The Recon Grappler A/T is Nitto's Off-Road All-Terrain tire developed for drivers of SUVs, Jeeps, and pickup trucks looking for capable off-road performance with a dramatic appearance that maintains its on-road manners and stability. Built to "keep you out in front", the Recon Grappler A/T utilizes aggressive off-road elements combined with on-road features to provide grip and predictability in year-round conditions, including light snow.
The robust, all-season compound is molded into a symmetric pattern with large tread bocks across the face and aggressive shoulder elements built to resist cuts and chips from sharp off-road surfaces. Reinforced block foundations at the base of the tread help support the pattern, adding rigidity and mitigating deformation in high-load applications for confident dry road handling. Specially engineered wide and narrow grooves are designed to limit airborne noise for enhanced sound comfort on pavement. Zig-zag main and shoulder grooves provide ample water evacuation for hydroplaning resistance as well as adding lateral and offset biting edges to boost light snow traction.
Internal construction of the Recon Grappler A/T features 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 Recon Grappler A/T tire features two unique sidewall designs. One side is Square Block while the other features a Jagged Block design.
El neumático Recon Grappler A/T de Nitto pertenece a la categoría: Fuera De Carretera Todoterreno y fue desarrollado para conductores de vehículos utilitarios deportivos (SUV, por sus siglas en inglés), Jeeps y picops, que buscan un rendimiento capaz todoterreno, con una apariencia dramática que mantenga las maneras y estabilidad en las carreteras.
Construido para "mantenerte afuera y al frente", el Recon Grappler A/T posee elementos agresivos todoterreno combinados con características de carretera, para proporcionar tracción y predictibilidad en todas las condiciones del año, incluyendo superficies con poca nieve.
El compuesto de caucho robusto para toda estación es moldeado en un patrón simétrico con bloques grandes a través de la cara y elementos agresivos en los hombros, resistentes a posibles cortes y astillas procedentes de superficies todoterreno cortantes. Las fundaciones reforzadas de los bloques en la base de la huella, ayuda a soportar el patrón, añadiendo rigidez y mitigando la deformación debida a cargas pesadas, todo esto, para proporcionar mayor confianza en el manejo sobre superficies secas. Ranuras especialmente fabricadas anchas y angostas, limitan el ruido aéreo y mejoran el confort al conducir sobre pavimento. Canales centrales y en los hombros en forma de zigzag ayudan a evacuar agua, y así, aumentar la resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning), al mismo tiempo, añaden bordes adherentes para aumentar la tracción sobre superficies con poca nieve.
La construcción interna del Recon Grappler A/T posee una estructura reforzada con dos capas de poliéster, que aumenta la durabilidad y el confort del andar. Dos correas con acero de alta resistencia ofrecen una base sólida para una distribución uniforme del peso, a través de toda la huella. Dos capas de refuerzo de nailon estabilizan aún más la huella, para ofrecer mayor maniobrabilidad y durabilidad a velocidades rápidas.
Como todos los neumáticos Grappler, cada neumático Recon Grappler A/T ofrece dos diseños únicos del flanco, uno con bloques cuadrados y otro con bloques dentados.
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Treadwear:5 Years / 65,000 Miles (Euro & P-metric sizes) 5 Years / 55,000 Miles (LT sizes) Half mileage for rear if different size than front
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Tire Rack Test Results Nitto Recon Grappler A/T
Taking Off-Road Tires On-Road - 2024 Test 9 – With Winter Update (31:03)
Twelve selections from the On-Road, Off-Road, and Rugged All-Terrain categories comprise this All-Terrain tire test to see how they stack up when it comes to daily driving. A/T tires excel off the beaten path, but what about the rest of the time? The popular aesthetics of this category lead to many using them on their daily drivers. So, what are you sacrificing by choosing these products for your concrete journeys? Noise, comfort, handling, safety, and winter performance are all considered when we test all-terrain off-road tires on the road!
Owners report excellent dry traction and confident handling in rugged conditions, with many ratings hitting 9-10. Wet traction also earns strong praise (8-10 range), showing reliable grip in challenging weather. Winter performance impresses in snow (7-10 scores), though ice traction sees occasional lower marks (3-5 in a few cases). Ride comfort receives consistent 8-10 ratings, though some note moderate road noise. Treadwear stands out as a highlight, with most scores at 8-10, suggesting long-lasting performance for an all-terrain tire. Feedback aligns well with its off-road focus, balancing capability across intended uses while addressing minor trade-offs in icy conditions and noise.
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Customers praise the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T's wet traction, with many scoring 8-10 for confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. While most ratings are positive, a few lower scores suggest varied experiences in extreme conditions.
August 10, 2023(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5
...The absolute best tire for highway wet road usage I've ever had...
