Nitto Mud Grappler

[BAMFH2]

I saw that Nitto recently released the new Mud Grappler - http://www.nittotire.com/tires_mudgrappler.asp

I am looking for an agressive winter/rock tire and wondered if anyone else has any experience with these tires?

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[BAMFH2]

I saw that Nitto recently released the new Mud Grappler - http://www.nittotire.com/tires_mudgrappler.asp

I am looking for an agressive winter/rock tire and wondered if anyone else has any experience with these tires?

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[ZeroTolerance]

I think you answered your own question:

"I saw that Nitto recently released the new Mud Grappler"

Means they are new...hehe

[BAMFH2]

Hey Zero - thanks for your great insight! It never crossed my mind that they are new and no one could have bought a set yet. Next time I need a worthless empty opinion I'll be sure to rattle your hamster cage. Why waste your time even replying if you are not going to add any value to the discussion?

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[HUMMERDOGG]

BAMFH2-

I have also been looking at those tires. It is my understanding from talking to my buddy who is the manager of 4 Wheel Parts here at the Houston North store, that they haven't been released yet to the public. I know that they have been testing them on the RockCrawler competitions though.

Additionally, I saw where Toyo is going to release a new mud terrain that also looks very promising. I'll let you know if I see or hear anything else on the Mud Grapplers though...

Thanks.

-HUMMERDOGG

TROLL POACHER (I hunt trolls even if it ain't troll hunting season...)

TROLL TAXIDERMIST (For those of you who get to them before I can. I provide this service free of charge...)

[alecs wife]

I heard that these tires do not support the truck stable on side slopes. Look at the pattern???

R2

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2

[RIC-H0]

I have been looking into these tires also, but for the price of these tires you could get yourself some BFG M/T's and a set of SSR's or TSL's for occasional use. Just a thought!
I agree, thet are really nice looking tires, and from what I've heard, thet peform fairly well, in all areas, but are they really worth it?

P.S. Don't rattle to hamster Cage, He'll piss on you the next time you try to pick him up!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[BAMFH2]

Hummerdogg = appreciate the info. Please drop me a note if you hear anything additional on the Toyo's.

Ric - havent seen a price on these, what price have you seen?

As cheap as a set of OEM wheels are, I thought I would mount them with an agressive snow/rock tire and use them during the deep winter months and when heading up to the mountains. Any suggestions on other tires is greatly appreciated.

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[RIC-H0]

I've seen them listed for about $450 each.
Pretty ridiculous. Maybe it's because they are so new, and hopefully, the price drops sooner than later.
Good luck!

[alecs wife]

Here is the H2 with the Super Swamper SSR's

37"

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[5spd]

Here is some more talk on em at another site........

[5spd]

Here is some more talk on em at another site........ http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=195499&highlight=nitto+tires

[BAMFH2]

Hey 5spd,

Great link - thanks for the info!

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[Centerfire]

Hot Damn 20" wheels.. We-ins was trailer trash we I done got hitched to my wife .. But I grew out of it.. --- maybe not.. I got a look at an H@ road warrior with 20".. it really doesn't look that bad.. Of course it was sitting next to a ghetto sled with 24".

Mike

[DRTYFN]

try the GY MTRs. They are great tires on & off the road. Great on sand and gravel. Awesome on rocks!!!
They don't cost an arm & a leg, either.
If you shop around you can find them for around $200-250.

[5spd]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DRTYFN:
try the GY MTRs. They are great tires on & off the road. Great on sand and gravel. Awesome on rocks!!![QUOTE]

Darn tootin!...You cant go wrong with a proven tire as this....yup I got em also http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Longhorn]

So has anyone tried to fit the 37-13.50 Pro Comp X-Terrain without a lift?

My guess is they are going to rub because of their width. Although, I think that their width would look great on a stock height H2. I am willing to do some minor fender trimming and a slight torsion bar adjustment.

Do you guys think it would work? I'm gong to buy the 37'X-Terrains or the 37' Goodyear MTRs later this month.

Wasn't one of the San Antonio guys (the 4 Green ones at that software company) planning to run X-terrains without a lift? Randall, any progress?

[Joe]

check out the Parnelli Jones (PJ) Dirt Grips. Nice tire and I believe they make a size to work with the H2. Tough to find though. Desert Rat carries them I think.

MT/R really are a nice well rounded tire though. They also fill out the wheel wells nicely and really add a touch of aggression to the trucks look. All this without rubbing.

2001 H1 Opentop

Former 03 H2 Adventure Series

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[JohnB.GWU.]

Phil D,
Your conclusions about rim diameter and sidewall height are all wrong. For certain applications, a larger diameter rim is actually more effective than a smaller one. Take desert racing for instance, all those guys run 17/18" rims with 37" tires all the time to lessen the chance of losing a bead at high speed because there is a significantly less amount of sidewall flex. Yes, for rockcrawling and mudrunning a taller sidewall can at times prove to be more effective, but that is not always the case.

John R. Benda

[BAMFH2]

PhilD - that is where I am at now in the decision process - either the 37"MT/R's or 37" SSR's. Leaning towards the MTR's, but checking on availablity - Tire Rack is on B/O.

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[alecs wife]

The main reason I went with the SSR's was because no one in the country could get the MTR's.

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[BAMFH2]

Hey R2,

What did you pay for the SSR's? Did you get them from an online dealer or local?

Thanks

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[HUMMERDOGG]

I've been thinking maybe even going with 37x13x17 (listed as 36.80x13.50) Super Swamper Boggers or 36x13.5x17 (listed as 36.80x13.80)Super Swamper IROKS. If anyone has had any experience with either of these tires, please let me know.

Thanks.

-HUMMERDOGG

TROLL POACHER (I hunt trolls even if it ain't troll hunting season...)

TROLL TAXIDERMIST (For those of you who get to them before I can. I provide this service free of charge...)

[BAMFH2]

To the guys that have the GY MT/R's - what exact size do you have?

37/12.5/17?

Thanks

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[TBarrow]

My Goodyear's are 37*12.50*17. Bought them in September. Went to Discount Tire and saw a buddy of mine and he had them the next day all 5. 1084.00 for all 5 with lifetime balancing and road hazzard. He swapped me even for the spare as it never touched the ground.

Black H2 Adventure Series + Luxury, AirForce One intake, Throttle Body Bypass, Gobi Rack w/2" Brackets & 4 PIAA 580 Lights, Xenarc HID, Alcoa Wheels, Goodyear 37x12.50x17 MT/R, Warn 9.5Ti Thermometric Winch, DiabloSport programmer,160 Degree T-Stat, B&B Headers and exhaust, 2-7" screens in headrests with DVD player and TV Tuner.

[alecs wife]

The Super Swampers were purchased from Dersert Rat online.
$249 each and $100 shipping for all four
37x1250/r17

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