Looks like nitto has made something to compete with km2's and the like...


Nitto Trail Grappler M/T

Nitto is proud to announce the release of its newest off-road tire, the Trail Grappler M/T. The Trail Grappler M/T combines some of the off-road bite of the Mud Grappler with the on-road manners of the Terra Grappler, to create a tire that is both aggressive and quiet.

There is no need to comprise off-road or on-road performance any longer, thanks to the exclusive technologies found in the Trail Grappler M/T.

Off-Road Performance Features:
- Side wall combines a 3-ply high turn-up construction with a thick rubber compound that cushions the tire and helps prevent punctures
- Z Groove provides lateral stability and mud traction
- 3D tapered tread blocks add additional biting edges for stability and traction
- Balanced void ratio and stone ejectors help clear the tread to provide continuous traction

On-Road Performance Features:
- Tread design was developed using advanced sound analysis equipment to reduce noise levels common to off-road tires
- Two wide steel belts provide a stable base for increased tread strength and uniformity which reduces irregular wear
- Outer shoulder blocks have reinforced grooves that help maintain block stiffness to further extend the tread life
- Deep center sipes maintain contact with the road surface in wet conditions

Visual Features:
- Two side wall designs on each tire that allow you pick the style that faces the road.

Click here for more information on the Nitto Trail Grappler M/T.

The Trail Grappler M/T is available September 2009. Initial sizes will range from 32- to 38-inch overall diameter with more sizes to come.

Coming September 2009:
LT285/70R16 E 125/122P
LT295/70R17 E 121/118P
35x12.50R17LT E 121Q
LT285/65R18 E 125/122Q
LT295/70R18 E 129/126Q
35x12.50R18LT E 123Q
LT295/55R20 E 123/120Q
LT295/65R20 E 129/126Q
LT305/55R20 E 121/118Q
35x12.50R20LT E 126Q
37x12.50R20 LT E 126Q

*Tire fitment depends on the correct offset/size wheels. Always consult your wheel/tire dealer for correct sizing.


If you have any questions or comments, please click here to contact Nitto Tire.

 

I like the look of it. Doesnt look like they have anything for a 15" rim.

 

yep are whitewall option

 

And they probably won't. Or atleast have very limited sizing. Nitto is all about the big truck market now. That is why you see more sizing in the 17+ range.

Looks kinda cool, but if I am going to spend the money on Nitto, I'd rather get the Mud Grapplers.

 

wow... im in love. those look sooo sexy!

ME WANT! ME WANT!

 

they look like the old BFG MT. I like!

 

LT285/70R16 ....wtf size is that? 285/75/16 they mean?

 

KM2? thats more KM1 and buck shot.


andddddd every other generic mud tire haha

 

70 is a little wider than 75. thats not a mistake.

 

Who said it looked like a km2?? i said it was something along the same platform as the KM2/buckshot/mtr/mtz/etc...

 

looks like a buckshot with a more aggressive sidewall. Ok but will not buy

 

The middle number is used to tell the aspect/sidewall size of the tire. This tire has an aspect ratio of 70, meaning that the profile, or sidewall height measured from wheel to tread, is 70% of the section width.

285/70/16 = 31.7x11.2/16
285/75/16 = 32.8x11.2/16

Its the metric equivalent of a 32x11.5

 

Those look like there gonna be pricey!! look more like toyo m/t's than BFG's
Glad im not going with itty bitty 15's:)

 

x2

 

No one makes a 285/70/16 thats why im surprised to see it. Its always 285/75-

 

They look like my bighorns.

 

I wonder what they will be priced at versus the Terra Grapps?

They need to start making the T.G.'s in this size too, maybe now they'll start to
35x12.50R17LT E 121Q

 

Finally....a Nitto that I'd totally run.

great...another tire that folks have to wait a year for 'normal' sizes. great.

 

Sweet! And they will have my size even.

 

Looks like a bad *** tire. The sidewall is ****.

 

I wanna see the other side's sidewall, since the artical says there's a different sidewall on each side of the tire.


EDIT: http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Eti...view%2Egallery


Can't seem to copy paste here, but there's the link to the gallery that shows both sidewalls.

 

its just two different text fonts. that one they show and a plain more normal one

 

the lugs on the sides are a little differently shaped as well.

 

I dont like whitwalls at all

 

You know theyll be way over priced