I've had both Duratrac and KO2 on my Sierra AT4..and I'll never go back to KO2's. I find the Duratracs better in the rain with less spinning on pavement. The Duratracs handle great in mud and snow as well without the annoying tire hum of aggressive mud terrains. 100% Duratrac fan.
@Austin Price my buddy has duratracs on his ram 1500 as well and he's told me the exact same thing, as soon as they are more worn out he is making the switch to ko2s. I have ko2s on my chevy 1500 and I highly recommend them, I don't think I'll ever get another tire
Did you have as much trouble getting the KO2’s to balance as I am. I have had them for a year and a half. Iv tried everything. I’m not the only one. They spin in the rain as well
i worked pipelines in west texas and was a equipment hotshot driver in west texas oilfields. lots of sand, mud when it rains..sharp rocks, mesquite, and the 115 degree F temps. i had huge issues with tire punctures, or getting to about 3/4 tread and popping while hauling on rough lease roads etc. the ONLY all terrain i could run down to 2/32 was the bfg all terrains. i never had one flat, never popped, no issues. as i went through tires every month or so i tried every single brand to see which ones were the best. every single brand, from nitto, toyo, cooper, bridgestone, goodyear..they all had flats or would blow out prematurely. the cooper at3 blew out on me after 5k miles. one on the front at 5k and one on the back at 8k. if you want the toughest tire..bfg ko2 was the only one i could wear down to its designed end of life markers/bald with no issues.
Yep and its becuase of bfs large amount of experience in desert racing. The number one winning tire of desert racing and they have implemented that technology into all their tires
Having used both on the same vehicle, the biggest difference I found between them is the substantial difference in rolling resistance causing a very substantial difference in miles per gallon. I gained approximately 3mpg with the KO2 over the Duratrac.
@@c-hd5696 For me they are. I believe the larger tread blocks and larger voids on the Goodyear's are better for mud, but the vast majority of my travels are in and around the Great Divide/Rocky Mountains so I very rarely encounter deep mud. Trading some mud performance for better fuel economy is an easy choice for me.
@@c-hd5696 I bought the BF Goodrich ko2 for my 2019 Ram. Still have them and they have been great. They also work well in my winter snowy climate in 🇨🇦. 👍
I have found the newer Duratracs quieter than the older ones. I had them on my Tacoma and they were noisy but now I have newer ones on my Tundra and much quieter. Duratracs are excellent in snow ❄️ and great resistance to aquaplaning in wet conditions. Duratracs are very good tires.
Did you put on the exact same version of the Duratrac on both trucks? They come in different load ranges which can have an impact on ride and possibly noise. For example, load range E is a 10 ply rated tire typically found in LT sizes which are stiffer than P size tires. That said, it's possible Goodyear changed the tire in some way over the years but I don't know. I'd be interested to know if they have.
Did you see Toyotas new engine build kit??? Comes with a red thong and lipstick so you can hopefully get picked up by a Man with a Real truck with real power 😎
@@johnserrano9689 Toyota makes real trucks...now GM and FORD just build imposters. GM and FORD are excellent off road..because in the shop is OFF ROAD.
@@TheBeatenPaths not as well as my Blizzaks but if I wanted to run a larger all season tire I'd probably choose the Duratrac, at least between these two.
Wait until you get then about 1/2 worn, they lose all the snow performance totally, had two sets do the same, even start slipping on wet roads once the newness wears off.
Had the Duratracs on my first Jeep and currently have the KO2's on my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn. Really like the super aggressive look of the Duratracs, but the KO2's are superior in every other way. Lighter, much more durable, better on and off road, and produce little to no noise at highway speeds. Hands down the best tires I've had!
I had a truck with some rather well worn Duratrack tires. Michigan doesn’t get super heavy rain very often, but even worn out, I managed 70 mph through about an inch of water with no hydroplaning. Did pretty well on mild trails as well
I just added some 50% worn duratracs that I found, so they were free, onto my fj cruiser in MI. Very happy so far, will replace with new when I get some more wear out of them.
I live in Quebec Canada with some terrible winters and the best is ko2 for the summer and duratrac for the winters, the duratracs wider pattern means less coverage over the width of the tire compared to the ko2 which means that unlike the ko2 at highway speeds it doesn’t tend to float and loose traction when getting a patch of slush and ice or heavy snow
From BC. Have ran both on our 2 XJs, 1 lifted & 1 stock, paved highwayd - fsr - old creek beds etc, mud, gravel, snow, ice ... etc etc. Came to same overall conclusion concerning these 2 tires. Both are great for base tires. Each a bit better per season. You're not an idiot picking either one. No harm in trying both. Personally I like the sidewall look of the K02 however on icy roads the Duratracs have been slightly less likely to float. Drive slower at times and it should all work out 😎
This was the video I’ve been looking for! I have a 2015 Ram 1500 and have had the Goodyear Duratracs on my truck for 3 years now. 285/70/17 on my leveled Ram. I live in Colorado and have used these tires on every terrain mud, rocks, snow, ice, slush, rain and sand. Best tire I’ve ever owned. I do get out and wheel quite a bit in the summertime and snowboard in the mountains in the winter. First year they were incredible, had to really get on it to drift in the snow. 2nd year still fantastic and just this past winter on year 3 and 50,000 miles I started noticing some slip on hard packed snow or slush. Still felt very confident in them though. These are also my daily driver tires. They still have quite a bit of tread left on them as I rotate every oil change check alignment every 6 months and balance wheels. They are getting noticeably louder now that they are a little worn down and tend to hum down the road on dry pavement but we’re very quiet brand new! They never hydroplaned until this past year either. I’m finally ready to get new tires and want to step up in size but Goodyear doesn’t carry the Duratracs in 285/75/17 or 305/70/17 which is really disappointing because I would buy them again no question. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the KO2 but they do carry the size I want so I might just try them. Thanks for the reviews!
Duratrac is very impressive off road. Even at 40psi the grip is phenomenal. At 40,000kms they look half worn. Bit of tyre noise is a small price to pay for the added grip in all conditions. The review was spot on.
When I bought my Dura-tracs, it was because Discounttire did not have the Bfg A/Ts in stock. After having the Dura-tracs 285 75 r16 (33") on my 02' Tundra 4wd for 2yrs roughly, I am a serious fanboy of both models/ brands. 🔧👊🏽You simply can't go wrong either way in my personal experience!
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I love my Dura trac's on my first gen Tundra. Work very well in the snow. They are, of course, snow rated with the mountain and snow flake on the sidewall. In some states, this can be used in place of a "traction device" or chains during snow driving conditions where those devices are required. I bought those for use in Oregon because of this. They run very smooth on pavement and are quiet on my truck. The dura trac tire is a well thought out thread design. Not a lot of truck tires compare.
On my 4th set of duratracs , run a set of 10 ply for summer backroads and towing. A studded set of 8ply for winter same size , had a studded set of 35x16 on my jeep. Run them a little lower psi in winter here in northern Alberta Canada see -50s cel in winter have had zero issues . I had a set of ko2s for a week and went back to duratrac.
I ran BFGs on my Jeep Wrangler for a long time (three sets) before switching to the DuraTracs. I much prefer the DuraTracs. They have handled everything I've thrown at them; mud, snow, desert terrain, and hard rock crawling in Moab (three week-long trips). The BFGs chunked out a lot, making them hard to re-balance. I had two BFGs that delaminated at about 50% tread wear. The DuraTracs are plenty quiet on road and off road they handle airing down to 12 psi with no issues. They are a much better tire, IMO.
Thanks for sharing. The BFG Ko2 generally works better with heavier vehicles. And as for DuraTrac, it's probably must be the first time I'm hearing, that they are quiet on road.
Duratrac vs KO2 is a long running debate. Very similar tires with slightly different use cases. I think there's a lot of confirmation bias in many people's opinions based on which one they bought. I don't think you can go wrong with either tire. Personally, I have only owned the Duratrac and am on my second set. In all honesty, my main reason for choosing them over the KO2 was the aggressive appearance. The reason I stayed with them is their outstanding winter performance and long tread life while being perfectly civilized on dry roads. I'd like to try the KO2 but it's hard to move away from something that I know works so well, especially since I have to live with that decision for a few years.
I’ve had 2 pairs of KO2 and have had very scary moments in just mildly wet pavement not even going fast .. to me KOs are very bad on wet surface .. off road deep snow amazing..
I’ve driven my KO2,s through a phase 3 snow storm in the passes of Alaska. Never slipped or lost grip. Got me through the 10” snow laden roads. My past experience with Duratrac made the KO2 choice easy.
@auroralance8546, I’m glad you had a great experience with the KO2s in such extreme conditions! They are known for their excellent grip and durability. When it comes to the KO2 vs Duratrac debate, everyone has their own preferences based on their driving style and conditions, and it's always beneficial to hear from actual users about their experiences. Thanks for sharing!
I ran Duratrac’s on my 2010 Jeep JKU and loved them. Quiet, good ride and wore great. I just finished running the BFG KO2’s on my 2014 Chevy Silverado. Both sets were the same side. I liked the BFG’s but not as much as the Good Year’s. To me the Goody Years got better traction esp in mud and lasted longer...
