Those Who Switched Their Tires

[TyRoosevelt]

Did you notice your rocker panels getting hit less? I am trying to see if it is worth it to change the tires. Thanks

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[AzScorpion]

I only went one size larger 265/70/17. No mud guards and I've never noticed my rockers getting hit with anything and they're still like new.

 

[TyRoosevelt]

I only went one size larger 265/70/17. No mud guards and I've never noticed my rockers getting hit with anything and they're still like new.

What tire do you have? The generals seem to hold a lot of rock.

 

[AzScorpion]

What tire do you have? The generals seem to hold a lot of rock.

Nitto Ridge Grapplers. They don't throw rocks like most tires and they're very quiet on the street.

 

[TyRoosevelt]

Nitto Ridge Grapplers. They don't throw rocks like most tires and they're very quiet on the street.

Wow, those were the ones I was looking at. You made my decision easier. Your truck looks great. Thanks!

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

What tire do you have? The generals seem to hold a lot of rock.

I’m pretty sure that’s why they’re called Grabbers.

I have them and no problems here.

 

[AzScorpion]

Wow, those were the ones I was looking at. You made my decision easier. Your truck looks great. Thanks!

Thanks! I like that they're aggressive for off road and yet still quiet on the street. I rotate them every 5,000 miles and there's barely any wear.

 

[RedlandRanger]

I'll just put in a plug for my Toyo AT III tires. I've had them on a few months now, and they are very quiet on road and have done a great job in mud and snow. The only negative (and this would be true of most any offroad tire) is it has hurt my MPG a bit. I did not like the Hankooks - IMO the only thing they were good for was MPG.

 

[Langwilliams]

I added 265/70/17 Nitto Grapplers but I think they're the G2's. I didn't notice anything getting thrown into the rockers but I added rok blokz mud flaps anyway because of the gunk an salt on the winter roads here.

 

[Msfitoy]

Did you notice your rocker panels getting hit less? I am trying to see if it is worth it to change the tires. Thanks

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[TyRoosevelt]

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What does this mean?

The tires on the tremor are prone to rock slinging. The grooves in the tire retain the rocks and project them at higher speeds. Some have said their rocker panels have become torn up as a result. I was deciding for an alternative that didn’t further the damage to the rocker panel.

 

[HMG03]

I have 2 sets of wheels. The factory A/T’s with the stock wheels for bad weather and trails, and a set of American Racing Baja rims and some el cheapo highway tires for commuting and daily driving. I just swap ‘em out in the driveway.

 

[awd.nv]

While I hate how much these Grabbers sling rocks, I actually dig their performance so just got mud flaps till they wear out. I am leaning towards Toyo AT3 in 275/70/17 e rated and yet they are technically about 0.5" lighter than the Grabber ATX. If you stuck with 265/70/17 I think you save about 1 Lb per tire.

I have Nitto Ridge Grapplers on our AWD Honda Pilot and I do like them, they hardly sling rocks at all, but I am looking for something different. I will say, the Ridge Grapplers do make more noise than the Grabber ATX but it is not annoying. Nothing like a mud tire. I have 265/60/18 on the Pilot.

I feel the Ridge Grapplers have more grip on-road too than the Grabbers, The Pilot being AWD makes me uncertain how much is the AWD vs Tire, but I am quite sure the tire grips better on road and it is not all the AWD system. The Grapplers make a noise when accelerating too hard as if they are at the breaking point of spinning if traction control allowed it.

Just my .02 cents

 

[bentroia]

The tires on the tremor are prone to rock slinging. The grooves in the tire retain the rocks and project them at higher speeds. Some have said their rocker panels have become torn up as a result. I was deciding for an alternative that didn’t further the damage to the rocker panel.

The type of loose rocky road surface and the frequency driving it have to be part of this equation.. to be reasonably objective..

 

[f1loco]

Switched to MT's - Yokohama GOO3 - much less slinging and a more compliant ride on the road.

https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/geolandar-m-t-g003

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