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Nitto Ridge Grappler vs. Toyo Open Country RT
April 24, 2020
This product guide compares two of the most popular hybrid tires, The Nitto Ridge Grappler and the Toyo Open Country RT. We'll cover the pros and cons of each tire, pricing options, and tell you which one you should buy for your ride.
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What Are Hybrid Tires?
If you need tires that will perform well both on and off-road, then hybrid tires from Nitto or Toyo can be an excellent choice for your truck, Jeep, or SUV.
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Ridge Grappler Review
We'll start with the Nitto Ridge Grappler. This has been one of the most popular tires on the market. It's a hybrid tire, meaning it combines the performance of an all-terrain and a mud tire into one.
These tires are for the person that likes to go off-road on weekends but still needs to drive their truck to and from work.
The Ridge Grappler, in particular, is built off of an all-terrain tire platform. The benefit of doing this is that since the tread isn't as aggressive as some other hybrid tires, you won't hear as much road noise.
This can make all the difference when choosing your next tire package because road noise can play a huge part in your overall satisfaction
Ridge Grappler Photos
Ridge Grappler Pros:
- Quiet
- Smooth and comfortable ride
- Great in all weather conditions
- Durable/reliable
- Tough/strong
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Nitto Ridge Grappler Specs
- Brand: Nitto
- Model: Ridge Grappler
- Tire Type: Hybrid AT/MT
- Warranty: Full Manufacturer Warranty (may vary by size)
- Sidewall: Black
- Availability: In stock
Toyo Open Country RT
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Open Country RT Review
Now onto the Toyo Open Country RT. This tire is actually the brother to the Nitto Ridge Grappler as they are made in the same factory and have similar features in their design.
For example, you'll notice that the Open Country RT has large shoulder blocks and stone ejectors on the outer tread and more of a tight center section to help with road noise and to give you more mileage than you would see with mud terrain tires.
Open Country RT Photos
Pros:
- - Great road performance and mileage
- - Stone/ mud ejectors for all-terrain driving, great for off-roading.
- - Quiet
- - Attractive tread design
- - Great handling/ comfortable ride.
See Open Country RT Pricing Here!
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Open Country RT Specs
Specs on this tire.
- - Brand: Toyo
- - Model: Open Country
- - Tire Type: Hybrid AT/MT
- - Warranty: 45K mileage warranty (may vary by size)
- - Sidewall: BSW
- - Availability: In-stock
Pricing
- - The Nitto Ridge Grappler 33x12.50R20LT (LOAD F) starts at $1708 for a set of four.
- - Toyo Tires Open Country R/T 35X12.50R20LT (LOAD F) $1784
Feature Comparison
Where these two tires differ is in the sidewall design.
- - The design on the Open Country RT features a lot of sharp lines and triangular shapes.
- - The Nitto Ridge Grappler has more of a block-style sidewall design.
They're pretty similar in pricing too however the Toyo Open Country RT is just a hair more expensive by about $150 depending on tire size.
Verdict
It's pretty much a toss-up between these two tires since they're made in the same factory, with similar designs and performance, as well as relatively the same pricing. Both will have decent performance on wet roads, an aggressive tire sidewall, and fit on both full size and light trucks. However, the Nitto is the cheaper of the two and that $150 can get you some other cool accessories!
