Nitto Tire Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of Toyo Tire & Rubber Company Limited was established in Japan in 1949.
It began manufacturing tires in the ‘80s, thus becoming the first Japanese company to produce tires in the United States.
The company is encouraged by a passion to produce tires for drivers with diverse needs, ranging from pleasure rides to light commercial haulage.
In this article, we will be giving you more information about Nitto AT tires – Terra Grappler G2 A/T, Terra Grappler A/T Light Truck 4X4, and Nitto Ridge Grappler Tire.
Terra Grappler G2 A/T Performance
Terra Grappler G2 A/T is Nitto’s 21st Century all-terrain tire good for both wet and dry surfaces suitable for both light trucks and SUVs.
It comes with a Manufacturer’s tread-life warranty of 50,000 miles for light trucks and 65,000 miles for SUVs and a tread-wear of about 85,000km, wearing evenly after a considerable period of usage.
As you cruise to work, towing a trailer, or head up to your mountain trail you will find the tires balanced off-road and on-road performance supportive and dependable till you get to your destination.
You will enjoy its low noise while driving thereby giving you the maximum comfort you can expect on the wheel.
You need not worry about cruising on mud, rough and rocky surfaces because it affords you the stability and perfect handling needed.
Besides, it is affordable, durable, and stable on the road.
Technology
- Terra Grappler G2 offers stable control in both on – and off-road environments.
- The tread-life is longer and its firm grip on the road surface is higher compared with other types.
- The coupling joints are strongly supported connecting the outer tread blocks to the center blocks to increase the block edge rigidity.
- Functional full-depth sipes fixed on the tire maintain a fine appearance and support the tread designs as it wears slowly.
- The likes of shoulder lugs (which provides an additional biting edge in off-road condition), the dual sidewall designs (which enhances stability), and the computer-analyzed variable pitch tread block arrangement (which reduces highway noise) are distinctive features that stand out the Terra Grappler G2 from other common brands.
Tire Sizes
17”
LT 235/80R17 120/117R E BSW, 111T XL BSW, LT 245/70R17 119/116R E BSW, LT 245/75R17 121/118R E BSW, 265/65R17 116T XL BSW, 265/70R17 115T SL BSW, LT 265/70R17 121S E BSW, 285/70R17 116T SL BSW LT 285/70R17 121/118S E BSW, LT 285/75R17 121/118R E BSW, LT 295/70R17 121/118R E BSW, LT 305/70R17 121/118R E BSW, LT 315/70R17 121/118R E BSW, LT 35X12.50R17121R E BSW, LT 37X12.50R17 124R D BSW, LT 37X13.50R17 121R E BSW
18”
255/55R18 109H XL BSW, P 255/70R18 112T SL BSW,265/60R18 114T XL BSW, 265/65R18116T XL BSW , LT 265/65R18 122/119R E BSW, 265/70R18116T SL BSW, LT 265/70R18 124/121R E BSW,275/65R18116T XL BSW, LT 275/65R18123/120S E BSW, LT 275/70R18125/122S E BSW, 285/60R18 120S XL BSW, LT 285/60R18122/119S E BSW, LT 285/65R18125/122R E BSW, LT 285/75R18129/126R E BSW, 295/70R18116S SL BSW, LT 295/70R18129/126Q E BSW, 305/60R18116S XL BSW, LT 305/65R18124/121R E BSW, LT 325/60R18124/121S E BSW, LT 325/65R18127R E BSW, LT 35X12.50R18123R E BSW, LT 35X12.50R18128R F BSW, LT 37X12.50R18128R E BSW, 265/50R20111S XL BSW
20”
LT 265/60R20121/118S E BSW, 275/55R20117T XL BSW, 275/60R20116S SL BSW, 275/65R20116S SL BSW, LT 275/65R20126/123S E BSW, 285/50R20116S XL BSW, LT 285/55R20122/119S E BSW, LT 285/65R20127/124S E BSW, LT 295/60R20126/123Q E BSW, LT 295/65R20129/126S E BSW, 305/50R20120S XL BSW, 305/55R20116S XL BSW, LT 305/55R20121/118S E BSW, LT 305/55R20125/122S F BSW, LT 325/60R20126/123S E BSW, LT 35X11.50R20124R E BSW, LT 35X12.50R20125R F BSW, LT 35X12.50R20121R E BSW, LT 37X12.50R20126R E BSW, LT 37X13.50R20127R E BSW, 285/45R22114H XL BSW
22”
LT 285/50R22121/118R E BSW, LT 285/55R22124/121R E BSW, 305/45R22118S XL BSW, LT 325/50R22122S E BSW, LT 33X12.50R22109R E BSW, LT 35X12.50R22117R E BSW
24”
LT 325/45R24124R F BSW
Pros
- Likes of shoulder lugs
- Dual sidewall designs
- Computer-analyzed variable pitch tread block arrangement
- Tread life
Cons
- Not ideal for the toughest of off-road terrain
Alfred's TakeBeing that the Terra Grappler tires have been popular all-terrain tires for several years, this new and even better model will certainly become more popular, being that it definitely has excellent performance.