I have the Goodyear duratrac’s on my Jeep for almost 7 years now! And I used them off roading almost every other day here in Tucson Arizona, and they still have a little bit of tread left on them. My Jeep originally came with the be Goodrich ko’s and they didn’t last me a full 3 years! And I love bfg’s! But for the money! My money are on the duratrac’s! To me the best tires I’ve ever purchased.
Seven years of off-roading in Tucson and still going is impressive! Goodyear Duratracs have a great reputation for durability under tough conditions. Thanks for sharing your experience - it’s super helpful for anyone considering their next tire purchase!
Ive got a set of duratracs right now and absolutely love them. I never truly need my 4x4 in my NE Ohio winters and I have to say that there noise is over blown when they're new. My set has about 40,000 miles and are just now getting noisy imo (also i've got pretty bad cupping from a bent axle which should make them unbearable but its still quiet enough to have a normal conversation) 10/10 tire.
I ran duratrac for a while but I kept getting stuck on muddy uphill climbs where my friends had no problems in ko2. I’ve now switched to km3’s and been happy with them so far. Even taken them on sand and didn’t get stuck once.
What was the tire pressure set at? When it comes to mud. Low PSI is better than higher PSI. KO2s generally don't perform as well as Duratrac in muddy condition due to them keeping the mud packed. Which is good for snow, but not mud. You want the tires to clean out the mud from the tread blocks. Not pack them in.
@@glennaguon5165 if I remember correctly about 18-20psi. Which is what I normally go gown too. The duratracs where ok when brand new but not great once used for only a couple of months even though there was plenty of tred left.
@@antonius3233 sometimes you have to go lower. You can safely go as low as 13-15psi. If needed. Of course if you’re not beating on it or driving through extreme terrain. Where bead locks are needed/required for lower psi.
@@comparethetire all good. They are Surprisingly not bad in the wet. Haven’t tested in really icy conditions yet but it heavy rain they felt good. Good enough anyway.
Thank you for a real and more precise explanation! I’m yet unsure what to choose. I live in the PNW. Rainy wet mountain highways. Yet I love exploring the Sierra and deserts, Hmmm….. Thanks again!
Living in the PNW and exploring diverse terrains can be quite challenging. Both regions have their unique tire requirements. Take your time to weigh the pros and cons, and ensure the safety and durability aspects align with your adventures. Stay safe and enjoy your drives!
I am now on my 4th set of KO2 on 3 different Trucks. Living in Northern Ontario, use them for Snow and Ice. Better on ice than some ice radials. Routinely get 50,000 miles and good gas mileage.
I'm currently in the market for a new set and keep debating between the two. On the one hand, I like that the BFG KO2 rides quieter and looks a little bit better (IMO). But on the other hand, I live in the NE and lots of reviewers have praised the snow-capability of the Duratrac's. I've never run either, but between these 2 and the Falken Wildpeaks, I don't think you can really go wrong. For me, I think I'm going to end up going the Duratrac route since I want the best possible traction in the snow/ice while driving around the NE during the winter. If I end up getting a set, I'll report back on how they work out. Thanks for the thorough review!
@MichaelApodaca: Your meticulous approach to choosing the right tire for your region is commendable. Both options seem viable, but prioritizing snow traction in the NE sounds like a wise decision. Looking forward to hearing your updates!
Thanks for the very informative unbiased comparaison. I run the Duratracks and was wondering how it would compare with the KO2. In my case the Goodyears are better suited for my use.
Put 60K on a set of KO2's with a lot of towing and hauling in those miles with no tire issues. They are not great in the icy slippery, but I dont think any comparable tires are either. Briefly thought at Duratrac's but after how well the BFG's treated me, I went with them again. No regrets
To my mind, Dura tracks are so simlar to the old BFG Trac-Edge tyres, had 2x sets of and loved them got 50,000 miles out of each on my 110 defenders. These older 'hybrid's tyres so worth a look. Currently running a set of Cooper St max's, but next set could be Micky Thompson, same company but look great, so
KO2 is great for off-roading, good dry weather traction, tough durable tire, look good on trucks, long tread life, and great tread wear. However, they are terrible in wet weather. And get a bit noisy on the road. I would only recommend KO2's if you drive 98% off-road.
Duratracs are a heck of a tire. We sell lots of them to a concrete company who also plows in the winter. The owner loves them. They abuse them to all get out and rarely have any issues, just wants new ones when they wear out. He puts them on all his trucks, he has Dodge and Chevy 3500 diesels. Some are dually’s and some have toolboxes and dump boxes. Most are overloaded at any given time. They don’t seem to get many flats either.
Duratrac is the loudest tire I’ve ever heard. I just took a set off my truck that had less than 20k miles because of the noise. You couldn’t hear the radio or anyone talking for the sound from these tires. You couldn’t give me another set for free. I replaced them with the Ko2. I’ve always ran them on my vehicles. Best all terrain tire made!
I had duratracs on my 2001 silverado 2500hd, at about 4 1/2 years old with half the tread left the side wall split on one of the tires and started leaking air. These tires were not abused were never ran low on air and had no evidence of an impact. Dude at goodyear store stated I should have used a high quilty rubber protectant, hmm. I will say tread pattern works well however last set of goodyears I will own. Also note, weather cracks are often warranted up to 4 years if you start to see checking look at your paperwork and hold there feet to the fire.
No matter what tire some one picks, others say it is not as good as the other tire. If you want to know which tire is better. Try looking at which tire Tires are compared to. If you look you will see the Dura-tracs are hardly ever compared top other tires. but all the other brands compare their tires with other brands, not against the Dura-Tracs. Manufacturers seem to compare with other newer model tires, since Dura-Tracs are 10 years old now. I have owned 3 sets of Dura-Tracs on my Range Rover classic. I recently changed the look of the tire and went with Toyo AT3's. The first test was in the sand. I ran the same tire pressure as always and the Toyo's under performed against the Wrangler Dura-Tracs. It was obvious from the moment I left the pavement. I haven't tried them on the snow yet or wet roads. But I will in the next few weeks. So far the Toyo's are maybe quieter, but since they are brand new I expect that.. I will post the results of the snow and mud and rainy roads. I feel that the Dura-Tracs are going to win. But I am keeping an open mind. I will also have a 12hr Highway drive to see if they get better fuel economy.
Living in Winnipeg where mud and winter are more important than noise and rock crawling, the Duratracs are king. Not a lot of mountains here but plenty of mud and winter. Great overall tire.
Both great tires as shown by the conflicting reports of everyone in the comments. I opted for the duratracs due to the sidewall profile, havent really put them to the test much but barely had to use 4x4 in the winter which was great. You really have to choose for your application, towing, hauling, long drives in the elements etc.
Had both. GY's are absolutely better in snow. GY all terrain adventure are also better than KO's in snow. I've never noticed rolling resistance differences.
That has been my experience as well. Not the best in mud but they make mud tires for that realm. Sand, Rock, Snow and Ice have been no issue with the KOs.
I currently have GoodYear Wrangler Authority A/Ts on my Zr2. It's a tire that actually predates the duratrack and what I consider the first "Hybrid" tire. They are definitely mud tire loud and start huming at 25mph
I have had both and both are very nice offroad. A bit of mud or soft snow are no problem and both have good grip on rocks. On the other side both are very, very, very bad on ice and not good in wet conditions onroad. I have had very scary moments with both of them in winter and I switched back to real winter tires after testing both for two winters. Another problem is, that both wearout quickly. After about 20.000 - 25.000 km both lost a lot of their profile and edges. The KO2 is heavier and thicker than the DuraTrac and on rocks I would trust the sidewalls more than the sidewalls of the DuraTrac. For me both tires work OK but both are not perfect and I'm not sure that I buy one of them again.
Imo Goodyear makes an even better tire called the ultra terrain. Unfortunately it's only available at Discount tire. Quieter especially when tread depth lessons. Excellent in wet conditions especially snow.
i like duratracs i have on, but i am going back to toyo m55s. because of the weight im carrying, a 9ft. camper and an 8 ft cargo trailer. I noticed the duratracs sidewalls had a lot of flex in corners.
No contest, put DuraTracs on my truck 65 thousand miles ago way by far the best truck tire I have ever had, I haul a lot of weight a lot, the most stable by far, I'm almost surprised you even named the BFG's on the same page, I've used BFGs several times in the past because they were cheaper, not so much anymore, I put these Good Years on now I know why they cost a bit more, but they're far safer and they last a lot longer.
I've had major issues with duratracs in rocks, the sidewalls and the whole tire are too soft for a heavy truck and rocks, even when aired down, I seemed to cut them or get rock punctures.
The DuraTracs are AWESOME in snow conditions....BFG's not even in the same zone. I don't want to go to winter tires the 4-5 months that Winter is in my Idaho location. Only DuraTracs have consistanly given me great winter performance.
I just put some Hankook Dynapro MT2s on my 4wd. Quiet, grippy (dry/wet on/off road), relatively cheap and hopefully long lasting (I got 110000km off the previous MT1s).
