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Anyone else considering the Nitto terra grappler g2 in a 295/70/18 for their overland?

Hard to find 18’s that aren’t e rated....

looks like they measure 34.3
I'm currently running Terra Grappler G2s on my Range Rover, had them for 18k so far. Very quiet, decent on mild terrain, but they are possibly the worst AT tire I've ever run in winter. If I don't brake 3x earlier for any turn I want, I'll slide right past the turn if the roads are cold/wet, or have snow on them.

I've dropped my PSI another 5lbs and the issue persists. To compare, I had previously run KO2s and Ridge Grapplers, both of which are 2-3x better on and off road, in every scenario, compared to the TG G2s. If you lived somewhere like Arizona or SoCal where you don't get cold weather or snow they'd be perfect for daily driving and easy trails that don't require aggressive tires.

Thanks for posting, that looks awesome. I now have a visual for Twizzler.

Debating the Duras vs KO2s, how is the noise level vs OEM?
KO2s were significantly quieter than the Duratrac tires I've driven. I've not drive the Duras off road, but I was very happy with the KO2 tires on my F150. I had them for about 8k miles before I upgraded to 35" Ridge Grapplers, but the KO2 was probably the quietest and most competent AT tire I've ever used.
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I'm currently running Terra Grappler G2s on my Range Rover, had them for 18k so far. Very quiet, decent on mild terrain, but they are possibly the worst AT tire I've ever run in winter. If I don't brake 3x earlier for any turn I want, I'll slide right past the turn if the roads are cold/wet, or have snow on them.

I've dropped my PSI another 5lbs and the issue persists. To compare, I had previously run KO2s and Ridge Grapplers, both of which are 2-3x better on and off road, in every scenario, compared to the TG G2s. If you lived somewhere like Arizona or SoCal where you don't get cold weather or snow they'd be perfect for daily driving and easy trails that don't require aggressive tires.



KO2s were significantly quieter than the Duratrac tires I've driven. I've not drive the Duras off road, but I was very happy with the KO2 tires on my F150. I had them for about 8k miles before I upgraded to 35" Ridge Grapplers, but the KO2 was probably the quietest and most competent AT tire I've ever used.

Thanks, glad I went for the Duratracs vs the Nittos. Winter weather capability was near top of my list while searching for replacement from the stock tires
 

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Thanks, glad I went for the Duratracs vs the Nittos. Winter weather capability was near top of my list while searching for replacement from the stock tires
I think you'll be very pleased with the DuraTracs, our local EMS uses them on all of their vehicles to get through our Wisconsin winters. I've seen their little Ford Escapes with DuraTracs get through snow that my coworker's F150 can't for lack of traction.
 

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I think you'll be very pleased with the DuraTracs, our local EMS uses them on all of their vehicles to get through our Wisconsin winters. I've seen their little Ford Escapes with DuraTracs get through snow that my coworker's F150 can't for lack of traction.
Good endorsement right there! I’ll go with the Duras, I was headed that way as Goodyear has always been good to me. Some tire noise won’t bother me, it is a Jeep after all.

Heck, maybe the Duras will help drown out some of the rattles I have been chasing down!
 

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Good endorsement right there! I’ll go with the Duras, I was headed that way as Goodyear has always been good to me. Some tire noise won’t bother me, it is a Jeep after all.

Heck, maybe the Duras will help drown out some of the rattles I have been chasing down!
Installed. There is some noise but certainly not distracting, just in the background with typical road noise.
 

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Overland with Nitto Ridge Grappler LT 285/75R18 no lift, tires are 35.08 height

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Overland with Nitto Ridge Grappler LT 285/75R18 no lift, tires are 35.08 height
That looks amazing! was 100% going that route until I found LE wheels and tires locally.

PS, you guys looking for single overland wheels I'll have them F/S shortly, need to find some boxes that fit them.


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Thanks for the lead, I to am putting on 34 or 35” tires on my Overland!
Just got a Rubicon take off lift (and level) ~300. and looking at tiresize.com for 18” tires
More selection for 17’s, you get height and width of each comparison
Going with Helo 909 18” on 285/75-18 (34.8”) ; BS Revo3 295/70-18 (34.3’’) ; or BFG KO2 325/65-18 (34.6’’). The Before: ....after to follow!

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PS, you guys looking for single overland wheels I'll have them F/S shortly, need to find some boxes that fit them.
I’ll take one please if the cost is reasonable including shipping. Thank you.
 

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I’ll take one please if the cost is reasonable including shipping. Thank you.
I have them posted in member marketplace under wheels and tires. Make me an offer via PM.
 

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I’ll take one please if the cost is reasonable including shipping. Thank you.
My Overland wheels and tires will be F/S early next month. Thanks.
 

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Those who went to a 275/65/18 on the stock overland rim, what tire pressure are you running?
 

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Thanks for the lead, I to am putting on 34 or 35” tires on my Overland!
Just got a Rubicon take off lift (and level) ~300. and looking at tiresize.com for 18” tires
More selection for 17’s, you get height and width of each comparison
Going with Helo 909 18” on 285/75-18 (34.8”) ; BS Revo3 295/70-18 (34.3’’) ; or BFG KO2 325/65-18 (34.6’’). The Before: ....after to follow!

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