Nitto Ridge Grappler | Coming Soon!

Discount Tire · Jun 2, 2016

Nitto Ridge Grappler | A Fresh Look on Hybrid Light Truck Tires

Nitto's New Hybrid Light Truck Tire

The Nitto Ridge Grappler combines the aggressive off-road performance of a mud-terrain tire with the on-road comfort of an all-terrain tire. Using its aggressive tread design, tread block stabilizers, and variable pitch tread pattern, the Ridge Grappler delivers excellent traction in mud, sand, and loose gravel and a surprisingly responsive, comfortable highway ride. High load carrying capacities from P-metric up to F-rated options. Whether you drive a daily work truck or an off-road adventure vehicle, the Nitto Ridge Grappler is a great choice.

Nitto Ridge Grappler
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Click here for: Nitto Ridge Grappler Availability and Pricing

-KEY FEATURES-

Variable Pitch Tread Pattern: Advanced sound equipment was used to create a pattern that provides a quiet and smooth highway ride.
Alternating Shoulder Groovers: Shoulder grooves are arranged in alternating widths and lengths to clear mud and maintain traction. Lateral Z grooves are set in a zig-zag pattern to provide biting edges for traction.
Dual Sidewall: Like all Grapplers, the Ridge Grappler features two bold sidewall designs. One side features a more traditional pattern while the other side features a new, aggressive block design.
Reinforced Block Foundation: Adds rigidity to tread blocks to reduce flex.
Stone Ejectors: Protects the bottom of groove from stone drilling.
Staggered Should Lugs: Provides traction in off-road environments.
Edges: The alternating tapered edges and step block edges both provide additional biting edges for more traction.

-MEDIA-

First Look: Nitto Ridge Grappler Off-Road Tire | Off-Road.com

-INSTALLED PHOTOS-

-FUTURE SIZES-

Source: NittoTire

cthonia · Jun 2, 2016

what sizes will be available?

Discount Tire · Jun 2, 2016

From the article:

FOURWHEELER said:
The Ridge Grappler will be available starting July 1 with the following sizes:
LT285/70R17 C
LT285/70R17 E
37x12.50R17LT D
37x12.50R17LT D
35x12.50R22LT F

More sizes will follow shortly, including:
LT265/70R17 E
LT285/75R17 C
LT285/75R17 E
LT295/70R17 E
LT305/70R17 E
33x12.50R17LT E
35x12.50R17LT E
LT275/65R18 E
LT275/70R18 E
LT285/65R18 E
LT295/70R18 E
33x12.50R18LT F
35x12.50R18LT F
37x12.50R18LT E
LT275/65R20 E
LT295/55R20 E
LT295/60R20 E
LT295/65R20 E
LT305/55R20 F
33x12.50R20LT F
35x11.50R20LT E
35x12.50R20LT F
35x13.50R20LT F
33x12.50R22LT F
37x12.50R22LT F

DuckFarmer · Jun 2, 2016

Looks like a cool tire but its way too heavy for these trucks, unless you want a total turd for a truck.

Discount Tire · Jun 2, 2016

Have you seen a weight chart for this tire? If so, will you share the link? From what I understand full specs have not been released yet, which includes weight. I'm curious to see what the load range F weighs, but I image the other sizes will weight similar to the Terra Grappler G2.

deadly99 · Jun 3, 2016

Looks like a competitor for Duratracs.

crappie man · Jun 3, 2016

my thoughts too

AzCody · Jun 3, 2016

I think they look good. I have had many nitto products over the years with no issues. Although I had a set of 38x15.50x18 mud grapplers on my silverado years back and it sounded like a helicopter coming down the road lol.

Discount Tire · Jun 3, 2016

I know that sound! Sounds like a Cessna prop plane, even from miles away :grin2: Crazy how such an aggressive tire rides so smooth though.

Discount Tire · Aug 8, 2016

TTT

Price and availability added to the OP.

deadly99 · Aug 9, 2016

Shame all the 18's are e rated

kevbz · Oct 13, 2016

Bought a set of 285/65/18. 59.4# each. once mounted I'll comment more on ride but I've had nittos, bfg a/t and duratracs before. Nittos were nice before in a terragrappler, I'm giving the Ridge grapplers a shot.

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Suns_PSD · Oct 13, 2016

Nice tire but I agree that it's too heavy for these trucks if they weigh 60# each.

The search continues.

kevbz · Oct 13, 2016

a lot has to do with size. almost all 285/65/18 are 57-60#

stock tires in 255/65/17 are 38# apiece, so you are gaining 20# a corner, less than 100 in additional weight.

kevbz · Oct 13, 2016

My point was that nitto vs BFG vs Goodyear in this size and load range are comparable in weight. To discount for weight is a mute point.

There could be an argument as to its size and compatibility for the truck. But someone with a physics degree who understands horsepower, torque and rotational mass and its effects would have to explain... And I can guarantee that's not me!

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Garrettb189 · Oct 14, 2016

I like the looks of the tire but...

E rated tires is what my dad runs on his service trucks... 1 ton diesel pickups with service bodies, full of tools and air bags added in the rear to keep them from sagging.

"Way too much tire for for my cute little truck and it will ride like it is sitting on bricks" his words.

Still going cooper AT3s or ATPs.

deadly99 · Oct 17, 2016

Someone get that guy a Snickers bar, he seems hangry

Garrettb189 · Oct 17, 2016

No kidding.

kevbz · Oct 17, 2016

I'd agree with that

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kaiser67 · Oct 17, 2016

A couple of things, he's not wrong about the weight being comparable to other tires in the same size.
A quick search of 285/65 18 (big ol tire) the KO2 is 58, Geolander 55 and Destination M/T is 62 pounds. Those are all dang heavy but the Nitto falls in line apparently.

However, that mass does play a huge part of performance of the vehicle. The lighter the total unsprung weight, the better a wheel will stay put to the ground for traction and the better the suspension will absorb bumps. It can react quicker as a whole to any road imperfections, ie: bumps, potholes, etc. As it gets heavier, more energy will be transferred to the body thus a harsher and noisier ride. A stiffer side wall will exacerbate the ride quality as the tire acts less as a pneumatic shock absorber.
Likewise, the more mass that needs to be moved, started rolling or stopped, will take more force. Mileage will decrease and performance characteristics will lessen. High unsprung weight also affects wheel control issues under hard acceleration or braking. Vertical forces exerted by acceleration or hard braking combined with high unsprung mass can lead to severe wheel hop, compromising traction and steering.

So increasing the weight of the wheel and tire will indeed have an affect on the vehicle. Too heavy will make the truck ride like crap and kill mileage, which decreases with the increased contact patch of a bigger tire as well. Too big could have a very detrimental affect. How much is that? I would say its objective. Obviously some won't be concerned with decreased mileage or handling affects while other will see the louder, bumpier ride as a no go.

Discount Tire · Nov 1, 2016

A True Grappler Adventure video added to the OP!

Also, for the guys who love all things off road, here's the link to the 2016 Nitto JK-Experience Alaska presented by Discount Tire video!

Suns_PSD · Nov 2, 2016

I don't mean to thread-jack Discount Tires' thread.

As others have pointed out, all the tires in say a 285/60R18 are E rated and really heavy. As such I'm going to run the Discount Tire exclusive tire called the Pathfinder AT on OEM Denali wheels. The 275/ 60 X 20 only weighs 42# and the tire has excellent ratings and is inexpensive too boot!

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