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The Ridge Grappler is Nitto's Rugged All-Terrain tire developed for drivers of SUVs, Jeeps, and pickup trucks seeking a stylish, capable, and durable off-road tire that can be reasonably driven in towns and highways in-between their adventures.

The Ridge Grappler's durable compound is molded into a symmetric tread pattern featuring robust reinforced tread blocks with tapered edges which optimize surface contact for competent dry grip. Variable pitch tread blocks of slightly different sizes reduce road noise for enhanced on-road comfort. Step block edges and staggered shoulder lugs combine for advantageous grip characteristics across many all-terrain environments. The Lateral zig-zag patterned Z grooves promote efficient water evacuation to the shoulder notches, while sipes in the tread blocks assist hydroplaning resistance and wet traction on paved surfaces. A high void ratio and multitudinous biting edges deliver confident traction in light snow.

Internal Construction of the Ridge Grappler includes a two-ply reinforced polyester casing for durability and ride comfort. Two high-tensile steel belts offer a sturdy foundation for even load distribution across the footprint. Two nylon reinforcement plies further stabilize the tread for high-speed handling and durability.

As with all Grappler tires, each Ridge Grappler tire features two unique sidewall designs. One side is more traditional while the other features a more aggressive block design.

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All-Terrain Tires Off-Road – 2025 Test 9(17:52)

In a Tire Rack first, we took popular On-Road, Off-Road, and Rugged All-Terrain, as well as Off-Road Max Traction tires, to an off-road driving park to see how these categories compare off the beaten path! As we continue to expand our testing program, we are working towards a full-scale off-road portion that aligns with the objective and subjective format of our road-focused testing. In the meantime, there’s no time like the present to kick up some dust and get a feel for these tires in an off-road environment. So, join us as TJ and Brent take a subjective ride in the sand, across river rock, and attempt a hill climb!



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Ratings Charts & Reviews Nitto Ridge Grappler

Tire Category: Rugged All-Terrain

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Good
95%
4.3M
8.5 - Good
8.9 - Excellent
9.2 Dirt Traction
8.8 Sand Traction
8.5 Mud Traction
9.0 Rock Traction
8.2 - Good
8.3 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.1 Wet Traction
9.1 - Excellent
9.1 Corner Stability
9.3 Dry Traction
9.0 Steering Response
7.7 - Good
8.2 Light Snow Traction
8.1 Deep Snow Traction
6.8 Ice Traction
8.4 - Good
8.6 Ride Quality
8.3 Noise
8.6 - Excellent

Continental ContiSportContact 5P Reviews

Drivers consistently rate the Continental ContiSportContact 5P as excellent in dry traction (9-10 scores) with precise cornering and responsive handling, living up to its Max Performance Summer intent. Wet traction earns strong marks (7-10), offering reliable grip in rain. Comfort receives mixed feedback, praised for smooth rides but noted for occasional road noise and firmness. Treadwear is a common concern, with lower scores (3-5) indicating faster wear than some expect. Ideal for drivers prioritizing dry and wet performance over longevity, this tire excels in its category while trade-offs in comfort and tread life are noted.

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104 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 84 positive
  • 20 negative

Most customers rate wet traction highly with scores of 8-10, highlighting confident wet grip and hydroplaning resistance expected in summer tires. Some variability exists, but positive ratings dominate.

July 15, 2015
4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...Overall, they're pretty great considering this car's intended purpose and intended road surfaces - great wet/dry traction, braking distance and braking pedal feel, steering precision/response...

These tires came stock on my '13 C63 sedan. Overall, they're pretty great considering this car's intended purpose and intended road surfaces - great wet/dry traction, braking distance and braking pedal feel, steering precision/response. If you mostly use your car on the track and/or you live in a location with warm/moderate climate and properly maintained roads - this is a good tire model to use, just as good as (or at least very close to) the Michelin's PSS.

But! But if you're one of the very unfortunate, miserable souls who had great misfortune to live in a location with highly variable winter weather (sudden freezing temperatures quickly changing to above freezing and then dropping back to below 32F) and extremely poorly maintained roads/highways and you're still brave enough to drive your "sporty" car often on local streets - stay away from these tires. Any moderately (by NorthEastern "standards") irregular road surface combined with "sporty" suspension becomes a torture and there's a great amount of road noise being generated when driving on top of "worn out" asphalt/concrete road (even on a pretty flat surface without any bumps/potholes). I am one of such unlucky persons and I will definitely be trying out some other tire model instead which will hopefully be more quiet and at least a little bit "softer" when being driven on local roads because I really don't want to give up driving my current car or void its warranty by changing the coilovers.

