Quick question for onwers of Nitto Terras and General AT2 - Land Rovers Only

Figman · 12-06-2006, 03:02 PM

I like both choices but can someone give me feedback on both models. Pictures will help too.

Nitto Terra Grabbers or General AT2

I am sure I am not the only one with the same dilema; especially if you want to keep your 18" wheels... or not.

Thanks very much

Figman

DevilDisco · 12-06-2006, 06:59 PM

Here you go:

No flat spotting like the Wranglers. No really rough trails but they handle well both on and off-road. Very quiet on road. Just had them rotated. They adjusted the tire pressure to I think 35/40 psi. Its very smooth now and the occasional rear seats don't even rattle now. I think I will reinflate them to 40/50 psi when I hit the highway though.

sideview · 12-06-2006, 08:16 PM

Not sure which you're looking at but General AT2 255/60R18 isn't available yet in NA I don't believe.

Freeloder · 12-06-2006, 08:54 PM

Stock size for 18" RR is 255/55 and yes it is available in the US.
See here
IMHO the AT2 is a cheaper tire with good reviews but not a long history like the Nitto. I would go with the AT2 and I will when my Hankooks wear out in about 2 more years.

KevinNY · 12-06-2006, 09:25 PM

Only guy to get a flat in a full day of wheeling with 15 trucks was the guy with the 18" rims and Nittos last weekend. Admittedly it was not beginner terrain, but the begginers did fine anyway.

Figman · 12-07-2006, 07:21 AM

Thanks for the replies, yes I know the AT2s don't have much history but wanted to see some pictures like the one Devil Disco provided on the Nittos.

Anyway your answers are very much appreciated

Figman

Disco Mike · 12-07-2006, 08:25 AM

Figman,
What are you planning on doing with your truck, how much off roading in what sort of conditions?
Mike

Spitfire · 12-07-2006, 11:06 AM

I've been very happy with the General AT2's in 255/55-18.

They're handling terrific in the snow now, pretty darn close to the BFG AT's I had on the old Freelander which were excellent. So close in fact that any difference may come down to simply the mass of the Disco vs. the Freelander.

In mud they do quite well though I haven't had the chance to really put them into anything really nasty. They've got a nice deep shoulder on the side which is much better than the Nitto's.

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures where I can point to them at the moment. But suffice it to say they've got a nice aggressive stance to them.

VArova87 · 12-07-2006, 11:54 AM

i work at a shop here locally and we do alot of wheel/tire upgrades. the most popular tire BY FAR is the terra grappler. never heard a bad thing about them, and they look great. we put them on everything from stock chevys to 8" lifted dodges, everyone loves them.

Jupiter Rover · 12-07-2006, 04:41 PM

here are my nittos. i love them.. but since i live in down south florida. all there is to do is mud. and for A/T they handle REALly well. and belive me. theres some Thick mud down here.

Figman · 12-08-2006, 12:33 PM

Thanks everyone for your replies, Jupiter thanks for the pictures too.

Disco Mike, I dont do any serious off-road (I wish I did) what I want to do is to improve from my HP Wranglers to be able to handle the ocasional dirt roads to camping trips and the most importantly better traction on snow during the winter in NY. Of course both tires look great I am still undecided on which I like better. But as you I have ACE on my truck and mine still under LR warranty so with my luck!! I chance something and tomorrow I get blame for. For now, I don't want to do major modifications other that better tires, later on I will for for the 2" lift, bigger tires, and the steel bumper and other things.

Thanks again to all

Figman

Spitfire · 12-10-2006, 07:07 AM

This week we got dumped on with the largest snow storm in 30 years. My street had well over two feet of unplowed snow on it.

The Disco got out and around the street with no problems. The TC only came on once when snow was piled up to the top of the hood as I plowed through it. The Grabber AT2's were absolutely awesome in the deep snow.

It was the first major snowfall I've had them for and I have to say that I was impressed. They definitely exceeded my expectations.

More details and pictures here:
http://www.muddyoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4377

Like you I wanted out of the Wrangler HP's as quick as possible. Bigger mods are coming down the road, but for now I wanted to stick with stock size until I do the lift. The Grabber AT2's fit the bill.

98RRover · 12-18-2006, 01:15 AM

I have 255 55 18 terra's and i love em. They work really well in the mud for not serious off road tires.

02disco2 · 12-21-2006, 08:26 AM

almost 40K on my Terra Grapplers (255.55.18) and they have tons-o-thread left. Great tire for I have needed them for.

bama · 12-21-2006, 09:13 AM

255/55/18 terra's, good all around tire and cleans itself decent in mud! havent had them on ice or snow yet but wanting to try them out, great tire and the wear is awesome 8k on mine and a few trails and hardly no wear!!!! GOOD TIRE

12-06-2006, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Figman Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 74 Gallery: 0	Quick question for onwers of Nitto Terras and General AT2 I like both choices but can someone give me feedback on both models. Pictures will help too. Nitto Terra Grabbers or General AT2 I am sure I am not the only one with the same dilema; especially if you want to keep your 18" wheels... or not. Thanks very much Figman

12-06-2006, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
DevilDisco He did what in his cup??? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,014 Gallery: 0	Here you go: No flat spotting like the Wranglers. No really rough trails but they handle well both on and off-road. Very quiet on road. Just had them rotated. They adjusted the tire pressure to I think 35/40 psi. Its very smooth now and the occasional rear seats don't even rattle now. I think I will reinflate them to 40/50 psi when I hit the highway though. Attached Thumbnails __________________ '04 Discovery SE7. Last of the best.

