Tech Talk | Tires -- Nitto Ridge Grappler Winter Traction

Quick impressions on the 35x12.50R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers mounted on my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon during the recent Tennessee winter weather. If you enjoy following the build, check out my current gear below, and feel free to subscribe for more!

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[rlm]

Outstanding. I am looking at these tires. I enjoyed your actual "inclement use" review vice others "I just mounted these and shall regurgitate factory specs" reviews.

[danobrien]

I just wanted to compliment you on the videos and your vehicle. I had a 62 Willys Jeep Pickup truck when I was in high school, and just last month took delivery of a 2021 Gladiator Rubicon. It's been great so far, and I'm waiting for my RCI SmartCap Evo to be delivered. Anyway, just want you to know the work you're putting into your Jeep and these videos is appreciated.

[RelentlessRejects]

Hey man, love your videos. You asked for critique on your stuff, so I will just throw this in, try to cut down on the “umm’s”. Don’t take it negatively, It’s just a small thing I noticed. Other than that man, I will continue to follow, keep doing what you’re doing.

[RimaxiRuck]

I just purchased these hopefully i like them. I had the Mickey thompsons baja boss and loved them quiet smooth ride

[SuperSnakePlissken]

I live in Texas and I would bet 30-40% of all trucks have Ridge Grappler's. We don't have snow so they are perfect road, dirty, and mud tires. Snow...not so much.

[extspence]

How did you like these compared to the KO2's? Thanks for the review!

[gvsukids]

when you pulled them out, did you use the rear hook or a shackle? in the cold weather, do you notice the truck losing heat without the headliner? cool idea about transporting people, doesn't look like much snow.

[ronnierebhan]

Thanks for the review! Can you tell me what headlight grill/ guards are you using?

[uipsuips]

Any updates on how they handled snow with more wear on them? TIA

[markgosser]

Maybe you mentioned in other videos but what make are your mud flaps? I have a red gladiator also and tired of all the mud slinging on the sides.

[adibabrahmziy]

What Is the coldest temperature you ran these in/ in the winter when you had these on, what was the temperature? Here we get - 20 just want to know of the tire is soft enough rubber to not get hard /freeze up.

[mtower]

All I’ve heard is horror stories about them in the snow. I ended up with the on my Trail Boss. I like them so far

[IanNubbit]

I love mine in everything with the exception of snow/ice roads. They aren’t useless but they are not great and break free on hilt roads even cruising at 20-30mph. In fresh snow roads, less than an inch, unplowed, braking was not good at all. 22 JT 37x12.5x17

[michaelrauch]

How was winter traction towards the end of the life of these?