Nitto Nomad Grappler Review

[@leanit5756]

What the tire industry needs is a rating for puncture resistance. There should be standardized test conditions and it should be easy to do. For people who live where #2 crushed rock is used on logging roads, and/or where small crushed rock is spread for traction in the winter, this is a huge deal unless you like to just drive a 5 -10 MPH all the time.

[@GamerNxUSN]

I need someone to do a Wildpeak AT Trail vs BFG Trail Terrain vs this one. My wildpeaks are reaching the end of their life on my forester and now i have more than one option.

[@Machomanrandyaverage]

Yes!

[@theodorebrego3737]

Did you switch up? I'm about to purchase some new tires for my Forester. I need something for rocky/gravel roads. There's some pretty sharp rocks where I hunt, I want something with good gravel/rocky traction as well as some puncture resistance.

[@cindyhammack68]

Thank you for putting this out. I was looking at them for my Ford Explorer 4x4 because I live north of Denver in Colorado and winter is creeping in.

[@matthewd.5874]

Excellent video to reaffirm my recent purchase of this tire for my Forester! Best review video in my opinion!

[@stevenwright248]

Howdy Matt! Good to see your new video! Always enjoy your insight and honest feedback on the tires you review! Thanks for your new video! Keep up the great work Sir! Take Care and Stay Safe!

[@CampusautoCo]

Glad you like them! I'm hoping to get back to putting them out once a week to keep yall coming back for me! Thanks for watching Steven!

[@Yardie_in_Tampa]

I have these on my 2019 Toyota Highlander AWD. No complaints other than slight MPG hit over the OEM tire. These are not low rolling resistance tires. But the stiffer sidewall makes the vehicle handle much much better, but still has great compliance, so the ride quality is still very good. I always thought the Highlander suspension was too soft and floaty. But these tires fixed that. The suspension is actually well sorted, the oem tires were just too soft and squishy. Very happy with them. Best upgrade thus far.

[@matthewmacintyre9346]

What’s the mpg difference?

[@Yardie_in_Tampa]

@@matthewmacintyre93461 to 2 at highway speeds. Less at slower speeds. They weigh 5lbs more than OEM tires, so that extra rolling mass is felt. But it's definitely a lot sturdier and works well with the stock suspension in terms of compliance.

[@dr.octagon9450]

I just picked these up for my 2024 Outback and they look great

[@amberfoster3726]

how do you like them? i'm getting them put on tomorrow

[@AmericanPieLightsOut]

I’d love to see a specific video for 3/4 and 1 ton trucks! Cause even though you can buy E Load rating tires, some of them absolutely don’t perform like an E Load rating

[@CampusautoCo]

That's right! Some of these tires I've seen have one thing printed on them, but when you get them in your hands they feel completely different. I'll see if I can add a 3/4 - 1 Ton comparison in my upcoming videos. Thanks for watching!

[@AmericanPieLightsOut]

@@CampusautoCo thanks man! I appreciate it! I really love your channel!

[@bryanthornton6787]

@@CampusautoCo If you do the video, could it include a mix of HT, AT and MT tires?

[@MotorPotor56]

I have a 21 Forester Sport and as soon as I bought it I put the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trails on it...62k later and I need new tires. I am thinking of these since I live out in the deserts of western AZ

[@Hermetic_]

I am tempted by these tires. I most drive on the highway, so I had been considering the Continental AT (which are good for highway with a decent sidewall look). These Nittos seem comparable.

[@Hermetic_]

Good: Made in USA Not so good: I assume a hit on MPG, when compared to the Continental AT

[@JumpRop3]

I have been looking at the continental cross contact atr and these as well. Continental keeps winning for it's lowered weight but I want campus to review them

[@CampusautoCo]

Mike D. you know it'd be hard for me to say anything bad about the Conti's! The Nomad Grappler is a good tire for the audience it's built for, and is comparable you're right! The tread depth is actually .9" bigger on the Nomad Grappler compared to the Continental AT.

[@CampusautoCo]

Hey James, I'll try to get that Cross Contact ATR for you soon!

[@CampusautoCo]

@AWDfan If you do I'd love to know your thoughts after you've had time to compare them.

[@scottconard8743]

Can you do the cooper discoverer road + trail soon? I feel like it’s another tire for this segment that might be awesome!

[@ThomasFlight82]

Great review I have an 09 4Runner that’s as good as basically new on the lot with 18 “ wheels and friends suggested these I now why.

[@nabatron21]

Going to have to try these on the wife’s yukon. Didn’t want to go too aggressive like the Terra grappler g3 that’s coming out or recon or ridge. Hopefully this will be a better all around tire compared to here Goodyear wranglers

[@David-j7b7s]

Just subscribe to your channel I’ve been wondering about these tires. I think you made my mind up. Thank you so much for your help.

