NITTO RIDGE GRAPPLER

Big_Kahuna · November 20, 2022

6 hours ago, CamGTP said:

I'm sure some of us wonder if that's how you carry out your everyday life though.

It's like when I was a mechanic, if the vehicle was filthy, makes you wonder if their house was too.

You are are a very curious man , are you one of those people that stays behind the curtain and watches everyone in the neighborhood what they doing get a life man ….. like I said this is a public forum, this forum is here for people to ask questions, this is how this forum stays alive if nobody posts forum dies, it’s sunday relax have a beer… cheers from Michigan

John813 · November 20, 2022

Had these on my Gen 1 Raptor. Made the truck feel like it had 600hp when it was raining. Could break loose the 3 ton tank at 40 at half throttle. Taking off at lights it would spin too with minimal throttle too in the rain. Was good offroad for what it was.

But then my brother had it on a similar truck and it hooked great in the rain.

CamGTP · November 21, 2022

16 hours ago, Big_Kahuna said:

You are are a very curious man , are you one of those people that stays behind the curtain and watches everyone in the neighborhood what they doing get a life man ….. like I said this is a public forum, this forum is here for people to ask questions, this is how this forum stays alive if nobody posts forum dies, it’s sunday relax have a beer… cheers from Michigan

Everyone is curious, it's a normal thing.

Anyone that isn't so focused on themselves can see what is going on around them and no that doesn't mean standing behind a curtain watching people in the neighborhood. You're right this is a public forum and the public likes to judge and the public will wonder for a short time what is wrong with people and if that is how they are all the time. Being in customer service I see a lot of things and you just strike me as one of the worst kind of customers I'd ever come across. Nothing I'd say to your face but stuff that would be said once you're gone.

I agree that forums needs posts but it's just really annoying when people make new threads for topics that have been covered so many times on so many different forums. You could google the tires with key words and probably bring up 10 different forums with 50 different started threads with the same topic, that's a lot of information to read and get opinions from. But I guess for some when it's not them asking the question, the answer they find aren't good enough until it's given in their thread.

Big_Kahuna · November 21, 2022

9 hours ago, CamGTP said:

Everyone is curious, it's a normal thing.

Anyone that isn't so focused on themselves can see what is going on around them and no that doesn't mean standing behind a curtain watching people in the neighborhood. You're right this is a public forum and the public likes to judge and the public will wonder for a short time what is wrong with people and if that is how they are all the time. Being in customer service I see a lot of things and you just strike me as one of the worst kind of customers I'd ever come across. Nothing I'd say to your face but stuff that would be said once you're gone.

I agree that forums needs posts but it's just really annoying when people make new threads for topics that have been covered so many times on so many different forums. You could google the tires with key words and probably bring up 10 different forums with 50 different started threads with the same topic, that's a lot of information to read and get opinions from. But I guess for some when it's not them asking the question, the answer they find aren't good enough until it's given in their thread.

Ok Karen

Big_Kahuna · November 21, 2022

9 hours ago, CamGTP said:

Everyone is curious, it's a normal thing.

Anyone that isn't so focused on themselves can see what is going on around them and no that doesn't mean standing behind a curtain watching people in the neighborhood. You're right this is a public forum and the public likes to judge and the public will wonder for a short time what is wrong with people and if that is how they are all the time. Being in customer service I see a lot of things and you just strike me as one of the worst kind of customers I'd ever come across. Nothing I'd say to your face but stuff that would be said once you're gone.

I agree that forums needs posts but it's just really annoying when people make new threads for topics that have been covered so many times on so many different forums. You could google the tires with key words and probably bring up 10 different forums with 50 different started threads with the same topic, that's a lot of information to read and get opinions from. But I guess for some when it's not them asking the question, the answer they find aren't good enough until it's given in their thread.

Ok Karen

RedLT · November 21, 2022

There's a "Search" function in the forum. I use it to find answers or questions to what I'm curious about and ask or reply in those threads for advice.

