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Pizza Cutter MT Shootout - Officially Over. No Rubbing!
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Yeah, I watched that. It ended with him getting a new set of Milestars.
Also, they have a 255/80 17
The Nitro Recon Grappler is now available in 255/80 17.
www.nittotire.com
I have that size in the Ridge Grappler and do not love them. They do all right on rock and what we get for out out here in NV, but not great in snow or loose gravel and sand.
Recons should be a bit more all-terrain aligned with the smaller blocks, sipes and narrower channels.
These tires, on a zero off set wheel are much easier to package than a 285. Performance wise, I'm very happy with the size. It's big enough, but not too big. Does really well for casual off-roading, exploring and mils rock crawling.
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Recon Grappler A/T | All Terrain Light Truck Tire | Nitto Tire
The Recon Grappler A/T combines versatility and distinctive design into an all-terrain light truck tire that stands out with capable off-road performance.
I have that size in the Ridge Grappler and do not love them. They do all right on rock and what we get for out out here in NV, but not great in snow or loose gravel and sand.
Recons should be a bit more all-terrain aligned with the smaller blocks, sipes and narrower channels.
These tires, on a zero off set wheel are much easier to package than a 285. Performance wise, I'm very happy with the size. It's big enough, but not too big. Does really well for casual off-roading, exploring and mils rock crawling.
-M
Ya know, it was just yesterday that I discovered that the recons will come in the 255/80/17. Dealership does their annual sale starting Oct 1 and up until this new info, I had planned on purchasing Ridge Grapplers since I’ve enjoyed them in the OEM size. That being said, I did note them to be a little slippy in the winter, as you pointed out. I was hoping that the narrower tread of the 255’s would offset this but you make an interesting point with the Recons being an AT visually and by nittos classification.The Nitro Recon Grappler is now available in 255/80 17.
Recon Grappler A/T | All Terrain Light Truck Tire | Nitto Tire
The Recon Grappler A/T combines versatility and distinctive design into an all-terrain light truck tire that stands out with capable off-road performance.
I have that size in the Ridge Grappler and do not love them. They do all right on rock and what we get for out out here in NV, but not great in snow or loose gravel and sand.
Recons should be a bit more all-terrain aligned with the smaller blocks, sipes and narrower channels.
These tires, on a zero off set wheel are much easier to package than a 285. Performance wise, I'm very happy with the size. It's big enough, but not too big. Does really well for casual off-roading, exploring and mils rock crawling.
-M
Comparing the specs per nitto’s site, I was curious of your thoughts. The recons are surprisingly a pound heavier and 0.25 inch shorter, the latter of which I suspect is due in part the a shallower tread depth. Most interestingly though is nitto rates the ridges as having better wet performance than the recons (only by a measly 0.5 points but still, not what I expected!). Comfort favors recons and offroad prowess goes to ridges. Again by only 0.5. Quietness is the same?
A substantial part of me wants to give the recons a go. I suppose was just hoping there’d be more convincing numbers.
I don't know how much stock I put in Nitto's qualitative ratings there. I think the sizing will be more or less the same. That's not really gonna be noticeable. The weight is significant though...
I really want the Terra Grappler g2 in this size. And a C rated would be even better.
-M
Fair points. Do any 255/80 exist in C load? Yes the Terra has a much more reassuring tread and sipe pattern. I’ll report back once the new recon shoes are on.
The 255/85 size works with the 16” wheel on your offroad and is the equivalent to the 255/80/17. There’s a few options in that ratio. Just a note, I think 8.5” is about as wide a wheel you’d want to run a pizza cutter on if you are upgrading wheels and want the skinny. Unsponsored plug, alpha equip makes their Foxtrot wheel specifically for this purpose. Pretty slick looking IMOThose are some beeefy tires they got wow... May have to look into some when I get bigger wheels
The Nitro Recon Grappler is now available in 255/80 17.
Recon Grappler A/T | All Terrain Light Truck Tire | Nitto Tire
The Recon Grappler A/T combines versatility and distinctive design into an all-terrain light truck tire that stands out with capable off-road performance.
I have that size in the Ridge Grappler and do not love them. They do all right on rock and what we get for out out here in NV, but not great in snow or loose gravel and sand.
Recons should be a bit more all-terrain aligned with the smaller blocks, sipes and narrower channels.
These tires, on a zero off set wheel are much easier to package than a 285. Performance wise, I'm very happy with the size. It's big enough, but not too big. Does really well for casual off-roading, exploring and mils rock crawling.
-M
Time to wear down the ridge grapplers
Just found the BFG Mud Terrain in 255/80 17: Discount Tire | Tires and Wheels for Sale | Online & In-Person (https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bfgoodrich-mud-terrain-t-a-km2/p/38005)
Discount Tire seems to have the most comprehensive listing: All-Season Tires | Tires | Discount Tire (https://www.discounttire.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/255-80-17#product-code-38005)
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Discount Tire seems to have the most comprehensive listing: All-Season Tires | Tires | Discount Tire (https://www.discounttire.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/255-80-17#product-code-38005)
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