These need to be warmed up before they have any traction. Cool weather they are bad. Wet weather they are scary. Straight line braking, very good. Handling is "squirmy"... you feel the sidewall move giving an uneasy feeling. Ride comfort is decent. Wear was surprisingly good. the rears are almost gone at 15k miles, and the fronts are still at 60%.
Nitto Tires
Mid-Range brand
Part of Toyo Group
20 current Nitto tires, ranked using 6 independent tire tests and 63 owner reviews covering 681,006 miles of driving.
- 20current tires
- 6professional tests
- 63owner reviews
- 681,006 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Nitto Invo 7.1 | TR Score 7.1 / 10 limited data so far |
| All Season | Nitto Terra Grappler G3 8.5 | TR Score 8.5 / 10 limited data so far |
| Owners' favorite | Nitto NT01 7 | 74% from 9 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Nitto Recon Grappler AT | #17 / 30 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tires; the owners' favorite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.
The Nitto test record
Nitto has entered 6 independent comparison tests indexed on Tire Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tire | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test | Recon Grappler AT | #17 / 30 |
| 2026 | The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated Tire Reviews test | Recon Grappler AT | #7 / 7 |
| 2025 | 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test | NT555 G2 | #10 / 10 |
| 2024 | 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tires On-Road Test | Terra Grappler G3 | #3 / 12 |
| 2024 | The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 Tire Reviews test | Recon Grappler AT | #5 / 5 |
| 2022 | 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires Tire Reviews test | Terra Grappler G2 | #9 / 9 |
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tire. Tests that rank tires within groups count towards the totals above but are not listed, because a position inside a group is not a position in the test. All tests featuring Nitto →
The current Nitto range, ranked
The highest scoring Nitto you can buy today is the Nitto Terra Grappler G3, with a TR Score of 8.5 out of 10. 7 of the 20 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 10
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nitto Invo
|
High Performance | 7.1 | 69% | 19 |
| 2 |
Nitto NT555
|
Ultra High Performance | 7.1 | 68% | 6 |
| 3 |
Nitto NT01
|
Trackday and Competition | 7 | 74% | 9 |
| 4 |
Nitto NT05
|
Extreme Performance | 6.6 | 68% | 8 |
| 5 |
Nitto NT555 G2
|
Trackday and Competition | 3 | 66% | 8 |
| 6 |
Nitto Motivo
Replaced by Nitto Motivo 365
|
Touring | - | 70% | 4 |
| 7 |
Nitto NT450
|
High Performance | - | - | - |
| 8 |
Nitto NT05R
|
Trackday and Competition | - | - | - |
| 9 |
Nitto NT555R
|
Extreme Performance | - | - | - |
| 10 |
Nitto NT555RII
|
Extreme Performance | - | - | - |
All Season Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nitto NeoGen
|
Ultra High Performance | - | 66% | 3 |
All Weather Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nitto Motivo 365 | Touring | - | 68% | 1 |
SUV and 4x4 Summer Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nitto NT420s
|
Touring | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 All Season Tires 7
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nitto Terra Grappler G3
|
On-Road All-Terrain | 8.5 | - | - |
| 2 |
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
|
Off-Road All-Terrain | 6.3 | 66% | 1 |
| 3 |
Nitto Ridge Grappler
|
Rugged Terrain | - | 89% | 2 |
| 4 |
Nitto Trail Grappler
|
Mud Terrain | - | - | - |
| 5 |
Nitto Exo Grappler AWT
|
Off-Road All-Terrain | - | - | - |
| 6 |
Nitto Mud Grappler
|
Mud Terrain | - | - | - |
| 7 |
Nitto Nomad Grappler
|
On-Road All-Terrain | - | - | - |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tires link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
What drivers say about Nitto tires
Across 63 owner reviews and 681,006 miles of driving, Nitto tires average 69% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 8/10
- Wet Grip 6/10
- Road Feedback 7.6/10
- Handling 7.6/10
- Wear 6.9/10
- Comfort 6.2/10
- Buy again 6.7/10
- Snow Grip 3.3/10
- Ice Grip 2/10
Question averages are weighted by review count across every tire of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tires.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
I'm not the biggest fan of these tires. I got them lightly used when I bought the car. While they still have good tread life on them they just fall short on what I want in this type of tire which is something that focuses more on dry handling with good feedback and does well on the line with relatively good wet traction. Wet traction is not great and I understeer and hypdroplane quite easily even in small amounts of rain. They handle okay in the dry but they don't handle linear and will drop off straight into understeer with no buffer really at all. Compared to other tires I've used such as the Continental DWS06+ or Good year eagle Asymmetric 5 they don't do anything that stands out particularly well.
