Nitto Trail Grappler vs Cooper STT

skalve85 · 11-02-2009, 10:49 AM

As the title reads, I'm looking at both.

Size 35x12.50r20 I found the nitto's for $1229 and the coopers for $1459, I thought the nittos were a better tire, but I could be wrong. Just wondering your guys experiance before I order these thanks.

Cooper STT

Nitto Trail Grappler

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K5Cruz · 11-02-2009, 11:13 AM

I liked my Cooper STTs so much I bought them for two trucks, and I've only ever done that with one other tire, and that was a Super Swamper. I'm going to try the Toyo next time, and I've got a feeling I'll go back to the STT. After how bad my mud grapplers have been I wouldnt buy another nitto tire. Ever.

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08 Black Cummins · 11-02-2009, 11:19 AM

ran the STTs in a smaller size. They were a great tire. Low road noise and good tread life. They pull really hard in the mud. Very comparable to the Toyo MTs I have now.

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Danderson · 11-02-2009, 11:20 AM

The Nittos are E rated and are maybe 3# lighter than the Toyos of the same size,otherwards beefy. They should balance up without much lead too. I wish they'd consider a 285-75-17 size,but the forecast isn't predicting it.

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marine0352 · 11-02-2009, 02:33 PM

I've had the Trail Grapplers for over 2000 miles now. I still love this tire. Have had them in rain, snow and ice. Handled well in all conditions. My past three sets of tires are Nitto Terra's. The Trail Grapplers are quiet and I hope to get 40k plus on them. The stt were my other option as well but went with the Trails for the price. I don't think you can go wrong with either and they both are great tires!

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skalve85 · 11-02-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by marine0352

I've had the Trail Grapplers for over 2000 miles now. I still love this tire. Have had them in rain, snow and ice. Handled well in all conditions. My past three sets of tires are Nitto Terra's. The Trail Grapplers are quiet and I hope to get 40k plus on them. The stt were my other option as well but went with the Trails for the price. I don't think you can go wrong with either and they both are great tires!

Yeah I think your right Marine0352 either way I'm set with these tires, but I'm sure on the Nitto Trail Grappler.

Btw Marine0352 I take it your a tow gunner....tired of walking eh?

Well I can't say much since I became a traitor and went 0313!

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99 Dodge 2500 4x4 191,000mi, 150hp FBD sticks, 62/71/14, ARP Studs @ 140ft lbs, FASS 150/150, Drag Comp, Suncoast tranny, ATS TripleLok, Diprocal Gauges, AirRaid Filter, Amsoil Bypass, BD Steering Brace, 4inch straight pipe, 35inch tires 1/4= 13.79

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cumminshakesit · 11-02-2009, 07:29 PM

I've got the STT's 295/75 R17 love them so far, had them on for just over 20k. wearing VERY well, I rotate every 5k run the fronts at 60psi and the rears at 45psi. Been in the mud, sand, snow, and rain. have no complaints cept for the price... i'm interested in the trail grapplers for my next tire, want a few more people to run them... hit me up if you have any questions.

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02 cummins gen 2 · 11-02-2009, 07:38 PM

never had the nittos but very impressed with the stt's

marine0352 · 11-02-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skalve85

Yeah I think your right Marine0352 either way I'm set with these tires, but I'm sure on the Nitto Trail Grappler.

Btw Marine0352 I take it your a tow gunner....tired of walking eh?

Well I can't say much since I became a traitor and went 0313!

You got it I was with 2/1... I felt bad for you guys when we were sweeping cities in Iraq. You guys carried all your sh!t while we just rolled along blowing things up. When you get your tires post some pics and Semper Fi brother!!

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duramaxgirl · 11-02-2009, 07:55 PM

im trying to decide the same thing... you think the nittos will be okay for towing as well as nasty winter driving?

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marine0352 · 11-02-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by duramaxgirl

im trying to decide the same thing... you think the nittos will be okay for towing as well as nasty winter driving?

We just had about 12 inches of snow this past week and I think they did great. But that being said they are a MT and AT would work best in snowy conditions. I have not towed with them yet, soon as we get some more snow in the mountains I will be towing a three place trailer for the sleds. They are E rated and I have no signs of wear yet (2k on the tires).

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duramaxgirl · 11-02-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by marine0352

We just had about 12 inches of snow this past week and I think they did great. But that being said they are a MT and AT would work best in snowy conditions. I have not towed with them yet, soon as we get some more snow in the mountains I will be towing a three place trailer for the sleds. They are E rated and I have no signs of wear yet (2k on the tires).

i might have a bad habit of wearing out tires alot quicker than they should haha...

