Making a Great All-Terrain Tire Even Better: The Legacy & Evolution of the Nitto Terra Grappler
You may have heard that Nitto recently debuted its latest all terrain light truck tire, the Terra Grappler G3. Beyond its demonstrated capabilities and performance, the Terra Grappler G3 represents the latest iteration of a tire that's been an enthusiast favorite for over 15 years now.
It was back in 2002 when Nitto shook up the altering tire market with the debut of the original Terra Grappler. The “OG” Terra Grappler quickly became a popular choice as both a replacement and upgrade for a wide variety of vehicles.
Enthusiast-Loved, Factory Approved
In fact, the first gen Terra Grappler’s blend of capability and longevity was so strong that a little company called Toyota chose it as the factory equipped tire for its flagship 4Runner TRD Pro.
Not to rest on their laurels, Nitto continued to improve the Terra Grappler formula, releasing the second-generation Terra Grappler G2 in 2014. It took everything that enthusiasts loved about the original Terra Grappler and made it even better.
The second-gen Terra Grappler was refined to improve off-road performance, reduce noise levels and to deliver longer tire life. For the last 10 years the Terra Grappler G2 has been a popular all-terrain tire choice, finding a home on everything from Jeep Wranglers to heavy duty pickup trucks.
The Adventure Continues
And now that story continues with the Terra Grappler G3, an all-terrain tire that takes everything great about the G2 and levels it up even further with the latest in tire technology.
So, what changes have been made? First, there's a new look on every side, with the G3 continuing the Grappler tradition of offering owners a choice between two different side wall designs — and both designs include increased durability and puncture resistance when compared to the G2.
The new Terra Grappler G3 also sports a tread pattern that's more aggressive and unique — all while delivering less road noise, plus a longer life.
And speaking of longer tread life, the Terra Grappler G3 now comes with a longer than ever treadwear warranty of 70,000 miles for hard metric sizes and 55,000 miles for LT/flotation sizes.
Tougher All Around
Another area where the G3 has evolved is in its winter and snow capabilities. It now has the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS) rating, bringing extra peace of mind in light snow and unpredictable weather conditions. It's the latest in the Grappler tire line that truly puts the “all” in all-terrain.
During the last decade and a half, the off-road, adventuring, overland, and 4x4 scene has grown by leaps and bounds, and the Nitto Terra Grappler has been right there evolving and improving alongside it.
Whether you've got a weekend off-roader in your garage, a daily driver truck, SUV or even a heavy-duty working rig, the Terra Grappler G3 is the right tire for you. It's a tire that combines 15+ years of all-terrain success with the latest in tire tech, plus the 3PMS rating to make it the best Terra Grappler yet — and one of the best choices you can get for an all-terrain tire both on- and off-road.
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