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Nitto Ridge Grappler or Falken Wildpeak A/T3W

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#1 ·
I'm going to finally replace my OEM KMs on my 2015 Willys JK (w/MOPAR 2"lift) with some 285/75 17 tires. I've narrowed it down to Nitto Ridge Grappler and Falken A/T3W. Both seem to be great tires. I'm leaning toward the Nitto, but for a set of 5 I get the Falken for $300 less ($192 vs $252). Are the Nittos worth the extra dollars?
 
#2 ·
Ridge Grappler. My friend had them and absolutely loves them. Don't go for pure value.
 
#7 ·
Ridge Grappler. I got mine from BB wheels in November and they were pretty cheap for 35s.
 
#10 ·
Do you need or want the snowflake? If so, the Falken's... If not, the Nitto's.
 
#12 ·
My Nitto Ridge Grapplers have become my favorite tires!!!
Smooth riding and very quiet, in fact I don't hear any noise from them. They balanced out at about 2 ounces each. I have already driven on rocky dirt wash board roads. Heavy rain on the highway..they are awesome. No experience in the snow..so don't know.

Mine are the 285/70R/17's, C Rating.
 
#17 ·
Both seem to be quality tires. My suggestion would be compare the weight of each tire and go with the lighter of the two.
 
#23 ·
My vote is for the Falkens. Put them on my truck in September and so far they have been amazing in the snow, sand, and shallow mud. Tires look great and are quieter than the BFG AT on the highway. Couldn't ask for more esp factoring in price and weight. After 9k miles I'm sure I can get the warrantied 55k

Unless we sell it, they will be going on my TJ over the summer
 
#25 ·
My local shop has great things to say about both tires, he preferred the ridge grapplers however both are quality tires

Hard to say which is the best direction, both should be a huge step up from oem. I will be crossing this bridge probably in march when my wheels arrive. I am leaning towards the ridge grapplers
 
#26 ·
Thanks for all the replies folks. Lots of good advice. I'm going to order the Nittos. I was already planning on getting those when I found out about the Falkens. I don't think I could go wrong with either. What tilts it toward the Nittos are their mounted height seems to be very close to their spec height and the C load rating available. Also, even though they are both "hybrid" tires it appears the Nittos lean toward M/T and the Falkens lean toward A/T. Down here in the south I have to deal with more wet and mud. If I was up in the northern climes I would get toward the Falkens as they are reported great in snow and ice.

I hope to get them next week. I'll post some pics when I get them on.
 
#28 ·
I would run the Nitto Ridge Grappler over the Falkens. I have 35" Ridge Grapplers and they are a great tire that ride well in all conditions. I am in the Northeast and have run them in all kinds of weather and they perform great. They also looks pretty rugged...
 
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