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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Ok. So in debating between trail grapplers and terra grapplers. Most of my driving will be highway with minimal off roading. I don't want to go overboard or under what I need. Looking for useful help.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Your brain will say Terra but your heart will love Trail.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Teras are great all around tires. They ride well and are quite. They don't look as aggressive as the trails though.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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I tried Terra Grapplers on my 07 JK and loved them. I now have them on my 2010 JK and my Ram 1500 4X4.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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So terra is better for what I'm doin?
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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The Terra's aren't the coolest looking or most aggressive tire, but for an A/T, they work exceptionally well. Awesome in the snow, great for avg trails. I had them in a 33. If I go to an A/T again, it'll be the Terra's. They have a very very long tread life, almost too long if you're wanting to go bigger etc. Awesome tires though. Some old pics...
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Ive had terras and now trails...dont look back! Trails are not loud at all, ride smooth, minimal balancing, stick on wet roads like glue, and got great sidewall protection. And when we gunna hit the trails again man??!
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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You said most of your driving is on highway, so that would indicate the Terra Grappler is a better choice. But if your offroading includes a decent amount of mud, the Trail Grappler will definately work better there. If it's a lot of hardpack or slickrock with minimal mud, the Terra Grappler would be the better choice.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Trail Grapplers all the way. I run them on my DD at 70mph on my 20 mile commute each way. approx 5K miles so far and they still look new. Quiet, smooth ride, and they look killer! However, they are an E rated tire and are some heavy SOB's. just something to consider.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Trails. Love mine wouldnt look back. 30 mile round trip daily apmost three years on them. They are awesome.
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