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Nitto Terra Grappler G2

On-Road All-Terrain All Season Discontinued Tested by Tire Reviews

Replaced by the Nitto Terra Grappler G3

The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 is a road-oriented all-terrain tire with a low purchase price but weak wet braking and handling in its sole test. High rolling resistance and noise add further compromises.

The quick answer

Owners say 42% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 9th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P9 of 9 · 2022 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Value Off road, Wet Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated February 2026.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 88,818miles driven
  • 1professional tests
Nitto Terra Grappler G2 2 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Nitto Terra Grappler G2

4.6/10

Better than 7% of all-terrain tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 42 all-terrain tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2022 7% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 7% 4.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-terrain tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 0% 26% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 38% 20% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow Not tested, counted as average 19% –
Off roadTraction and handling on gravel, grass, sand and mud 0% 14% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 11% –
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 14% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 5% 4% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 5% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 3% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 77% of the test figure. The other 23% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2022 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires Tire Reviews · 275/65 R18 P9 / 9
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The latest test

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires P9 of 9

The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 might not be the most expensive tire of the group, but we expected more from the Nitto brand. Sadly, the Terra Grappler was out classed on nearly every surface, and most worryingly had extremely long wet braking, stopping the F150 over 52 feet longer than the best of the group - when the best tire in the test had you stopped safely, you'll still be traveling 27 mph on the Nitto from just 50 mph.

Strong: Subj. Dry Handling Weak: Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Gravel Handling, Subj. Dirt Handling, Noise, Rolling Resistance Winner: Firestone Destination AT2

YearTestResultAward
20222022/23 Best 9 All Terrain TiresTire Reviews · 275/65 R18P9 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 stops 23% longer than premium rivals, 18.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 17.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 0/100, and owners rate it 2.5/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 stops 2.9% longer than premium rivals, 2.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 38/100, and owners rate it 6.5/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nitto Terra Grappler G2?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Nitto Terra Grappler G2's rolling resistance is 4.5% higher than premium rivals, 8.2% higher than mid-range rivals and 3% higher than budget rivals.
Has the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 been replaced?
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 has been replaced by the Nitto Terra Grappler G3.
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Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 42%
  • Dry Grip 65%
  • Wear 65%
  • Handling 60%
  • Comfort 45%
  • Road Feedback 40%
  • Snow Grip 30%
  • Wet Grip 25%
  • Ice Grip 15%

All 2 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
54%
RLR69
Initial Impressions
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 5
  • Snow Grip 4
  • Ice Grip 2
Helpful 101
29%
Member
These tires have been a problem since the beginning. They have never balanced well. The tire machine will say OK for balance, but the ride quality is terrible. The steering wheel will shake around 60 mph and stop around 70 mph. I would NOT buy these again and don't recommend them to anyone.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 2
  • Ice Grip 1
Helpful 774

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