Nitto Ridge Grappler vs BFGoodrich K02
February 15, 2021
Let's narrow down the endless all-terrain tire options and take a look at two of our most popular all-terrain truck tires, the Nitto Ridge Grappler and the BFGoodrich K02.
Table of Contents:
- Overview
- Overview
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Nitto Ridge Grappler Overview
- Most popular tire to date
- Hybrid tire: a combination of all-terrain and mud-tire tread patterns
- Built off an all-terrain platform
- Ideal for those who work during the week, but want to go off-road on weekends
- Price starts at $904
Nitto Ridge Grappler Tread Design
- Larger tread voids towards the edge of the tire to remove debris
- Smaller tread voids toward the middle of the tire for low road noise
- Two tire sidewall designs to choose from
Nitto Ridge Grappler Road Noise
- Low road noise due to hybrid tire compound & smaller tread voids in the middle of the tire
- Comfortable for daily driving and road trips
Nitto Ridge Grappler Final Thoughts
Things to Know:
- Excellent grip and traction
- Two Different Sidewall Options
- Great Traction On and Off-Road
- Daily Drivable with Low Road Noise
- Nitto tires build quality
- Manufactures Warranty Only
- Price starts at $904
BFGoodrich K02
BFGoodrich K02 Overview
- Another very popular tire for all-terrain
- All-terrain tire focused more on off-road use than daily driving
- Less aggressive styling for a subtle look
- Ideal for those who also see the trails during the week, not just the weekends
- Price starts at $748 for a set of tires
BFGoodrich K02 Tread Design
- Unique tread design with interlocking tread blocks
- More contact with the road for better grip and response on dry surfaces
- Tread voids help remove water, stones, and grime
- Smaller tread gaps
BFGoodrich K02 Road Noise
- Slightly louder than the typical all-terrain tire (but better performance off-road)
- Still comfortable for daily driving/road driving, but is designed more for off-road experiences
BFGoodrich K02 Final Thoughts
Things to Know:
- All-terrain tread pattern
- Decent Snow Traction
- Slightly louder than the average all-terrain tire
- Better off-road performance
- Full Manufacturer Warranty
- Price starts at $748 for a set of tires
Which Tire Should You Buy?
Get the Nitto Ridge Grappler if:
- You find yourself going to the trails every weekend and traversing through mild-moderate terrain
- You want an aggressive-looking tire that also performs well
- You want a tire that performs on and off the road
Get the BFGoodrich KO2 if:
- You like offroading but don't do it all that often and would rather have a more subtle look to your build
- You want a more daily driving friendly tire
- You want a more affordable tire
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