12-06-2006, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
sideview Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,761 Gallery: 0	Not sure which you're looking at but General AT2 255/60R18 isn't available yet in NA I don't believe. __________________ Xtrememarine = DANIEL CARRADINI = Sex Offender: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/off...personId=36635

12-06-2006, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Freeloder Aimlessly Rovering Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 66 Gallery: 0	Stock size for 18" RR is 255/55 and yes it is available in the US. See here IMHO the AT2 is a cheaper tire with good reviews but not a long history like the Nitto. I would go with the AT2 and I will when my Hankooks wear out in about 2 more years. __________________ 1999 Range Rover Callaway #42 Fix or upgrade your Range Rover air suspension at a fraction of the cost! http://www.rover-renovations.com/?Click=73

12-06-2006, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
KevinNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Guilderland, NY Posts: 791 Gallery: 0	Only guy to get a flat in a full day of wheeling with 15 trucks was the guy with the 18" rims and Nittos last weekend. Admittedly it was not beginner terrain, but the begginers did fine anyway. __________________ "The Goat",1973 Series III coil conversion, Daihatsu 2.8 Td, power steering, dual ARBs Etc. '91 RRC, bone stock

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12-07-2006, 07:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Figman Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 74 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the replies, yes I know the AT2s don't have much history but wanted to see some pictures like the one Devil Disco provided on the Nittos. Anyway your answers are very much appreciated Figman

12-07-2006, 08:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	Figman, What are you planning on doing with your truck, how much off roading in what sort of conditions? Mike

12-07-2006, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spitfire Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, ON, Canada Posts: 27 Gallery: 0	I've been very happy with the General AT2's in 255/55-18. They're handling terrific in the snow now, pretty darn close to the BFG AT's I had on the old Freelander which were excellent. So close in fact that any difference may come down to simply the mass of the Disco vs. the Freelander. In mud they do quite well though I haven't had the chance to really put them into anything really nasty. They've got a nice deep shoulder on the side which is much better than the Nitto's. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures where I can point to them at the moment. But suffice it to say they've got a nice aggressive stance to them. __________________ Andrew 2004 Discovery HSE7 2003 Freelander (previous)

12-07-2006, 11:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
VArova87 the big yellow one is the sun! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 223 Gallery: 0	i work at a shop here locally and we do alot of wheel/tire upgrades. the most popular tire BY FAR is the terra grappler. never heard a bad thing about them, and they look great. we put them on everything from stock chevys to 8" lifted dodges, everyone loves them. __________________ 97 D1 3" OME 32x11.50 BFG ATs GCR steels headers, exhaust, etc...

12-07-2006, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	here are my nittos. i love them.. but since i live in down south florida. all there is to do is mud. and for A/T they handle REALly well. and belive me. theres some Thick mud down here. Attached Thumbnails __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

12-08-2006, 12:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Figman Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 74 Gallery: 0	Thanks everyone for your replies, Jupiter thanks for the pictures too. Disco Mike, I dont do any serious off-road (I wish I did) what I want to do is to improve from my HP Wranglers to be able to handle the ocasional dirt roads to camping trips and the most importantly better traction on snow during the winter in NY. Of course both tires look great I am still undecided on which I like better. But as you I have ACE on my truck and mine still under LR warranty so with my luck!! I chance something and tomorrow I get blame for. For now, I don't want to do major modifications other that better tires, later on I will for for the 2" lift, bigger tires, and the steel bumper and other things. Thanks again to all Figman

12-10-2006, 07:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
Spitfire Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, ON, Canada Posts: 27 Gallery: 0	This week we got dumped on with the largest snow storm in 30 years. My street had well over two feet of unplowed snow on it. The Disco got out and around the street with no problems. The TC only came on once when snow was piled up to the top of the hood as I plowed through it. The Grabber AT2's were absolutely awesome in the deep snow. It was the first major snowfall I've had them for and I have to say that I was impressed. They definitely exceeded my expectations. More details and pictures here: http://www.muddyoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4377 Like you I wanted out of the Wrangler HP's as quick as possible. Bigger mods are coming down the road, but for now I wanted to stick with stock size until I do the lift. The Grabber AT2's fit the bill. __________________ Andrew 2004 Discovery HSE7 2003 Freelander (previous)

12-18-2006, 01:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
98RRover Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 291 Gallery: 0	I have 255 55 18 terra's and i love em. They work really well in the mud for not serious off road tires. __________________ 98 4.6 HSE Customized to the season

12-21-2006, 08:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
02disco2 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 827 Gallery: 0	almost 40K on my Terra Grapplers (255.55.18) and they have tons-o-thread left. Great tire for I have needed them for. __________________ Land Rover-less. -------------------------------- 2006 Infiniti QX56 - Loaded 2002 Discovery II SE - SOLD! 1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro Tiptronic - Slammed on RS4 18's 1996 Mariah Talari w/350 Mercruiser and Ron Hill Marine Go-fast parts.(Presently in Dry Storage)

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12-21-2006, 09:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
bama Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: acworth Ga Posts: 340 Gallery: 0	255/55/18 terra's, good all around tire and cleans itself decent in mud! havent had them on ice or snow yet but wanting to try them out, great tire and the wear is awesome 8k on mine and a few trails and hardly no wear!!!! GOOD TIRE __________________ Robbie Acworth Ga--thats Northwest of Atlanta (ATL MOFO) "The more people I meet the more I like my dogs" "the garage" 2002 Discovery(my baby 2" OME LIFT 265/75/16 Mickey Thompson mtz's discovery pushbar 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8s

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