Having been on a competitor's H/T tire for the last two years, the first thing I immediately noticed upon installing the new Terra Grappler G3's on my Chevy Colorado was the overall aesthetic look. My truck suddenly looked cool again. The aggressive sidewall patterns gave it a much needed facelift that made it look like a truck that meant business again. The difference was so staggering that it almost gave the appearance of a lift as well. While looks aren't everything, I was surprised to feel the road stability that these new G3s offered. It's almost as if I had upgraded my shocks and spring systems, not just the tires. Gone were the days of bouncing over the ever present potholes that line the roads on the east coast and I could feel the bulk of the impact being absorbed by the tire vs. being sent through the entire cab. Perhaps most surprising was the grip that these new tires offered, in all weather conditions. My truck felt stuck to the road and it provided an extra level of confidence I had not had previously. With the winter weather setting in, I've experienced countless days of rain and snow. The days that it absolutely downpoured, you could hardly tell from the driver seat. The sipes were doing exactly what they were intended for and the tires maintained maximum grip levels. Never once did I feel any slippage whether accelerating, braking or cornering. As for the snow, it was much the same. Climbing the mountain passes of West Virginia, most of the vehicles were in the right lane with their flashers on, crawling along at 25mph. With the help of the G3s, I was able to keep the speed consistent and hold the wheel straight at all times. While I haven't had the opportunity to take my truck off road yet, the few times I've had to power through gravel roads or muddy lots, there has yet to be a single moment where I felt uncomfortable. The only downside I can think of thus far is the MPG, which is to be expected when upgrading from an H/T to an A/T. But I'll gladly trade off the decrease in MPGs for the more stable and comfortable ride that the G3s offer. And to look good on top of that is just the cherry on top.
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Founded in 1949, Nitto is a subsidiary of the Japanese tire company Toyo Tires, having started its journey as a producer of unique tire sizes, especially of trucks and 4x4s. With six plants across the globe, Nitto Tire is rolling out all-terrain, rugged-terrain, mud-terrain, UHP, racing, and highway tires for several vehicles like passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, CUVs, and UTVs/ATVs. However, its latest ‘dad’ on the block is creating buzz and giving its competitors a run for their money. And what’s that? Say, hello to the latest generation of Terra Grappler, the Nitto Terra Grappler G3!
Designed for light trucks and SUVs, the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 is an all-terrain tire that features the latest generation tread pattern with deep grooves and large tread blocks for improved traction, grip, and control in challenging terrains. With the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification, the Terra Grappler G3 promises superior performance in wet and moderate to severe winter weather conditions of ice and snow. The unique sidewall design and multiple sipes lend increased grip and traction and help it return excellent off-road performance. It comes with 70,000 miles limited manufacturer tread life warranty for hard metric sizes and 55,000 miles for LT/floatation sizes.
So, should you give it a try? Let’s explore the Nitto Terra Grappler review to clear the air. Keep reading.
Features and Benefits
All-terrain tires are designed to offer excellent on and off-road performance. Their high-strength rubber compound ensures consistent performance throughout the year.
- Solid year-round performance: The innovative tread pattern with large tread elements and balanced void ratios delivers superior performance on muddy, sandy, rocky, and wet terrains without compromising its on-road demeanor.
- Sturdy durability: The Nitto’s most advanced all-terrain tire to date, the Terra Grappler G3 features a new rubber compound and fresh tread design that help it negate cuts, chips, snags, tears, and punctures for effective performance and long-lasting tread life.
- High warranty: The Terra Grappler G3 gets Nitto’s best-ever limited manufacturer tread life warranty of up to 70,000 miles.
- Great wet traction: A new compound and tread design enables the tire to deliver high wet traction. Additionally, wide grooves allow quick channeling of water and mud for maximum safety on wet roads on unpaved roads.
- Superior handling and stability: The strong central tread region and solid shoulder blocks ensure the tire maintains control and offers exceptional stability and steering response irrespective of the surface. Multiply construction and dense sipes deliver great handling performance on difficult terrains.