Keep them from drying out / cracking from the UV rays of the sun . By periodically spraying them with 303 Protectant , outside and inside tire walls and even tread .
I had both of these tires on my Jeep, both were very equal however, the differences I noticed were: Duratracs were better in snow KO2’s were quieter KO2’s were less expensive I would buy either one again.
@@comparethetire The Goodyears were ~32" and the BFG's were ~35". I would have upgraded to the 35" Duratracs but they were quite a bit more $ than the same size in the BFG. Both were on 16x8" ProComp wheels.
Bought a 17 Tacoma TRD Sport in August that has Duratracs on it. I'll see this winter how they are. I used Wildcat ATs till they were discontinued and have Discoverer ATs till now.
I think a true all terrain tire should have on road manners when fully aired up but be more like a mild mud and rock grip when aired down and the tread spread out . Tire size and width should be vehicle size and weight along with in general use of whatever the driver may come across. Most all terrain tires are designed for pavement and dirt or gravel roads with some rocks and ruts .having an aggressive side wall will increase the capability in softer material as the side wall comes in contact with the trail .
Your insights on what an all-terrain tire should offer are spot on. The balance between on-road manners and off-road capability is crucial, and sidewall design indeed plays a significant role in softer materials.
I have also had both. The good years don't pickup every piece of gravel like bfg the bfg are quiter. I live in Washington state but I go to Montana to hunt and duratracs are amazing on and off road. I've had bfg mud and they work great off roads but a lil loose in rain. Both tires are great but duratrack beter in muddy situations. You can't go wrong with either
Thank you for sharing your first-hand experience with these different tire brands. It's great to hear perspectives from individuals who have tested these tires in varied terrains and weather conditions. Your point about the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs performing exceptionally well in muddy conditions and being a great companion for hunting trips to Montana is a valuable insight. It sounds like you have a robust frame of reference for evaluating these tires, and we appreciate your contribution to the community's knowledge base.
ive tried a pile of different tires, and keep coming back to duratrac, none i've tried have matched duratrac. sure they get loud and require lots of rotations... but they last for a long time... ive never had a winter AT tire last as long as the duratrac for my conditions, every pair over 70,000kms. currently running another set of kelly safari TSR, they look like theyre going to run over 70,000 as well. TSR were out before the duratrac and were pretty popular back in the day.
@666dynomax, I appreciate you bringing Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac into the discussion. The fact that you keep coming back to them, despite trying other brands, says a lot about their performance and durability. The DuraTrac's reputation for lasting longer than other winter AT tires certainly seems to hold true in your case.
@@comparethetire you got me thinking in the last 15ish years since I've had my first duratrac how many different ones I've had... Mixed with the duratrac I've had Goodyear silent armours Goodyear all adventures mickey thompson Baja atz. Toyo at2. Bfg ko2. Wild country atx which to me looked like an exact toyo at2 clone preformed as good or better but were made by cooper... And currently running Kelly safari tsr which were the go to tire for me and a lot of others before the duratrac came out. I still love this tsr ....but they've discontinued. So yeah. I've tried the gammet. Next on my list to try was the falken wildpeak or the toyo at3 but haven't been hearing people as happy with it over the old at2. Anyway.... Duratrac is a true winner that checks all the boxes but you have to rotate!!!! I do 3000mi rotations ... Seriously..
Took my brand new OEM duractrac 35s off my tremor in the first 2 weeks. The crown in the tire was tough to break in. And they sucked in anything but hard packed dirt.
Owned both like both. The KO2s quieter and probably better traction on snow and ice. Wet pavement....KO2s Mud....Duratrac. Looks....I like the more aggressive look of the Duratracs. Thing is the KO2s seem to get chewed up alot faster from gravel than the Duratracs. And I do alot of gravel..... So I run Duratracs year round in southern Alberta. Maybe I'll try something else but no complaints with the Duratracs.
I have been using Goodyear Duratrac on my work trucks as well as well as on my Jeep and my one ton as a winter tire since 2009. I would not buy anything else.
Used the duratrac for several years in canada and would swear for them, however when i moved to europe i was sliding in the rain all over the place and had to ditch then as i had to go almost walking pace through corners
Best for rain out of all are Falken Wildpeak AT3w, AT Trail is also pretty great. Sumitomo A/T is great too. And Cooper AT3 is also not that bad either.
May i ask: did you take your tires/vehicle the tires were mounted on with you, or did you buy new duratracs when comming to europe? (My guess would be the first one, and i could imagine our road surfaces being different in what the "recipe" for asphalt may contain, to northern america and thus tires needing different compounds for rain grip in both locations. If my guess is wrong, then this theory of mine is also 😁)
@@nirfz i got them mounted in canada and took the vehicle with me to europe. Im sure you are right as i have used the tires all across canada, alaska and the US without any problem, hell even from whitehorse to vancouver in the middle of winter, fully cover snow roads AND a uhaul and they performed better than anything I have ever used. Just in wet roads in europe they are a disaster. Removed them, even the two with not even 1000k on them. It was outright dangerous, had to take corners at walking speed.
@@Michael-oj5pr Thanks for the answer, i can imagine that. (i had a set of tires once that were great in the first summer i had them, and in the second summer, they got incredibly loud and suddenly didn't like rain anymore.Lost traction on wet asphalt almost at random. (scared me so much because i had to catch the car oversteering in midst traffic once. Luckily i had the right reaction) Immediately replaced them too.
On my work truck, Ford F-250 2012, the Ko2s were horrible in wet weather. I had blowouts in 2 different tires that were not loaded with a trailer with light usage. Just my personal experience, my state agency declined to continue with BFGoodrich and went with another company.
@@comparethetire 2 sets of 275/70/17 and I forgot about the blowout on my expedition which was 315/70/17's. We went to Duratracs on the work trucks no problems. I switched out the 315's to kumho mud terrains which I liked quite a lot but got loud pretty quick but I used them hard and towed a lot. I am currently running 285/70/17 bfg KM3's on my GX and I hate them(on the vehicle when I bought them}. They started cupping immediately and are screaming loud now at 20k miles, I have rotated on time, never towed anything, and very light off-road work.
Also I am not a BFG hater, I have been running them since the 80's and the issues seemed to have popped up in the last 10 years. Probably close to 500,000 miles on various models.
@@savagestash4354 Thanks for sharing. Why not go for a rugged terrain tire, check out Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T. It very tough and does not disappoint off road.
@@comparethetire Funny you say that, those exact donuts are going on probably in late January after the holiday money beating I take from having kids. Still trying to decide if I want to keep the 285/70 route I am on or if I want to go pizza cutters. My rims may be a bit wide for those and I LOVE my current rims so that would be a deal breaker there.
I’ve had both on my 06 Ranger and loved them both. Unfortunately the BFG had a side wall failure before they were worn out. Other than that, I was very impressed with both tires. The Duratrac was better in mud though.
The ko2s have a stronger sidewall , the duratrC Has BETTER TRACTION in the snow and ice and mud id assume considering that they are more aggressive, im curious what tire is better on fuel? Both are good… the ko2s becomes slippery when down to 40% tread,
My dad runs Duratracs on his F250. I however...ditched my BFG's for awhile, and switched to Falken. (Wildpeak AT3's) They're easier to clean, cheaper than BFG's, quieter on the road, and handle snow, rain, mud etc very well. The newer M/T Baja Boss AT's do peak my interest.
I'm switching from Wildpeaks to Duratracs. Have run 3 sets of the AT3's on various Tacomas getting a max of 30k miles a set out of them. Rural Vermont dirt roads, plenty of winter driving, etc. Wildpeaks are certainly a lot cheaper, but I'm hoping the Duratracs last longer.
I've been running 315/75r16 duratracs on my truck for years. Super happy with them in every situation. If the load capacity is the same on the bfg I'll give them a shot next round.
have used both here in Montana, and preferred the KO2, not saying they are better, but they seem to get harder than the KO2 when the temp drops. Just my mileage.
Something everyone needs to understand. The cost of a fast wearing out tire. Make sure your bias has a long wear history and a stiff sidewall. I run 9 ply and a hard compound and nitro shocks. Yes my ride is stiffer but I get no chopping or cupping. And if you air down this will even work better. Something else to remember if you run your off road tires cold 3 pounds below its PSI rating your tire wear will be minimal on the street. If you fill your tires with Nitrogen it's inert gas. So you can run your tires at max.
After having several sets of both on several different vehicles I'm team Dura Trac all the way. They're far superior in every way they last twice as long while getting far superior traction in almost every kind of terrain.
The Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac's reputation for durability and excellent traction across varied terrains is well-earned, and it's great to hear about your positive experiences with them. They've certainly been engineered to handle tough conditions and if they're delivering twice the lifespan for you, that's a compelling endorsement for anyone looking for a tough, long-lasting tire.
Ive had duratrac, bfg k02, kenda klever, nitto ridge grapler all on a 2001 ram diesel. All tires got a max of 30k mi duratrac was far superior in snow and rain.