[@MrJpags]

This or at3w on a hyundai palisade? Very light off roading obviously, loose gravel would be the worst she’ll see. But need a good tire to go remote camping in. Thanks!

[@simonsays582]

You gotta get your hands on the new Kumho AT2 and Nokian Outpost AT. Up here where I live in Alaska, the Nokian Outpost AT is popping up everywhere since they came out!./

[@CampusautoCo]

Thanks Simon, I do have a review coming on the Kumho Road Venture At52. Have you seen that one yet? I'll see if I can find the Nokian.

[@simonsays582]

@@CampusautoCo yeah that Kumho looks good, haven't seen no one rocking it yet. Or anyone doing a review.

[@HumanClover]

These tires will be good for Toyota 4Runner Limited? I don’t do off road but I want tires that looks little aggressive.

[@franciscoperez6356]

Great review! Thanks

[@CaliSavv]

Can you do a review on the Falken Rubitrek tires. There isn’t much info out there on those tires.

[@joybrosseau4355]

Hi. Would these tires be a good choice for a Honda Ridgeline? I tow a boat that weighs 3K and want a good stable AT tire.

[@todtalk3912]

I hooe these are okay in the winter. I love in pa, so I don't get much snow. A few storms each winter. I do have a job where I have to go, no matter what, so thats something to think about. I don't want dedicated snows, because it just gets annoying to me switching them. N then I leave em on out of laziness n they burn off in one summer and im back to where i started next winter. So hopefully these are okay.

[@todtalk3912]

I did order em on Tire rack. I got them for 600 for the set n that was with a 120 instant rebate. So whatever I guess. Its for my subi. N i love that thing. It only gets the best. I was torn between these (i wish cooper made the at3 4s in the size I need, they do not) wildpeak at, Yoko g15 at and was considering the at2's but i dont care for those that much. Anyway, I picked these. Then I get an email today stating they are running behind on inventory and it will be a few days longer than expected. Whatever I guess.

[@godwhomismike]

How did they do this past winter. Also in PA and looking at these for a ‘24 Crosstrek.

[@todtalk3912]

@godwhomismike they are amazing tires tbh. I put a ton of miles on my car n they still have a ton of tread (not saying they'll they'll last as long as they claim, idk that). The only thing I did notice, these tires are squared off (much like truck tires because they are essentially just that). Whereas, almost every other tire you out on one of these cars are rounded on the edges. So you do have more ground coverage which is great for slower offroad type driving, but they would probably be better in the snow if they were rounded instead of squared off. Regardless, they did great. They were also brand new for the winter. So this winter might tell more. I do literally put enough miles I may need another set by then, idk. I would def buy them again. One thing for sure they did was made hitting potholes or anything rough on the road is nothing for these tires. They make the vehicle drive much better. Driving in the rain is amazing. They do kick up more water than any tire I've ever had, but I suppose thats technically a good thing. I have no true complaints than the tires are squared off. So the negative affect that can have in the snow is when u hit a pile of snow or something (like going from plowed to unplowed roads at some sort of speed, if ur going slower its irrelevant) its like hitting the snow with a plow vs driving over it, if that makes sense. Idk the best way to describe it.

[@godwhomismike]

@@todtalk3912 Thank you for the detailed breakdown. Someone was telling me about their Falen Wildpeak Trails, and they complained that after a little use/wear, they would get extremely squirrely in the rain on the highway and had terrible grip.

[@thegreatempire3882]

Can you do a video comparing the all season tires choices for this tire size? 265/45r21? I have a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer with 21" rims and there's only a handful of tires I can choose from. The vehicle came with Continental CROSSCONTACT LX SPORT tires and they are complete junk. 4000 mi later and the front driver side treads are decentering already. The only other choices I have seen are the Michelin Latitude Tour HP and Crossclimat 2, Yokohama Geolandar X-CV, Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season, and Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400. Where I live, we get about 1" to 8", normally 2" of snow max, of snow at a given moment in the winter and I have unplowed highways that I have to drive to get to work. I don't off-road and when I do, it's on gravel/dirt roads. I spend 98% of the time on paved roads.

[@js-dz5bs]

do we know 0-50 wet stopping distance, trying to compare between these hybrid type tires for my Subaru Crosstrek

[@orphanblackops4608]

How would these work on rock crawling? Something I might do twice a year but rest of time then vehicle would be a dd.

[@edward1963bg]

from your video it seems like this tire is geared toward the smaller CUV-SUV market, I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude equipped with 265/50/20 size tires, any thoughts on how this tire would do on this setup ?????

