Nitto trails vs. MTR/K's actual diameter
12-15-2013, 04:30 PM
#21
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
After reading the back and forth about these tires, I'm thinking Nitto is the way to go for me. I just never hear anything negative said about the Nittos other than maybe being a bit heavy.
I've also considered the Hankook Dynapro MT's and Yoko Geolander MT 38x13.5x17, but that may be pushing it with my AEV 4.5 lift and stock fenders(which I want to keep). 38's look perfect on the 4 doors though IMHO .
I've also considered the Hankook Dynapro MT's and Yoko Geolander MT 38x13.5x17, but that may be pushing it with my AEV 4.5 lift and stock fenders(which I want to keep). 38's look perfect on the 4 doors though IMHO .
12-15-2013, 06:54 PM
#22
After reading the back and forth about these tires, I'm thinking Nitto is the way to go for me. I just never hear anything negative said about the Nittos other than maybe being a bit heavy. I've also considered the Hankook Dynapro MT's and Yoko Geolander MT 38x13.5x17, but that may be pushing it with my AEV 4.5 lift and stock fenders(which I want to keep). 38's look perfect on the 4 doors though IMHO .
12-15-2013, 07:30 PM
#24
The only thing I regret about my Trail Grappler's is that I was one of those guys that started with 33's. My wife won't let me get new ones until they wear out and I have about 40K on them and they are full of life! And I am rotating 5 so they may never die...
They are heavy, but man are they durable. Great off-road and smooth and fairly quiet on-road!
Love my Nitto's!
They are heavy, but man are they durable. Great off-road and smooth and fairly quiet on-road!
Love my Nitto's!
12-16-2013, 02:37 AM
#25
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
12-16-2013, 06:27 AM
#28
JK Junkie
Four Wheeler did a mud tire shootout and posted all the actual specs. The couple takeaways I had were that the Nitto is WIDE, and that the weight difference is not all that significant.
Here are the actual weights of four tires as tested (37 x 12.50 x 17)
Goodyear MT/R K: 76.2, 75.4, 75.2, 73.6
Nitto Trail Grappler: 81.6, 82.6, 80.2, 81.6
GY average: 75.1
Nitto average: 81.5
Average difference: 6.4 lbs
Maybe in the 35" category it is more significant. I was under the impression that the weight difference was more significant.
Here are the actual weights of four tires as tested (37 x 12.50 x 17)
Goodyear MT/R K: 76.2, 75.4, 75.2, 73.6
Nitto Trail Grappler: 81.6, 82.6, 80.2, 81.6
GY average: 75.1
Nitto average: 81.5
Average difference: 6.4 lbs
Maybe in the 35" category it is more significant. I was under the impression that the weight difference was more significant.
12-16-2013, 06:53 AM
#29
JK Freak
Four Wheeler did a mud tire shootout and posted all the actual specs. The couple takeaways I had were that the Nitto is WIDE, and that the weight difference is not all that significant.
Here are the actual weights of four tires as tested (37 x 12.50 x 17)
Goodyear MT/R K: 76.2, 75.4, 75.2, 73.6
Nitto Trail Grappler: 81.6, 82.6, 80.2, 81.6
GY average: 75.1
Nitto average: 81.5
Average difference: 6.4 lbs
Maybe in the 35" category it is more significant. I was under the impression that the weight difference was more significant.
Here are the actual weights of four tires as tested (37 x 12.50 x 17)
Goodyear MT/R K: 76.2, 75.4, 75.2, 73.6
Nitto Trail Grappler: 81.6, 82.6, 80.2, 81.6
GY average: 75.1
Nitto average: 81.5
Average difference: 6.4 lbs
Maybe in the 35" category it is more significant. I was under the impression that the weight difference was more significant.
My MTR's balance ok, but they do take a lot of weight.
12-16-2013, 07:35 AM
#30
JK Junkie
I am suprised at that average weight of the MTR's. Mine were shipped to me and all had 69 pounds stamped on them, one I think said 70. That difference in weight may very well have a lot to do with their balancing issues. The Nitto weights are much tighter than the MTR's according to that data you posted.
My MTR's balance ok, but they do take a lot of weight.
My MTR's balance ok, but they do take a lot of weight.
I need to order a new set of 37s and I'm torn between the two.