Tires were new with my 2021 Tundra 4WD Truck purchase (Nov 2020). Nearly 60k driven to date. The absolute best tire I've ever had for highway wet road usage. You will hear the road roar; this has advantages especially when it comes to scaring off deer. Handles very well on dirt and gravel roads. Haven't experienced snow or ice, but would expect solid performance.
Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Tundra 4WD Push Button Start CrewMax Miles Driven on Tires: 58,875 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SMITHS, AL Driving Style: Spirited
I used to cringe when I had to drive on wet roads, not anymore. These Nitto tires don't spin at all when taking off from a stop. I can force a spin, but that is on me...
I can only compare them to the Wranglers. These are a big improvement. The first thing I noticed is how much quieter they are. They are by no means street tire quiet, but you won't have to crank the stereo up to drown out the noise as was required with the Wranglers. You will still get bounced around with the big bumps, but they handle typical road imperfections very well. Handling is about the same as the Wranglers, which is to say very good. Here is the night and day difference: wet roads. I used to cringe when I had to drive on wet roads, not anymore. These Nitto tires don't spin at all when taking off from a stop. I can force a spin, but that is on me. The safety factor alone, being able to drive with confidence on wet roads, made this purchase worthwhile.
Vehicle: 2019 RAM 1500 Rebel 4WD (6 Lug Wheel) Crew Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: DUNKIRK, MD Driving Style: Average
The Nitto Recon Grappler A/T earns strong winter traction ratings, with most scores between 7-10 for snow and deep snow performance. Customers highlight reliable grip in rugged winter conditions, though a few note lower ice traction scores (3-6). Overall, it delivers confident off-road capability in snowy environments.
December 27, 2022
4.1 out of 5
Had some snow and ice come through. Mail truck had trouble getting up a hill, probably 20/25 degree slope about 50-60 yards. Put my bumper on his and locked in 4 low, no spin and got him on his way...
Had some snow and ice come through. Mail truck had trouble getting up a hill, probably 20/25 degree slope about 50-60 yards. Put my bumper on his and locked in 4 low, no spin and got him on his way. I am impressed with this tire and will purchase again.
Vehicle: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd Crew Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 300 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: MUNFORD, TN Driving Style: Average
...I have had this tire on highway, dirt, gravel, in mud, in snow, and rocks. I cannot complain about how it performed in any of these environments...
Was really surprised with the ride comfort and off-road performance of these tires. Very pleased with how it handed the overlanding trips we have taken both in the Eastern and Mid-West. I have had this tire on highway, dirt, gravel, mud, snow, and rocks. I cannot complain about how it performed in any of these environments. I will be replacing these with another set when that time comes.
Vehicle: 2019 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 45,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: SEVIERVILLE, TN Driving Style: Spirited
Tires were a great value for the price. Great for snow, and off roading. Took it up on mountain trails in loose dirt , rocks and mud and they were excellent .
Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ Driving Style: Spirited
Dry traction receives stellar ratings, with most customers scoring 9s and 10s. The Recon Grappler offers reliable grip and responsive handling, excelling in all-terrain dry conditions as designed.
February 03, 2023(Verified Purchase)
3.4 out of 5
...Dry traction: no complaints at all. Excellent performer. I live where the highways have lots of curves and I have no qualms with taking curves at 10-15 MPH over the posted recommendation...
I decided my review of the Nitto Ridge Grappler would wait until I've seen them through their lifespan. After 40,000+ miles, it's time. Overall, this is a really good tire. Would I buy them again? Yes, if I lived in a warmer, drier climate. Any hang-ups I have with the Ridge Grappler are probably as much about the Tundra's rear-end torque in 2WD as anything to do with the tire. I don't care about ride quality because...it's a truck. The ride was noticeably more stiff than the OEM tires, but you're moving up to Load Range E on a 1/2T truck. Road noise? That's what SiriusXM is for. Now for the Nitty gritty... Dry traction: no complaints at all. Excellent performer. I live where the highways have lots of curves and I have no qualms with taking curves at 10-15 MPH over the posted recommendation. From brake to Wide Open Throttle there are occasionally some chirps, and there are short breaks in traction over the painted Stop lines at an intersection, but acceleration is confident, reliable, and predictable. Hard braking is just as confident. Wet traction: under normal highway driving, performance is what you'd expect. Never had any problems in the curves. Acceleration, however...the light rear end and heavy torque makes wet acceleration interesting. Even at 40 MPH, throttling up for on-ramps on the interstate can get a little squirrelly when the truck downshifts to gain speed. Hard braking on wet pavement is better than the acceleration, but there's more weight in the front. Snow traction: again, under normal driving on snow-covered roads, performance is satisfactory. There is a bit more understeer if you're in 2WD, and 2WD acceleration can be a challenge - even light acceleration from full-stop. 4WD in the snow feels like you could go nearly anywhere, even on hard packed snow. Off-road: Dry or mud, compared to Courser A/T (2 or 3), BFG A/T3, and General Grabbers, one of the best of any tires I've had on any truck.
