Nitto Ridge Grappler vs BF Goodrich KO2 All-Terrain T/A

**Chapters:**
0:00 Intro.
0:14 Design of Tires
3:24 Off Road - On Mud
4:23 Off Road - On Rocks
6:17 Off Road - In Snow
6:53 On Road Traction & Comfort
9:29 Conclusion

📌 Battle of the Tires: BF Goodrich KO2 vs. Nitto Ridge Grappler!
Are you in the market for new tires? Dive into this comprehensive comparison to see which might be the right choice for you.

🔍 Key Highlights:

The difference between All-Terrain and Hybrid tires.
Design intricacies: staggered shoulders, lugs, and biting edges.
Road contact and noise levels: How does each tire perform?
Factors affecting your ride: Fuel economy, tire wear, and weight considerations.
Protection and durability: Delving into the tire's inner construction.
Performance in different terrains, especially the snowy conditions.
Size variety: Which tire offers more options?

🤔 So, which tire meets your needs? BF Goodrich KO2 with its on-road prowess or Nitto Ridge Grappler's off-road dominance? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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[alanpilibosian]

I've run both tires and here's what I think: The Nitto's were pretty worn out at 45K miles while my BFG's have 49K and judging by the current rate of wear should easily make 60K. Pretty similar on road performance with the BFG being slightly quieter (but neither are bad if rotated regularly). Neither are a great mud tire but both do ok in light mud. The BFG is a bit stickier on the rocks. The Nitto is a little better in sand. The big standout to me was snow performance: The Nitto was ok new but got really bad below 50% tread. The BFG's have been great and currently have about 25% tread left and are still performing surprisingly well. Those full depth sipes might be why. The only tire I've run that I liked better in snow was the Goodyear Duratrac. The Nitto and BFG have both been very durable with no sidewall damage to either. Both tires balanced well and stayed balanced throughout their life. Both good tires but I'll stick with the BFG's

[flyfishingwithemilioobrien]

Running my first set of KO2s on my tundra an I’m shockingly impressed with the performance on ice and snow! So far I absolutely love them.

[charlesruelas]

Was debating to switching to the Nitto tires from the Ko2. This video helped me to make my decision. It was not easy though. They are both amazing. Sticking with the Ko2 on my 22' ORP 4Runner. Thanks for the great video.

[wesley-zfew]

i'm about to buy my second set of grapplers i'm so pleased with them.

[Jassman]

I have had both as well as the Toyo and Yokahama X-AT. The Ridge Grappler and X-AT are about equal. Good for offroad, pretty good on pavement but both get loud when you hit about 30k miles on my 2020F250. The BFG's also have their flaws but I prefer them better cause I do more towing and on road vs offroad. The manners of the tire is slightly better. The problem is when I order a 37" tire from BFG I want it to be the same size as the other manufactures at around 36.5" vs 35.75. My favorite tire for all around is one I never would have gotten but listened to the reviews. Falkin Wildpeak AT3 Great video. Subscribed

[flatheadfletch]

I have the Ridge Grappler’s on my Gladiator, 35x12.5x20’s. They work perfectly in the woods and on pavement. Quiet and a smooth ride ! That said, Toyo builds the best tire PERIOD ! Just couldn’t afford the extra coin or I’d still be running Toyo !!!!

[richthomson]

Ran KO2s for years, often dry rotted before tread wore down. But man they pick up every small rock and practically sandblast your truck. . Great tire, but I think they’re a little overpriced. Especially the E rated ones.

[XR]

One of our company fleet F150's had these tires and the same identical truck I drove with KO2's. We went out to a jobsite with a steep hill at the entrance, I made it up but the truck with the garbage "grapplers" couldn't make it. The KO2's are hands down the best. I've had probably 2 dozen sets of these tires on multiples of vehicles and had no problems with any of them not to mention I get 70-80k miles out of of them.

[bobvedder]

We have two jeeps, hers is a wrangler rubicon, and mine is a gladiator rubicon. Both of the jeeps have the BFG KO2s which work well in our Alaskan winters.

[finerbiner]

I had KO2's on my 4Runner and tried the Ridge Grappler when they wore out. The Grapplers wore out faster and I went back to the KO2's. No longer interested in other tires.

[thehoofersclub]

With years of experience wheeling in Death Valley during the summer months, KO2's are the preferred choice over any other brand.

[chamferreyes]

Kos have saved my life more than once. Amazing stopping power and swerving capabilities. I have to stay loyal

[nismoz]

Good comparison but totally disagree on wet roads. The Nittos having a larger open path towards the edges allows water to escape faster, where the Bfgs do not. Have owned 4 sets of the Ko2s over the years and they have a tendency to hydroplane easily. The Nittos are less likely to hydroplane.
The Bfgs are very good in the snow, haven't used the Nittos to compare. I prefer the Goodyear Duratracs for winter driving. They are great in the snow, even better than the Bfgs from my experience.

[josephtucciarone]

Thank you for all testing. KO2 if mostly on road & KM3 if mostly off road. The Nitto is barely in-between.

[JRs-guitars]

Almost everyone I know who actually goes off roading traded their ridge grapplers for something else. Toyos, Falken, KO2 or Pirelli Scorpions. Those are the best.

[kevinmanning]

I have sold tires for almost twenty five years. My top brand were always toyo open country and bfg ko. Last year I put on my first set of nito ridge graplers I love these tires many sizes to choice from smooth and look great

[aronmonta]

I have BFG KO2s on my 2007 Nissan Xterra and Nitto Ridge Grappler on my 2019 Toyota Tundra... I have been a BFG KO2 fan for a while now until I put the Nitto Ridge Grappler on my Tundra. Ridge Grappler in my opinion are better overall tires. It does not have 3PMSF rating but honestly, it did better than I expected on snow and 3 inch of solid icy roads. I could not really tell the difference between the KO2 and Ridge Grapplers when it comes to winter driving. I'm my own personal experience the Ridge Grappler did just as good as the KO2s on winter driving. I will be putting new Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my Nissan Xterra and will be selling my almost new KO2s.

[rords]

I also have experienced and have used both tires in a Jeep.. Ko2 in a 37” and Nidge Graps in “38”. Also used Disco SST pro 37” MT. Both ko2 and ridge graps are way better and quieter than the disco SST pro… I like the light weight of the Ko2, there snow rated and how agile it is on my steering.. but cons of Ko2’s are its just to small for its size.. its 37’s are very close to size of a 35” or 315’s MT’s.. and there side walls are not as strong as nittos.. Nittos are just built tougher especially when you start trailing on sharp rock gardens, and there size are closer as described. The disco sst are great but just too loud on road. So started with stock, then ko2, then sst pro, finally nitto ridge grapplers…

[marcinpuszczao]

I’m guessing the Nitto is heavier because it is a bigger tire? I looked at both 35” and the BFG runs smaller compared to the Nitto. Would make sense, more tire, more weight

[WallyMerc]

I prefer toyo...yes the BFGs may last longer, but you still get 40 to 50k miles from the ridge grapplers. The k02 tread design has been around for like 40 years and I have found them to be wanting compared to other AT/RT types of tires offroad. They are great on wet roads or light mud, but if you need a little more capability, get something more aggressive.