Nitto vs. Mickey Thompson

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Oct 3, 2007 | 10:36 AM

todder53

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Nitto vs. Mickey Thompson

Ok I just posted a thread about lifting my truck, now i need your guys opinon on Nitto Mud Grappler and Mickey Thompson Baja Claw. Anyone have any experience with either? Which is a better road tire, mileage, off-road, and all the good stuff.

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Oct 3, 2007 | 11:15 AM

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A freind of mine runs nittos mud grapplers 36s i beleive on both of his 2500hd deisel and tows an easy 26 foot double car trailer. and he has had them awhile i think

Oct 3, 2007 | 12:14 PM

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without a doubt the claws are better in the mud.....

Oct 4, 2007 | 04:35 PM

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is it because of the chevron pattern and the side biters??? i was thinking about getting some and everyone tells me that they are good in sand and "ok" in mud.

Oct 4, 2007 | 06:15 PM

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well they dont compare to a bogger but they are certainly better than the grapplers....they just plain suck........

Oct 4, 2007 | 07:46 PM

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I haven't actually seen a grappler in the mud, but I'd think it'd pull better than the claws. I personally can't stand the baja claws. They only way they pull ok is if you put them backwards.

Oct 4, 2007 | 08:43 PM

quadzjr

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the 46's do alright.....but ive personally drivin a new f150 on mud grapplers......i was so uniimpressed......i think you better off with some bfg mudterrains...

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Oct 5, 2007 | 09:32 PM

quadzjr

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good luck.....ehh i tried...

Oct 5, 2007 | 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by todder53

Thanks guys i think i'm going to go with nitto they just look better and go with my truck.

yea, thats all that matters

Oct 6, 2007 | 12:08 AM

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I had a set of 35" 'Claws on my truck for a while. When I got them the tread was already at 50% but they still impressed me in the mud. I let a friend borrow them on a '98 F150 and he got stuck, but only because his front end sank, but the ruts he left were at least a 1 and a half deep and the tires cleaned themselves quite well.