yea, i really have it narrowed down to these two. I have had so much success with the Destination MT, that if i go with an MT that is what it will be. Also, the DT is the closest AT out there to an MT, so that's my choice there.
yea, i really have it narrowed down to these two. I have had so much success with the Destination MT, that if i go with an MT that is what it will be. Also, the DT is the closest AT out there to an MT, so that's my choice there.
yea, i really have it narrowed down to these two. I have had so much success with the Destination MT, that if i go with an MT that is what it will be. Also, the DT is the closest AT out there to an MT, so that's my choice there.
Where did you see that the E rated had 3ply vs the C rated having 2 ply side walls?
Just for reference, C rated is referring to 6 tread plies, and E rated is referring to 10 tread plies.
I don't see anything on their website or tire websites about different side plies for different weight rated tires.
It is written on the sidewall of the tires. Despite this, the sidewalls are still pretty flexy when aired down and such (18 psi off road and 46 on road). I have managed to puncture one on a rock on the way down from a mountain trail in the snow (got a new one from discount tire because I bought insurance). I am expecting to get about 40-50k on my current set been on for about 25k now. The first bit of rubber is very grippy and soft, but it seems like the further they wear down, the harder the rubber gets. I still have great traction on all terrains (I go mudding in Alabama, drive on unimproved roads in snow and ice in Colorado, loose dirt and gravel, Moab, and many other gnarly trails here in Colorado) The siping only goes down to about the first .25" of tread. I think I will be getting them resiped at discount tires for the winter. The side lugs are pretty much just for looks and are very soft. One one tire, I took about half of the side lugs off on a rock. These tires have not chunked on me at all and overall, I would buy them again. Hope this helps.
^ thanks for the info. Side walls on the Destination can actually be an issue as well, but for a totally different reason. They are VERY strong and stiff. When i air down to 15lbs, there is hardly a difference in flex in the side wall. I really haven't too gone much lower than that (12 a couple times). I usually go down to 18lbs, and hardly notice any difference.
I know you asked not to add another tire choice but I have DT's now and had Kelly Safari TSR's before. Both are considered aggressive AT tires and I liked the Kelly's better. They are also cheaper... Just a thought.
I have been running the GY DuraTracs for a few years now (285's) and nothing but good things to say about them.
They have far better road manners than MT's. They are quiet and my MPG increased a small amount after switching to these from a worn out set of BFG KM1 MT's.
When my 285's wear out, I will be buying a set of 315's to replace them with.
I vote for the DT's. Have 'em on both 80's, bro's Tundra, parents 100 and BIL's fullsize Chevy. They're all extremely happy w/ their DT's. My only complaint is they don't make 37's.
I heard the Kelly TSR was made with the same mold as the DT...I know we are not suposed to get into any other tires, but since it's the same mold, I'll give you my .02 on my TSR's in 285.
Couldn't be happier! I read review after review and everybody says for an aggressive A/T, they are very quiet. I'll agree and say they are whisper quiet. In a 285 or larger, you get a pretty good tread gap, which will come in handy during duck season.
Forgive me if you are not at all interested in the Kelly, wouldn't even have brought it up had they not been so similar to the DT. https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/586713-kelly-tsr-285s.html