Gangly · November 21, 2022

On 11/19/2022 at 6:39 PM, Big_Kahuna said:

but why are you concerned what I do, this is the part I don't understand, this is public forum everyone can post what they want, why are you bend out of shape what I post on here....? its easy you see my post don't enter it problem solved, why do you have to go after me what I post on here? are you forum police ? my understanding is the more people post the better is for the forums, if nobody post anything this page will shot down , what the problem is ?

because it gets old going through all the different posts that could have been condensed by a single user into a single post, particularly when its obvious the person asking the questions either:

a) didnt even do a 1 second cursory search that would have shown the question has been asked and answered multiple times over, or

b) did do the search but decided that he wanted to pose the same question that has been asked prior, just for the sake of making a post.

This is definitely the place to ask questions, just try to be mindful of condensing and combining topics if they have already been covered extensively.

Edited November 21, 2022 by Gangly

Gangly · November 21, 2022

On 11/18/2022 at 4:51 PM, Big_Kahuna said:

ok im sorry I have to start one more threat on tires, but this one is just for NITTO RIDGE GRAPPLER, so if you have those tires I need your input, traction on wet snow and how happy you are with the tire noise and smoothest of the tires, thanks !!

The Nitto Ridge Grapplers are in the same category as the Duratracs, but not as good off road.

If you are looking for quiet, neither tire is anything near what you are wanting. If you are looking for off road, the Duratrac will outperform the Nitto. Either way, it doesn't appear that the RG is for you.

Opinion here: Ridge Grapplers are for those who rarely go off road, but they want an aggressive looking tire that can still be driven on the street without howling toooooooo much. Its an OK street tire, its an OK off road tire, and it's an OK blend of both for people who want to be able to off road to their camp site 2-3 times a year.

Lets be honest though, how many people on this site have gotten their T1 anywhere near being even bumper deep in a mud hole, much less stuck in a mud hole? If you're not going to be driving your truck any were near a situation that might devolve into that, then the Duratracs or Ridge Grapplers are overkill to begin with.

LTgone · November 23, 2022

On 11/21/2022 at 9:25 AM, RedLT said:

There's a "Search" function in the forum. I use it to find answers or questions to what I'm curious about and ask or reply in those threads for advice.

I use it all the time but for some it needs to be served to them .

f8l vnm · November 23, 2022

On 11/21/2022 at 11:28 AM, Gangly said:

The Nitto Ridge Grapplers are in the same category as the Duratracs, but not as good off road.

If you are looking for quiet, neither tire is anything near what you are wanting. If you are looking for off road, the Duratrac will outperform the Nitto. Either way, it doesn't appear that the RG is for you.

Opinion here: Ridge Grapplers are for those who rarely go off road, but they want an aggressive looking tire that can still be driven on the street without howling toooooooo much. Its an OK street tire, its an OK off road tire, and it's an OK blend of both for people who want to be able to off road to their camp site 2-3 times a year.

Lets be honest though, how many people on this site have gotten their T1 anywhere near being even bumper deep in a mud hole, much less stuck in a mud hole? If you're not going to be driving your truck any were near a situation that might devolve into that, then the Duratracs or Ridge Grapplers are overkill to begin with.

I agree 100% here. Also i have heard the RG can sometimes be hard to balance. The Duratrac looks good and performs very well. Biggest draw back is that after 10k miles , it sounds like a MT tire, End of the day id say about 75% of AT/MT tires don't see it being used for what it is .

GM90 · November 24, 2022

I run Nitto Recon Grapplers 305-55R22, they're way quieter than Duratracs and good in rain. Mine are 35.2inch tires but im sure they come in the size you're looking for.

I also run Nitto Exo Grapplers for the winter, because they're stud-able and better in ice and snow.

Here is what I posted in another thread:

On 9/16/2022 at 9:39 PM, GM90 said:

Picked up another set of wheels and 35in tires for the winter.

These are Nitto Exo Grappler AWT that are Studded. Size: LT35X11.50X20

Although, the actual height is 34.5in as per Nitto's website, just like almost every other manufacturer who offers 35" tires.

The wheels are 20" GMC Wheels. I wanted to go with 22in wheels again but there aren't that many options for 35in tires in 22in wheel size that are good in winter. Plus the extra sidewall is good for protection in the winter.