slm9s

Recently bought a 2018 XLT Screw 4x4 2.7EB 3.55. Looking to upgrade wheels/tires. Not looking to change suspension. I researched and wanted to buy Nitto Terra Grappler 275/65r20 tires as they're the only one I found in that size (what I was told is the biggest that will fit the stock suspension) that come in a non-LT rated "116s" rated tire. I figured that would give me a better ride/cost less/weigh less giving better mpg. However when I went to Discount Tire for their 4th of July sale, the guy mistakenly said those weren't heavy duty enough for my truck and talked me into Ridge Grapplers in the same size and knocked a bunch off the price. I called him later and he admitted his mistake and said I can switch to the Terras if I want.

So... The ridge grapplers look a lot more aggressive - WAY better. However, I'll get less mpg and have a rougher ride. I'm no expert in truck tires - will the ride be that much different? Another option is that since he talked me into an LT, should I go for something less expensive like the Falken At3W? I'm on pavement 90% of the time, though I use the truck for elk/deer hunting, getting to fishing holes, and getting to snowboard hills.

What say the forum?

Thanks in advance...

GMC to Ford

Ridge Grappler is a crossover tire between a mud and all-terrain tire. Mileage, ride comfort and noise are all negatives for this tire. Most people that run them do so for the look vice performance off-road. In fact, I do not believe they rate very well for off-road use based upon the reviews that I have read. Nitto's website shows a 3.5/5 rating for off-road performance. I have an E- rated all-terrain tire. If I could find a P rated in my tire size, I would prefer it over the E-rated tire. I have never run Terra Grappler, but it is a popular tire in the Pacific Northwest.

slm9s

Thanks for the reply. Anyone else?

sgoodgame

I have Nitto Terra Grapplers on my truck. They were there when I got the truck. They are 18" tires, not the 20s you are looking at... but... they aren't much good off road, or at least in the way I use them. I don't do serious off roading... just working around the farm and what not. They hold mud in the tread badly. I still have them, but only because I intend to get all the life out of them I can before looking for a change.

slm9s

Man! Now I'm thinking I'll stay with the ridge grapplers. More opinions???

digitaltrucker

GMC to Ford

I do not believe Nitto makes a P-rated 275/65R20. All of my searches come up empty. Are you sure that the size is not 275/60R20?

sbronemann

I currently have LT 285/75/18's TerraGrappler G2s on my F-150. I drive a lot of gravel and mud roads here in farm county in Iowa. I think they do amazing well in mud. YOu just have to spin the tires to clean them out. There is a complete "level b" road by my in-laws that is a short cut to the main highway that cuts off about 5 miles and I take it very frequently in rain and snow. They do great. My only complaint-the sipes and grooves do pick up quite a bit of gravel in the tread. My brother in law has a '15 F-150 with the Ridge Grapplers on his. They are the 20's but he went very wide and aftermarket wheels. They don't pick up any gravel because the grooves are so large but his is a pavement princess 99% of the time that his wife drives. I only have 10k on my Grappler's, but they have shown little wear yet. They definitely affect mileage as well(about 2 mpg) being an E-rated tire. Any other questions? Just ask and I'll try to answer. I keep mine at about 52 PSI.

slm9s

This shows the two models:
https://tiresize.com/tires/Nitto/Ter...-275-65R20.htm

GMC to Ford

Interesting, it did not show up on Discount Tire or Discount Tire Direct's websites. I found it on the Nitto website. Of note, Nitto rates the off road performance as 3 out of 5. It is worse than the Ridge Grappler at 3.5 out of 5.