Vehicle: 2016 Toyota Tundra 4WD CrewMax Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: BUCKHANNON, WV Driving Style: Average
...Dry traction seems fine with a tendency to understeer...
The tires are noisy as any deep groove tire would be. Dry traction seems fine with a tendency to understeer. In wet conditions, the car slides around turns even in 4 wheel auto. In light snow, stopping distance is poor and so is cornering ability. Really surprised how sloppy they are in adverse conditions.
Vehicle: 2020 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MELVILLE, NY Driving Style: Spirited
Ride comfort and noise levels receive strong praise, with most scores 8-10. While a few note lower ratings, the tire excels in rugged conditions, offering a smooth, quiet drive ideal for all-terrain adventures.
May 24, 2025(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...smooth ride, quiet on paved roads
Looks great, smooth ride, quiet on paved roads
Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD Double Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: DELTONA, FL Driving Style: Average
...no road noise for a tire with this lug pattern, very smooth ride
best bang for buck off road tire on the market, good performance, no road noise for a tire with this lug pattern, very smooth ride
Vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 3,400 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: LEESBURG, VA Driving Style: Average
Most rate the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T's treadwear as excellent, with scores of 9s and 10s highlighting durable tread life in rugged conditions. While some scores between 0-6 indicate mixed feedback, the majority praise its long-lasting performance for all-terrain use.
September 22, 2024(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5
I have put 50k miles on these and still have half tread...
I have put 50k miles on these and still have half tread. Traveled back and forth from WV to ND for work. There are extremely quiet and handle great.
Vehicle: 2022 RAM 1500 Classic 4WD (5 Lug Wheel) Crew Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 50,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: WATFORD CITY, ND Driving Style: Average
...Even wear and have lots of tread to last me for over a year to come...
These tires definitely hold up better than expected. Even wear and have lots of tread to last me for over a year to come. They make little to no noise and the traction on and off road is well worth it.
Vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: COLUMBIA, NJ Driving Style: Spirited
...The rubber appears softer than the MTs I've had and so they are wearing at least 20% faster than most other Nitto tires I've had and that likely has a lot to do with it... these are wearing FASTER than any of the others (which honestly wasn't what I expected considering the amazing track record I've had with Nitto MTs over the years)...
Nitto's Ridge Grappler is an attempt at a hybrid tire thats good on the street and offroad without having an overly aggressive tread pattern like their Mud Grappler. Arguably, it's a good all around tire if you have varying seasons with their own temperaments (ice, snow, heavy rain, etc) and also want a tire that can take you offroad in to rocks and trail. For my Jeep, that's the perfect tire because while 90% of the Jeeps you see run MT (Mud Tires) they're actually a poor choice for those 90% of Jeep owners because while they look good, they actually perform poorly on rocks and trail because they have LESS traction due to so little rubber being on the terrain. That's why rock crawling competitions are filled with buggies with almost BALD tires, because they grip better once they warm up. The problem I have with the Ridge Grappler stems from the fact that they won't hold a balance. Every time I get them balanced, it takes roughly 1000-1500mi before they are horribly out of balance again. The rubber appears softer than the MTs I've had and so they are wearing at least 20% faster than most other Nitto tires I've had and that likely has a lot to do with it. So far, I've had to spend $200 in 7000 miles to balance them and I'm tired of it. To be clear, I own 5 vehicles and have a lot of experiences with offroad tires varying from Kevlars, Cooper Pros, Nitto MTs and RG, Bajas, etc and out of all of those, these are wearing FASTER than any of the others (which honestly wasn't what I expected considering the amazing track record I've had with Nitto MTs over the years). Personally, I will not order another set of these in the future because when you spend $2500+ on a set of 5 tires, the last thing you want is to have to do that again in 2 years.
Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 Built After 6/07/21 Miles Driven on Tires: 5,500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SMITHVILLE, TX Driving Style: Average
Taking Off-Road Tires On-Road - 2024 Test 9 – With Winter Update (31:03)
Twelve selections from the On-Road, Off-Road, and Rugged All-Terrain categories comprise this All-Terrain tire test to see how they stack up when it comes to daily driving. A/T tires excel off the beaten path, but what about the rest of the time? The popular aesthetics of this category lead to many using them on their daily drivers. So, what are you sacrificing by choosing these products for your concrete journeys? Noise, comfort, handling, safety, and winter performance are all considered when we test all-terrain off-road tires on the road!
The Nitto Recon Grappler A/T is an Off-Road All-Terrain tire for SUVs, Jeeps, and light trucks. It is designed for drivers who want the classic “AT” look, capable off-road performance, and mild-mannered on-road characteristics.
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