Vehicle: 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BROOKLYN, NY
Driving Style: Average

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December 23, 2013
(Verified Purchase)
4.1 out of 5 Star Rating
4.1 out of 5

...They preformed very well and met every expectation I had, both in wet and dry...

I needed to replace my ContiSportContact 3 and decided to give the latest and greatest a shot. I was not disappointed with these tires. They preformed very well and met every expectation I had, both wet and dry. I drive spiritedly so I require a tire that will meet my demands.

Vehicle: 2008 Audi S6 Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: OXFORD, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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June 26, 2017
(Verified Purchase)
3.9 out of 5 Star Rating
3.9 out of 5

...Wet traction exceeded my expectations. Drove 400 miles in a Texas thunderstorm on super wet highways and never once felt like they would fail me...

OEM tire on my 2016 S3. No complaints in performance. They've broken loose a few times but in a predictable manner. Wet traction exceeded my expectations. Drove 400 miles in a Texas thunderstorm on super wet highways and never once felt like they would fail me. After 15K they have 7/32 left, sure they'll last a while longer. They do seem a bit loud, I had Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric's on an 07 Cayman S that were much quieter.

Vehicle: 2016 Audi S3
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,400
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: UNIVERSAL CITY, TX
Driving Style: Spirited

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120 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 108 positive
  • 12 negative

Most customers rate dry traction 9-10, highlighting excellent grip and responsive handling. While a few scores dip to 4-5, the ContiSportContact 5P delivers confident dry performance expected from max summer tires.

March 29, 2014
4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...These tires are the most compliant tires on a dry surface that I have ever driven - and light!! - minimal addition of unsprung weight, so steering and handling are second to none...

I have driven very high performance Italian and German cars for 30 years. i have tried 'em all - most good, some great, some overrated. These tires are the most compliant tires on a dry surface that I have ever driven - and light!! - minimal addition of unsprung weight, so steering and handling are second to none. Though Michelin Super Sports do slighly better on a wet surface, these are very good wet and I'd have to say that the Super Sports, though close, are my second choice for a great high performance tire. Both beat out anything Pirelli, Michelin Pilots 2 and 3 and any other Continentals I have driven (and anything else, and there have been so many). In fact, if I had to pick a third place high performance tire, I'd go with the Sumitomo HTR Z III over those others as well (and great if you are looking for a less painfiul price tag). But, in short, for me, the Continental The ContiSportContact 5P is the high performance king (for now - w a VERY close second to Michelin Super Sports - because of slightly better rain performance and her less aggressive driving style, i use the Super Sports on my wife's Maserati).

Vehicle: 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Miles Driven on Tires: 9,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MILL VALLEY, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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February 19, 2016
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4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...These Continentals relatively quiet, and compared to the RFT's they replaced, have much better dry grip. Reaction to steering input and turn-in response is excellent. The car feels stable throughout the corner and appears to have less body roll...

Replaced my second set of Run Flats with these staggered Continentals. I was looking to put Michelin Super Sports on the car, but could not find a set anywhere. These Continentals relatively quiet, and compared to the RFT's they replaced, have much better dry grip. Reaction to steering input and turn-in response is excellent. The car feels stable throughout the corner and appears to have less body roll. The side walls are very stiff on the these Continentals; I was afraid the ride would suffer, but have been happy with the ride thus far.

Vehicle: 2011 BMW 550i Sedan M Sport Package Built On or After 9/10
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: PAYSON, AZ
Driving Style: Spirited

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December 11, 2015
(Verified Purchase)
3.8 out of 5 Star Rating
3.8 out of 5

...very good dry traction... Excellent cornering stability and extremely responsive...

These are the OEM tires that came on my 2015 Audi S3. Overall they are a fantastic summer performance tire with very good dry traction and fairly decent wet traction. Excellent cornering stability and extremely responsive. My two hesitations for buying these tires again are the noise on the tires (they are pretty loud) and the wear; I just swapped these out for my winter wheels/tires and realized that I will probably have to replace them by summer. As a daily driver (with maybe a little bit of fun) I was hoping they'd have lasted a bit longer and why I will probably go with Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Positions to replace given cost/value.