I live in a place where it routinely hits -45 c with snow on the ground 7 months out of the year, I was a tire guy for 10 years, driven many vehicles with both tires and we always had customers complaining about those bfg tires, duratracs are way better
I have never ran the duratracks however I have ran the ko2's and where the duratracks got stuck on other rigs I drove through with minimal slip in the mud. So I prefer the ko2's
@@comparethetire 1997 and 1996 jeep cherokee xj. With plenty of mods on the 97 she was a bit heavier but nothing compared to today's vehicles. With me on board and empty at the weigh station it came across the scales at 4600lbs towing an empty small trailer. So I would not say heavy. By all means check out the red cherokee in my videos. On my channel. All of the videos are done with the ko2's I only got stuck a handful of times and when I did get stuck all except for one time I broke something.
I run the KO2s on my 02’ Durango. With all of us inside and the mods I am pretty sure we are at the 6,400lb mark. I keep running them because everything I have put them through and the commuter miles on top of that they hold up very well and we have not been stuck but once when the CV Axle literally exploded lol.
How do these 2 compare on beach sand? I live in the south and on the coast so winter traction is moot for me. Soft sand is my challenge. Aside from that, 90% on-road driving.
I have 31000 miles on a set of duratracs. I rotate them often and do not have any noise issues. I will probably get another set when these wear out. In my experience, KO2s’ tight tread pattern is completely awful at clearing mud, and they become terrible in the rain after like 20000 miles. I can see why people who live in SoCal or in the desert like them. Those are the only conditions I think KO2s excel in.
I've had both--DuraTrac were better for me on my Wrangler and Ram 3500 which I tow a 30-foot 5th wheel. Great tire especially in the snow and last long. I will never choose anything else.
Great to hear that the DuraTrac tires were able to meet your needs, especially in the snow and for long-lasting performance! It’s invaluable to have reliable tires when towing significant loads. Thank you for sharing your experience!
@comparethetire honestly it was 3-4 years ago. I want to say something like a 275/70r18. The one thing I will give the advantage too if tread life on the big. Woth it being a harder compound. But it just made me have to deal with them that much longer. I'm currently running a set of Cooper discoverer at3 xlt. They are ok. Wasn't impressed with them at all at first, especially in winter or rain (felt like they hydroplaned easily) and didn't feel like they were great in slush but after they had some miles on them the 2nd winter they did seem better. But the duratracs have been my favorite. Only reason I went with the cooper's was because they didn't have the duratracs (nationwide) in the size I wanted.
Okay well do let me know if I can help you with your next set. That's what we are here for. You can also drop a comment on TireDriver (dot com) website.
* * KO2 is CRAP! I have a 2012 Ford Raptor with 36,000 miles on board. Not abused, not driven hard, no off-roading and lives in Northern Virginia and garage kept. The first set of KO1's did not pass inspection at 20,000 miles. Truck is maintained properly, balance, alignment...oil...etc. The second set is KO2's and based on the threads will take me maximum another 12,000 miles...giving a total of about 29,000 miles if lucky for the KO2's. This is NOT acceptable for a brand like BF Goodrich! Will never get another KO2... * *
Sorry to hear about your experience with the KO2's. Every driver's mileage may vary based on various factors. It's always essential to get tires that align with your needs and expectations. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
I'll make sure to look into a comparison between the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure Kevlar and its direct opponent soon. Stay tuned, and thank you for the suggestion!
You know the Goodyear DuraTrac has 3 tires of the same name and same tread,. 1 is just under $300, the 2nd is just over $300 and the 3rd is just over $400. I'm guessing you compared a $300 BFG to a $400 GY. I had the $300+ DuraTrac on my truck. Other than being quieter and having a little better traction on wet conditions, my all around is better with the $315 BFG KO2s. Even my fuel mileage is around 37 miles per tank better. If you are going to compare tire to tire, you should have compared the $305 Goodyear DuraTrac, not the $435 DuraTrac to the $315 BF Goodrich KO2s. Just saying, there is a price difference for a reason.
On the Goodyear it wasn’t the RT tires it was the older model Goodyear the Goodyear older model has 2 ply sidewalls the newer Goodyear RT has 3 ply sidewall.
The KO2 sucks in the rain even at very low speeds. We have KO2s on our Land Cruiser and like them but not in the rain. The KO2 is king off road and in sharp rocks, so yes the old KO2 is still my number one pick.
@Large Larry Thanks for the feedback on the KO2s in the rain, it's helpful to get real-world insights. It seems the KO2's off-road prowess is still hard to beat!
ko2 is always more expensive than the duratrac in my area (either the original mold patent to the bfg ko ran out & general picked it up or they bought it because their at2 is the exact same mold as the original bfg ko)
I've had both Duratrac and KO2 on my Sierra AT4..and I'll never go back to KO2's. I find the Duratracs better in the rain with less spinning on pavement. The Duratracs handle great in mud and snow as well without the annoying tire hum of aggressive mud terrains. 100% Duratrac fan.
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I spin my Duratracs all the time in rain on my RAM 1500, not worn either. I'm looking for new tires.
@Austin Price my buddy has duratracs on his ram 1500 as well and he's told me the exact same thing, as soon as they are more worn out he is making the switch to ko2s. I have ko2s on my chevy 1500 and I highly recommend them, I don't think I'll ever get another tire
Did you have as much trouble getting the KO2’s to balance as I am. I have had them for a year and a half. Iv tried everything. I’m not the only one. They spin in the rain as well
My KO2s were scary bad in the rain and slush, my duratracs were far better.
i worked pipelines in west texas and was a equipment hotshot driver in west texas oilfields. lots of sand, mud when it rains..sharp rocks, mesquite, and the 115 degree F temps. i had huge issues with tire punctures, or getting to about 3/4 tread and popping while hauling on rough lease roads etc. the ONLY all terrain i could run down to 2/32 was the bfg all terrains. i never had one flat, never popped, no issues. as i went through tires every month or so i tried every single brand to see which ones were the best. every single brand, from nitto, toyo, cooper, bridgestone, goodyear..they all had flats or would blow out prematurely. the cooper at3 blew out on me after 5k miles. one on the front at 5k and one on the back at 8k. if you want the toughest tire..bfg ko2 was the only one i could wear down to its designed end of life markers/bald with no issues.
Thanks for sharing
Yep and its becuase of bfs large amount of experience in desert racing.
The number one winning tire of desert racing and they have implemented that technology into all their tires
Thanks boss. You helped me make my decision.
Having used both on the same vehicle, the biggest difference I found between them is the substantial difference in rolling resistance causing a very substantial difference in miles per gallon. I gained approximately 3mpg with the KO2 over the Duratrac.
Great point!
I’m looking for new tires for my Ram, and I was wondering about that. Are the KO2 better for you?
@@c-hd5696 For me they are. I believe the larger tread blocks and larger voids on the Goodyear's are better for mud, but the vast majority of my travels are in and around the Great Divide/Rocky Mountains so I very rarely encounter deep mud. Trading some mud performance for better fuel economy is an easy choice for me.
@@c-hd5696 I bought the BF Goodrich ko2 for my 2019 Ram. Still have them and they have been great. They also work well in my winter snowy climate in 🇨🇦. 👍
That is good feed back
I have found the newer Duratracs quieter than the older ones. I had them on my Tacoma and they were noisy but now I have newer ones on my Tundra and much quieter. Duratracs are excellent in snow ❄️ and great resistance to aquaplaning in wet conditions. Duratracs are very good tires.
Thanks for sharing. The DuraTrac tends to get louder with wear.
Did you put on the exact same version of the Duratrac on both trucks? They come in different load ranges which can have an impact on ride and possibly noise. For example, load range E is a 10 ply rated tire typically found in LT sizes which are stiffer than P size tires.
That said, it's possible Goodyear changed the tire in some way over the years but I don't know. I'd be interested to know if they have.
Did you see Toyotas new engine build kit??? Comes with a red thong and lipstick so you can hopefully get picked up by a Man with a Real truck with real power 😎
The rubber gets harder as it gets older.
@@johnserrano9689 Toyota makes real trucks...now GM and FORD just build imposters. GM and FORD are excellent off road..because in the shop is OFF ROAD.
Love the Duratrac for driving in the snow. They may be an older tire but they have remained in production for good reason.
How are they on ice, and recently plowed roads with 1/2 inch of compacted snow/ice....left from I under the plow blade lol
@@TheBeatenPaths not as well as my Blizzaks but if I wanted to run a larger all season tire I'd probably choose the Duratrac, at least between these two.
Wait until you get then about 1/2 worn, they lose all the snow performance totally, had two sets do the same, even start slipping on wet roads once the newness wears off.
@@robmd3851 Ya, the siping wears away.
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Had the Duratracs on my first Jeep and currently have the KO2's on my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn. Really like the super aggressive look of the Duratracs, but the KO2's are superior in every other way. Lighter, much more durable, better on and off road, and produce little to no noise at highway speeds. Hands down the best tires I've had!
Yea its a better pick in a lot of ways.
