30,000 miles on factory tires without rotating

[Idrenak]

So I just switched out my original tires at 30,600 miles. At 5,000 miles I got a nail in my right rear right on the edge of the tread and plugged it. Not wanting to risk running it on the front end I just decided not to rotate them and see how far I could go. I was not too optimistic since I’d read several posts about people only getting 10 to 12k out of a set but I have to say I’m impressed.

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[ABILISK]

Good choice with the new tires. Love my Duratracs.

 

[Swflbeast]

Good choice with the new tires. Love my Duratracs.

Is the ride good with the Duratrac tires?

 

[REM]

Good choice with the new tires. Love my Duratracs.

feel like you took a range hit?

 

[ABILISK]

Is the ride good with the Duratrac tires?

Yep. They handle well, launch well, and are exceptional off roaders.

 

[ABILISK]

feel like you took a range hit?

A bit, yeah. But not too bad. Still plenty of range.

 

[RichieBNYC]

Congrats on the new set I’m at 28000 and I’m doing research. Leaning towards the Michelin platinums, or the stock wrangler territory again.

 

[L3it3R]

Still on my stock tires after 35k miles, 4 rotations and 3 nail punctures

But I’m definitely looking for my next set. I want minimal road noise and maximum traction on and off road - so that’s “keeping me up at night”

 

[REM]

A bit, yeah. But not too bad. Still plenty of range.

Thanks. I have a full rack system with RTT, so these things are starting to add up a little on me. so far I haven't noticed enough to care.

 

[ABILISK]

Thanks. I have a full rack system with RTT, so these things are starting to add up a little on me. so far I haven't noticed enough to care.

These are just another little thing. Won’t make much difference. But like you said eventually things add up.

 

[Dmayo305]

Slight thread hijack... Anybody have a set of tires that added range and reduced noise that they would recommend?

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

So I just switched out my original tires at 30,600 miles. At 5,000 miles I got a nail in my right rear right on the edge of the tread and plugged it. Not wanting to risk running it on the front end I just decided not to rotate them and see how far I could go. I was not too optimistic since I’d read several posts about people only getting 10 to 12k out of a set but I have to say I’m impressed.

Do you drive your CT on the road at the same height setting every time?

 

[Peterwtf]

The Duratracs are good but I git a lot more road noise than I expected. Not bad at first, but got worse with wear. Looking forward to the Michelins

 

[Dmayo305]

I'm thinking about grabbing some Michelin Defender LTX from Discount Tire. Running about $1800 these days. Anybody else like those?

 

[bg002h]

Still on my stock tires after 35k miles, 4 rotations and 3 nail punctures

But I’m definitely looking for my next set. I want minimal road noise and maximum traction on and off road - so that’s “keeping me up at night”

Pick one: low road noise or good off road traction. I don’t believe you can get both…but if it turns out to be possible, do let everyone know!

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