Nitto Tire Releases All-New Ridge Grappler Light Truck Tire

June 9, 2016

Nitto Tire Ridge Grappler

Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. has announced the release of the latest addition to its Grappler line of light truck tires, the Ridge Grappler.

Situated in between the Nitto Trail Grappler mud terrain and the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 all terrain, the Ridge Grappler offers drivers the best of both worlds. The Ridge Grappler makes use of a host of innovative technologies that set it in a class all to itself and make it the perfect balance between an off-road capable tire and a comfortable, quiet all-terrain tire.

Nitto Tire Ridge Grappler

Setting the Ridge Grappler apart is its dynamic hybrid tread pattern. To minimize the highway hum inherent in most aggressive tread designs, Nitto gave the Ridge Grappler noise-reducing variable-pitch tread blocks. This design was created through the use of advanced sound equipment with the goal of creating a pattern that provides a quiet and smooth highway ride.

When taken off-road, the alternating shoulder grooves help to clear mud quickly while the Lateral Z grooves give more biting edges for traction. Reinforced block foundations also add rigidity to reduce tread flex and the integrated stone ejectors work to reduce stone drilling and help protect the bottom of the groove.

The Ridge Grappler also comes available in an F load range rating in select sizes, which allows for higher carrying capacity at a higher inflation pressure compared to an E load range size.

“The Ridge Grappler offers our truck customers the perfect balance between aggressive tread design, capable off-road performance, and day-to-day ride comfort,” said Alan Ngo, Senior Staff Engineer of Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. “The Ridge Grappler is packed with exciting new technology that makes it one of the most capable and livable Grappler tires we’ve ever offered.”

The Ridge Grappler will be available in 30 popular sizes including fitments for Jeep Wranglers as well as 3/4 and 1-ton trucks and features two unique sidewall designs that let you chose what look works best for your vehicle. The product will be available starting in July 2016 with select sizes, and many more to follow throughout the year.

Full size listing:

Available July, 2016	Coming Soon
LT285/70R17 C 116/113Q	LT265/70R17 E 121/118Q	LT275/65R20 E 126/123Q
LT285/70R17 E 121/118Q	LT285/75R17 C 117/114Q	LT295/55R20 E 123/120Q
37×12.50R17LT D 124Q	LT285/75R17 E 121/118Q	LT295/60R20 E 126/123Q
37×12.50R20LT E 126Q	LT295/70R17 E 121/118Q	LT295/65R20 E 129/126Q
35×12.50R22LT F 121Q	LT305/70R17 E 121/118Q	LT305/55R20 F 125/122Q
	33×12.50R17LT E 120Q	33×12.50R20LT F 119Q
	35×12.50R17LT E 121Q	35×11.50R20LT E 124Q
	LT275/65R18 E 123/120Q	35×12.50R20LT F 125Q
	LT275/70R18 E 125/122Q	35×13.50R20LT F 126Q
	LT285/65R18 E 125/122Q	33×12.50R22LT F 114Q
	LT295/70R18 E 129/126Q	37×12.50R22LT F 127Q
	33×12.50R18LT F 122Q
	35×12.50R18LT F 128Q
	37×12.50R18LT E 128Q

 

To learn more about the new Nitto Ridge Grappler or the rest of the Nitto Tire line, please visit www.nittotire.com. Join Nitto Tire on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NittoTire and on Twitter at @NittoTire.

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