Deerfold
Member Since: 07 May 2017
Location: Radnorshire
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So 4 tyres needed in 255/55 r19, Duratrac or GG AT3, needs to be a jack of all trades. Heard good reports about the on road and off-road Duratrac's abilities, with good wear rates. But not heard much re the AT3. Thoughts greatly appreciated.  Ill be there in a minute!!!
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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I've been running Duratracs for 3+ years ...lovely ..quiet and grippy on the road ...nice off ...look the nuts
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| 11th Jun 2017 10:43 pm |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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I swapped my GGAT for Duratracs. I'm very happy and can concur with DG's views. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner 
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
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Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
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| 11th Jun 2017 10:46 pm |
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Deerfold
Member Since: 07 May 2017
Location: Radnorshire
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Great thank you, that echoes what others have said. I know it depends on driving style, if you tie a lot, roads etc, but how's the mileage on the duratracs? Ill be there in a minute!!!
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| 12th Jun 2017 6:59 am |
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Deerfold
Member Since: 07 May 2017
Location: Radnorshire
Posts: 99
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Tow not tie!!!!  Ill be there in a minute!!!
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| 12th Jun 2017 7:00 am |
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Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
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I've no problems with the GG AT3,
Been in all weathers and hold great, no noticeable noise, winter rated as well
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D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
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| 12th Jun 2017 7:09 am |
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Canburne
Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Devon
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You won't find as much info on GG AT 3 as they are a relatively new tyre. A third tyre to consider is the Pirelli ATR as there are good reports on that too - the forum was pretty much split down the middle between the Duratrac and ATR with good reports on both. I've ran 19" Duratracs on my MY12 D4 and was delighted with them, no more noticeable noise, little effect on MPG and very good on wear. So I ftted them to SWMBO's D4 MY15 on 19" rims. Then when I changed to a new Landmark D4 I put the AT3 on as the car came with 20" (Duratracs not available 20") and am very happy them too. .
"the inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings....the inherent vice of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries" Winston Churchill
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| 12th Jun 2017 9:12 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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Duratracks all the way. Present set covered so far 24K miles with not much visible wear (lots of meat left so hoping to get at least 50K out of them)
AT3s seem to be more aggressive and might be noisier more fuel hungry IMHO
ATRs used to be on my old bus but too expensive for what they offer although very durable not as versatile
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| 12th Jun 2017 9:20 am |
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Canburne
Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Devon
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Having got both tyres on my two current vehicles I can say that are very much the same on noise and mpg - whilst I know the wear is very good on the Duratracs I have not had the AT3 for long enough to say the same yet. .
"the inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings....the inherent vice of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries" Winston Churchill
2016 D4 Landmark Club Waitomo ...or is it Club Tempest????
2015 D4 HSE Aintree Green
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| 12th Jun 2017 9:57 am |
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douglash
Member Since: 27 Mar 2017
Location: Durban, Kwazulu Natal
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I have just put on some Duratracs.
They are fantastic and really do make me feel a bit more comfortable when off-road.
Another member of the 4x4Community.co.za forum recently lost 3 of the new AT3 Grabbers when off-road so I question the durability of these.
It was put down to the sidewall being too soft on the Grabbers.
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| 12th Jun 2017 10:50 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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Duratracs also suffered from side wall weakness before not seem to be a case on last set I got
Only drawback is rating brough down to Q
Any S rated to be found out there/
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| 12th Jun 2017 10:52 am |
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Deerfold
Member Since: 07 May 2017
Location: Radnorshire
Posts: 99
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Thank you all, it seems like it will come down to who offers the best price on either and if the insurastealers will cover a Q rated tyre!! Ill be there in a minute!!!
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| 12th Jun 2017 10:48 pm |
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A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
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Some insurers may not be happy with a Q tyre on a D4.
I know one person had that issue, he had to get LTZ and while they are good, I'm sure he misses the Duratracs.
This is a debate I'm having, I've had duratracs for 4 years and 62k. Been a great tyre over the 2 sets I have run. Not sure to jump to the AT3 or stick with what I know.
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| 13th Jun 2017 10:23 am |
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Deerfold
Member Since: 07 May 2017
Location: Radnorshire
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Well SWMBO spoke to Flux today and a q rated tyre is fine on the policy, so I can get a deal for £125 fitted per corner for Duratracs so I think I will give them a punt!!! Ill be there in a minute!!!
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| 13th Jun 2017 10:44 pm |
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jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
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Hi,
Looking to buy x4 Goodyear Duratracs for 255/55/19 wheels - delivery only no fitting.
Best price I can see online is £116 inc. delivery and VAT.
Any better deals out there anyone has seen please?
Thanks
JC
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| 19th Jun 2017 3:26 pm |
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