MUD Grappler

About the Nitto MUD Grappler

Extreme Mud-Terrain Passenger Light Truck tire.

Features

* Dual sidewall designs: one side has lizard skin side lugs and the other, plain side lugs* Aggressive sidewall lugs* Additional depth* High void ratio between the tread blocks* Three-ply polyester sidewall construction and high strength steel belt tread package* Tread block arrangement to keep part of the lugs biting the ground at all times

Benefits

* For choice in how your tires look* Provide additional biting edges, especially helpful in rocky terrain* For puncture resistance* Efficiently clears mud and dirt from the pattern to provide excellent traction in extreme terrain* For improved puncture resistance* For excellent off-road traction

Understanding the LT305/70R16 E size

In the size code 305/70R16, 305 is the section width in millimetres (about 12"). 70 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 70% of the width, or roughly 213.5 mm. R16 means radial construction on a 16-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 32.8".

The load index 124 means each tire supports up to 3,527 lbs — about 14,108 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol P certifies the tire to 93 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Price and value

At $269.25 per tire, a full set of four costs $1077.00. That is about 12% above the average of the 23 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range.