I'm going to order some 245/75/17's but now I need to figure out which tire. I really loved these Pirelli ATR's. But I want a stronger sidewall and they don't come in the size I want. So I'm thinking some Duratrac's or a slightly less aggressive Revo2 (which I think is very comparable to the scorpion atr). I know the duratrac will tackle anything I throw at it, where the revo won't. However I know the revo will yield better gas mileage.
Does anyone have experience with the duratracs?
Look, I've gone down the road of max ground clearance before on a few different model 4x4 vehicles. There are pros and cons. I haven't heard any particular real needs you have to warrant the cons. If I were you I'd stick with the 245/70 you mentioned. A good shop like Discount Tire will do a test fit for you so you can see.
Why aren't you looking at the BFG AT. Plenty of sizes and stronger sidewall than everything you mentioned, possibly a better tire period. I've been using them on 4 vehicles over 11 years now, flawless and only one flat where my mom ran over scrap metal object at 70 mph and even then it just grabbed it and kept on rolling full pressure.
32. anything is going to rub whenever you compress the suspension, and the rear could be an issue at full compression too.
Unless you are trying to get through, ruts and deep snow that NOBODY else on this board has been able to do, then you don't need the 32" for all it's problems that will accompany that size.
About snow, you know what's 100x more capable than a tall tire in nearly bottomed out snow situation? (I say that because unless you're near max, the tall tire is more useful than fishing waders in a puddle)
Tire chains. Leave enough room for a set of real chains, like the RUD 4x4 version, and you'll be able to go much further than just a tall tire will allow.
I had the bfg 265/65x18 and the rub on flat ground with neutral compression, was at 30% turn. Your offset is going to matter just as much as the skinny tire idea.
I'm sure you've thought about this, but also be sure the narrower tire is suited for the rim width. There are reasons 8" rims come with a 255.
I've had the 245 width on my first Land Rover and the rim was 7", perfect fit, 8" rim may be a little weird.
It's not just about looks and stuff here, there is a window of ideal safety by design.
Good luck.
