Terra Grapplers for my stock Disco w/18s - Land Rovers Only

bjenningshood · 02-06-2006, 08:19 PM

Does anyone have anything bad to say about Nitto's Terra Grapplers? I drive this truck to work, are they noisy? They seem like they're about the most aggressive tire out there that comes in the 255/55/r18. Am I missing any other possibilities?

RageRover · 02-06-2006, 09:23 PM

Well, these tires, have been the talk of the forum for Wheels and Tires. I'd imagine, despite being expensive, they are good off-road performing tires.

Ryan Roundy · 02-06-2006, 11:00 PM

My friend has them in 18's on his F-350. he wanted BFg's, but they were backordered, so he tried these. That was about a year ago, and so far he's been thrilled with them. Good ride, good wear, and good traction. Of corse his is a powerstroke deisel, so can't tell about the noise.

BrianP · 02-07-2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bjenningshood

Does anyone have anything bad to say about Nitto's Terra Grapplers? I drive this truck to work, are they noisy? They seem like they're about the most aggressive tire out there that comes in the 255/55/r18. Am I missing any other possibilities?

I should have mine on this week so I'll be able to report back with some first thoughts.

The only other AT tire I could find in that size was the Toyo Open Country AT.

bjenningshood · 02-07-2006, 08:33 AM

As far as expense for the terra grapplers goes, I would actually spend almost 70.00 dollars less per tire than if I were to re-shoe the truck with the goodyear wranglers that came on it. Its looking more and more like Im about to be a nitto advocate

02disco2 · 02-07-2006, 11:06 AM

Do a search on the forum for Nitto Terra Grappler. You should find tons of info, most of it from me

Awesome tire, 1000% better than the OEM junk that came with the truck. I have about 30K on them now and they still look brand new. Traction is supurb and noise is minimal. Just remember to rotate them frequently (I do it with every oil change, Discount Tire thinks I am a pain in the ass, oh well!) The only time I have found them slighly less sure footed is in the slush, but then again, not too many tires excel in this area.

bjenningshood · 02-07-2006, 05:52 PM

Thanks for all y'alls helpful input. 02disco2, I think, might be an undercover salesman for Nitto! His review and comments on this specific tire didnt leave me with any reason to not go the way I have. I just put in an order for five new Nitto Terra Grapplers from Discount Tire. I'll keep you posted on my experience with them as I put some miles and mud on them. Thanks again - Brian

kesslergk · 02-08-2006, 08:01 AM

They are great. No substantial wear, not too noisy, and definately the most agressive things out there.

I do not know their winter capability as I put on Nokians on 16" wheels for the winter, but I imagine they would do fine in all but the worst snow.

When the crappy stock tires wear out on the 2002 Disco, the grapplers will go on.

For the Classic, there are lots of choices for the 16" wheels.

Let me know if you need any further info.

Gordon

drum655 · 02-08-2006, 03:46 PM

how are the terra grapplers as a trail tire? 265/75 16's. ilike their price, much less than the BFG's...is their off road capabilty good?

Jeffrey · 02-09-2006, 04:41 PM

As I've pointed out here before, the BFG TA A/T's have three ply sidewalls. The nittos don't. They will both perform similarly until you graze a hard rock with the side wall. It all depends on what kind of off-roading you do. Here out west, we have plenty of rocks, and love 'em. That's why I've always used the BFG's on my disco with the stock 16" wheels. Wanna see a stock Michelin with a gashed side?

drum655 · 02-09-2006, 08:52 PM

we have tons of rocks here too, and my buddy runs BFG's with no problem. i guess i should too!!! thanks!

kesslergk · 02-13-2006, 11:22 AM

As noted above I have the Terra Grapplers. I only have them because of the 18" wheels. These would not be my tire of choice for 16" wheels. Right now, I have Nokians on all of my 16" wheels for the winters. If I were to go any more than light trail off road, I would not choose the grapplers. Too thin a sidewall.

So, if you want a road tire that is a bit more agressive than anything else out there in the 18" size, the Grapplers are a good choice. If you plan extreme off roading, get some 16" wheels and some real off road tires.

Let me know if you need any further information.

Gordon

Disco Mike · 02-13-2006, 01:59 PM

One thing to think about is, why don't they make more 18" MT type tires??
Because of the side walls especially when you are aired down to the 18# area, you will cut the hell out of those side walls. 16" tires are more stable then 18's and have much stronger side walls.
Mike J.

02-06-2006, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
bjenningshood Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Terra Grapplers for my stock Disco w/18s Does anyone have anything bad to say about Nitto's Terra Grapplers? I drive this truck to work, are they noisy? They seem like they're about the most aggressive tire out there that comes in the 255/55/r18. Am I missing any other possibilities?

