Ridge grapplers wet performance

[chuck01835]

Looking for comments on ridge grappler performance on wet pavement, or rainy conditions.


Thanks
Chuck

 

[securityguy]

Looking for comments on ridge grappler performance on wet pavement, or rainy conditions.

They are not known for their wet performance. That is why I ruled them out when looking at tires.

 

[chuck01835]

They're considered hybrid tires, all terrain with decent mud performance.

I guess my question is: Are they on par with other all-terrain tires, as far as wet performance?

 

[chuck01835]

They are not known for their wet performance. That is why I ruled them out when looking at tires.

What did you end up getting?

 

[securityguy]

What did you end up getting?

I came really close to pulling the trigger on an all terrain tire. Was looking at the Ridge Grappler, BFG KO2 and Falken Wildpeak. Decided that I LOVED the look of the tire, but didn't need an AT tire since my truck is just a toy. I ended up going with the top rated tire in its class - Michelin Defender LTX M/S for the best wet and dry traction and ride quality. It rains a ton here in FL and I wasn't going to compromise, even in the slightest, wet traction. I went with function over looks this time around.

 

[chuck01835]

Have you done any light trail or offroading with the michelins?

 

[securityguy]

Have you done any light trail or offroading with the michelins?

Not since I purchased the tires, but I have heard and read nothing but great things about these tires and that light trail/off roading is not an issue. They are not designed for deep mud or rock climbing which most folks don't do anyway and certainly not me.