Nitto Terra Grappler AT vs Goodyear Duratrac opinion
12-21-2011, 06:53 PM
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A couple things on this topic...1) I don't see the Duratrac available in a 295/70-18, only a 295/65-18. 2) Tread Depth - While at a tire shop the other day, I looked at a Terra Grappler and it seemed that the tread depth was a little low. The lugs didn't seem to be as deep as I would expect for a large A/T tire. I looked both tires up, and sure enough, the Nitto avgs about 1/16" less tread depth than comparable Duratrac sizes. I don't know if this is a good indicator of tire life; but all things being equal it should mean that the Duratracs will last longer. Of course, the Duratrac is more of a M/T than an A/T and that may account for the difference in tread depth. Either way, I would go with the Duratracs.
12-21-2011, 07:38 PM
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Good choice on the Duratrac. I've been really happy with mine. My last wheeling trip I was behind a guy with Terra Grapplers for a while and he did well on some fairly difficult trails.
This is a side by side comparison after a pretty tough trail.
This is a side by side comparison after a pretty tough trail.
12-21-2011, 08:57 PM
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Just a "fwiw" comment: I think Nitto's are notoriously heavy because they build a true size. I.e. you get the size tire you paid for (they'd be lighter if they were an inch shorter then label size). Just something to consider.
12-22-2011, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BigMAK1
Just a "fwiw" comment: I think Nitto's are notoriously heavy because they build a true size. I.e. you get the size tire you paid for (they'd be lighter if they were an inch shorter then label size). Just something to consider.