EXO Grappler AWT

About the Nitto EXO Grappler AWT

All-Weather Commercial Grade All-Terrain Passenger Light Truck tire.

Features

* Gear shaped block edges* Variable pitch tread blocks* Sidewall technology - staggered shoulder blocks and 3-ply sidewall with large sidewall lugs* Dual sidewall design - one side with three-dimensional buttresses and the other has Y-shaped buttresses* Durable compound* Spiral shaped stone ejectors* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol

Benefits

* Reinforce centre tread blocks and provide a stable contact patch* Reduces tire noise at highway driving speeds* Provide biting edges for off-road traction in loose dirt surfaces* Offer additional sidewall strength and puncture resistance* Exceptional uniform off-road performance even with your choice of two different designs* Aids cut and chip resistance on unpaved gravel roads* Serve to reduce stone retention as well as stone drilling* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions

Understanding the LT285/70R17 E size

In the size code 285/70R17, 285 is the section width in millimetres (about 11.2"). 70 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 70% of the width, or roughly 199.5 mm. R17 means radial construction on a 17-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 32.7".

The load index 121 means each tire supports up to 3,197 lbs — about 12,788 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Q certifies the tire to 99 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Nitto EXO Grappler AWT is built for

It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test.

Price and value

At $228.75 per tire, a full set of four costs $915.00. That sits close to the average for the 135 tires we stock in this size.