Pros and Cons
While the Terra Grappler G3 offers several benefits, it has some drawbacks, too. Let’s glance over its pros and cons before we sum up this Nitto Terra Grappler G3 tire review.
PROS
- Backed by up to 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty
- New rubber compound for increased tread life and performance
- Unique tread design for superior traction, grip, and control on rough roads
- Strong sidewall design with staggered blocks for increased traction
- Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for harsh winter weather performance
CONS
- It isn’t as quiet as a regular all-season tire on paved roads
- Not suitable for high-speed performance on light trucks and SUVs
SimpleTire’s view on Nitto Terra Grappler G3 tires
In a nutshell, the new generation of Terra Grappler, the G3 offers reliable traction, braking, grip, control, stability, durability, and handling on and off the road. Backed by an up-to-70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 is an excellent all-terrain tire option if you are looking for a reliable on-road off-road companion that isn’t demanding and doesn’t burn a hole inside your pocket. It is great to see an all-terrain tire with Three Peak Mountain certification, enabling trouble-free movement in deep snow. An optimized tread design and new compound are also helpful in maximizing grip on dry, wet, and cold surfaces.
The Terra Grappler G3 locks horns with the likes of Toyo Open Country A/T III, Yokohama Geolandar AT G015, and Falken Wildpeak A/T3W.
Vehicles the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 is a good replacement tire for
The new-generation Terra Grappler G3 is an excellent replacement tire option for vehicles like the Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-250, Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Kia Sportage.
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7 SimpleTire reviews
Great tires if you live in Michigan
I got these tire just before Thanksgiving. It's been snowing every couple of days since; and I haven't missed a day of work yet. These tires are excellent in the snow, I barely engage the 4WD. The tread pattern even looks like they are giving the snow thew middle finger. I highly recommend them.
Went back and forth on these tires since they recently came out. I purchased the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 275/65R20 116H and put on a 2023 Chevy 1500 Z71. I tested around town and on the Interstate. Tires do hold the road well. They are very noisy. They have two different sounds. A high pitch hum and a lower pitch hum with a slight vibration, like mud tires. They did balance out great and there is no shimmy. I tested on the Interstate at speeds over 70 MPH. Ride was ok just that they do make a lot of noise. This is not the tire I expected after reading the reviews and Nitto's post on their website stating they are a quiet tire. For me it was not the case. Not sure if the tires are damaged (which I can't see all four being damaged) or if this is the characteristics of the tires. They are a great looking tire. I spend more time on the road like most and was hoping for a much quieter tire. I've had LT All terrain tires that were quieter than these. Not sure if I will keep these. Disappointed for sure.
I really debated on whether I would buy these tires, Nitto Terra Grappler G3 275/65R20 116H. Installed on a 23 Chevy 1500 Z71. I spend more time on road than off like most do. Checking numerous reviews I thought they would be a great riding tire and more on the quiet side. I was wrong. They have a hum plus a low vibration almost like a mud tire. The hum I don't mind it's the low pitch hum that goes with the very slight vibration that I do not like. The tires are balanced perfectly. Not sure if these particular tires are bad, wouldn't think all 4 would be, or if that's their characteristics. I tried around town and on the interstate. They do hold the road very well and have a decent ride on the interstate. Just louder than I'd thought they would be. Not sure if I'll keep these. They do have a great warranty of 70K miles. I had the G2s and they seemed quieter. I'm disappointed because I thought these tires would be better for the road like it says in the Nitto ad. Not even close for me.
Upgraded from g2 305/55/20. Just passed the 1000 mile mark. Smooth handling and little to no noise compared to g2, haven't lost traction in the rain unlike the g2. Gas mileage not as good like the g2 for those who care about gas lol. Haven't driven in snow yet but looking forward to it. Overall I would give them a 4.5/5 for now. Will update after I make a few snow angels.