Nitto Trail Grappler
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JK Newbie
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Nitto Trail Grappler
So i've heard great things about the tire and i'm almost for sure getting them within the next month. But the only down side i've heard about this tire that it's very heavy and i've heard it doesn't really make a noticeable difference and i've also heard that it takes a huge toll on your gas mileage. So if anybody can clear this up, please do!
JK Newbie
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I have 33" Nitto TERRA Grappler's not "trail" Grapplers, dont know if theres any difference between the two but i love these tires. They arent noisey at all and ride smooth on the hiway. I dont think they were a ton heavier than my stock wheels.
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So i've heard great things about the tire and i'm almost for sure getting them within the next month. But the only down side i've heard about this tire that it's very heavy and i've heard it doesn't really make a noticeable difference and i've also heard that it takes a huge toll on your gas mileage. So if anybody can clear this up, please do!
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Originally Posted by rubiman
These are made by Toyo. very similar to the Toyo MT's. I was on the path to getting these but heard they wear terribly. Looks like I am back to the BFG MTR's.
JK Super Freak
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Most anyone that I have heard from have been having great experiences with Nitto and Toyo.
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Nitto Trail Grappers were ranked 4th best performing tire offroad by tests done by 4x4 garage magazine. I just read the article yesterday. The entire issue was dedicated to tires. Pretty cool stuff.
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i have had them for a month now with several commutes to chesapeake, (i live in elizabeth city, about a 50 minute commute) as long as you do the chalk test for wear and give them the appropriate PSI, they are great, they are heavy now, i think a wheel and tire weighed about 115 lbs. definitely more than stock ones. But they are quiet on the road, not very loud at all. And are solid. I am very happy with them andthey look tough as can be. Definitely a nice aggressive stance. Mine are 35/12.50R17. Hope this helps. 
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I run the Trail Grapplers 35x12.5x17. I have had the MTR and BFG and these are by far the quietest/smoothest on the street and balanced spot on. Off road they clear mud and snow no problem. Sidewall is stiff like Toyo, so you really need to air to 9-12 off road. On road I run at 35, a little high but I commute 50 miles a day. Mileage is no different then any other MT.
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i have had them for a month now with several commutes to chesapeake, (i live in elizabeth city, about a 50 minute commute) as long as you do the chalk test for wear and give them the appropriate PSI, they are great, they are heavy now, i think a wheel and tire weighed about 115 lbs. definitely more than stock ones. But they are quiet on the road, not very loud at all. And are solid. I am very happy with them andthey look tough as can be. Definitely a nice aggressive stance. Mine are 35/12.50R17. Hope this helps.