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Nitto Tire Releases New Off-Road Tire: Trail Grappler M/T
Nitto Tire U.S.A., Inc., announces the release of its new off-road tire, the Trail Grappler M/T. The tire blends some of the off-road performance of the Mud Grappler with the on-road comfort of the Terra Grappler, to create a tire that is both aggressive and quiet.
"The Trail Grappler M/T is engineered to be a trail-ready tire without compromising on-road comfort and performance," said Anthony Lee, Staff Engineer at Nitto Tire. "We used advanced computer design and analysis to test the functionality of multiple designs before building the tire. This allowed us to engineer a tire that will perform to our customer's expectations."
For off-road performance, the sidewall combines a 3-ply high turn-up construction with a thick rubber compound that cushions the tire and helps prevent punctures. On the tread surface, the blocks are configured to provide additional biting edges that command lateral stability and enhance forward traction. When navigating tough terrain, the balanced void ratio and stone ejectors help clear debris from the tread to provide continuous traction.
For on-road comfort, Nitto's engineers used advanced sound analysis equipment when developing the Trail Grappler M/T to reduce noise levels commonly associated with off-road tires. The internal construction and tread design also help optimize treadlife. Two wide steel belts provide a stable base for the tire and increase tread strength. This advanced construction provides optimal uniformity and reduces irregular wear. On the outer shoulder block the reinforced grooves maintain block stiffness to further extend the life of the tires.
The Trail Grappler is available September 2009. Initial sizes will range from 32- to 37-inch overall diameters with popular sizes for full-sized trucks, Jeeps and SUVS.
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dmichelstx
Registered: October 2013
Location: Denton TX
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Wed October 23, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: $337.00
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Pros:
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Looks Fantastic, Perfect Amount of Noise, Good On-Road Handling, Excellent Off-Road Traction
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None that I'm aware of
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2 Reviews in 1!
First, for noobs in search of your first mud tire: Yes ladies and gentlemen, you are very likely to operate your vehicle primarily on a paved surface. If you're considering this tire you're actually looking for a street tire with above average off-road performance, and as such my opinion is you will not find a better solution at any price. Properly maintained, this tire will last a very long time. These tires handle very well on pavement in any conditions for an "off-road" tire, and a set of these puppies will dramatically improve your vehicle's off-road traction. Plus I'm telling you the photos do not do this tire justice. These tires look freaking wicked!
Second, a few words for the enthusiasts:
They hum...perfectly! Not growl, not annoying, but a perfectly satisfying hum. The E-rated 10-ply product barely squats at 25psi under my H2 on a flat surface, but will crawl right along behind other rigs running bias tires in most cases. No sir, I'm not saying they'll turn your F150 into a swamp monster, but I think you might find these Trail Graplers surprising. They're the closest thing to what I would call a true A/T tire, and they look just plain mean.
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