But theyre not lighter. Depending on the size. Example, 31”10.5r15 is about a pound lighter then equivalent ko2
I had a truck with some rather well worn Duratrack tires. Michigan doesn’t get super heavy rain very often, but even worn out, I managed 70 mph through about an inch of water with no hydroplaning. Did pretty well on mild trails as well
Yea these tires never disappoint when it comes to hydroplaning on both straight as well as curved aqua.
I just added some 50% worn duratracs that I found, so they were free, onto my fj cruiser in MI. Very happy so far, will replace with new when I get some more wear out of them.
I live in Quebec Canada with some terrible winters and the best is ko2 for the summer and duratrac for the winters, the duratracs wider pattern means less coverage over the width of the tire compared to the ko2 which means that unlike the ko2 at highway speeds it doesn’t tend to float and loose traction when getting a patch of slush and ice or heavy snow
Yes. Very few people understand this.
From BC. Have ran both on our 2 XJs, 1 lifted & 1 stock, paved highwayd - fsr - old creek beds etc, mud, gravel, snow, ice ... etc etc.
Came to same overall conclusion concerning these 2 tires.
Both are great for base tires. Each a bit better per season. You're not an idiot picking either one. No harm in trying both.
Personally I like the sidewall look of the K02 however on icy roads the Duratracs have been slightly less likely to float.
Drive slower at times and it should all work out 😎
This was the video I’ve been looking for! I have a 2015 Ram 1500 and have had the Goodyear Duratracs on my truck for 3 years now. 285/70/17 on my leveled Ram. I live in Colorado and have used these tires on every terrain mud, rocks, snow, ice, slush, rain and sand. Best tire I’ve ever owned. I do get out and wheel quite a bit in the summertime and snowboard in the mountains in the winter. First year they were incredible, had to really get on it to drift in the snow. 2nd year still fantastic and just this past winter on year 3 and 50,000 miles I started noticing some slip on hard packed snow or slush. Still felt very confident in them though. These are also my daily driver tires. They still have quite a bit of tread left on them as I rotate every oil change check alignment every 6 months and balance wheels. They are getting noticeably louder now that they are a little worn down and tend to hum down the road on dry pavement but we’re very quiet brand new! They never hydroplaned until this past year either. I’m finally ready to get new tires and want to step up in size but Goodyear doesn’t carry the Duratracs in 285/75/17 or 305/70/17 which is really disappointing because I would buy them again no question. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the KO2 but they do carry the size I want so I might just try them. Thanks for the reviews!
Thanks, glad you liked it, and thank you for sharing.
Duratrac is very impressive off road. Even at 40psi the grip is phenomenal. At 40,000kms they look half worn. Bit of tyre noise is a small price to pay for the added grip in all conditions. The review was spot on.
Thank You. Appreciate it.
When I bought my Dura-tracs, it was because Discounttire did not have the Bfg A/Ts in stock. After having the Dura-tracs 285 75 r16 (33") on my 02' Tundra 4wd for 2yrs roughly, I am a serious fanboy of both models/ brands.
🔧👊🏽You simply can't go wrong either way in my personal experience!
Yes, both tires are great, and you can't go wrong with either. Thanks for sharing.
Compare Next: BFG KO2 with Falken Wildpeak AT3w ( ua-cam.com/video/UvQiylyj9os/v-deo.html ) Also, subscribe for upcoming ones. We are just getting started.🙂
I love my Dura trac's on my first gen Tundra. Work very well in the snow. They are, of course, snow rated with the mountain and snow flake on the sidewall. In some states, this can be used in place of a "traction device" or chains during snow driving conditions where those devices are required. I bought those for use in Oregon because of this. They run very smooth on pavement and are quiet on my truck. The dura trac tire is a well thought out thread design. Not a lot of truck tires compare.
Good to know!
I have found no tire to compare on 1/4 ton suv or 1/2 ton
Compare the Goodyear Duratec with the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ...next
You got it, I have added this on the "list".
On my 4th set of duratracs , run a set of 10 ply for summer backroads and towing.
A studded set of 8ply for winter same size , had a studded set of 35x16 on my jeep. Run them a little lower psi in winter here in northern Alberta Canada see -50s cel in winter have had zero issues .
I had a set of ko2s for a week and went back to duratrac.
What aspect of winter traction you did not like the most on ko2?
@@comparethetire tread depth , tire ran really small for listed size , tread pattern spacing was really small . Really quiet , but not for me.
@@troysnyder8174 hmm makes sense.
I ran BFGs on my Jeep Wrangler for a long time (three sets) before switching to the DuraTracs. I much prefer the DuraTracs. They have handled everything I've thrown at them; mud, snow, desert terrain, and hard rock crawling in Moab (three week-long trips). The BFGs chunked out a lot, making them hard to re-balance. I had two BFGs that delaminated at about 50% tread wear. The DuraTracs are plenty quiet on road and off road they handle airing down to 12 psi with no issues. They are a much better tire, IMO.
Thanks for sharing. The BFG Ko2 generally works better with heavier vehicles. And as for DuraTrac, it's probably must be the first time I'm hearing, that they are quiet on road.
k02 is stupid quiet you loose snow performance compared ko. I still love oruginal Ko 18/32 depth
Have you had problems with balancing on the DuraTracs? With the ko’s I have heard lots of complaints about balancing.
Duratrac vs KO2 is a long running debate. Very similar tires with slightly different use cases. I think there's a lot of confirmation bias in many people's opinions based on which one they bought. I don't think you can go wrong with either tire.
Personally, I have only owned the Duratrac and am on my second set. In all honesty, my main reason for choosing them over the KO2 was the aggressive appearance. The reason I stayed with them is their outstanding winter performance and long tread life while being perfectly civilized on dry roads.
I'd like to try the KO2 but it's hard to move away from something that I know works so well, especially since I have to live with that decision for a few years.
Well, if you are staying on roads most of your time, you should try KO2.
@@comparethetire Perhaps I will for the next set
KO2's are much more durable
I’ve had 2 pairs of KO2 and have had very scary moments in just mildly wet pavement not even going fast .. to me KOs are very bad on wet surface .. off road deep snow amazing..
Do you have any problems with balancing on the DuraTrac?
I’ve driven my KO2,s through a phase 3 snow storm in the passes of Alaska. Never slipped or lost grip. Got me through the 10” snow laden roads. My past experience with Duratrac made the KO2 choice easy.
@auroralance8546, I’m glad you had a great experience with the KO2s in such extreme conditions! They are known for their excellent grip and durability. When it comes to the KO2 vs Duratrac debate, everyone has their own preferences based on their driving style and conditions, and it's always beneficial to hear from actual users about their experiences. Thanks for sharing!
I ran Duratrac’s on my 2010 Jeep JKU and loved them. Quiet, good ride and wore great. I just finished running the BFG KO2’s on my 2014 Chevy Silverado. Both sets were the same side. I liked the BFG’s but not as much as the Good Year’s. To me the Goody Years got better traction esp in mud and lasted longer...
Thanks for sharing
I have the Goodyear duratrac’s on my Jeep for almost 7 years now! And I used them off roading almost every other day here in Tucson Arizona, and they still have a little bit of tread left on them. My Jeep originally came with the be Goodrich ko’s and they didn’t last me a full 3 years! And I love bfg’s! But for the money! My money are on the duratrac’s! To me the best tires I’ve ever purchased.
Seven years of off-roading in Tucson and still going is impressive! Goodyear Duratracs have a great reputation for durability under tough conditions. Thanks for sharing your experience - it’s super helpful for anyone considering their next tire purchase!
Test with the Falken wildpeak A/T 3W, Toyo open county A/T 2 against the Good year Duratrac!!
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You are welcome. Thank you for the suggestion.
Ive got a set of duratracs right now and absolutely love them. I never truly need my 4x4 in my NE Ohio winters and I have to say that there noise is over blown when they're new. My set has about 40,000 miles and are just now getting noisy imo (also i've got pretty bad cupping from a bent axle which should make them unbearable but its still quiet enough to have a normal conversation) 10/10 tire.
Good to hear!
I ran duratrac for a while but I kept getting stuck on muddy uphill climbs where my friends had no problems in ko2. I’ve now switched to km3’s and been happy with them so far. Even taken them on sand and didn’t get stuck once.
What was the tire pressure set at? When it comes to mud. Low PSI is better than higher PSI. KO2s generally don't perform as well as Duratrac in muddy condition due to them keeping the mud packed. Which is good for snow, but not mud. You want the tires to clean out the mud from the tread blocks. Not pack them in.
@@glennaguon5165 if I remember correctly about 18-20psi. Which is what I normally go gown too. The duratracs where ok when brand new but not great once used for only a couple of months even though there was plenty of tred left.
@@antonius3233 sometimes you have to go lower. You can safely go as low as 13-15psi. If needed. Of course if you’re not beating on it or driving through extreme terrain. Where bead locks are needed/required for lower psi.
Sorry for replying late, seeing this now. Thanks for sharing mate. Yea KM3 are great off roaders. They just don't do so good in wet.
@@comparethetire all good. They are Surprisingly not bad in the wet. Haven’t tested in really icy conditions yet but it heavy rain they felt good. Good enough anyway.
Thank you for a real and more precise explanation!
I’m yet unsure what to choose.
I live in the PNW. Rainy wet mountain highways.
