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Nitto Ridge Grappler vs Toyo Tire Open Country A/T III

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by BenSan, Feb 15, 2021.

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Help me decide which one to pick.

  1. NITTO RIDGE GRAPPLER LT295 /70 R18 129Q E1 BSW

    15 vote(s)
    19.0%
  2. TOYO TIRE OPEN COUNTRY A/T III LT295 /70 R18 129S E1 BSW

    64 vote(s)
    81.0%
  1. Feb 19, 2021 at 8:05 AM
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    Tundra234

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    Those are loud as hell.
     
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  2. Feb 19, 2021 at 8:07 AM
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    Alot of them
    Just put on my 2nd set of RG 285/70's. 10 pounds per tire lighter and the same size as the 295's.
     
  3. Feb 19, 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    I have the Toyos, I don't think they are good in rain, but better then the Nittos I had.
     
  4. Feb 19, 2021 at 3:02 PM
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    I have Toyo AT3's and love them. Put some Toyo AT3's on my wifes 2021 pilot and the are amazing!!
     
  5. Feb 19, 2021 at 9:25 PM
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    Had K02's, after 4 attempts to balance them I returned them and went with the Toyo AT3. Balanced on the first try and love the ride, performance, and look.
     
  6. Feb 20, 2021 at 5:00 AM
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    I have the RG with right at 10k on them. So far have met my expectations. Yes, they are a bit loader than say a Terra Grappler or KO2, but they are also considerably more aggressive. My BIL put the exact same size Toyo AT3 and I can’t tell a difference in ride or noise. We both have same 2014 CM with 3/1 level kits, so is about as apples to apples as you can get.
    I will say the His Toyos are about 1/2” taller than mine for some reason. Specs don’t show it but we verified.


    where are you located? I have the RG in 295/60/R20 on mine. I’m actually thinking of going down a size since we are now pulling a travel trailer around. Open to trading tires and wheels.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2021 at 9:37 AM
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    Don’t worry, the RG will get considerably louder to the point of a roaring freight train. IMO, the RG is only good for about 20k miles before it looses its quality,
     
  8. Feb 20, 2021 at 9:44 AM
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    I can’t comment on the AT3s. But I’m on my third set of AT2s with over 160k miles combined between the 3 sets. I’ve never had any issues with any of them. I’ve literally had sets balance with only one or two stick on weights. I would have no qualms getting the AT3 once these are due.
     
  9. Feb 20, 2021 at 10:05 AM
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    Any trimming involved with your tire size? Looks like you raised it with the Bilsteins, 1-2 inch?
     
  10. Feb 20, 2021 at 10:07 AM
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    Can a mod please move this post out of the General Forum and into the Wheels Subforum. Thanks.
     
  11. Feb 20, 2021 at 1:58 PM
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    Super happy with Nitto RGs. Have them on both my current Tundras
     
  12. Feb 21, 2021 at 12:48 PM
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    I'm about to make the same decision. My KO2s with 35k on them got loud. They were great until right at about 30k then just seemed to get loud and I have been slipping on small inclines in the rain that I didn't prior to 30k. Tread still looks good but performance has changed. Loved them for the first 30k. 275/70r18 now but going bigger now that I got my Ironman setup on. Leaning toward Toyo AT3s or Coopers.
     
  13. Sep 9, 2021 at 9:53 PM
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  14. Sep 9, 2021 at 10:09 PM
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    I have had the Toyo At2’s now for 55k miles and haven’t had any issues. I had KO2s prior to the Toyo and there is no way I’d go back. Here pretty soon I’m going to replace the AT2’s with the new AT3’s and I can’t wait. I am going to get the same size 295/70r18. Also something worth noting the Toyo has a mileage warranty whereas the Nitto does not.
     
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  15. Sep 9, 2021 at 10:26 PM
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    This exactly. The KO2s have a warranty too. I tried the RGs and did not like them after 20k miles. Over the past 15 years ive run through 6 sets of KO2s and they were my go-to tires. I lifted my wife's Subaru last year, had KO2s installed, and to my surprise they were noticably noisy. I ended up replacing them after 1k miles with the Toyo Open Country AT3s and it was a night and day difference. The Toyos were so much quieter, smoother, and really impressed me during the winter storm last winter in Oregon. I instantly became a fan. Also, I just replaced my KO2s with 295-70-18 Toyo Open Country AT3s last weekend. I absolutely love them and will say they are definitely quieter and ride smoother than the KO2s.

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  16. Sep 10, 2021 at 3:48 AM
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    AT3s weigh less than the ridge grapplers if that kind of thing matters to you
     
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  17. Sep 10, 2021 at 5:27 AM
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    I run grabbers an they work awesome when Boondocking.
     
  18. Sep 10, 2021 at 7:02 AM
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    I went from the RG to AT3’s and the AT3 is a superior tire. I grew to hate the RG
     
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    Another vote for the AT/3s... They're a super-comfortable/plush ride
     
  20. Sep 10, 2021 at 1:11 PM
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    I switched from Nitto Trail Grappler to Falken wildpeak at3w. I had dry rot cracks after 20k miles with Nitto. And also ride is much smoother with Falken wildpeak at3w
     
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  21. Sep 10, 2021 at 3:20 PM
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    I just switched from the KO2's to the Wildpeak AT3W's. Couldn't stand the KO2's any longer, I have run those for many years but this set was not the same as the older ones, too noisy and no good in the wet. Wildpeaks are so quiet, balanced easy and good in the rain. I went with 295/70 R18 with a 3 and 1 lift, fit like a glove, no rubs anywhere.
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  22. Sep 10, 2021 at 5:19 PM
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    Have yet to drive on a set of Toyos, but I liked the Goodyear Duratracs on my 2020 AT4 better than my Nitos. Road noise seemed worse, but they had a better feel for the road.
     
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  23. Sep 10, 2021 at 5:36 PM
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    I went AT3s…have had BFGs and this time went to AT3s because they are lighter…I was surprised how weight and size sensitive our trucks are when it comes to tires/wheels.
     
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