Nitto Terra Grappler
The Terra grappler is an all-terrain light truck 4×4 tire built for light trucks, 4×4 wheel drive, SUVs, and passenger cars.
Terra Grappler 4×4 tire combines both off-and on-road performance in wet and dry conditions.
It offers considerable comfort and low noise with guaranteed balanced performance in all weather conditions.
The traction is excellent with luxury handling in mud and soft sand in most all-year-round driving conditions including light snow.
The Terra Grappler 4×4 all-terrain tire is affordable as well as dependable as you can control its stability even at high speed.
The commendable even tread-wear after about 75,000km coverage and the Manufacturer’s tread-life warranty of 50,000 miles for light trucks and 65,000 miles for SUVs put your mind at rest.
You can audibly enjoy your car stereo while driving courtesy of low noise radiation from the tires.
What’s more -the tread-life is longer and its firm grip on the road surface is higher compared with other types.
However, you may not enjoy the best of this tire on heavy snow.
Technology
- The two-sidewall design gives you a choice of controlling how your tire looks and it assists greatly in weight balancing, thereby eliminating unwanted vibrations.
- The tread pattern void ratio supports off-road traction and on-road handling while the angled lateral voids on the Terra Grappler expels the water in wet condition and provides forward stability in dry conditions.
- The functional full-depth sipes fixed on the tire maintains a fine appearance and supports the tread designs, as it wears evenly and slowly.
- The staggered shoulder lugs on the Nitto Terra Grappler provide additional biting edges in off-road conditions, especially in deep sand and loose dirt.
- The coupling joints are strongly supported connecting the outer tread blocks to the center blocks to increase the block edge rigidity.
Tire Sizes
16”
112S SL BSW LT 265/75R16 119Q D BSW, LT 265/75R16 123Q E BSW, LT 285/75R16122Q D BSW, LT 285/75R16126Q E BSW, LT 295/75R16123Q D BSW, LT 305/70R16124Q E BSW, LT 315/75R16121Q D BSW.
17”
P 235/75R17108S SL BSW, P 245/70R17108S SL BSW, P 255/70R17110S SL BSW, LT 285/70R17126R E BSW, LT 295/70R17123R D BSW, T 305/70R17125R E BSW, LT 325/70R17121R D BSW
18”
255/60R18112S XL BSW, LT 285/60R18123S E BSW, 355/65R18125R D BSW
20”
355/60R20125R D BSW
22”
305/40R22114S XL BSW
24”
285/40R24112S XL BSW, P 305/35R24112S XL BSW, LT 315/50R24123R E BSW
Pros
- Outstanding traction on dry, wet, or snow surfaces
- Steering response is better than expected
- Very comfortable ride on the highway
Cons
- The users noticed a little extra road noise due to the AT tread design
- Not ideal in deep mud or dirt
Alfred's TakeEven though some users claimed that road noise is an issue, we need to say that this is an aggressive all-terrain tire and road noise should be expected.
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Hybrid Extreme-Duty Light-Truck 4X4 Tire
The Ridge Grappler combines the durability of the Trail Grappler mud-terrain with the comfort and longevity of Terra Grappler all-terrain brands.
It is the upcoming generation version of all Nitto’s Grappler series designed specially to tackle any terrain with confidence.
This is a multi-purpose tire suitable for all safety-minded 4-wheel drivers which provide a quiet, comfortable ride.
Technology
- The Ridge Grappler has variable pitch tread to create a smooth and quiet highway ride, alternating shoulder grooves for debris clearing and perfect traction, as well as a dual sidewall design for a peculiar look.
- Its tight center tread with the deep effective lugs affords great off-road handling.
- Lateral Z grooves are set in a zigzag pattern to provide biting edges for traction while shoulder grooves are arranged in varying widths and lengths to clear mud and maintain traction.
- The staggered shoulder tread provides additional off-road traction, thereby increasing contact with rocks to enhance smooth paddling on soft terrain.
- The fixed stone ejector protects the bottom of the groove from stone drilling to encourage self-cleaning and create zero vibration while on the move.
- Advanced sound equipment employed creates a pattern that enhances quietness on the highway.
- The tapered base extension that connects the tread blocks together adds rigidity to the tread block to increase stability.