Yet I love exploring the Sierra and deserts,
Hmmm…..
Thanks again!
Living in the PNW and exploring diverse terrains can be quite challenging. Both regions have their unique tire requirements. Take your time to weigh the pros and cons, and ensure the safety and durability aspects align with your adventures. Stay safe and enjoy your drives!
I have the duratracks on my jeep very happy with them.
Thanks for sharing
You would have to pay me a lot of money to give up my K02's.
Been running BFG for over 20 years.
Not a single problem with them.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE 'EM!
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I am now on my 4th set of KO2 on 3 different Trucks. Living in Northern Ontario, use them for Snow and Ice. Better on ice than some ice radials. Routinely get 50,000 miles and good gas mileage.
I'm currently in the market for a new set and keep debating between the two. On the one hand, I like that the BFG KO2 rides quieter and looks a little bit better (IMO). But on the other hand, I live in the NE and lots of reviewers have praised the snow-capability of the Duratrac's. I've never run either, but between these 2 and the Falken Wildpeaks, I don't think you can really go wrong. For me, I think I'm going to end up going the Duratrac route since I want the best possible traction in the snow/ice while driving around the NE during the winter. If I end up getting a set, I'll report back on how they work out. Thanks for the thorough review!
@MichaelApodaca: Your meticulous approach to choosing the right tire for your region is commendable. Both options seem viable, but prioritizing snow traction in the NE sounds like a wise decision. Looking forward to hearing your updates!
Thanks for the very informative unbiased comparaison. I run the Duratracks and was wondering how it would compare with the KO2. In my case the Goodyears are better suited for my use.
Thank you!
Our son works for a company that has a large fleet of 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks. They switched to the KO2's due to problems with other tires. They like them.
That's a strong testament to the reliability of the KO2's. It's great to hear real-world feedback from fleet usage. Appreciate the insight!
Put 60K on a set of KO2's with a lot of towing and hauling in those miles with no tire issues. They are not great in the icy slippery, but I dont think any comparable tires are either. Briefly thought at Duratrac's but after how well the BFG's treated me, I went with them again. No regrets
How about Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT?
To my mind, Dura tracks are so simlar to the old BFG Trac-Edge tyres, had 2x sets of and loved them got 50,000 miles out of each on my 110 defenders. These older 'hybrid's tyres so worth a look. Currently running a set of Cooper St max's, but next set could be Micky Thompson, same company but look great, so
We are reviewing Mickey Thompson next.
KO2 is great for off-roading, good dry weather traction, tough durable tire, look good on trucks, long tread life, and great tread wear. However, they are terrible in wet weather. And get a bit noisy on the road. I would only recommend KO2's if you drive 98% off-road.
Great insights! KO2s are indeed fantastic for off-road use but can be challenging in wet conditions and on-road noise.
Duratracs are a heck of a tire. We sell lots of them to a concrete company who also plows in the winter. The owner loves them. They abuse them to all get out and rarely have any issues, just wants new ones when they wear out. He puts them on all his trucks, he has Dodge and Chevy 3500 diesels. Some are dually’s and some have toolboxes and dump boxes. Most are overloaded at any given time. They don’t seem to get many flats either.
Thanks for sharing.
Duratrac is the loudest tire I’ve ever heard. I just took a set off my truck that had less than 20k miles because of the noise. You couldn’t hear the radio or anyone talking for the sound from these tires. You couldn’t give me another set for free. I replaced them with the Ko2. I’ve always ran them on my vehicles. Best all terrain tire made!
Thanks for sharing.
Then why did you change fanboy
I had duratracs on my 2001 silverado 2500hd, at about 4 1/2 years old with half the tread left the side wall split on one of the tires and started leaking air. These tires were not abused were never ran low on air and had no evidence of an impact. Dude at goodyear store stated I should have used a high quilty rubber protectant, hmm. I will say tread pattern works well however last set of goodyears I will own. Also note, weather cracks are often warranted up to 4 years if you start to see checking look at your paperwork and hold there feet to the fire.
Thanks for sharing. Apologies, I am seeing this late.
No matter what tire some one picks, others say it is not as good as the other tire. If you want to know which tire is better. Try looking at which tire Tires are compared to. If you look you will see the Dura-tracs are hardly ever compared top other tires. but all the other brands compare their tires with other brands, not against the Dura-Tracs. Manufacturers seem to compare with other newer model tires, since Dura-Tracs are 10 years old now. I have owned 3 sets of Dura-Tracs on my Range Rover classic. I recently changed the look of the tire and went with Toyo AT3's. The first test was in the sand. I ran the same tire pressure as always and the Toyo's under performed against the Wrangler Dura-Tracs. It was obvious from the moment I left the pavement. I haven't tried them on the snow yet or wet roads. But I will in the next few weeks. So far the Toyo's are maybe quieter, but since they are brand new I expect that.. I will post the results of the snow and mud and rainy roads. I feel that the Dura-Tracs are going to win. But I am keeping an open mind. I will also have a 12hr Highway drive to see if they get better fuel economy.
That's nice. Thanks for sharing.
Living in Winnipeg where mud and winter are more important than noise and rock crawling, the Duratracs are king. Not a lot of mountains here but plenty of mud and winter. Great overall tire.
Well said.
The Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip and the Interco Trxus MT had hybrid features WAY earlier than the Duratrac. 'Extremely versatile.
Thank You for sharing this.
Please compare the cooler discoverer AT3 4S to the ko2
thank you for these videos!
You are welcome. What about its XLT variant? Isn't that more comparable to KO2?
@@comparethetire I didn’t know about the XLT until just now. Thank you! I think you are right, it is probably a better comparison
@@Dusther210 Glad I could help. BTW, you can find all these comparisons on the website as well.
Both great tires as shown by the conflicting reports of everyone in the comments. I opted for the duratracs due to the sidewall profile, havent really put them to the test much but barely had to use 4x4 in the winter which was great. You really have to choose for your application, towing, hauling, long drives in the elements etc.
@carlosizz89
Thanks for the insight. It's always valuable to hear from someone who's had hands-on experience with both.
Had both. GY's are absolutely better in snow. GY all terrain adventure are also better than KO's in snow. I've never noticed rolling resistance differences.
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I've had both. I think the ko2 wins because it does better on snow and ice.
That has been my experience as well. Not the best in mud but they make mud tires for that realm. Sand, Rock, Snow and Ice have been no issue with the KOs.
Completely different experience as well as KO2s sidewall failures.
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I currently have GoodYear Wrangler Authority A/Ts on my Zr2. It's a tire that actually predates the duratrack and what I consider the first "Hybrid" tire. They are definitely mud tire loud and start huming at 25mph
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I have 40K on my KO2’s
Still good not time to replace
Not a good mud tire
I bought them for the lifespan
Yes, when it comes to KO2, its interlocking design traps in the mud particles and the tire gets packed very easily.
ps. thanks for sharing.
My Duratracs on my truck pull to left, going to BFG KO2's next time.
And you don't think it's an alignment issue? Ps Thanks for sharing.
Maxis Procomp AT3 comparison is in order as well.
you got it
Have had both. Duratrac has more grip on dirt while still being fine on road. The ko2 is a great tyre but without the ultimate grip
Yea, that's right. I think you should check out Thompson A/T, you'd be impressed by its performance in both these areas.
At 7:30, why is the rocks coming together, you would think they would separate when impacted from the tire. Looks a little odd.
Noted. Thanks for sharing, I'll look into it. We are just starting out and this helps.
I have had both and both are very nice offroad. A bit of mud or soft snow are no problem and both have good grip on rocks. On the other side both are very, very, very bad on ice and not good in wet conditions onroad. I have had very scary moments with both of them in winter and I switched back to real winter tires after testing both for two winters. Another problem is, that both wearout quickly. After about 20.000 - 25.000 km both lost a lot of their profile and edges. The KO2 is heavier and thicker than the DuraTrac and on rocks I would trust the sidewalls more than the sidewalls of the DuraTrac. For me both tires work OK but both are not perfect and I'm not sure that I buy one of them again.
Thanks for sharing.
Imo Goodyear makes an even better tire called the ultra terrain. Unfortunately it's only available at Discount tire. Quieter especially when tread depth lessons. Excellent in wet conditions especially snow.
We just compared it with DuraTrac. You can find it on the website.
i like duratracs i have on, but i am going back to toyo m55s. because of the weight im carrying, a 9ft. camper and an 8 ft cargo trailer. I noticed the duratracs sidewalls had a lot of flex in corners.
Hmm, yes that happens with tires having lower load ratings
No contest, put DuraTracs on my truck 65 thousand miles ago way by far the best truck tire I have ever had, I haul a lot of weight a lot, the most stable by far, I'm almost surprised you even named the BFG's on the same page, I've used BFGs several times in the past because they were cheaper, not so much anymore, I put these Good Years on now I know why they cost a bit more, but they're far safer and they last a lot longer.
Glad to hear the DuraTracs have been the best truck tire for you, providing stability and durability.
Both are good choices. I do have one wish however. It would be great of GY would use a 3ply sidewall. They could use the same carcass as the MTR''s.
