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I have the Cooper AT3's on an AWD full-size truck (grocery getter and mileage accruer) and the tires are smooth, quiet, and perform very well in all the varying conditions I have driven the truck in. 

Chad Kauffman
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I think I'm gonna try the nittos and hope I don't regret it during winter months 

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I was told to buy the nittos but up in Manitoba, I just Didn’t trust them for the long & brutal winters we have up here.  Our roads and highways are in terrible shape. We have potholes big enoug

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I have not had either but did have the BF Goodrich All Terrains and loved them.

 

From what I can tell the Nitto's are the way to go.  Seems to  be a great tire and I might try it when I need to replace my tires.

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I've run Nitto Ridge Grapplers on two different trucks so far and would definitely buy again. Great tires, ride quiet and last a looooonnnggg time. (40K miles on a truck I recently traded and looked like they could go another 40k). I rotate them every 5000 miles and keep them set to proper inflation levels which helps with the longevity. 

 

I have not tried Toyo's but would like to give their AT3's a whirl.

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I have the Cooper AT3's on an AWD full-size truck (grocery getter and mileage accruer) and the tires are smooth, quiet, and perform very well in all the varying conditions I have driven the truck in.  Mileage warranty, road noise, and durability are my primary motivators when purchasing tires for a highway queen or grocery getter.    If I was planning on using the vehicle as a legitimate off-road or overland rig where it would spend a lot of time on the beach, back mountain roads, or muddy pastures, I would base the decision entirely upon what criteria need to be met such as 3 peak rating, mud extraction, ply rating, etc.  The ridge grappler looks like it might be better at more difficult off-road environments, but I am basing that entirely on looks and not on any design criteria or data sets so that opinion is worth exactly what you paid for it. :)

 

Regardless, both are great for mild off road adventures and are top performers in the Overland community who still value street-ability.  I don't think you could go wrong with either to be honest, so pick the one that performs best for your selected criteria (road noise, durability, grip, etc.) and if its too close to decide, go on looks which the Ridge Grappler wins in spades against the AT3.

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Very well said sir. I appreciate the advice.   Yeah I'm from PA. Winter is 3 4 months outta the year.   Rest is driving to work or just everyday driving in town.  Do you have pics of your truck and tires by chance? 

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Gangly Senior Enthusiast

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3 hours ago, Chad Kauffman said:

Very well said sir. I appreciate the advice.   Yeah I'm from PA. Winter is 3 4 months outta the year.   Rest is driving to work or just everyday driving in town.  Do you have pics of your truck and tires by chance? 

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I have Duratracs on my T1, but the AT3's are on a 2003 Caddilac EXT I purchased to keep the miles off of mine.  My 16 year old is currently using it to go to and from work so I'll try to get a shot of it tonight if I can remember.

 

Nice truck btw, very clean!

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Decided to upgrade the factory rubber before winter and went with the Toyo's. Did better in the rain than the stockers and they did real well in the winter stuff up here in Michigan. They rode well and were about the same as the factory one's for noise, real pleased with them overall. 

 

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6 minutes ago, Grover67 said:

Decided to upgrade the factory rubber before winter and went with the Toyo's. Did better in the rain than the stockers and they did real well in the winter stuff up here in Michigan. They rode well and were about the same as the factory one's for noise, real pleased with them overall. 

 

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At3?   What you think or know of the nitto ridge grappler? 

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7 minutes ago, Chad Kauffman said:

At3?   What you think or know of the nitto ridge grappler? 

 

Ya the AT3's 275/60r20 went on it. Went with them thinking they would do better in the winter for me and most reviews were good for my type of usage, first time trying this brand.

 

Haven't tried the Nitto's so no opinion on them.

 

 

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CamGTP Senior Enthusiast

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Look into the new Nitto tire they just came out with. It's called the Recon Grappler, it looks better than the Ridge Grappler to me.

 

 

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7 minutes ago, Grover67 said:

 

Ya the AT3's 275/60r20 went on it. Went with them thinking they would do better in the winter for me and most reviews were good for my type of usage, first time trying this brand.

 

Haven't tried the Nitto's so no opinion on them.

 

 

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I'm hoping nittos do well.  I like there looks little more then the At3. Your thoughts? 

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1 minute ago, CamGTP said:

Look into the new Nitto tire they just came out with. It's called the Recon Grappler, it looks better than the Ridge Grappler to me.

 

 

I have but they don't got my size 275 60 20. I'd have to go up to a 285 60 20. Would that fit without any rubbing or modifications?  I also have a 2 inch lift kit 

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