Nitto Exo Grappler AWT

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:51 am

Nitto has a new tire coming out called the Exo Grappler AWT. It's advertised on the back of the September DieselPower magazine that I received today (July 17th). Since it's badged with the 3-peak mountain snowflake, I wanted to learn more. As of today, it's still not listed on Nitto's website. I'll post up as soon as I see an update.

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Jul 18, 2014 10:18 am

Was reading about this tire on Expo, never found a picture of it yet though. Is there a photo on the Diesel Power magazine ?

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Fri Jul 18, 2014 10:36 am

tommudd wrote:

Was reading about this tire on Expo, never found a picture of it yet though. Is there a photo on the Diesel Power magazine ?

Yes, the entire back page (outside magazine cover) has a blown up picture of the AWT with a description of the tire.

*New cut and chip resistant compound
*High Density Sipes
*Optional winter studs
*Large lateral grooves
*Variable pitch tread blocks
*3-ply sidewall
*Two distinct sidewall designs
*3 -peak mountain snowflake for winter conditions.

"Built for everyday adventure. Tackle your truck's next adventure with sure footed all weather traction. Mud, gravel, sand or snow. Exo Grappler's unique wide stud drilled lugs & anti-chip polymer compound will have your traversing places you never thought possible. Exo Grappler keeps your adventure in high gear."

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:52 pm

"Nitto will launch the tire in July in eight sizes, release three more sizes during the remainder of 2014 and continue to expand the size line-up through 2015."

LT235/80R17 E
LT245/75R17 E
LT265/70R17 E
LT285/70R17 E
35x12.50R17LT E
18 LT275/65R18 E
LT275/70R18 E
35x12.50R18LT E
20 LT275/65R20 E
LT305/55R20 E
35/12.50R20LT E

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:32 pm

Here you go Tom.

HoosierJeeper · **Joined:** Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:23 am **Posts:** 1218

That looks nice. I hope they have a 245/70/17 by this winter, my Terras are to due to be replaced. If these aren't available I'll go with Terras again.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:14 pm

I really need that 3-peak mountain snowflake, but I'm not looking forward to the LT ride. I've gotten use to P rated tires and their soft ride. The General Grabber AT2 are the only P rated tire that I can think of that is snow rated besides a designated snow tire.

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:28 pm

hope they fixed the chunking, all the nittos ive had on the grand chunk bad after bout 15k

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:33 pm

JeepinJarhead03 wrote:

hope they fixed the chunking, all the nittos ive had on the grand chunk bad after bout 15k

They are claiming: "New cut and chip resistant compound"
Based on what I have read, Nitto and Toyo are using a good rubber compound that isn't suppose to chunk. That compound, I believe, is found on the higher ply tires. Sometimes the lower ply tires do not get the same compound.

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