Maybe not the quietest, but none of mine have cupped one bit. Now the MTZ's: You can see every other tread row wore. I've been around many friends who have run lots of different brands. Most often, they'll cup worse when you have some worn bushings (control arm, etc) or something else alignment related amiss. Not saying you do, just sharing experience.
Not sure why they are cupping on me. This is the first of about 7 sets of aggressive tires that have ever done this on me. It started happening before the new frame. Front end of the truck is tight, alignment hadn't been messed with and she went down the road straight. I finished off my BFG mud terrains with no cupping issues and nothing on the truck had changed. (I alternated between the goodyears for winter, BFGs for summer on different sets of wheels) Not too big an issue really...I got ~35,000 miles on them before the issue showed up. There is usable tread left, but they are getting replaced soon along with the wheels. Tired of stick on weights and failing clearcoat on the alloys. Going with good old black steel bare bones wheels this time around. No more lost sticky weights or peeling finish. Hammer the weight on, give the wheels a shot of semi gloss every year or two. I would actually (and have) recommended the Duratracs to some folks. Initially I had reservations about mud with them since they are not really an 'open tread design' and are only two stage shoulder lug, but I took them out into some real muck when they were still new and was pleasantly surprised with the traction they found. They didn't like greasy hardpack (most don't), but did fine in loam, gravel and mud. They clean out pretty decently.
If it's not too late, avoid the Hankooks. I have the ATM's on my F-250, less than 5K on the tires. Dry roads- no problem. But get a little rain or snow, forget about it. The size is 315/75/16, so a pretty wide tire, but the tread doesn't clean out without excessive wheel spin. Heck, I had to lock 'em in just to get out of a wet patch in a corn field this past weekend. I have a new set of DC Fun Country's on order, should be here Wed. That's how little confidence I have in the Hankooks. Ask me about my last run through the Tunnels and back over Berthoud Pass. I about chit myself, @ 10mph. I don't like those tires.
Yeah, those are good. A little unexciting to look at, but they work well. We have them on our 02 explorer up north.
I see new F-150s have hankooks of some sort on them, if you get the more aggressive tires on fx4 models. The new 1500 Rams have falken wild peak on them, if you get the off road package, unless you get the rebel and a lot of those have the Wrangler duratracs.
I’m also looking for some winter type tires for my 2001 tacoma. Was considering the Goodyear duratracs. I’d like something with decent snow traction, not too noisy. Snow tires are appealing but being softer rubber compounds I don’t think I’d get many miles out of them. I do understand everything is a compromise just looking for a tire that would fit the above mentioned categories the best.
Excellent in the snow! Mileage very good but some consider them noisy. As said, the Jeep has Mickey Thompson MTZ and they make the Duratrac’s seem very quiet.
I'm running Firestone destination le 30 x 9.50 - 15 LT on my f150 they wear good and take me where i need to go unless it is extremely muddy then forget it i only got a 2wd truck.
I had a different expirience with the dynapro ATM. I actually think they were slightly better in the snow than my new Wildpeak's, despite the 3 mountain snow rating. My only issue was they only made it 40k but that seems to be all I ever get out of tires. I had the p rated tires so I wonder if the compound is different in the LT's. The Wildpeaks are LT's and I'd rather have the Dynapros back when its snowing.
Could be, mine are D rated. I had high hopes when I saw the tread pattern, it looked good. I just think these are too wide for my snow conditions. In one day, heading west out of the Tunnels, I experienced almost zero stopping and steering control. Luckily was able to coax it into the semi-lane and avoid a crash. Later that day, had to lock the hubs on flat snow pack, just spun the tires. Then, coming home over Berthoud Pass, 10mph in a switchback, almost went into the guardrail. I just slid sideways, had to get on the throttle to pull the truck back on the road. My fishtailing freaked out the vehicles behind me- they gave me plenty of space after that. Yes, I was in 4-whl drive. The snow conditions were nothing unusual. I'm sure a narrower tire would work much better but in my size, I'd avoid them.
I run the Grabber X3 on the wrangler that I think are supposed to be good in snow but they are 12.5 inches wide and not good at all in the winter.
I'm really impressed with the falken wildpeak AT's in mud, snow, mileage, rain, everything. We've had them on our 4runner for a few years, not certain of the mileage on them, but they are wearing well.
Update: I ended up buying the Wrangler Ultra Terrains in an "E". $172 each. No real winter conditions as of yet, but otherwise pleased. They do have the mountain snowflake symbol, so they should do well in the snowy stuff. Very quiet going down the highway. They do grab and throw quite a bit more stone than I am used to, but that's what mud flaps are for. 18/32 tread depth. These are only available through Discount Tire or Tire America, I believe. Got a $40 rebate card coming in the mail soon.
Scalloping or cupping alot of the time is from under inflation. What psi do you run? I just put a set of Falken Wildpeaks on my 1T cc. Cant speak for durability yet but I am impressed with them in the snow on road and mud off. They are quiet on the highway.
Door sticker recommends 29psi, I usually keep my tires at ~36psi unless a long road trip, then I'll up them to about 40 for the extra .3 mpgs...lol. The truck did have a few issues in the front end, mostly swaybar related...dunno if that could affect or not? Never have had a set of tires cup on me before these, but not necessarily blaming the tires themselves. Keeping real close eyeball on the new ones. Truck had complete alignment when frame was replaced 2 months ago, so if there were any issues there, shouldn't be present now.
I run real close to the psi the tire recommends. This rig Im 80 front 75 rear. Unless loaded, Ill bump up the rear.
I run about 50 to 60 lb withe e plies on a 2500 HD. If I'm plowing, I bump the front up to 60 or 65. If I'm hauling something heavy in the back I do it back there
Is that recommended or the max pressure? Recommended pressure is usually on the vehicle. My tires currently have a max of 80 but recommended at 40 something. I'm not being critical, I'm genuinely curious.
