Terra Grappler Vs. BF Goodrich

[knightsfs4]

I need some opinions on whether I should get one or the other. I'd probably get 285 because I'm getting the Daystar lift as well.

Thanks

Jack

 

[4runr30]

TG's

I went with the TG's. Almost half the price and they have been great so far! Just be aware that a lot of trimming will have to be done to accomodate 285s on a DS setup.

 

[Presta24]

I went with the TG's. Almost half the price and they have been great so far! Just be aware that a lot of trimming will have to be done to accomodate 285s on a DS setup.

I have 285's on my DS kit and It doesn't really rub all that badly. I am going to get spacers though, and from what I hear, the spacers will cause it to rub more on the fender/liner. I need the spacers to keep it from rubbing the UCA's. Especially in reverse. Pics of yours with the TG's?

 

[knightsfs4]

Would 275s rub?

 

[Presta24]

Would 275s rub?

I don't think so, but Id find some one who's got em to find out. Theres less tire options in that size for a 16 i believe, Id go with 285's or 255/85r16

 

[knightsfs4]

I have the limited rims for whoever can give me the answer. What's the biggest tire I can fit on this thing without rub?

 

[4runr30]

I have 285's on my DS kit and It doesn't really rub all that badly. I am going to get spacers though, and from what I hear, the spacers will cause it to rub more on the fender/liner. I need the spacers to keep it from rubbing the UCA's. Especially in reverse. Pics of yours with the TG's?

Glad your 285s are workn out. I went the 265 route which has worked out pretty well.

 

[12guns]

I have always loved the BFG's, however I've also heard they are not very good in wet conditions. I guess there's not much place for the excess water to be "pushed" out. Personally I'd go TG's and never look back if those were the two options.

 

[Presta24]

I have the limited rims for whoever can give me the answer. What's the biggest tire I can fit on this thing without rub?

you have the limited 18"s?

 

[TOYLUVA]

:thumb3: +1 for TG's:thumb3:

Workin good for me.

 

[StevieT4R]

275/70-16=31.16=no rub
275/70-17=32.16=little rub (some light trimming inner fender well & inner mud flap)
275/70-18=33.16=rub (heavy trimming & remove mud flap)

*** You have not mentioned sectional width (profile). I'm assuming that you will be running wheel spacers so that would not be a problem. But, you should keep this in mind too (diameter is not the only thing here) because this will come into effect with the UCA's. (Personally, I would not run spacers unless you have too) ***

I have the Cooper Zeon LTZ's in 275's (no spacers). I really like them - cost less than TG, more aggressive pattern (almost MT-like), fairly quite, handle good dry & wet, balanced well and computer designed. That said, if I had to do it again, I would really consider TG's next time - either same size or 285. In the end, it's subjective and personal budget - the LTZ & KO's - have a great aggressive pattern. The TG not so much. They also "seem" alittle more low profile. If you go 32 or bigger it will rub

 

[simon21b]

I don't have any experience with TGs, but I'm a big fan of BFGs and that's what I'll be putting on my 4Runner when I lift it. I put 30k miles on a set of BFGs on this TJ and loved them. It rains here a lot and I had no issues with traction or hydro-planing. I think you'll be fine with either one.

 

[JB.]

I need some opinions on whether I should get one or the other.

-Yes

 

[knightsfs4]

So these would for sure fit my limited rims with no rub? 275/70-16 BFGs

 

[Nashvillerunner]

First off how much is your budget? That was the major factor in my deciding to go with the Nitto TG's. They are almost half the price and I have had mine on for about 500 miles and love them!

They handle great on the interstate with very little road noise and handle great in the rain. I noticed a deal of difference in the handling with them off road compared to the stock Bridgestone Duelers.

I would recommend the Nitto's!!

I purchased mine through Discount Tire and I paid $700 total but that included $544 for the tires and $160 to get them installed and also the lifetime replacement and balance and rotation.

 

[Offroader5]

It's been soooo long since I've owned a set of BFG AT's...but my XJ has 35" versions of the Nitto TG's on it now. I've had them on that rig for at least 4 years now and have put about 25-30k miles on them and they still have about 1/4" or more of thread depth. Unfortunately they've aged and gotten hard cause they sit outside all the time in the back yard (XJ is just a crawler).

There were many times out on the trails that the Nittos impressed everyone. Plenty of times where I had people scratching their head as to why their tires weren't performing as well as my Nittos. Much of it was in wet rocks.

 

[Aquabear]

I have had both BFG and currently have TG and they are both great tires but I love my TG's. I got the TG cause I wanted a quieter ride than BFG and I really don't off road that much to quantify the little extra road noise. TG's are great in EVERYTHING, even when I took my stock T4R to Rausch off road park- the 4R and tires great performance surprised everyone. IMHO- if your going more off road I like the idea of BFG with more side wall protection(I think) but TG's run quieter and in the rain-especially deep puddles at highway speeds the TG's flush the water out better where the BFG's seem to actually slow the speed.
But TG's do look more aggressive- if thats ur thing
Good luck choosing, it's a hell of a hard decision!
Aquabear