Nitto Ridge Grapplers vs Falken AT3Ws...help me decide

I've narrowed it down to these two but can't make up my mind. Which should I go with?

Will be majority on pavement with occasional light trails. Which is better for wet traction? Mpg difference?

I was initially set on the AT3Ws because I read it's better for wet traction. But I do like the look of the Nittos slightly more and they are about 2.5 lbs lighter.

 

nittos... Had a set on my previous tundra and now on the taco. 30k miles on mine and over half tread left. Quiet, somewhat aggressive, and they look so much better than the wildpeaks imo

 

Nittos.

 

+1 for nittos, best tires I’ve had so far

 

I'm in a similar boat with the grapplers. Trying to decide on those yokohoma geolander m/t or MT Baja Boss.

So in your situation I'd pick the nittos.

 

I’d love to be able to afford the Baja Boss. That’s why I’ve got Nittos

 

Seen a lot of people use Falken and been happy with them, I don't have any experience with them

I enjoy my Nitto (TG's) for my needs, but heard great things about the RG's from here and Tundras.com

 

Wet traction Falken ATW, but Nitto RG look better

 

Lol but how much better wet? Will I be hydroplaning on the Nittos?

 

I had the same decision to make, went the NRG's and I don't regret it. They're great. They are pretty quiet for how aggressive they are, but did introduce a bit of tire noise. Mostly gone after a layer of sound deadening though.

 

Nittos will spin with the smallest amount of gas on wet. Especially on inclines. I loved mine. Have Kendas now.

 

If its to the point where a marginally different tire would keep you from hydroplaning into the ditch, you need to SLOW DOWN

 

My vote's for the Nittos. I have Nitto Trail Grapplers on my truck (mud tire) but we have Ridge Grapplers on the Tundra and they're surprisingly quiet, have good wet traction, and are confident in the sand and dirt.

 

You loved them even though wet traction was bad?

 

It doesn't sound like they are marginally different when it comes to wet roads.

 

I live in SoCal so rain isn't really an issue 360 days out of the year. In my experience any truck with an unloaded bed will lose traction in the rear on wet roads when gas is given from dead stop. I just noticed it a lot with the Nittos. Falkens being AT's rather than RT's should generally get better traction in those scenarios.

 

Sure, you could say that. But my point still stands. If you don't treat your commute like a wet time trial at Nurburgring, the ridge grapps will serve you just fine. Even if they're "not as good" as the wildpeaks. Can't go wrong with either.

 

Depends where you live. I need a tire that is stellar in the snow and on ice. The falkens are a much better all around tire in snow, ice, rain, on pavement, and in the dirt. The nittos definitely look better. function over form IMO

 

Based on the fact you are looking for the tire based on "majority on pavement with occasional light trails. Which is better for wet traction? Mpg difference?" wouldn't the Wildpeaks be better as they are less agressive than the Nitto's?

Given that you are in SoCal, Wildpeaks may even be a bit overkill since you don't really need 3PMSF rating?

 

What about the RECON GRAPPLER A/T?