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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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I have a 07 F150 super cab I was running Nitto Terra Grapplers. The day I purchased the truck i had them put on. I saw alot of people giong with them mostly why i bought them. BIG MISTAKE!!!!!!!! These tire seriously suck with 17,654 miles on them they were to tread indicators and scolloped horribly i rotated every 3k and balanced every 6k with no burn outs/doughnuts/or cutting up worst invest ever. I just bought a set of General Grabber AT2 Best tire in my eyes. Looks and performs identical to the BFG AT. A set of BFG 265 70 17 mounted and balanced was $1000 These General's mounted and balanced were $575 with 60k warranty. I have had BFG on previous truck and these general's have impressed me with the same ride/performance with fraction of the cost.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Hmm..that sucks. I just bought some...we will see what happens i guess.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Good info. Thanks! Let's see a pic.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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I had sold my wheels with Nitto TG's (9,000 miles on them) & they had alot of wear on them.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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Are there different versions of the Terra Grappler? Meaning load ratings wise? Because I have a set of TG's on my 02 FX4 and absolutely love them. They're the 305/55/20's and I have 44,000 miles and counting. Just had them rotated and they told me I still have plenty of tread left. I'll easily get to the 50,000 mile mark. They ride great, have always balanced well. No complaints whatsoever. Thats why I'm curious because it seems like some people have experiences like the OP and others have them last with the best of them.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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Thanks for the heads up. I'm curious to see how these wear for you.

265/65R18 BFGs 255.00 each

275/65R18 Generals 150.00 each

Wow.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Huh... Its weird to hear this because there are tons of members in here that have them inflated properly and are seeing 40,000+ miles out of them easily. Maybe you had a bad batch or something. Good luck with the Generals, let us know how they turn out.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Let's see some pics. I had always heard the were pretty crappy tires preformance wise so I just stayed away
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Ive heard some bad things, but way more good then bad. Ive heard nothing but praise from people the have had them for a while about how they performed in the rain and snow. I guess if you have one batch of bad luck with them i can see how you wouldnt want them again.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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We have TGs on two trucks at work. A 97 250 and a 01 350. They suck on the 97 and the 01 seem to be OK. 97 only has about 20k since tire change
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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That sucks for you, I've had mine for over two years now and love them
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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The last two sets of tires I've had are the Nitto Terra Grapplers. I have been happy with them
 
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Hey guys i posted some pics today sorry they arnt to good had to use my phone but you can see what they look like and get an idea couple of people today told me today they look morer like Pro Comp AT than BFG AT but I am extreamly impressed with ride and performance. Today playin around went everywhere my buddy went in a 4wd reg cab dokota. The name of the album is NEW SHOES
 
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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I drive dirt/ gravel roads regularly so that also means mud when it rains, and I hate the way they perform in the mud. JMO but the tire just isnt for everyone. Not saying they suck theyre just not for me.
 
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