nitto mud grapplers..good or bad?

Old Oct 13, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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i have mine at speeds of 90-95mph before and they are just loud thats its but its not like its something you can handle. I just have my exhaust sound mixed with the tires and if the exhaust was not there i prob would not notice the tires much bc i got used to the sound. But they handle great at highway speeds for me which is usually about 80 mph. Also the roads around here in Ft Hood suck but they handle good
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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do you ever offroad?

If not then the Toyos will be the better bye. But if you offroad then the Mud Grapplers will bet more traction.

Toyo's will have the smoothest ride.

Besides being Stupid loud at hihway speeds the Mud graps are stable as long as properly balanced. If you throw a wheel weight the tires can be kinda dangerous!

Im sorry up narrowed it down to those. Not really a fan of either.

Toyo Pro's:
Hard Compound
Long Lasting
Easy balancing
quiet (if you consider that a PRO i dont)

Toyo Con's
Hard Compound (makes the tire less lkely to "flex" under offroad situations"
Fairly expensive
Paired up with larger diameter wheels these tires are pointless offroad.

Nitto Pro's
Soft Compound (better offroad)
LARGE side lugs provide much better offroad traction
Aggressiveness hands and feet more aggressive than toyo's
Unique tread design
slightly cheaper than toyos

Nitto Con's
Soft Rubber Compound (will wear quickly)
Loads of weight to balance
Stupid Loud (i like loud tires but these are stupid loud)
The gaps in the middle of the tread are MUCH smaller than the side lugs which gives the illusion of a bald middle tread.
WAY to expensive for the amount of miles recieved
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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wow you really narrowed it down for me 4.2Trimble. These tires would be exclusively for an aggressive look thats all. I am leaning further to the Toyo's though. What would you rate the noise level on both. 1-10?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Noise Level based on popular MT's 0-10 Zero being no noise

Toyo's = 2.5

Nitto's = 9 (only one tire that is DOT legal that is louder and that is the Super Swamper Bogger)
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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That kinda sucks, i like the roar too just don't won't it too loud and there is about 50 bucks price difference in each tire.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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why are you set on those 2 tires?

Seriously take a look at Super Swamper Iroks they look good last 30-35k miles (properly inflated and rotated) and still give you that ROAR.

I can get you a picture if you need one.

I also added pictures of the Super Swamper M16's they are new and geting decent reviews
 

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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by skeeter_usaf
These tires would be exclusively for an aggressive look thats all. I am leaning further to the Toyo's though.
With your quote above, and the tires being for looks only, I can't even believe you have to make the choice. The MT's are very aggressive looking and will last you a hell of a lot longer than the Graps. It must be nice to have money to throw away.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Heres a picture of Super Swamper Iroks
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.2trimble
do you ever offroad?

If not then the Toyos will be the better bye. But if you offroad then the Mud Grapplers will bet more traction.

Toyo's will have the smoothest ride.

Besides being Stupid loud at hihway speeds the Mud graps are stable as long as properly balanced. If you throw a wheel weight the tires can be kinda dangerous!

Im sorry up narrowed it down to those. Not really a fan of either.

Toyo Pro's:
Hard Compound
Long Lasting
Easy balancing
quiet (if you consider that a PRO i dont)

Toyo Con's
Hard Compound (makes the tire less lkely to "flex" under offroad situations"
Fairly expensive
Paired up with larger diameter wheels these tires are pointless offroad.

Nitto Pro's
Soft Compound (better offroad)
LARGE side lugs provide much better offroad traction
Aggressiveness hands and feet more aggressive than toyo's
Unique tread design
slightly cheaper than toyos

Nitto Con's
Soft Rubber Compound (will wear quickly)
Loads of weight to balance
Stupid Loud (i like loud tires but these are stupid loud)
The gaps in the middle of the tread are MUCH smaller than the side lugs which gives the illusion of a bald middle tread.
WAY to expensive for the amount of miles recieved
Most shops that I've talked to here in town and magazines that I've read all say only a little weight is required to get the mud grapplers to balance, which is usually (according to them) a little less or not anymore then BFG muds, toyos, etc.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by neuspeed5
With your quote above, and the tires being for looks only, I can't even believe you have to make the choice. The MT's are very aggressive looking and will last you a hell of a lot longer than the Graps. It must be nice to have money to throw away.
Who says I have money to thow away? I just want the better tire all around. I love the look of the Graps but if its only going to last me a few thousand miles then I would go with the Toyo's. I also like the noise a MT makes. I like some noise just not crazy noise.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 07fx4silver
Most shops that I've talked to here in town and magazines that I've read all say only a little weight is required to get the mud grapplers to balance, which is usually (according to them) a little less or not anymore then BFG muds, toyos, etc.
As everyone who's been on the site with me around i offer tires opinions to people. These are NOT blind opinions. I get reviews from friends, local shops, a few forums, and a few internet sites.

90% of the information i get is from trust worthy people. My dad had Nitto MG's and got 23.8 miles on his 05 Dodge Power Wagon. His tires too nearly twice as much weight to balance as my TSL's that made my mind up for me.

Honestly I LOVE the BFG KM2 best OVERALL MT made

But cant leave Interco. Tried and true offroad performance
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Well I apprecite your opinion but like I said before, I don't offroad. These would strictly be an on road tire and I like the aggressive look. Also like the roar of a MT, not the price.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by skeeter_usaf
Who says I have money to thow away? I just want the better tire all around. I love the look of the Graps but if its only going to last me a few thousand miles then I would go with the Toyo's. I also like the noise a MT makes. I like some noise just not crazy noise.
Try to follow the logic that led to the "money" comment. If they are only for on-road, why would you even consider a tire (grap) that you would have to put two sets before you wore out one set of Toyo's? I don't care how good a tire looks. If you are conscientious and wise with your money, the Mud Grappler is not going to be on your list of on-road only tires.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Thats why I posted the thread. I didn't know which one was the better tire and you my friend answered it for me. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.2trimble
Nitto Products suck IMO (Terra, Dune, and Mud Grapplers)

Id choose BFG, Interco(super swamper) , Toyo, Cooper, Mickey Thompson, Maxxis

Id run a half used set of Interco's before buying a new set of Nitto's

I have Super Swamper TSL radials and have over 29.5K miles on them with about another 6-9k left to go. I can get you a picture of the tires.
NOT TRUE
Grapps Suck! But Terra's are good ride and nice tire
 
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