The new Wrangler DuraTrac from Goodyear walks the line between a heavy-duty truck tire and an aggressive off-road tire meant for some rough terrain. It's a tire made for work trucks and tow vehicles that have to have maximum traction during bad seasons, but we won't be surprised to see some smaller off-road toys running this tire too since it has a fairly aggressive tread pattern and a seemingly flexible sidewall-especially for an HD tire.
We tried out (and are still testing) a set of 35-inch DuraTracs on an F-250 Super Duty that not only has to get out to the toys and jobsites, but also has to tow trailers and haul campers.
Unfortunately, it was May in Southern California and about 90 degrees outside the week we were testing these. Needless to say, mud and snow was just not an option for testing in at this time.
Specs As Tested
Make/Model:
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac
Mounted On:
18x8.5 Dick Cepek Torque wheels
Size On Sidewall:
315/70R17
Load Range:
D
Max Load:
3,195 pounds
Tread Depth:
18/32
Plies in Sidewall:
2 polyester
Of Plies In Tread:
2 polyster, 2 steel
Weight Of Tire:
59.9 pounds
Measured Diameter Unloaded:
34 inches
Measured Width Unloaded:
13 inches
Measured Tread Width:
10.5 inches
Available Sizes:
29-36 inches in diameter
Available For:
16- to 20-inch wheels