Recon Grappler A/T

About the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T

All-Terrain Passenger Light Truck/SUV tire with Unique Dual Sidewall Designs.

Features

* Staggered shoulder lugs and bold sidewall lugs* Arrangement of wide and narrow grooves in the tread pattern* Large shoulder and tread blocks with optimized siping* Dual sidewall design* Zigzag main and shoulder grooves* Reinforced block foundation* 65,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty (Hard Metric Sizes)* 55,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty (LT-Metric and Flotation Sizes)

Benefits

* Provide enhanced off-road traction and eye-catching aesthetics* Reduce road noise while also improving traction* For better handling and stable performance in both wet and dry conditions* For the choice of design that best fits your vehicle* Provide biting edges for enhanced traction* Improved tread block rigidity reduces flex for better dry performance and a more confident ride on-road

Understanding the 285/65R18 XL size

In the size code 285/65R18, 285 is the section width in millimetres (about 11.2"). 65 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 65% of the width, or roughly 185.3 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 32.6".

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 $276.00 per tire, a full set of four costs $1104.00. That sits close to the average for the 58 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $16.98 per 1,000 miles across the set.