New Nitto Ridge Grappler review
10-20-2016, 03:32 AM
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Just added 35" ridge Grapplers to my new 17 Rubi and am very happy. Moved from Trail Grapplers on my prior jeep and these are much quieter and still look like they will handle anything. More to come after a trip to Rausch creek in a couple weeks.
10-20-2016, 10:44 AM
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10-20-2016, 12:25 PM
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I have not noticed any radial pull either, but definitely did have some with my previous Trail Grapplers, which really didn't bother me too much. I will to pay more attention now that you mention it and see if there is any pull at all with these tires.
10-20-2016, 01:54 PM
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I haven't noticed any pull. Actually this is the first time with 35s I can take my hands off the wheel and they run straight. Any big tire will pull due to an uneven slopes road but on a flat road they seem to be great.
10-20-2016, 05:49 PM
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I can tell you that anyone concerned about having a good dual purpose tire will not be disappointed with the Ridge Grapplers on the road. Nitto did an awesome job designing these.
10-21-2016, 09:10 AM
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They are fairly similar, but the Ridge Grapplers have a much more agressive sidewall. Both are quiet with good road manners. Scooby, one of the moderators here had the Toyo RT's previously, and could give you a better comparison between the two. To me, the Ridge Grapplers are a much better looking tire, if nothing else.
10-22-2016, 07:53 AM
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Both are good tires. I consider them both to be a hybrid (cross between All-Terrrain and Mud Tire). I rode the RTs for about 18K miles and they are wearing evenly and make very little noise as expected. I was totally satisfied with this tire. I am now riding on the Ridge Grapplers (~2K miles) and they are also quiet and handle well. I recommend both tires, however, knowing what I know and my driving habits and the tire aesthetics, I would select the Ridge Grapplers over the RTs without a second thought.
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11-08-2016, 12:24 PM
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Just a quick update. Still really liking the Ridge Grapplers. Now getting more miles on them and they are smooth as silk and quiet. For those who were asking, there is no radial pull with these tires in comparison to the Trail Grapplers, which pull left. It personally didn't bother me with the Trail Grapplers, but it is nice to be able to take your hand off the steering wheel and track straight.
Still haven't had a decent rain here yet to comment on their wet performance, but I have no doubt it will be good due to the tread pattern and siping. If anyone has a specific question about the Ridge Grapplers let me know. I will get some more pics up in the next day or two, and hoping to test them on the trail very soon.
Still haven't had a decent rain here yet to comment on their wet performance, but I have no doubt it will be good due to the tread pattern and siping. If anyone has a specific question about the Ridge Grapplers let me know. I will get some more pics up in the next day or two, and hoping to test them on the trail very soon.