02-06-2006, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Well, these tires, have been the talk of the forum for Wheels and Tires. I'd imagine, despite being expensive, they are good off-road performing tires. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

02-06-2006, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryan Roundy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah... about 3 hours from Moab Posts: 73 Gallery: 0	My friend has them in 18's on his F-350. he wanted BFg's, but they were backordered, so he tried these. That was about a year ago, and so far he's been thrilled with them. Good ride, good wear, and good traction. Of corse his is a powerstroke deisel, so can't tell about the noise. __________________ http://www.utah4x4club.com/index.php...CODE=12&CID=18

02-07-2006, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
02disco2 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 827 Gallery: 0	Do a search on the forum for Nitto Terra Grappler. You should find tons of info, most of it from me Awesome tire, 1000% better than the OEM junk that came with the truck. I have about 30K on them now and they still look brand new. Traction is supurb and noise is minimal. Just remember to rotate them frequently (I do it with every oil change, Discount Tire thinks I am a pain in the ass, oh well!) The only time I have found them slighly less sure footed is in the slush, but then again, not too many tires excel in this area. __________________ 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)

02-07-2006, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
bjenningshood Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	'preciate guys Thanks for all y'alls helpful input. 02disco2, I think, might be an undercover salesman for Nitto! His review and comments on this specific tire didnt leave me with any reason to not go the way I have. I just put in an order for five new Nitto Terra Grapplers from Discount Tire. I'll keep you posted on my experience with them as I put some miles and mud on them. Thanks again - Brian

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02-07-2006, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
bjenningshood Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	As far as expense for the terra grapplers goes, I would actually spend almost 70.00 dollars less per tire than if I were to re-shoe the truck with the goodyear wranglers that came on it. Its looking more and more like Im about to be a nitto advocate

02-08-2006, 08:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
kesslergk Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York Posts: 28 Gallery: 0	I have them on a '99 4.6 with the 18" wheels They are great. No substantial wear, not too noisy, and definately the most agressive things out there. I do not know their winter capability as I put on Nokians on 16" wheels for the winter, but I imagine they would do fine in all but the worst snow. When the crappy stock tires wear out on the 2002 Disco, the grapplers will go on. For the Classic, there are lots of choices for the 16" wheels. Let me know if you need any further info. Gordon __________________ Gordon Kessler 1995 LWB 1999 4.6 2002 Disco Previously owned: 1994 D90 1995 disco 5-speed 1996 4.0 Last edited by kesslergk : 02-13-2006 at 11:23 AM.

02-08-2006, 03:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
drum655 Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 958 Gallery: 0	how are the terra grapplers as a trail tire? 265/75 16's. ilike their price, much less than the BFG's...is their off road capabilty good? __________________ Moderator of the East Coast and Discovery 2 sections! 2001 Disco II SE w/CDL ~Equipe 4x4 Winch Bumper ~Custom steel rear bumper ~Equipe 4x4 steering skid and radiator skid ~RTE rocksliders ~QT services front and rear diff guards ~2" RTE lift ~265/75 r16 Federal Couragia MTs ~Superwinch X9 ~Safety Devices Roof Rack

02-09-2006, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jeffrey Photographer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 44 Gallery: 0	As I've pointed out here before, the BFG TA A/T's have three ply sidewalls. The nittos don't. They will both perform similarly until you graze a hard rock with the side wall. It all depends on what kind of off-roading you do. Here out west, we have plenty of rocks, and love 'em. That's why I've always used the BFG's on my disco with the stock 16" wheels. Wanna see a stock Michelin with a gashed side? __________________ My Photo Website......My Rover Website '97 Discovery, '98 328is, '06 Range Rover Sport

02-09-2006, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
drum655 Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 958 Gallery: 0	we have tons of rocks here too, and my buddy runs BFG's with no problem. i guess i should too!!! thanks! __________________ Moderator of the East Coast and Discovery 2 sections! 2001 Disco II SE w/CDL ~Equipe 4x4 Winch Bumper ~Custom steel rear bumper ~Equipe 4x4 steering skid and radiator skid ~RTE rocksliders ~QT services front and rear diff guards ~2" RTE lift ~265/75 r16 Federal Couragia MTs ~Superwinch X9 ~Safety Devices Roof Rack

02-13-2006, 11:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
kesslergk Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York Posts: 28 Gallery: 0	Terra Grapplers are good, but .. As noted above I have the Terra Grapplers. I only have them because of the 18" wheels. These would not be my tire of choice for 16" wheels. Right now, I have Nokians on all of my 16" wheels for the winters. If I were to go any more than light trail off road, I would not choose the grapplers. Too thin a sidewall. So, if you want a road tire that is a bit more agressive than anything else out there in the 18" size, the Grapplers are a good choice. If you plan extreme off roading, get some 16" wheels and some real off road tires. Let me know if you need any further information. Gordon __________________ Gordon Kessler 1995 LWB 1999 4.6 2002 Disco Previously owned: 1994 D90 1995 disco 5-speed 1996 4.0

02-13-2006, 01:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	One thing to think about is, why don't they make more 18" MT type tires?? Because of the side walls especially when you are aired down to the 18# area, you will cut the hell out of those side walls. 16" tires are more stable then 18's and have much stronger side walls. Mike J.

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