ridge grapplers 285 confusion

trying to order 4 new tires. Drive primarily highway and around town. maybe once or twice a year on a dirt road. Is the 4ply tire fine for me and do they look the same tread wise?


https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nitto-Ridge-Grappler-All-Season-285-70-17-116-113-Q-Tire/784512645

and

https://www.walmart.com/ip/285-70R17-Nitto-Ridge-Grappler-116Q-B-4-Ply-Tire/600938614

 

4 ply will be fine for you. I'm pretty sure there's no difference in the tread. Had my RG's on for a little over a year, the 4 ply. I'm quite satisfied with them so far.

 

Yes 4 ply will be fine for someone who p much is only on-road, and does dirt roads 1-2x a year.

That being said, I'd double check the items your ordering. your 4 Ply tire in the options provided is 8lbs heavier, with a 3 (cm/inch/mm?) shallower tread depth according to walmart. They sell items like Amazon, allowing 3rd parties to sell through them as well, so just double check. If i was you, I'd do what I did and use walmart to price match at a discount tire or something similar.

Tread looks identical on both though.

 

I have the 4 ply SL Ridge Grapplers. They're perfect for what you described. No difference in appearance. The LTs do have slightly deeper tread but you won't notice the difference unless 2 brand new tires were side by side.

 

I'm struggling deciding on an E rated tire vs a SL tire. Colorado has some funky jagged rocks up in Silverton. I worry an SL (4) Ply, even in an AT would be too vulnerable on sharp rocks. I just want to not have to change a tire or lose a tire up in that area. Places can be down right dangerous to lose traction, or perform a tire change. I go once or twice a year.

 

Why not get C load? That’s what I have for 285s. Seems perfect compromise for our trucks

 

Well it boils down to selection. There are only a few tires offered in a load range C. I'll do some digging and some Youtubing. I'll likely just end up with an E rated tire if I see some differences in construction. I run Load E Duratracs on my Taco just fine. I'm looking at options for my wife's new 4Runner. I think the difference between a C and an E is just a few pounds. I'm also considering tread for a quieter ride like the KO2's as opposed to something more blocky. If it were mine I wouldn't be mulling...

 

Yeah, I was referring to the ridge grappler in particular. It does suck that mud terrains don’t come in a C load

 

Well, just in case you haven't made up your mind yet, feel free to check out 4WheelOnline. They have a huge selection of high-quality tires, aside from Ridge Grapplers. You may just find the perfect match for your ride.