Vehicle: 2015 Audi S3
Miles Driven on Tires: 13,300
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BOTHELL, WA
Driving Style: Spirited

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121 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 94 positive
  • 27 negative

Most customers rate ride comfort highly with scores of 7-10, highlighting smooth handling and reduced road noise. While a few report lower noise comfort, the majority praise its refined feel for summer driving.

December 09, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...WAY more comfortable than the OEM Pirelli run flats I had before. Those Pirellis felt like I was driving on bricks. Incredibly harsh. These Contis are like a breath of fresh air...

Very happy, these are WAY more comfortable than the OEM Pirelli run flats I had before. Those Pirellis felt like I was driving on bricks. Incredibly harsh. These Contis are like a breath of fresh air. I am giving up probably a few tenths of cornering grip compared to the Pirellis but it''s probably not noticeable on the street or even on offramps, etc. The Contis are quiet, comfortable and provide more than sufficient grip for my needs. Unless you are autocrossing it seems to me you''ll rarely if ever exceed the limits of these tires. We''ve not had a ton of rain so my review on wet traction should probably be taken with a grain of salt. Lateral stability is great, no squirminess. And tire wear "appears" to be reasonable, again, I don''t have a lot of miles on these yet so I will amend this review in a year or so. But overall, I am really happy with these. In fact, when I needed to replace the Pirellis on my wife''s GLE 43 I ordered Contis for her too. And I had Contis on my older E350 a few years ago with no problems.

Vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG Sedan Runflat Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ARLINGTON, VA
Driving Style: Spirited

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June 25, 2014
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N/A out of 5 Star Rating
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Very surprised at the ride comfort difference compared to the OEM Bridgestone tire...

Very surprised at the ride comfort difference compared to the OEM Bridgestone tire. I think the performance aspect will be superior as well. Only have 9K miles on the OEM tires when a bubble appeared on one front sidewall. Highly recommend for anyone with an SL55/63.

Vehicle: 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55
Miles Driven on Tires: 10
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL
Driving Style: Average

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May 24, 2015
4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

I have driven them all, and this is easily the most compliant street tire I have ever used - so light...

I have driven them all, and this is easily the most compliant street tire I have ever used - so light. There are other great handling tires out there, like the Michelin Super Sport, but this, the Conti 5P, IMO, is the one!!

Vehicle: 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MILL VALLEY, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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107 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 46 positive
  • 61 negative

Treadwear disappoints with many scores between 0-6. Customers report rapid wear, premature replacement, and dissatisfaction. While some rate 9s/10s, concerns about short tread life dominate feedback.

December 04, 2016
(Verified Purchase)
3.4 out of 5 Star Rating
3.4 out of 5

Very disappointed in the tread life of this tire. I have had other performance tires before (Michelin PS2, Bridgestone), but I have not seen such deterioration after only 8 months of use...

Very disappointed in the tread life of this tire. I have had other performance tires before (Michelin PS2, Bridgestone), but I have not seen such deterioration after only 8 months of use. These are OEM on my M4. Called BMW NA, was told that I am basically on my own, new BMWs do not come with any tread warranty. I am wondering is they will last one more season.

Vehicle: 2016 BMW M4 Coupe Standard Brakes
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ROBBINSVILLE, NJ
Driving Style: Spirited

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October 17, 2018
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3.7 out of 5 Star Rating
3.7 out of 5

After 7,500 miles the front tires were shot. Would not buy these again.

After 7,500 miles the front tires were shot. Would not buy these again.

Vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG SUV Standard Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SAN RAFAEL, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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In a Tire Rack first, we took popular On-Road, Off-Road, and Rugged All-Terrain, as well as Off-Road Max Traction tires, to an off-road driving park to see how these categories compare off the beaten path! As we continue to expand our testing program, we are working towards a full-scale off-road portion that aligns with the objective and subjective format of our road-focused testing. In the meantime, there’s no time like the present to kick up some dust and get a feel for these tires in an off-road environment. So, join us as TJ and Brent take a subjective ride in the sand, across river rock, and attempt a hill climb!



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Experience the Nitto Ridge Grappler(01:00)

The Ridge Grappler is Nitto’s Rugged All-Terrain tire that is perfectly at home on SUVs, Jeeps, and pickup trucks. Tires in this category need to be capable and durable off-road as well as maintaining some manners on-road. 

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The Nitto Ridge Grappler blends function and aesthetics. In a category where looks carry this much weight, just how well will it function?

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