[@captainfragz]

Can you do a video comparing these , bfg trail terrain and general grabber apts

[@johncoyote6755]

Hey brother love your videos! Can you tell us about the nitto 420??? Thanks!

[@kenvp_photo]

For a 2018 Rav4 xle AWD that spends allot of time in sandy trails of NJ Pinelands would you suggest this. Would it have to much bite and dig into the sand vrs float. Also which side would you suggest for facing out the larger aggressive Y side or the lesser side. Open to any other ideas you may have. I do run allot of highway when not on the trails. Driven 36k miles in the last 17 months for an idea. That’s on/off road. Thanks in advance.

[@mahdavimail]

thanks for video 👍

[@CampusautoCo]

No problem 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@4Cabin]

What do you think of these on a 2021 GMC Acadia AWD with the 20 inch wheel option? Nitto makes one of the few AT tires for the 235/55/20 size.

[@davecanupp7859]

Are they a lot lighter than the Ridge Grappler? I had to have those when they came out. Killed my gas mileage and turned into trash once scalloped.

[@CampusautoCo]

Thanks Dave, they are! It also really depends on which size you're using. For comparison I checked the 265/50R20 111T XL in a Ridge Grappler compared to a similar sized 265/50R20 111V XL Nomad Grappler. Those sizes have the same inflated dimensions when it comes to diameter and width, but the Ridge Grappler weighs a full 5 lbs. more per tire than the Nomad Grappler!

[@harrisonfowler4461]

What do you think about this tire on a 2500 heavy duty as well as airing up and down for sand use?

[@richroll2612]

what would you recommend for a 2019 Nissan pro4x that does some light off-roading but mainly hwy ?

[@AliensWanted]

I wonder if these could be used on a Jeep Wrangler?

[@matthewm3912]

will these work for a 2013 ford expedition EL? or do i need the next step up?

[@Cbivens85]

Would you recommend this tire for a 21 Honda Ridgeline?

[@bandyc54]

what would you think about this on a Nissan pathfinder SL

[@johnathonbullard3950]

Would you recommend these for a ford ranger?

[@CampusautoCo]

Absolutely. I just put a set of Recon Grappler AT on my Truck.

[@SkodzGaming]

Do they fit a sorento oem wheel 255/45r20 ??

[@JeffGillis1]

Snow & ice?

[@csrc92]

Would you pick these or the Falken Wildpeak AT Trail? I have a Subaru Outback, if that makes any difference

[@serenityinsilence]

I also drive an outback and worked installing tires for 5 years. I’d say that the nomad grappler is more comparable to the falken wildpeak at3w tire. My father owns a forester and had the wildpeak at trail tires on it. They were quiet and very good on or off the street. We went to the beach, did a few water crossings, dirt roads, and light off roading without a single issue. The nomad grapplers are a little more off road capable I’d imagine than the wildpeak at trail tires due to more open tread pattern.

[@michaeljordan6090]

What would you think about putting these on 2022 Volvo xc90?

[@shomikpathak]

will this work on 2021 VW Atlas? (1 inch lifted)

[@g.fortin3228]

Not much tread depth on that tire ! Wow. Looks nice but I question the longevity.

[@ms.annthrope415]

It will be fine for Honda CRVs and Toyota Matrix.

[@g.fortin3228]

@@ms.annthrope415 tread depth affects how many miles any vehicle will get from any tire.. as it wears away you lose the sipes and it gets slippery in rain sooner. And low tread depth affects snow performance.

[@CampusautoCo]

G. Fortin you're right! It ain't the thickest when compared to the Ridge Grappler or other similar tires from Nitto. My guess is this tire is positioned in that special range for people who are in between since it's only offered in 17" 18" & 20" sizes. The Ridge Grappler is offered in 16" 17" 18" 20" 22" & 24" and also has a higher price point from what I've seen.

[@g.fortin3228]

@@CampusautoCo yes.. my point is comparing to competing tires from BFG or other companies... looks like less depth, traction, longevity. And if its a harder compound it will be slippery so wonder why they didnt give it the normal depth. Nice reviews...have watched many.

[@1hasbeen531]

Is there a sister tire from Toyo?

[@CampusautoCo]

There likely is but I haven't had the chance yet to research and compare. Thanks for watching and I'll try to get back to you on this.

[@ur_asian_milfoil]

Should have never said Made in America 🇺🇸 no thanks lol 😆

[@todds5956]

I do not like that tread design

[@timothyj.2937]

Hello, is this more durable than the Yokohama Geoalander All terrain?

[@JeffGillis1]

Snow & ice?