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    Tire Time...I'm stoked

    33 thousand miles. At long last, the seven year old 'Stones are worn out enough to justify replacement. I'm thinking Nitto.

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    Hey Chopper....

    Quote Originally Posted by Chopper View Post
    I'm thinking Nitto.
    YUP...I agree!!!

    I have the Nitto Mud Grapplers...they are pretty quiet for an aggressive tread
    and work well in all conditions.
    They look gnarly tooooooo!
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    I dunno. Those tires just look tacky. Way to much crap molded into that rubber. I like a more classic look, but that's just me.

    I think I will be going with the new BFG M/Ts, that is, if I decide on a little lift.

    Bart

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chopper View Post
    33 thousand miles. At long last, the seven year old 'Stones are worn out enough to justify replacement. I'm thinking Nitto.
    Stock size or UPgrade?
    Sent from my "two hands on a keyboard"

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    LOL Bart....

    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    I dunno. Those tires just look tacky. Way to much crap molded into that rubber.


    WHAT!!!...this...from the guy that welded/stuck "Horns" on his roof rack!!!



    Dude.....!


    jo

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    HAHA! He got ya there, Bart. That's awesome!

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    OUCH.....ROTFLMAO.good one Joe
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    Chopper, I can highly recommend the Nitto Terra Grapplers. I've had them on my Tacoma pickup for 3 years, and I put a set on my VX as soon as I bought it. They have good grip, and not much noise at all. The sidewall "art" is a little more subtle than on the Mud Grapplers............

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4X4 UFO View Post
    Chopper, I can highly recommend the Nitto Terra Grapplers. I've had them on my Tacoma pickup for 3 years, and I put a set on my VX as soon as I bought it. They have good grip, and not much noise at all. The sidewall "art" is a little more subtle than on the Mud Grapplers............
    +1

    Great tire. Very minimal highway rumble and great on dry pavement, wet pavement, and in snow. Good all season tire for daily drivers who have weekend plans.
    Gary Noonan
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    I've had a set of Terra Grapplers on the VX for two years now and don't have any complaints. Quiet on dry pavement, great in the snow and ice, and they do wonders off road in Moab. I'll probably get another set after these wear out, but that could take a while.
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    I'd bought the Dune Grapplers a while back (Discount Tire)when I picked them up, they were too "soft" and the flame sidewalls were a bit much for me. One of the techs at work has 'em on his pickup. I'm thinking Terras, they've worked out really well on the H2 for over three years now....but (you knew there was a but) the Lightning truck has been running 404s for some time now, and I absolutely love them! Tenacious grip, predictable break away, and pretty good wear, and theVX doesn't go off pavement. I just think the Terras look more in character with the VX... (and I don't blast around in 0177 at all) Terra Grapplers it is! (just in case I make it to Moab)

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    A fundamental question about the Terra Grappler. All the 18' size are wider than my stock Bridgstones @ 245. What would be the best width to go with or does it even matter? Also what's a good price to pay for them?

    Thanks.

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    Depends on how much you are willing to lift or trim. 265s and you'll be fine...a little shave perhaps. 159 or so, at Discount Tire Direct. We have one here, so I don't know about shipping. (went and looked...255s @165ea. Fla. residents get a 25 buck coupon.)
    Last edited by Chopper : 01/18/2008 at 03:56 PM

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    Thumbs up

    You can go with 285/60/18 and NOT do any trimming provided you do the inexpensive (maybe $135) OME 912lift first.

    BTW - Nitto Terra Grappler is the way to go.

    Peace.
    Tom
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    Terra Grapplers for sure. I am on my second set. I think I managed to squeeze 45,000 to 50,000 miles out of my first set. shawn
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