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skalve85 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 35 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts skalve85's Truck Pics	Nitto Trail Grappler vs Cooper STT As the title reads, I'm looking at both. Size 35x12.50r20 I found the nitto's for $1229 and the coopers for $1459, I thought the nittos were a better tire, but I could be wrong. Just wondering your guys experiance before I order these thanks. Cooper STT Nitto Trail Grappler __________________ 99 Dodge 2500 4x4 191,000mi, 150hp FBD sticks, 62/71/14, ARP Studs @ 140ft lbs, FASS 150/150, Drag Comp, Suncoast tranny, ATS TripleLok, Diprocal Gauges, AirRaid Filter, Amsoil Bypass, BD Steering Brace, 4inch straight pipe, 35inch tires 1/4= 13.79 Ohio Coal Rollers

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11-02-2009, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
K5Cruz Take Your Chrome Home. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seminole, OK Posts: 516 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts K5Cruz's Truck Pics	I liked my Cooper STTs so much I bought them for two trucks, and I've only ever done that with one other tire, and that was a Super Swamper. I'm going to try the Toyo next time, and I've got a feeling I'll go back to the STT. After how bad my mud grapplers have been I wouldnt buy another nitto tire. Ever. __________________ 2007 6.7 2500 Crew Cab 6 Speed Manual. Black, Black Rockstars, Mud Grapplers, H&S 4", MBRP, PMT, AFE, Valair DD, AD150, MP-8. 458hp/941tq. Chrome wont get you home and it only takes 13 months to get a Road Armor.

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08 Black Cummins Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 687 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts 08 Black Cummins's Truck Pics	ran the STTs in a smaller size. They were a great tire. Low road noise and good tread life. They pull really hard in the mud. Very comparable to the Toyo MTs I have now. __________________ 08 6.7 Auto QC 4x4/ Stage II H&S 4"/ XRT/ EGR and Cooler Delete/ S&B Intake/ Rhino Lining/ Bushwhacker Pocket Flares/ Duraflaps/ 5000k HID High,Low, and Fogs/ Weather tech Mats/ Kore Leveling Kit/ 35" Toyo MT

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Danderson Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Darn near the Mexican border. Posts: 1,799 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts Danderson's Truck Pics	The Nittos are E rated and are maybe 3# lighter than the Toyos of the same size,otherwards beefy. They should balance up without much lead too. I wish they'd consider a 285-75-17 size,but the forecast isn't predicting it. __________________ '07 2500 SLT,5.9,reg.cab.,G-56, 4wd,8' Northstar popup 24/7. Carli,Defiant,Kore,Lorenz and MADS.

11-02-2009, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
marine0352 Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts marine0352's Truck Pics	I've had the Trail Grapplers for over 2000 miles now. I still love this tire. Have had them in rain, snow and ice. Handled well in all conditions. My past three sets of tires are Nitto Terra's. The Trail Grapplers are quiet and I hope to get 40k plus on them. The stt were my other option as well but went with the Trails for the price. I don't think you can go wrong with either and they both are great tires! __________________ 2007.5 Mega Cab - H&S all the way!!

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cumminshakesit Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport, Washington Posts: 258 Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts cumminshakesit's Truck Pics	I've got the STT's 295/75 R17 love them so far, had them on for just over 20k. wearing VERY well, I rotate every 5k run the fronts at 60psi and the rears at 45psi. Been in the mud, sand, snow, and rain. have no complaints cept for the price... i'm interested in the trail grapplers for my next tire, want a few more people to run them... hit me up if you have any questions. __________________ 2K6 mega cab, 6 spd handshaker, strait piped, Smarty Juniored, SAC #257 DTR MEGACAB CLUB #207

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02 cummins gen 2 Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: vermont Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 02 cummins gen 2's Truck Pics	never had the nittos but very impressed with the stt's

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duramaxgirl Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Canada Posts: 40 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post duramaxgirl's Truck Pics	im trying to decide the same thing... you think the nittos will be okay for towing as well as nasty winter driving? __________________ 2003 Black Duramax,EFI LIVE , MBRP Exhaust, AFE Stage II Intake, Custom Built Race Transmission, BD inline lift pump, American Axle Dodge Rear diff posi, Boost increase orfice.... 13.09 sec at 104mph, 2005 Silver Towing Duramax...15.6sec