Tire Sizes
16”
265/70R16 116T XL BSW, 265/75R16116T SL BSW, LT 265/75R16123/120Q E BSW, LT 285/75R16126/123Q E BSW, LT 305/70R16124/121Q E BSW
17”
LT 255/80R17121/118Q E BSW 265/65R17116Q XL BSW, 265/70R17115T SL BSW
LT 265/70R17121/118Q E BSW, LT 265/70R17112/109S C BSW,285/70R17116Q SL BSW
LT 285/70R17116/113Q C BSW, LT 285/70R17121/118Q E BSW, LT 285/75R17121/118Q E BSW
LT 285/75R17117/114Q C BSW, LT 295/70R17121/118Q E BSW, LT 305/70R17121/118Q E BSW
LT 315/70R17121/118Q E BSW, LT 33X12.50R17120Q E BSW, LT 35X12.50R17121Q E BSW
LT 37X12.50R17124Q D BSW, LT 37X13.50R17121Q E BSW,
18”
255/55R18109T XL BSW , 255/70R18116T XL BSW, 265/60R18114S XL BSW
265/65R18116T XL BSW , LT 265/65R18122/119Q E BSW, 265/70R18116S SL BSW
LT 265/70R18124/121Q E BSW, 275/65R18116T XL BSW, LT 275/65R18123/120Q E BSW
LT 275/70R18125/122Q E BSW, 285/60R18120T XL BSW, LT 285/60R18122/119Q E BSW
LT 285/65R18125/122Q E BSW, LT 285/70R18127/124Q E BSW, LT 285/75R18129/126Q E BSW
LT 295/70R18129/126Q E BSW, 305/60R18116Q SL BSW, LT 305/65R18128/125Q F BSW
LT 325/60R18124/121Q E BSW, LT 325/65R18127/124Q E BSW, LT 33X12.50R18122Q F BSW
LT 35X12.50R18128Q F BSW, LT 37X11.50R18127Q D BSW, LT 37X12.50R18128Q E BSW
LT 37X13.50R18124Q D BSW.
20”
265/50R20111T XL BSW, LT 265/60R20121/118Q E BSW, 275/55R20117T XL BSW
LT 275/55R20120/117Q E BSW,275/60R20116T XL BSW, LT 275/60R20123/120Q E BSW
LT 275/65R20126/123Q E BSW, 285/50R20116Q XL BSW, LT 285/55R20122/119Q E BSW
LT 285/60R20125/122Q E BSW, LT 285/65R20127/124Q E BSW, LT 295/55R20123/120Q E BSW
LT 295/60R20126/123Q E BSW, LT 295/65R20129/126Q E BSW, 305/50R20120Q XL BSW
305/55R20116Q XL BSW, LT 305/55R20125/122Q F BSW, LT 325/60R20126/123Q E BSW
LT 33X11.50R20118Q E BSW, LT 33X12.50R20119Q F BSW, LT 35X11.50R20124Q E BSW
LT 35X12.50R20125Q F BSW, LT 35X13.50R20126Q F BSW, LT 37X12.50R20126Q E BSW
LT 37X13.50R20127Q E BSW, LT 38X13.50R20128Q E BSW.
22”
285/45R22114Q XL BSW, LT 285/50R22121/118Q E BSW, LT 285/55R22124/121Q E BSW
305/45R22118T XL BSW, LT 325/50R22127Q F BSW, LT 33X12.50R22114Q F BSW
LT 35X12.50R22121Q F BSW, LT 37X12.50R22127Q F BSW, LT 37X13.50R22128Q F BSW
LT 38X13.50R22126Q E BSW, LT 315/50R24127/124Q F BSW, LT 37X13.50R24124Q F BSW
LT 38X13.50R24127Q F BSW.
Pros
- Outstanding dry and wet traction
- Perfect towing performance
- Great off-road traction
- Treadlife
Cons
- Some issues have been noticed when in heavy deep mud
Alfred's TakeThe great thing about this tire is that there is no annoying road noise making the ride more comfortable.
Highly recommended.
Conclusion
The Terra Grappler G2 A/T, Nitto Terra grappler (All-Terrain Light-Truck 4×4), and Ridge Grappler are commendable all-terrain brands from Nitto Tire Company reputed for producing quality, affordable and durable tires for over 3 decades running.
The three brands are top quality, pocket-friendly, all-weather good, excellent performance with longer wear-years that you will gladly wish to buy depending on your choice any time any day.
You will not have any regret choosing any as justified value for your money is guaranteed and as long as it suits your driving condition.
We hope you will find our Nitto AT tires review interesting and fascinating towards making the right choice.
