New Shoes Nitto Terra Grapplers

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I feel your joy! I just put the same tire and size on my VX a few weeks ago. I love 'em - it's like getting a brand new VehiCROSS.

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[mrtew]

I love that before&after composite shot! Who would have ever suspected that tires, an inch bigger, could beef up the entire vehicle like that? Your mistake/trick of photography is truly exaggerating the actual effect of getting Nittos. I love them and can't believe there are a couple of people where I work that still have stock tires after seeing my TerraGrapplers.

And for the 'stock design' people on this board, the Bridgestones weren't part of the design... they were a compromise based on many different criteria that most enthusiasts don't value as much as the marketing people do. I have some pictures of the Nittos on my site too if anyone wants to see more...

http://home.wideopenwest.com/~mrtew/VXpix.html

[james1_10018]

how is the ride with the new shoes guys, does the weight affect much ?

[Raque Thomas]

how is the ride with the new shoes guys, does the weight affect much ?

Mine (P Zero Scorpion's 285/55/18) are a little stiffer than stock - which I like. I'm running 40 psi, so they might not be as harsh with lower air pressure. The sidewall says they are rated for 55psi. As far as weight, I haven't really noticed any difference in get-up-and-go, but they are much more sticky in the corners!

[I_Wanna_Retire]

Yes, I do want these tires. But I have never seen a definitive answer on how they are in snow? That would be the decision maker for me. Has anybody run these tires on 6" or so of new snow to see how they perform? They don't have to be great, but as long as they are better than the stock tires on snow I should be ok, as I am using the stock tires now, driving out on the lake to go ice fishing.

[ISCE]

The TerraGrapplers did better for me than stock on the snow we just had here in MD. No problems with them at all, even with the wider tire, the extra meat dug in well. I have been VERY happy with the tires on the street, rain, ice, dirt, mud, and snow.

[kpaske]

I agree - they are much better than stock over fresh snow, and even icy conditions. I have been nothing but happy with mine.