Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Tire 35X12.5R22 Plus Level = horrible ride?

[SColang22]

i have the rough country 3.5" with nitto ridge grappler 35/12.5 on 20's and don't have any ride issues. I am waiting on BDS to come out with their 4" but I'm pretty happy with what I got now.

 

[Jneally]

I'm beginning to think it may be the 22" rims. Does anyone else have the 22" rims without the air ride? Are the 20" rims a lot smoother ride?

 

[SColang22]

I'm beginning to think it may be the 22" rims. Does anyone else have the 22" rims without the air ride? Are the 20" rims a lot smoother ride?

Ride smoothness is going to depend on tire side wall. So a 33 on 20s is going to have more side wall than a 33 on 22s. You have more tire flex which will give you a smoother ride

 

[rsonedecker]

I'm beginning to think it may be the 22" rims. Does anyone else have the 22" rims without the air ride? Are the 20" rims a lot smoother ride?

Tons of people on here have 22s with Terra or even Ridge Grapplers (or other E-load/LT rated tires) - most have ever commented that the ride maybe got a little stiffer and I'd say most are happy with them (many even comment "rides the same"). I don't think you're going to get "a lot" smoother ride, especially if you stay with a 33x. Is 20" more side wall than 22", sure - but it's not going to be that big of a difference. I think you'd see more of a difference switching back to a non-E load tire, the 305/45R22 Terra Grappler is a non-E (an XL rated) tire, and it's actually a little taller than the 33x (but a little less wide). Or another brand tire.

You had the factory 22" Michelin tires on there, wasn't it smoother then? Seems like you are chasing the ride you had stock, so why don't you put your truck back to stock and make sure it still rides like you expect or remember and then work your way up piece by piece from there?

 

[Jneally]

Tons of people on here have 22s with Terra or even Ridge Grapplers (or other E-load/LT rated tires) - most have ever commented that the ride maybe got a little stiffer and I'd say most are happy with them (many even comment "rides the same"). I don't think you're going to get "a lot" smoother ride, especially if you stay with a 33x. Is 20" more side wall than 22", sure - but it's not going to be that big of a difference. I think you'd see more of a difference switching back to a non-E load tire, the 305/45R22 Terra Grappler is a non-E (an XL rated) tire, and it's actually a little taller than the 33x (but a little less wide). Or another brand tire.

You had the factory 22" Michelin tires on there, wasn't it smoother then? Seems like you are chasing the ride you had stock, so why don't you put your truck back to stock and make sure it still rides like you expect or remember and then work your way up piece by piece from there?

Thanks, I did put my ride back to stock. It rides much better but now doesn't look good. Lol Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[blacksmoke06]

I went with the ReadyLift 2” level with upper control arms along with my Nitto Ridge Grapplers. The ride is super close to stock and I love it all.

Do you have any pictures you can share?

 

[RodRow]

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[Jneally]

So, I put the Mopar 2" lift on it and Love the ride! I think its better than stock. Now I need tire suggestions please. I'm tempted to try the Nittos again with this lift and see how they ride. Thanks!

 

[jaychris]

Not sure whats going on but my ride is really rough. I can't live with it but not sure why its so bad when others say its good. Any ideas? Thanks!

You've got 22" wheels, basically no sidewall, on a half-ton truck. Sorry, but it's hard for me to imagine that you could actually expect to get a good ride out of that combination...

 

[Billy James]

So, I put the Mopar 2" lift on it and Love the ride! I think its better than stock. Now I need tier suggestions please. I'm tempted to try the Nittos again with this lift and see how they ride. Thanks!

From my experience, Nittos ride rough and I will never purchase them again. They seem ok at first and then after about 15,000 to 20,000 miles they hit hard on bumps. I know some here are fans of Nittos, but I am not. For me, it will be Wildpeaks or Cooper AT3 XLT.

 

[Jneally]

You've got 22" wheels, basically no sidewall, on a half-ton truck. Sorry, but it's hard for me to imagine that you could actually expect to get a good ride out of that combination...

Not sure if you read my most recent post but now all is good! Thanks.

 

[Bradw177]

Let me know if you swap tires again. I have the limited 22 on my Laramie. Debating between the 3.5 level or the 2” mopar. I’m either putting on 305/45r22 ridge grapplers or 35 ridge graps. Want the bigger but don’t want to kill the ride

 

[SColang22]

Let me know if you swap tires again. I have the limited 22 on my Laramie. Debating between the 3.5 level or the 2” mopar. I’m either putting on 305/45r22 ridge grapplers or 35 ridge graps. Want the bigger but don’t want to kill the ride

Ridge grapplers are going to make your ride worse. You're never going to get a street tire ride with offroad tires. Might want to drop down to a 20 or 18 to increase side wall and help the ride a little bit

 

[Oaguila6]

So, I put the Mopar 2" lift on it and Love the ride! I think its better than stock. Now I need tire suggestions please. I'm tempted to try the Nittos again with this lift and see how they ride. Thanks!

Did your mopar lift kit use the same control arms /shocks or did you have to replace ? Thanks

 

[deadsoulz]

I have the 22" with the 2" Mopar lift kit with grapplers.....its a little rougher than stock but not bad. My only complaint is I rub on sharp turns. Want to solve that somehow.

 

[superlubricity]

I'm running 305/45R22 118S XL Terra Grappler G2s on stock air suspension with no roughness at all. They are only 47.4 lbs each and have been smooth as silk. No need for a stiff LT tire on this truck, IMHO.

 

[Bpramz]

I have the 22" with the 2" Mopar lift kit with grapplers.....its a little rougher than stock but not bad. My only complaint is I rub on sharp turns. Want to solve that somehow.

What size grapplers are you running?

 

[Midnight1]

I've got my guy that works at an off road shop in Virginia Beach looking. As far as I know, they are not out yet. A lot of these guys swear by the RC ready lifts and haven't had any issues, but those spacers. I can just tell you what I am gonna do. I am no expert when it comes to stuff. There are several forum discussions on here about which lifts/leveling people used. I would just do some research before attempting anything.

Have you installed a level kit and/or tires? I ask because I am also in Va Beach and was looking at going to Eastern Truck( thats where I got my westin steps and customer service is awesome. Lol)

 

[Gkmathiesen]

Have you installed a level kit and/or tires? I ask because I am also in Va Beach and was looking at going to Eastern Truck( thats where I got my westin steps and customer service is awesome. Lol)

Not yet. Just had a baby, so mama has me on a budget.