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 255/55R18 XL size

In the size code 255/55R18, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 55% of the width, or roughly 140.3 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 29".

The load index 109 means each tire supports up to 2,271 lbs — about 9,084 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol H certifies the tire to 130 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 $158.25 per tire, a full set of four costs $633.00. That is about 16% below the average price of the 83 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $9.74 per 1,000 miles across the set.