These tires ride extremely well on 1/2 ton. If you are in a very dry climate (desert southwest) they will serve you well. The ride is very good, quiet, and smooth on pavement. Very good for light to medium off-road trails and farm. Where the Recons fall short is wet traction and braking as well as snow and ice. The Recons balanced easily with less than 15 pounds of road force and less than 3oz on each wheel.
Final thought: A great buy if you are in a dry climate. For wet/snow, look elsewhere.
When i bought my Kia Stinger GT it had the factory mounted Michelin Pilot sport tires on it. Thise where ok. But i wanted somthing more grippy and less expensive. I had the Nitto nt888 before on my well tuned Opel Adam Rocks S. So i searched for a adequate Nitto tire for the extremely heavy Stinger. In Switzerland it is very hard to find Nittos. The only one i found in my desired dimensions wherer the NT555 g2's front 235/35R19 rear 265/30R19. I think, with Nittos you can't do anything wrong. They are better than the Michelins when cold. Up to temp, way better. I drive often in the black forest and the swiss alps. And I don't drive slow. Those tires are incredible.
These have been great on my wife's 2018 4runner. We bought them in 2020 and they are still going strong here in 2026. I was expecting about 55-65k miles out of them but we are over 65k now and they still have all the siping and good tread depth. The tire or getting "old" not worn out.
I will be looking for something better in the rain and ice. These are too slippery, 4 wheel drive is a must on anything like ice or fresh rain.
I will be looking at the G3s because they say they are much better in the wet and ice but I am not convinced yet.
I will be looking for something better in the rain and ice. These are too slippery, 4 wheel drive is a must on anything like ice or fresh rain.
I will be looking at the G3s because they say they are much better in the wet and ice but I am not convinced yet.
Had difficulty finding good winters for my 18x8 wheels and made the mistake of settling for these. I've had a great experience with nitto for my summer tires. But don't make the same mistake as I did and expect these to be particularly good in snow. They're an adequate all season tire. No more.
Good for a commuter in a moderate climate. But here in Minnesota they've been a bit sketchier that I would have liked.
Good for a commuter in a moderate climate. But here in Minnesota they've been a bit sketchier that I would have liked.
The Nitto comparisons readers look up most
Every Nitto tire on Tire Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Nitto Terra Grappler G2, Nitto Ridge Grappler, Nitto NT555 G2.
| Tire | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitto Invo | Summer | 7.1 | 69% | 19 | 217,770 miles |
| Nitto NT01 | Summer | 7 | 74% | 9 | 50,000 miles |
| Nitto NT05 | Summer | 6.6 | 68% | 8 | 10,300 miles |
| Nitto NT555 G2 | Summer | 3 | 66% | 8 | 103,500 miles |
| Nitto NT555 | Summer | 7.1 | 68% | 6 | 42,018 miles |
| Nitto Motivo Replaced by Nitto Motivo 365 | Summer | - | 70% | 4 | 28,000 miles |
| Nitto NeoGen | All Season | - | 66% | 3 | 38,000 miles |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Discontinued Replaced by Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Season | 4.6 | 42% | 2 | 88,818 miles |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Season | - | 89% | 2 | 78,600 miles |
| Nitto Recon Grappler AT | All Season | 6.3 | 66% | 1 | 9,000 miles |
| Nitto Motivo 365 | All Weather | - | 68% | 1 | 15,000 miles |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Season | 8.5 | - | - | - |
9 more Nitto tires have no reviews yet
Exo Grappler AWT, Mud Grappler, Nomad Grappler, NT05R, NT420s, NT450, NT555R, NT555RII, Trail Grappler
About Nitto
Nitto Tire, established in 1949 in Japan, is a renowned tire brand known for its high-performance and specialty tires. As a subsidiary of Toyo Tire Corporation, Nitto offers a wide range of tires for passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs, focusing on delivering exceptional performance, handling, and style. The brand's innovative marketing make it a popular choice among driving enthusiasts and off-road adventurers.
Who makes Nitto tires?
- OwnerToyo Tire Corporation
- Market positionMid-Range
- Tires on record21
The same group also makes: Toyo
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