Goodyear Duratrac Tyres on D4s

**Bytemrk** · 15th June 2014, 11:01 AM

I ran Duratracs on my D2a for the last two years (245x75x16)

Was very happy with them, grip was good , noise was minimal, especially for such an aggressive tread.

I got around 50,000 Km of mixed road/offroad before I decided to change cars. I'd say they would still have another 10-20K in them.

While noise was no drama in a TD5... I think I would notice it more in the D4.

Considering the lack of options for 19"... I'd be interested if Goodyear do decide to sell them here.

**Graeme** · 15th June 2014, 01:22 PM

A D4 is far more insulated from road and tyres noise than a D2.

The GY US site describes the tyre as an on-/off-road commercial traction LT tyre rather than a winter tyre. Not all Duratrac sizes are LT though and some sizes are available in either P or LT construction.

**scarry** · 15th June 2014, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Graeme

A D4 is far more insulated from road and tyres noise than a D2.

The GY US site describes the tyre as an on-/off-road commercial traction LT tyre rather than a winter tyre. Not all Duratrac sizes are LT though and some sizes are available in either P or LT construction.

True,but the extra noise of the D2,engine noise,wind noise or whatever probably drowns out the tyre noise.

My BFG on the D4 are also noisier at slower speeds,particularlly some bitumen road surfaces as well.

**chuck** · 15th June 2014, 04:09 PM

I have contacted Goodyear Australia on several occasions regarding these tyres.

Apparently their marketing personnel do not believe there is a market for them in Australia.

I mean seriously, I reckon you could sell a container of these just off AULRO.

It is a real pity as these tyres were developed for the D4.

We need someone in Landrover to exert some pressure.

**Dougal** · 15th June 2014, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by chuck

I have contacted Goodyear Australia on several occasions regarding these tyres.

Apparently their marketing personnel do not believe there is a market for them in Australia.

I mean seriously, I reckon you could sell a container of these just off AULRO.

It is a real pity as these tyres were developed for the D4.

We need someone in Landrover to exert some pressure.

So import a container load yourself!

I've imported 2 sets of tyres from the us. Given my recent business developments it looks like freight from the us will be a continual feature.

**Graeme** · 15th June 2014, 04:59 PM

You could buy these: 255 55 19 111S GOODYEAR WRANGLER DURATRAC X4 TYRES | eBay

**Dougal** · 15th June 2014, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Graeme

The GY US site describes the tyre as an on-/off-road commercial traction LT tyre rather than a winter tyre.

That's right, they aren't a dedicated winter tyre, but they do feature the mountain-snowflake symbol which is enough for those countries which mandate winter tyre use (i.e. central europe).

Most decent A/T tyres get the mountain-snowflake symbol, my BFG A/T's and Michelin XPC do.
Funnily enough my set of dedicated winter tyres (Toyo Tranpaths from a jap import vehicle) don't have it. They have some cute japanese anime style snowflake icon instead.

**Graeme** · 15th June 2014, 05:59 PM

My 17" Duratracs have ice stud holes yet the 19" European version doesn't - seems the wrong way round.

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