; the 225/75 still a stock size and the Duratrac's are great in the snow. Off to get them mounted! |
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| Author: | Bmxer524 [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter tire sizing |
We just saved you money
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| Author: | 12KK SFD [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter tire sizing |
Make sure you post up some pics! |
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| Author: | lfhoward [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter tire sizing |
You'll love the Duratracs off-road, on-road, and in snow. I am running them year round. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter tire sizing |
Duratracs are great all around and in the snow. I hardly ever lock it in with snow on the ground, they just walk on through it all |
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| Author: | Gageraid [ Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winter tire sizing |
Can't wait to see pics! 
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