Terra Grappler G2

About the Nitto Terra Grappler G2

All-Season/Winter All-Terrain Passenger Light Truck/SUV tire. Features Bold Sidewall Designs that are Different on Each Side. Select Sizes are Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) Rated for Additional All-Weather Capability.

Features

* New versatile all-terrain compound* Reinforced coupling joints* Full depth siping* Staggered shoulder lugs* Variable pitch tread blocks* Two distinct and bold sidewall designs: one side features a thunderbolt pattern which has been raised to give it a more aggressive look than the original - the other side features a brand new aggressive blade design* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol (select sizes only)* 50,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty (LT-metric and Flotation Sizes)* 65,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty (Hard Metric Sizes)

Benefits

* Significantly improves tread wear* Increase the block edge rigidity* For traction performance throughout the life of the tire* Helps maintain the appearance of the tread design as the tire wears* Provide additional biting edges in off-road conditions* Reduces tire noise normally heard at highway driving speeds* Sidewall designs connects the sidewall lugs starting from the shoulder block down to the middle of the sidewall surface* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions (select sizes only)

Understanding the 285/70R17 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 116 means each tire supports up to 2,756 lbs — about 11,024 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol T certifies the tire to 118 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 600 A B. The treadwear grade of 600 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade B reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $142.50 per tire, a full set of four costs $570.00. That is about 38% below the average price of the 135 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $8.77 per 1,000 miles across the set.