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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Need opinion on Tires: Nitto Dura Grappler

Searching the site indicates several people have these tires installed. I'm looking to replace the factory general's with either Michelin, Bridgestone, or the Nitto Dura grapplers.

So, what are the opinions of the Nitto Dura Grapplers?

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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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So far I'm liking mine alot. They wear very good, and don't make much noise at all. I was surprised how much grip they have in wet areas. I would recommend them.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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+1 for dura grapplers, mine have pleased me the same as rip
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Second set of Dura Grapplers and LOVE them. Great on pavement, snow, and Ice. Wouldnt buy anything else.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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What kind of mileage are you guys seeing out of the Grapplers?
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Thanks for replies!

Originally Posted by dslpwr81
Second set of Dura Grapplers and LOVE them. Great on pavement, snow, and Ice. Wouldnt buy anything else.
How many miles on the first set?

What do you tow? How frequently do you tow it?

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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Another vote for the Dura Grapplers. They haven't been on my truck that long but I have no complaints. One thing I really like is they don't throw stones like every other tire I have tried.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Nitto

I have had several sets of Nitto tires and they don't last very long and are too soft. At the present time I am running Toyo M/T 305/55 R20 and before them I had Toyo A/T 305/55 R20 and am very happy with them. The other best tire is the BFG A/T have had 3 or 4 sets of these with good mileage out of them.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:30 AM
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I definitely agree about not throwing rocks. I have always had BFG ATs just because you can get them so cheap but MAN, It's crazy how they pick those stones up and throw them under your truck!!
These are made for long highway life and that's why I got them. I'm really happy so far with mine. They are fairly new so you may not get too many replies to how many miles someone has put on them... 6500 miles and counting for me....
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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Tony, I tow frequently as I run a mowing service, I also haul loads for a friends company and they hold the road very good. I have about 6k on mine and they look like new.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Thanks for the replies, fellas!

Anyone with a lot of miles on these tires?

dslpwr81, how many miles on your first set?

Tony
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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how do they fare off road compared to the BFG's or other all terrain's?
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Compared to my Terra Grapplers they do pretty good, little slippage. These tires have pretty deep lugs with an angled staggered pattern in the lugs, also helps them repel water. That's where these shine.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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It should also be known that these are marketed as more of a highway tire with some off road use, they are by far mudders. But im pleased with mine so far, they havnt left me sitting anywhere and i have been in some mud.
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