Yes, great point, it would really help the tire. (And if they do something about the noise two, that would be cherry on the top).
I've had major issues with duratracs in rocks, the sidewalls and the whole tire are too soft for a heavy truck and rocks, even when aired down, I seemed to cut them or get rock punctures.
Excellent review.
Thanks for watching
The DuraTracs are AWESOME in snow conditions....BFG's not even in the same zone. I don't want to go to winter tires the 4-5 months that Winter is in my Idaho location. Only DuraTracs have consistanly given me great winter performance.
Yes especially the LT sizes ones, as those have studable lugs.
I just put some Hankook Dynapro MT2s on my 4wd. Quiet, grippy (dry/wet on/off road), relatively cheap and hopefully long lasting (I got 110000km off the previous MT1s).
These are not as long lasting, but they are definitely quitter than its predecessor. We would be comparing MTs here as well.
excellent traction but all of my Dura Trac tires separated between the tread not happy about it at all
@trsdarrin Sorry to hear about your experience with the Dura Trac tires. It's always frustrating when a product doesn't live up to expectations.
Keep them from drying out / cracking from the UV rays of the sun . By periodically spraying them with 303 Protectant , outside and inside tire walls and even tread .
Thank you for this info.
I had both of these tires on my Jeep, both were very equal however, the differences I noticed were:
Duratracs were better in snow
KO2’s were quieter
KO2’s were less expensive
I would buy either one again.
Thanks for the info. What sizes were you running?
@@comparethetire The Goodyears were ~32" and the BFG's were ~35". I would have upgraded to the 35" Duratracs but they were quite a bit more $ than the same size in the BFG. Both were on 16x8" ProComp wheels.
I never liked the Duratec just because I don't like the way the tread looks. I wish you could still get the Wrangler AT/S in popular sizes.
Same. Duratracs are a really ugly looking tire
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Bought a 17 Tacoma TRD Sport in August that has Duratracs on it. I'll see this winter how they are. I used Wildcat ATs till they were discontinued and have Discoverer ATs till now.
Check out Discoverer AT3 comparison with Duratrac, on my video homepage, if you are interested.
great vid. and info. would like to see you compare the cooper stt pro with the ko2. in dry southern cali.
Thank You. Yes, that's on the list.
I think a true all terrain tire should have on road manners when fully aired up but be more like a mild mud and rock grip when aired down and the tread spread out . Tire size and width should be vehicle size and weight along with in general use of whatever the driver may come across. Most all terrain tires are designed for pavement and dirt or gravel roads with some rocks and ruts .having an aggressive side wall will increase the capability in softer material as the side wall comes in contact with the trail .
Your insights on what an all-terrain tire should offer are spot on. The balance between on-road manners and off-road capability is crucial, and sidewall design indeed plays a significant role in softer materials.
I have also had both. The good years don't pickup every piece of gravel like bfg the bfg are quiter. I live in Washington state but I go to Montana to hunt and duratracs are amazing on and off road. I've had bfg mud and they work great off roads but a lil loose in rain. Both tires are great but duratrack beter in muddy situations. You can't go wrong with either
Thank you for sharing your first-hand experience with these different tire brands. It's great to hear perspectives from individuals who have tested these tires in varied terrains and weather conditions. Your point about the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs performing exceptionally well in muddy conditions and being a great companion for hunting trips to Montana is a valuable insight. It sounds like you have a robust frame of reference for evaluating these tires, and we appreciate your contribution to the community's knowledge base.
ive tried a pile of different tires, and keep coming back to duratrac, none i've tried have matched duratrac. sure they get loud and require lots of rotations... but they last for a long time... ive never had a winter AT tire last as long as the duratrac for my conditions, every pair over 70,000kms. currently running another set of kelly safari TSR, they look like theyre going to run over 70,000 as well. TSR were out before the duratrac and were pretty popular back in the day.
@666dynomax, I appreciate you bringing Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac into the discussion. The fact that you keep coming back to them, despite trying other brands, says a lot about their performance and durability. The DuraTrac's reputation for lasting longer than other winter AT tires certainly seems to hold true in your case.
@@comparethetire you got me thinking in the last 15ish years since I've had my first duratrac how many different ones I've had... Mixed with the duratrac I've had Goodyear silent armours Goodyear all adventures mickey thompson Baja atz. Toyo at2. Bfg ko2. Wild country atx which to me looked like an exact toyo at2 clone preformed as good or better but were made by cooper... And currently running Kelly safari tsr which were the go to tire for me and a lot of others before the duratrac came out. I still love this tsr ....but they've discontinued. So yeah. I've tried the gammet. Next on my list to try was the falken wildpeak or the toyo at3 but haven't been hearing people as happy with it over the old at2. Anyway.... Duratrac is a true winner that checks all the boxes but you have to rotate!!!! I do 3000mi rotations ... Seriously..
Cool information 😎
Can you compare nitto dura grappler with all terrain and mud terrain tires?
Keep up the great work
Yea they are on our list. And Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Took my brand new OEM duractrac 35s off my tremor in the first 2 weeks. The crown in the tire was tough to break in. And they sucked in anything but hard packed dirt.
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Owned both like both.
The KO2s quieter and probably better traction on snow and ice.
Wet pavement....KO2s
Mud....Duratrac.
Looks....I like the more aggressive look of the Duratracs.
Thing is the KO2s seem to get chewed up alot faster from gravel than the Duratracs.
And I do alot of gravel.....
So I run Duratracs year round in southern Alberta.
Maybe I'll try something else but no complaints with the Duratracs.
👍 Thanks for sharing
I have been using Goodyear Duratrac on my work trucks as well as well as on my Jeep and my one ton as a winter tire since 2009. I would not buy anything else.
Thanks for sharing. Yes, these tires are great for snow, especially for deeper snow (with their wider grooves).
Been running the Duratracs for over 10yrs. Love the life I get out of them. And the noise is non existant. Curious how they stack up to the Baja Boss.
We are going to be reviewing them soon here... Stay tuned. And thank you for sharing.
Excellent video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Very good information.
Glad it was helpful!
Used the duratrac for several years in canada and would swear for them, however when i moved to europe i was sliding in the rain all over the place and had to ditch then as i had to go almost walking pace through corners
Best for rain out of all are Falken Wildpeak AT3w, AT Trail is also pretty great. Sumitomo A/T is great too. And Cooper AT3 is also not that bad either.
May i ask: did you take your tires/vehicle the tires were mounted on with you, or did you buy new duratracs when comming to europe?
(My guess would be the first one, and i could imagine our road surfaces being different in what the "recipe" for asphalt may contain, to northern america and thus tires needing different compounds for rain grip in both locations. If my guess is wrong, then this theory of mine is also 😁)
@@nirfz i got them mounted in canada and took the vehicle with me to europe. Im sure you are right as i have used the tires all across canada, alaska and the US without any problem, hell even from whitehorse to vancouver in the middle of winter, fully cover snow roads AND a uhaul and they performed better than anything I have ever used. Just in wet roads in europe they are a disaster. Removed them, even the two with not even 1000k on them. It was outright dangerous, had to take corners at walking speed.
@@Michael-oj5pr Thanks for the answer, i can imagine that. (i had a set of tires once that were great in the first summer i had them, and in the second summer, they got incredibly loud and suddenly didn't like rain anymore.Lost traction on wet asphalt almost at random. (scared me so much because i had to catch the car oversteering in midst traffic once. Luckily i had the right reaction) Immediately replaced them too.
i've had them both in the same size on my jeep jk. I would pick the duratrac for sure.
That makes sense.
On my work truck, Ford F-250 2012, the Ko2s were horrible in wet weather. I had blowouts in 2 different tires that were not loaded with a trailer with light usage. Just my personal experience, my state agency declined to continue with BFGoodrich and went with another company.
Which company are they with now? Also what tire size were you running, if you don't me asking?
@@comparethetire 2 sets of 275/70/17 and I forgot about the blowout on my expedition which was 315/70/17's. We went to Duratracs on the work trucks no problems. I switched out the 315's to kumho mud terrains which I liked quite a lot but got loud pretty quick but I used them hard and towed a lot. I am currently running 285/70/17 bfg KM3's on my GX and I hate them(on the vehicle when I bought them}. They started cupping immediately and are screaming loud now at 20k miles, I have rotated on time, never towed anything, and very light off-road work.
Also I am not a BFG hater, I have been running them since the 80's and the issues seemed to have popped up in the last 10 years. Probably close to 500,000 miles on various models.
@@savagestash4354 Thanks for sharing. Why not go for a rugged terrain tire, check out Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T. It very tough and does not disappoint off road.
@@comparethetire Funny you say that, those exact donuts are going on probably in late January after the holiday money beating I take from having kids. Still trying to decide if I want to keep the 285/70 route I am on or if I want to go pizza cutters. My rims may be a bit wide for those and I LOVE my current rims so that would be a deal breaker there.
I’ve had both on my 06 Ranger and loved them both. Unfortunately the BFG had a side wall failure before they were worn out. Other than that, I was very impressed with both tires. The Duratrac was better in mud though.
