Nitto Terra Grappler G2 review
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 is widely regarded as a versatile, aesthetically pleasing all-terrain tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity for daily drivers. While many users praise its quiet road manners and durability, a notable segment of owners reports significant issues with high-speed vibrations and poor traction on wet pavement.
Owners rate it 22.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
92.6%By road tests
69.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 153 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 is widely regarded as a versatile, aesthetically pleasing all-terrain tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity for daily drivers. While many users praise its quiet road manners and durability, a notable segment of owners reports significant issues with high-speed vibrations and poor traction on wet pavement.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability over high mileage
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Aggressive, attractive sidewall and tread design
- Strong performance on gravel and dry surfaces
- Good value for the price point
Cons
- Persistent high-speed vibration issues that are difficult to balance out
- Poor wet-weather traction leading to hydroplaning and fishtailing
- Reports of premature structural failure or broken belts in some sets
- Softer sidewalls compared to some competitors, impacting heavy towing stability
Worth knowing
- Users with lifted trucks and larger wheel diameters (e.g., 20-inch wheels) report a higher frequency of balancing issues and high-speed vibrations.
- Owners of heavy-duty vehicles or those towing large trailers (e.g., Airstreams) noted that the sidewalls feel softer and less stable under load compared to other brands.
- The tire is frequently praised by owners of mid-size trucks like the Toyota Tacoma and GMC Canyon for balancing off-road aesthetics with daily-driver comfort.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain tires · 265/70 R17
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Dirt Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Gravel Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Gravel Handling | 9th of 9 |
Nitto Terra Grappler G2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 600 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 265/75 R16 | Amazon |
| 225/60 R17 | Amazon |
| 225/65 R17 | Amazon |
| 245/65 R17 | Amazon |
| 265/60 R18 | Amazon |
| 275/60 R20 | Amazon |
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