Nitto Terra Grappler G2 review
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The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 is widely regarded as a versatile, aesthetically pleasing all-terrain tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity for daily drivers. While many users praise its quiet road manners and durability, a notable segment of owners reports significant issues with high-speed vibrations and poor traction on wet pavement.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
64/100From 153 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Nitto Terra Grappler G2 specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 600 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 265/75 R16 | Amazon |
| 225/60 R17 | Amazon |
| 225/65 R17 | Amazon |
| 245/65 R17 | Amazon |
| 265/60 R18 | Amazon |
| 275/60 R20 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 153 owner reviews found online.
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 is widely regarded as a versatile, aesthetically pleasing all-terrain tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity for daily drivers. While many users praise its quiet road manners and durability, a notable segment of owners reports significant issues with high-speed vibrations and poor traction on wet pavement.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability over high mileage
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Aggressive, attractive sidewall and tread design
- Strong performance on gravel and dry surfaces
- Good value for the price point
Cons
- Persistent high-speed vibration issues that are difficult to balance out
- Poor wet-weather traction leading to hydroplaning and fishtailing
- Reports of premature structural failure or broken belts in some sets
- Softer sidewalls compared to some competitors, impacting heavy towing stability
Worth knowing
- Users with lifted trucks and larger wheel diameters (e.g., 20-inch wheels) report a higher frequency of balancing issues and high-speed vibrations.
- Owners of heavy-duty vehicles or those towing large trailers (e.g., Airstreams) noted that the sidewalls feel softer and less stable under load compared to other brands.
- The tire is frequently praised by owners of mid-size trucks like the Toyota Tacoma and GMC Canyon for balancing off-road aesthetics with daily-driver comfort.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires · 215/60R17
18th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 3rd of 18 |
Source: Consumer Reports
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