Thanks for sharing. Yes, DuraTracs are better in mud. And what happened to ko2's sidewalls?
@@comparethetire one developed a huge bulge.
The ko2s have a stronger sidewall , the duratrC Has BETTER TRACTION in the snow and ice and mud id assume considering that they are more aggressive, im curious what tire is better on fuel? Both are good… the ko2s becomes slippery when down to 40% tread,
Ko2 is more fuel efficient in comparison (in most of its sizes). You may also want to check out the detailed article, link is in the description.
My dad runs Duratracs on his F250. I however...ditched my BFG's for awhile, and switched to Falken. (Wildpeak AT3's) They're easier to clean, cheaper than BFG's, quieter on the road, and handle snow, rain, mud etc very well. The newer M/T Baja Boss AT's do peak my interest.
Baja AT is up next.
I'm switching from Wildpeaks to Duratracs. Have run 3 sets of the AT3's on various Tacomas getting a max of 30k miles a set out of them. Rural Vermont dirt roads, plenty of winter driving, etc. Wildpeaks are certainly a lot cheaper, but I'm hoping the Duratracs last longer.
I've been running 315/75r16 duratracs on my truck for years. Super happy with them in every situation. If the load capacity is the same on the bfg I'll give them a shot next round.
Thanks for sharing mate.
Best snow tires duratraks. Have used for years in heavy snow
spot on right 👍
Yes, they are great for heavy snow with their wider grooves.
have used both here in Montana, and preferred the KO2, not saying they are better, but they seem to get harder than the KO2 when the temp drops. Just my mileage.
@@caseyroper1 How cold does it get there. Here in Ontario can get down to-40 C in the north...where I live the coldest is -20 C...most often -10 C.
Something everyone needs to understand. The cost of a fast wearing out tire. Make sure your bias has a long wear history and a stiff sidewall. I run 9 ply and a hard compound and nitro shocks. Yes my ride is stiffer but I get no chopping or cupping. And if you air down this will even work better. Something else to remember if you run your off road tires cold 3 pounds below its PSI rating your tire wear will be minimal on the street. If you fill your tires with Nitrogen it's inert gas. So you can run your tires at max.
Thank you for sharing
After having several sets of both on several different vehicles I'm team Dura Trac all the way. They're far superior in every way they last twice as long while getting far superior traction in almost every kind of terrain.
The Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac's reputation for durability and excellent traction across varied terrains is well-earned, and it's great to hear about your positive experiences with them. They've certainly been engineered to handle tough conditions and if they're delivering twice the lifespan for you, that's a compelling endorsement for anyone looking for a tough, long-lasting tire.
Ive had duratrac, bfg k02, kenda klever, nitto ridge grapler all on a 2001 ram diesel. All tires got a max of 30k mi duratrac was far superior in snow and rain.
How would you rate them on wet on road traction? We are testing Kenda Klever RTs out these days
I live in a place where it routinely hits -45 c with snow on the ground 7 months out of the year, I was a tire guy for 10 years, driven many vehicles with both tires and we always had customers complaining about those bfg tires, duratracs are way better
Yes. BFG has a dual compound and once that initially softer rubber wears off, it's not good for traction.
I have never ran the duratracks however I have ran the ko2's and where the duratracks got stuck on other rigs I drove through with minimal slip in the mud. So I prefer the ko2's
This is interesting. I presume you drive a heavier vehicle? Usually, KO2s work better with heavier.
@@comparethetire 1997 and 1996 jeep cherokee xj. With plenty of mods on the 97 she was a bit heavier but nothing compared to today's vehicles. With me on board and empty at the weigh station it came across the scales at 4600lbs towing an empty small trailer. So I would not say heavy. By all means check out the red cherokee in my videos. On my channel. All of the videos are done with the ko2's I only got stuck a handful of times and when I did get stuck all except for one time I broke something.
I run the KO2s on my 02’ Durango. With all of us inside and the mods I am pretty sure we are at the 6,400lb mark. I keep running them because everything I have put them through and the commuter miles on top of that they hold up very well and we have not been stuck but once when the CV Axle literally exploded lol.
I’ve been using the version of KO2’s since the 70’s. Pretty tough stuff. I once drove on one in my youth with an 1 1/2 plug in it for two years😄.
How do these 2 compare on beach sand? I live in the south and on the coast so winter traction is moot for me. Soft sand is my challenge. Aside from that, 90% on-road driving.
I have 31000 miles on a set of duratracs. I rotate them often and do not have any noise issues. I will probably get another set when these wear out. In my experience, KO2s’ tight tread pattern is completely awful at clearing mud, and they become terrible in the rain after like 20000 miles. I can see why people who live in SoCal or in the desert like them. Those are the only conditions I think KO2s excel in.
Yes KO2's interlocking pattern get packed very easily. Thank you for sharing.
I have had 2 different KO2's begin to split on the sidewall
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Bfg is coming out with the ko3 soon.
Hope it's a big upgrade from the ko2.
Yes, especially when it comes to wet traction
I've had both--DuraTrac were better for me on my Wrangler and Ram 3500 which I tow a 30-foot 5th wheel. Great tire especially in the snow and last long. I will never choose anything else.
Great to hear that the DuraTrac tires were able to meet your needs, especially in the snow and for long-lasting performance! It’s invaluable to have reliable tires when towing significant loads. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Duratrac allday everyday!
Nice to know.
Have owned both. Duratracs are BY FAR the better tire. Go places in 2wd with the Duratracs the BFGs would strugle in 4wd.
Good to hear, which tire size are you running (just curious).
@comparethetire honestly it was 3-4 years ago. I want to say something like a 275/70r18. The one thing I will give the advantage too if tread life on the big. Woth it being a harder compound. But it just made me have to deal with them that much longer. I'm currently running a set of Cooper discoverer at3 xlt. They are ok. Wasn't impressed with them at all at first, especially in winter or rain (felt like they hydroplaned easily) and didn't feel like they were great in slush but after they had some miles on them the 2nd winter they did seem better. But the duratracs have been my favorite. Only reason I went with the cooper's was because they didn't have the duratracs (nationwide) in the size I wanted.
Okay well do let me know if I can help you with your next set. That's what we are here for. You can also drop a comment on TireDriver (dot com) website.
These are awesome in mud, sand, and rain. They also wear very well. Ive already surpassed the 50k mile warranty and still have 50% life
Thanks for sharing.
The KO2 of the Goodyear?
@@DR-UTAH better than the KO2 IMO.
* * KO2 is CRAP!
I have a 2012 Ford Raptor with 36,000 miles on board. Not abused, not driven hard, no off-roading and lives in Northern Virginia and garage kept. The first set of KO1's did not pass inspection at 20,000 miles. Truck is maintained properly, balance, alignment...oil...etc. The second set is KO2's and based on the threads will take me maximum another 12,000 miles...giving a total of about 29,000 miles if lucky for the KO2's.
This is NOT acceptable for a brand like BF Goodrich! Will never get another KO2... * *
Sorry to hear about your experience with the KO2's. Every driver's mileage may vary based on various factors. It's always essential to get tires that align with your needs and expectations. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Duratrac seems to have a tread very similar to the Cooper S/T Maxx.
Yea you can say that.
Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure Kevlar vs the direct opponent, please.
I'll make sure to look into a comparison between the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure Kevlar and its direct opponent soon. Stay tuned, and thank you for the suggestion!
You know the Goodyear DuraTrac has 3 tires of the same name and same tread,. 1 is just under $300, the 2nd is just over $300 and the 3rd is just over $400. I'm guessing you compared a $300 BFG to a $400 GY. I had the $300+ DuraTrac on my truck. Other than being quieter and having a little better traction on wet conditions, my all around is better with the $315 BFG KO2s. Even my fuel mileage is around 37 miles per tank better. If you are going to compare tire to tire, you should have compared the $305 Goodyear DuraTrac, not the $435 DuraTrac to the $315 BF Goodrich KO2s. Just saying, there is a price difference for a reason.
Thanks for sharing.
Would you compare pirelli scorpion AT Plu against Sumitomo encounter AT?
Yes sure, I'll add it up in the list.
On the Goodyear it wasn’t the RT tires it was the older model Goodyear the Goodyear older model has 2 ply sidewalls the newer Goodyear RT has 3 ply sidewall.
Yes that's right.
The KO2 sucks in the rain even at very low speeds. We have KO2s on our Land Cruiser and like them but not in the rain. The KO2 is king off road and in sharp rocks, so yes the old KO2 is still my number one pick.
@Large Larry Thanks for the feedback on the KO2s in the rain, it's helpful to get real-world insights. It seems the KO2's off-road prowess is still hard to beat!
ko2 is always more expensive than the duratrac in my area (either the original mold patent to the bfg ko ran out & general picked it up or they bought it because their at2 is the exact same mold as the original bfg ko)
Yes they look very much alike. Check out General variant, the Grabber ATx, that's the one really resembling the KO2.
@@comparethetire that is a new one different mold pattern less tread depth the ko & at2 is almost identical idk if they make either anymore
@@B86432 Oh you meant KO, yea sure, that makes sense.