New Nittos

[MADDOG]

Wore out the BFK KO2s so it was time for some new tires. The BFGs wore well but created a bit of a vibration at freeway speeds.

This time, I selected some Nitto Ridge Grapplers, 35x12.50x18 and we'll see how they do.

 

[tjfdesmo]

You'll like the firmer sidewall of the Nittos. No wiggle when towing and/or loaded. I got good wear out of my Exos, even towing heavy.

 

[G-Ride990]

Awesome! These grapplers have treated me really well so far. I am rotating every 4k miles or so and they hardly look worn.

 

[MADDOG]

Having problems with the last pic...gonna blame it on PhotoBucket...

 

[quietpeen]

Awesome. I’m getting nitto ridge grappler 35/12.5’s put on the Jeep on the 10th.

 

[MADDOG]

I'm liking them so far. Nice and quiet, no vibration on the highway.

I've got them set at 55 psi cold and after I warmed them up on the freeway they grew to 57 psi. I suspect that will increase by 1 or 2 psi as ambient temps rise to the 90's and beyond here.

 

[quietpeen]

How much do you drive that you already burned threw a set of tires lol?

Btw I am getting new tires, but the tires I am replacing will have less than 1000 miles lol.....yes I have a problem

 

[OC455]

Wore out the BFK KO2s so it was time for some new tires. The BFGs wore well but created a bit of a vibration at freeway speeds.

This time, I selected some Nitto Ridge Grapplers, 35x12.50x18 and we'll see how they do.

Is that your garage? If so, I'm jealous....

 

[G-Ride990]

Is that your garage? If so, I'm jealous....

Discount tire for sure. Look at the guys in red at the registers.

 

[MidwestJ]

Love those tires MADDOG.

Why 55psi? My door sticker tells me 35psi.

Thanks for your military service!

 

[OC455]

Discount tire for sure. Look at the guys in red at the registers.

Missed that...just curious why if it was a retail store, why no lift?

 

[Mountaineer83]

The store in Jacksonville, FL used jacks in the same manner. Cheaper than installing lifts!

 

[MADDOG]

Is that your garage? If so, I'm jealous....

LOL...no, that's the Discount Tire service bay. I don't have a tire changer in my garage.

 

[JB1]

Having problems with the last pic...gonna blame it on PhotoBucket...

Looks great with your wheels.

 

[MADDOG]

Love those tires MADDOG.

Why 55psi? My door sticker tells me 35psi.

Thanks for your military service!

My door sticker says 65/80. The stock tires and wheels are long gone, having been replaced with the wheels & tires you see on the truck.

There's no way I'd use door sticker recommended pressures with what I have installed. The center section of those Nittos would be gone in 10K miles. I picked 55 psi (cold) based on the ride quality and tire wear experienced with 35/12.50x18 size tires.

 

[MADDOG]

How much do you drive that you already burned threw a set of tires lol?

Btw I am getting new tires, but the tires I am replacing will have less than 1000 miles lol.....yes I have a problem

The BFG's were on two trucks, my black 2014 6.4L 2500 and after it's demise I put them on the 2017 CTD. I ended up with just a bit over 35K on them but the 5K or so miles were a real trial. They squirmed, bounced and vibrated badly above 50 MPH.

 

[MADDOG]

Looks great with your wheels.

Thanks. I like the shoulder and sidewall design on these.