Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Nitto mud grapplers

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-22-2012, 12:42 PM
  #1  
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Orange Krush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Chicago Illinois
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Nitto mud grapplers

Slightly considering getting these tires in 33s. If you have mud grapplers please tell me about them. Is the noise really that bad? And they look like very heavy tires. Big drop in mpg? But most importantly.. PERFORMANCE
Old 04-22-2012, 12:50 PM
  #2  
JK Freak
 
mhaines's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Stuart, Florida
Posts: 777
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

My only complaint is how loud they are on the way to and from work, but I just turn up the radio
Other than that I'm happy with them. Do great offroad and I didn't have any issues with them over the winter (central Indiana).
Can't really say about mpg because I did a gear change at the same time and didnt get a fair comparison.
Old 04-22-2012, 01:03 PM
  #3  
JK Super Freak
 
highoctane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Prescott, AZ
Posts: 1,593
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Having run Mickey Thompson Baja Radial Claws and Nitto Mud Grapplers, and Goodyear MT/R Kevlars in 35/12.50/17, and currently on Goodyear MT/R Kevlars in 37/12.50/17, the Nittos are the best performing tire I've had, had the best tread life, and even with the noise, is still my favorite tire. My next set will be another set of Mud Grapplers. They are loud on the highway, but I was still able to use the uconnect bluetooth with the soft top. It was ugh quieter with the hardtop. With the top down and doors off, it was very loud, but it sounded awesome and I could deal with it.
Old 04-22-2012, 01:18 PM
  #4  
JK Newbie
 
Dewald's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kelowna, B.C
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm running 33 inch mud grapplers and love them. They are loud but not that bad. I love the sound they make. If you want quiet don't get these tires.
Old 04-22-2012, 01:44 PM
  #5  
JK Super Freak
 
wittys-jk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Tampa/Lutz, FL
Posts: 1,297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I am on my second set of these tires had 33's and now have 35's. Got used to the noise and I have to say they are not as loud when they are brand new and they wear great.
Old 04-22-2012, 04:18 PM
  #6  
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Orange Krush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Chicago Illinois
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Dewald
I'm running 33 inch mud grapplers and love them. They are loud but not that bad. I love the sound they make. If you want quiet don't get these tires.
I no a lot of people don't care, but with the 33s how's the mpg? And you didn't refer did you?
Old 04-22-2012, 04:20 PM
  #7  
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Orange Krush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Chicago Illinois
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I meant regear*
Old 04-22-2012, 04:42 PM
  #8  
JK Enthusiast
 
nateb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: upper marlboro, maryland
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

im also thinking about getting these in 33s. I had 35s on my old truck, def a loud tire but an awesome sound!! i miss them enough to buy them again. maybe someone who already has these in 33s can post some pictures!!

thanks!
Old 04-22-2012, 04:44 PM
  #9  
JK Freak
 
kleinrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Macon, GA
Posts: 776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I love the looks, and the performance is good. They are too loud for my tastes. I'll look for the trail grapplers, Toyo m/t, or fierce attitude m/t.
Old 04-22-2012, 05:03 PM
  #10  
JK Newbie
 
Dewald's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kelowna, B.C
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Orange Krush

I no a lot of people don't care, but with the 33s how's the mpg? And you didn't refer did you?
The tires are a lot heavier so the mpg drops. Power drops a lot to. I'm looking into a chip to try and get the power back.


Quick Reply: Nitto mud grapplers



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:32 AM.