Which size Nitto?
06-09-2014, 09:06 AM
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Which size Nitto?
I'm about to pull the trigger on some Nitto Trail Grapplers for my '13 JKU. I was wondering if you would go with the 315/70R17D (34.6"x13.27") or the 285/75R17E (34.09"x11.57").
I'm running a 2.5 RK lift and am a fairly light rig with just rubi rails, ace sliders and Terraflex HD hinge. I have 3:73 stock gears and a Superchips Flashpaq. I'll be running these on a 8.5" wide wheel.
I originally had my eye on the 315/70R17D but after looking a little hard I saw the 285/75R17E. After looking them over, here are my thoughts:er
- 315/70 are load range D versus the 285/75 which are E rated. I was originally looking at the 315/70 due to the D rating, however I wonder with the closeness in height but difference in width would make the 285/75 lighter in weight?
- The 285/75 are not as wide as the 315/70.....11.57" vs. 13.27". I thought maybe the less width would be better for my rig since it's a DD.
- There isn't much difference in height between the two......34.6" vs. 34.09".
So which size would you go with?
I'm running a 2.5 RK lift and am a fairly light rig with just rubi rails, ace sliders and Terraflex HD hinge. I have 3:73 stock gears and a Superchips Flashpaq. I'll be running these on a 8.5" wide wheel.
I originally had my eye on the 315/70R17D but after looking a little hard I saw the 285/75R17E. After looking them over, here are my thoughts:er
- 315/70 are load range D versus the 285/75 which are E rated. I was originally looking at the 315/70 due to the D rating, however I wonder with the closeness in height but difference in width would make the 285/75 lighter in weight?
- The 285/75 are not as wide as the 315/70.....11.57" vs. 13.27". I thought maybe the less width would be better for my rig since it's a DD.
- There isn't much difference in height between the two......34.6" vs. 34.09".
So which size would you go with?
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06-09-2014, 04:17 PM
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I'm running their 285/75/17 terra grapplers. They have been a great on and off road tire. Mounted on my RR wheels there 34" and under weight there 33.5". I went with them to keep the tire legally tucked under my fenders.
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06-09-2014, 05:29 PM
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not sure what you're talking about. Nitto is the only tire I will run on a truck or SUV. It was also the only tire that held up off road to the weight of my land rover (6,000+ lbs.) and also outlasted every other tire I put on it. Cost? Every time I purchase a Nitto, it was cheaper in cost as compared to a comparable GY, BFG, Cooper, etc. Maybe the shop you deal with??? Wear? Again, the only tire in MT that I have seen last 50-60k miles. Never saw ver 40k with any GY or BFG.
Northridge 4x4...... Trust them? Nitto Trail Grappler has become their staple tire. Call them chat a bit, you'll be convinced.
Northridge 4x4...... Trust them? Nitto Trail Grappler has become their staple tire. Call them chat a bit, you'll be convinced.
06-09-2014, 05:53 PM
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Looks like you're comparing 35 vs 33 and E vs D ratings.
I would not put E rated tires on my JK due to the harsh ride associated with an E rated tire.
I am on my fourth set of Terra Grapplers (two on my Ram and one set each on my JK's).
Consider the 295/70 Terra Grapplers for a nice all around 33" tire or the 315's for a 35
I would not put E rated tires on my JK due to the harsh ride associated with an E rated tire.
I am on my fourth set of Terra Grapplers (two on my Ram and one set each on my JK's).
Consider the 295/70 Terra Grapplers for a nice all around 33" tire or the 315's for a 35