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Old 09-11-2018, 03:53 AM
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The F150 needs new boots. Choice between Duratracs and BFG KO2

$1100 for the Duratrac on the 4 for 3 deal next week
$1262 for the BFG

Which one would you get.
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Old 09-11-2018, 05:41 AM
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I went with the BFG KO2. Had them for about 2 months and very happy. Actually quiet on the highway. Talked to a few other people that have them and they are all very happy. Another person I know has been researching tires for his Toyota and tells me the KO2's come up best all around tire all the time.
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Old 09-11-2018, 07:16 AM
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I am a BFG guy love them. But recently tried a set of Dura tracks on my work truck. I found the duratracks performed better in winter. Would help my truck chew threw 3ft snow no problem. I am off-road a lot and found the duratracs all round better tire. A little nosy though and maybe a little softer
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Old 09-11-2018, 07:25 AM
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another vote for KO2s
I found that costco had the best price on them
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Old 09-11-2018, 07:53 AM
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Both are excellent tires and both are considered top of the game in all terrain tires than can deal with some real winter conditions with maybe a slight edge to the Duratrac in that regard, but really people generally like both fairly equally in the market place. One key difference between the two that may make one more appealing vs the other is causing structure. In the stock F150 sizes, the Duratrac is available as a standard load casing which is what the truck uses, but the KO2 is a heavy duty LT casing. If you carry heavy loads regular, especially over long distances, the LT tire can be run at a higher air pressure for more stability under the heavy load, but they do weight more and use more fuel than the standard load versions. They also tend to ride a bit tougher.

If you just want extra traction but value the factory ride and fuel economy more than the extra stability under heavy load, go Duratrac. If you are harder on your tires and need a bit of extra strength, go KO2. Both are good tires for sure. I should note in some sizes, the Duratrac is available in both standard and LT while the KO2 is only available in LT.
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Old 09-11-2018, 08:51 AM
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Got the KO2's on my Jeep and found them very good on snow , better on ice than stock wranglers that came with the jeep , and extremely good in muddy terrain.
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another vote for KO2s
I found that costco had the best price on them
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Old 09-11-2018, 10:56 AM
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The F150 needs new boots. Choice between Duratracs and BFG KO2

$1100 for the Duratrac on the 4 for 3 deal next week
$1262 for the BFG

Which one would you get.
Canadian Tire has the Duratrac's on sale for $187 a piece until tomorrow. Look at the front page of the flyer. Might be a better deal
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Old 09-11-2018, 12:23 PM
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Checked them for price. My size is not a good deal there. Getting duratracs from fountain tire. 4 for 3 event. Installed next week.
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