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New LT285/75/17E tire from Nitto - Dura Grappler

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Old 08-20-2008, 08:28 PM
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New LT285/75/17E tire from Nitto - Dura Grappler

Looks like they're not as aggressive as the Terra Grappler. Maybe a new option to the Toyo Open Country A/Ts in the same size?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...68&rd=17&ar=75

Anyone have experience with Dura Grapplers in other sizes?
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I have them and love em, grip good in mud, water and gravel while retaining good manners on the road and while towing.
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Originally Posted by rip 112
I have them and love em, grip good in mud, water and gravel while retaining good manners on the road and while towing.
Good to hear - how many miles do you have on them, and how many do you think you'll get out of them in total?
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Nice tire.

That's a nice tire. Now if they'll only release a 35".
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Originally Posted by truckjunkie
Good to hear - how many miles do you have on them, and how many do you think you'll get out of them in total?
Got 7k on them, and they haven't wore at all yet. I got mine in a 20" size so it comes with a 60k treadlife warranty. If I get that I will be satisfied.
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They should last a while with that solid outer lug. On the flip side wet, snow, and ice traction will be less.
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Check out this thread. I am very pleased with mine. I have not had them in snow or ice yet, but I can tell you they do excellent in wet conditions. I have 285/70/17 on mine.
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Think the Dura's is going to be my next tire. I really like the Toyo's except for the picking up rocks part.

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I just got a quote from a tire shop not too far away (25 miles or so) for the Dura Grapplers in the 75 size for $218 each mounted, balanced, installed, and road hazard.

That's not too shabby, considering if I ordered 'em online, after shipping, road hazard, installation at a local dealer, etc., they'd be $295 each...
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Man! Where was the 285/75 when I was ordering mine?????? I'd love a bit wider sidewall. Oh well, let me rack up a quick 50,000 miles on these so I can get the 75s.......
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Man! Where was the 285/75 when I was ordering mine?????? I'd love a bit wider sidewall. Oh well, let me rack up a quick 50,000 miles on these so I can get the 75s.......

Hopefully they will release some more 20" sizes for it too!
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They may not be available yet. Discount Tire's website shows they are out of stock in all 3 warehouse hubs.
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That's OK for me. I hope to not need tires for a couple years at least....
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I need tires now. Anyone know when they'll be available? I'll take 6.
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The place where I got the $218 each (installed) quote is a local shop in MO. They said their warehouse doesn't have them either, and it'll take a couple of weeks probably to get them in. I can wait a couple of weeks.

BTW - the guy I've been working with did mention his warehouse contact told him Nitto has just started distributing these tires, so it might take a bit until they're readily available.


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