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utekrawler

utekrawler

Active Member
Location
Cedar Hills
I am looking at getting new tires on my JK here shortly. It is time to upgrade (35x12.50x17) I think I have narrowed my choices down to the Nitto Trail Grappler and the Goodyear Wrangler MTR w/ Kevlar. Does anyone have experience with these tires or any opinions. I need something that will last fairly long on road because that is where I do 90%of my driving. I am open to other suggestions on tires so throw them at me! I just want to make sure I don't regret the ones I get because it is such a big expense.
 
TJDukit

TJDukit

I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S.
Location
Clearfield
I love my Nitto TG's. They do amazingly well in Utah for wheeling. They are quieter than my stock rubi tires were. They only have about 13K on them so I can't truly speak to the longevity but I've read read they last a long time.

So far these tires are better IMO than any BFG M/T and Toyo M/T I've run.
 
kellerexpress

kellerexpress

Active Member
Location
Spanish Fork
I have ran both on my JK and really you can't go wrong with either. Having compared both tires side by side i can tell you The nittos appear to be more heavy duty. They are heavier and have beefier side walls and will probably hold up a little better to heavy abuse. Having said that though I haven't had any problems with my mtrs offroad and I think they work better on the rocks than the nittos.
The noise is comparable between the 2 but the mtr is slightly quieter has better street manners. Over all I prefer the mtr due to its lighter weight, better street manners and offroad performance. Just my experience.
 
TurboMinivan

TurboMinivan

Still plays with cars
Location
Lehi, UT
If those two are your only choices, definitely go with the MT/R. In that size, the MT/R is load range C while the Nitto is load range E. This should imply that the MT/R will respond better to airing down, making it a better trail tire in my opinion. Furthermore, the MT/R seems to be known for better street manners than this Nitto (as evidenced by the post above mine).

In your proposed size, each MT/R weighs 64 pounds. I don't know what the Nitto weighs in that size, but I'd wager it is more; in size 35x12.5-18 each Trail Grappler weighs 80 pounds according to Four Wheeler magazine. :eek:
 
utekrawler

utekrawler

Active Member
Location
Cedar Hills
Thank you for your opinions and help! Thanks Dempsey for the info on each of the tires! I decided to go with the Goodyear MTRs! Hopefully it all goes well! I'm super excited! I'll get them put on this week and hopefully throw a picture or two up of the new look!
 
Jeremed

Jeremed

Active Member
Location
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I am currently running the 35x12.50x20 nitto TG on my 04 dodge 1 ton diesel. I never take it off road, but I have 52000 miles on them. Hoping to get to 60000 before its time to replace them.
 
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