Nitto Ridge Grappler Review | The Tire everyone LOVES to HATE

For whatever reason, the Nitto Ridge Grappler gets a lot of hate. In this video I will dive in to my experience with the tire and tell you if they really deserve the hate.

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[USAF-SF]

I just replaced my set of Ridge Grapplers last month, after 70K+ miles, and probably could have stretched them for another 5-10K but since it's winter time I didn't want to push my luck. My rig is a 2014 Power Wagon and I run 35x12.5x17, which has taken me across the country a couple of times, but I spend most of my time West of the Mississippi. Of all the tires I have owned on more trucks and Jeeps than I can remember, I'm completely sold on these Ridge Grapplers for every aspect that is important to me as an overlander, and I look forward to another 70K miles traveling the country. If anyone is on the fence about these tires, try a set and I promise you won't regret your decision, outstanding performance has been my experience while bearing the load of my 8700lbs Ram prepped out to the max with gear! I'm a believer in my Nitto Ridge Grapplers...

[ChristopherSeaDawg]

I have the Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my F-150 now for 10k miles and absolutely love them! I do half of my miles over landing and they look new.
Get a lot of compliments too.

[ThunderCatD]

First vjdeo after years of ridge graplers actually showing good footage while being used. Not just spewing brochure information. Great vid

[Jc-bouu]

I got the new Toyo Open Country R/T Trail. And I really like them. The Toyo trails are a 2 ply sidewall, but it’s extra thick. so you get the benefits of a three pie sidewall in a way without the added weight of a 3 ply sidewall. And I pull a 15, 000 pound trailer and they handle great. The Toyo trails have fantastic traction in snow, mud, ice, heavy rain, and I have even gone through standing water, approximately 4 inches deep and about 20 feet long at 45 miles an hour with no hydroplaning. They handle really good and they are not much louder than a traditional all-terrain tire. The only thing I have noticed on wet pavement the tires seem to lose traction or seem to be a little loose on wet roads. And I think that has to do with my truck being a diesel with all that torque, because I had almost the same problem with altering tires that were three peak winter snow rated. Had to tell you the truth, I have had stock tires on my truck and I had Les Schwab open country all-terrain tires as my last pair, in the Les Schwab tires I absolutely hated. I put the Toyo open country R/T trails on my truck about 6, 500 miles ago and I would buy them again. And when it comes to wet roads, the wet handling of the Toyo trails are very good I know without a doubt breaking traction on wet roads with the tires have to do with the air pressure being at 80 psi. When I drop the air pressure from 80 psi to 60 psi with handling improves on the rear tires. I honestly believe that the Toyo open country trails handle just as good on wet roads as an all-terrain tire does. because I drive off road quite a bit and I’m in mud dirt, etc. these tires handle way better than the all-terrain tire does off-road.

[southpawzoverland]

We loved our Ridge Grapplers while we had them. They were great on and off road, snow, rain, mud, rocks. We only changed because it was time for new tires and we wanted a more aggressive MT, so we went with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss MTs, but I would not hesitate to run Ridge Grapplers on our vehicles again in the future.

[rsanford]

Really great review. Very in-depth. I’ve had the R grapplers on my Jeep for 25k miles and they weren’t my first choice but I’ve been super happy wheeling them in Az, Co, and Ut. Haven’t been in a spot yet that I felt I needed a tire with better traction which was my first concern.

[Rmachine]

Great approach to a product review! Nitto Ridge Grappler are the stock tires w/my 2023 4Runner TRD ORP. Had our first snowfall, a wet snowfall that undoubtedly was not Nitto's best day. Considering the Firestone Destination XT or Michelin Defender LTX M/S to support my daily driving.

[NorthShoreBronco]

Great review! I love the look of the Nitos, maybe I'll try a set next time.

[ronhugginskw]

Once again, what size ridge grabbler you run on your vehicle? 35x12.5x17?

[chadbrandonstreet]

Great review, perfect amount of information shared and not too much fluff.

I’ve been looking at these two exact tires as my next set for my LR3. I’ve been running General Grabber X3’s for a few years now. The only downside with them is the short life with daily driving. They are quiet, soft ride, strong on rocks, great in muddy and slick conditions. The RT01’s were winning but this has possibly swayed me to the Nitto’s. Thanks for the perfectly timed video!

[robertannable]

I have 35" Ridge Grapplers on my 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie, and they are awesome tires. I have had them for 2 years now, and about 20, 000 miles. They are so quiet and smooth on the road. They perform and look great. Little slick in wet weather, but here in Vegas, we get very little rain. They still look brand new too.

[philliprollman]

I had bf goodrich all terrain T/A and Goodyear duratrac which both were great tires i just don't know which of 3 i want

[iErnest]

Just watched this Tire Review.
Thank you!

I was kinda surprised that you mentioned that Ridge Grappler is louder on the road compared to the stock GoodYear.
I have 2021 Bronco® First Edition 4-Door.
Only 22k miles so far.
I was considering the Ridge Grappler after lots of research, but seems like once my original tires will require replacement I’ll go with the Toyo Open Country R/T Trail.
Seems like a very competitive tire to the Ridge Grappler.
The Toyo Open Country R/T Trail wights the same as the Ridge Grappler at 76 lbs which is 50% more than the stock 52 lbs GoodYear. Kinda mind blowing fact.
I was hoping to get a quieter ride and similar or better MPG since it’s Hybrid tire and not M/T so the rolling resistance should be better. But based on your review I should expect similar results as with your Ridge Grappler probably due to that huge weight difference.

[erichughes]

Good to know since you and I are driving down a lot of the same roads. I will keep that in mind. Next time I go to buy tires. 😎👍

[tylaroverturf]

I wish Nitto and other companies made more tires in a skinny size. I've been looking at the Kenda Klever R/T's because they have a skinny 35x10.5/R17. Hardly anyone else seems to make a size like that.

[IndependenceOverland]

I paid for my Ridge Grapplers, I have gone through 2 sets on my Fj the past few years and I put them on my Conqueror camper.

My new Trailhunter will most likely get them too. They have been solid for me, I haven’t done much in the snow with them but I do plan to!

[stevenk]

I noticed my ridge grapplers were more grippy when aired up than my KO2s were, however when wired down, they were very similar. On the road, KO2s were way quieter. My KO2s got me through song very gnarly terrain as far sharp rocks and lots of sidewall abuse in remote areas. I think the nittos are at least as strong.

[JakesShop]

Appreciate honest opinions I’m running a 2500 HD Duramax. Live in wa state as well and haul loads quite a bit. I’ve had my grapplers for over 50, 000 miles. They still look OK but I’m gonna be due for a new set here in the next six months. I think I’m going to do them again. Looked at the exo grapplers as well but it looks like they are actually louder which I dont prefer.

[ndm]

That new Falken Wildpeak R/T in 35x12.50 size is 79.4 lbs. I understand weight matters but also weight is what determines higher quality tire that is more durable as well. The wildpeak R/T is 34.8x13 which is a pretty wide 35 inch tire snd would look excellent in a 0mm offset wheel.

[cole]

i bought the same ikamper rooftop tent and roof rack that u have but my bolts that came with my rooftop tent arent long enough for the trail rax. did you have to buy more bolts for them to work with the roofrack or am i not doing something right?