nitto grapplers

[WiSDoM]

Hi guys

was thinking about a set myself. How are they in the deep snow and ice?

[Pepino]

i just tried mine today in deep snow after a winter storm here in wisconsin, they are great! and in ice any tire is the same while breaking you wont get any traction at all, i love my terra grapplers

[WiSDoM]

not so much concerned about the braking as i am the traction on say like going up a hill? or losing traction on icy roads. was thinking about maybe studded tires A/T or something. I know alot of people here have them. they look like a very nice tire. I just took off my yoko M/T+ after two years of use.would love to get another set of them in the spring but need something more safe this winter.

[Ldub]

not so much concerned about the braking as i am the traction on say like going up a hill? or losing traction on icy roads. was thinking about maybe studded tires A/T or something. I know alot of people here have them. they look like a very nice tire. I just took off my yoko M/T+ after two years of use.would love to get another set of them in the spring but need something more safe this winter.

Just a little FYI from an old "tire guy"...
Most any tire can be studded, it's just a matter of drilling holes in the lugs & shooting in the studs.
If your tire dealer isn't equipped, or willing to think outside the box, look for an "OK Tire" retailer in your area...

[Riff Raff]

not so much concerned about the braking as i am the traction on say like going up a hill? or losing traction on icy roads. was thinking about maybe studded tires A/T or something. I know alot of people here have them. they look like a very nice tire. I just took off my yoko M/T+ after two years of use.would love to get another set of them in the spring but need something more safe this winter.

WISDOM-- You should seriously look at the "General Tire AT2". They are an awesome A/T tire similiar to the BFG A/T tread pattern, weigh 10 lbs less per tire than the BFG's, and cost a lot cheaper. Plus the General Tire AT2 is Snowflake/Mountain approved for severe snow conditions and come already "pre-holed" for the installation of studs!!! If you're looking for a tire to be studded, then this is it. Check them out at the General Tire website, and they are also available at Discount Tire. Sweeeeet!!!

[VXR]

99 ebony with 18" stock rims

[WiSDoM]

Thanks RIff Raff I will be looking into those.

[Doomer]

Okay, I'm with VXR here. The 99 is "stock" with 16" rims. Nitto doesn't make ANY tires that fit the same as the stock 16" on the 99's. There are some that are taller, but I don't want to screw with speedo error and all that (the wifey does drive it some). Plus, the Nittos appear to be harder to get here in TX.
I am also looking at the Generals, having heard good things about them from some Jeep buds. Don't need any tires just yet, but probably get some this coming spring anyway.
I do like the looks of the Nittos and have heard lots of good about them as well.
Oh well.....
Robert