Nitto Dura Grappler Tire Review

Finding a tire that provides good year round all-terrain performance can be tough at times, but that's not the case with the Nitto Dura Grappler. In fact you'll find this is a tire that not only drives well on the highway, but takes you through any type of terrain you need to travel through.

Nitto has incorporated its Dura-Belt Technology which consists of three belts in the tire, which means it can withstand the rigors of heavy duty and towing use. It reinforces the tread and thereby provides supreme comfort and goes a long way in reducing irregular wear, which also improves tread life. There is less heat buildup and tread wear is reduced. Nitto has given the name Dura to the tire with a valid reason, that of durability indicating that it is a tire that will last well.

The Dura Grappler sports a multi rib pattern that cuts out noise and makes the ride smoother, aside from enhancing tread life. You'll find it is less noisy than other tires in its class, something that everyone can appreciate. The strong shoulder facilitates stability even at higher speeds due to the solid support that it provides the tires.

Nitto offers the option of two unique sidewall designs to choose from. This allows you to customize the look of the tire to a degree. A closer look at the tire will reveal ridges between the tread blocks which serve to provide stability to the tire, so that you can attain high speeds without any worry. The other function of the ridges is to reduce irregular tread wear on the tire further enhancing the life of the tire.

Once you examine the tire more closely you will see thin sipes cutting across the surface of the treads. These sipes help the tire to cut through water and provide additional traction in the rain. Nitto provides a four rib design on the LT metrics and five rib design on the P-Metric sizes. The multi rib pattern further improves the smooth and quiet ride on the Dura Grappler.

Something else we've noticed with the Nitto Dura Grappler is the lower rolling resistance of the tire. This of course aids in better fuel economy and more mileage.

Overall, the Nitto Dura Grappler is a solid choice in tires for highway or all-terrain use. With good traction, handling and comfort to go along with an excellent tread life warranty, Nitto has produced a very nice tire.

Price Range

Prices on the Dura Grappler range from around $165 for the 16 inch series to approximately $220 for the larger 20 inch series tires.

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Who Are Nitto Dura Grappler Tires Designed For?

Nitto Dura Grappler tires are designed for drivers of SUVs, light trucks and tow rigs who are seeking a rugged tire for highway and all-terrain use with good mileage and a longer tread life.

Nitto Dura Grappler Tire Sizes

LT235/85R-16
LT245/75R-16
LT265/75R16
LT285/75R-16

LT235/80R17
LT245/65R-17
LT245/70R17
LT245/75R17
265/65R-17
P265/70R-17
LT285/70R-17
LT285/75R17

255/70R-18
265/60R-18
LT275/70R18
LT325/60R18

275/55R-20
LT275/60R20
LT275/65R20
LT305/55R20

Pros

• Good handling capabilities
• Low rolling resistance with greater mileage and high fuel economy
• Aggressive looks with customizable sidewall design
• Low road noise and a comfortable ride

Cons

• May not be ideal if you are planning extreme off-roading for which you would want extreme off-roading tires anyway.

Warranty

Nitto backs up the Dura Grappler with a 45,000 mile limited tread wear warranty on LT metric sizes and a 60,000 mile limited tread wear warranty on P-metric sizes.

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