The Nitto Recon Grappler A/T tires generally receive positive reviews for their performance, appearance, and versatility across various driving conditions.
The Nitto Recon Grappler A/T tires are well-regarded for their balance of on-road comfort and off-road capability. They offer good performance across various terrains and weather conditions, with many users praising their quiet ride and attractive appearance. While most reviews are positive, there are some concerns about wet traction and occasional balancing issues. Overall, these tires seem to be a popular choice for those seeking a versatile all-terrain tire for their trucks and SUVs.
Positive highlights
Excellent performance in diverse conditions including dry, wet, snow, and light off-road. Attractive and aggressive appearance. Good tread life and wear characteristics. Smooth ride quality and good handling. Stiff sidewalls providing stability. Suitable for daily driving and long trips.
Negative highlights
Some users report difficulty in balancing the tires. A few complaints about wet traction, especially while towing. Some found the ride to be rough or uncomfortable.
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
4.8
Treadwear
5
30 SimpleTire reviews
Jackson
3.5
Toyota Tundra 2007 SR5 w/aluminum wheels
Verified Customer
Apr 3, 2025
Great, but not as they wear down
My tires are date coded mid 2022, and are already dry rotting as of early 2025. At first, they were awesome, quiet, stout in all weather. But the rubber compound as been disappointing till now, April 2025. I have them on my 07 Tundra. Braking action is pretty good in snow and ice. Acceleration is terrible. Steering is good in snow and ice too. But they are dry rotting faster than I would expect. I don't off road often, and if I do it's not intense. But there's a chunk out of the back tires, and fronts are crumbling. It's disappointing. They were good at first in all conditions, but 3 years and about 30k miles in I can't wait to get rid of them.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires30k+
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
3
Winter
2
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Paul
4
Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 2010 4x4 Crew Cab
Verified Customer
Jan 10, 2025
Recon Tires are Superb
Second set of these tire and found them to be quiet, great traction on dry and wet surfaces. Please remember if you want a great response from any tire, replace your shocks with quality.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires30k+
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
4
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
3
Ryan
5
GMC Sierra 2500 HD 2023 Denali
Verified Customer
Jan 6, 2025
I love Nitto tires.
This will be the 5th set of Nitto tires that I have run. I have had them on several trucks and a jeep, and they have always been fantastic.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Mark
4.5
RAM 1500 2018 Rebel
Verified Customer
Nov 6, 2024
Overall good tire.
Great tires, have a good look too.
Like that they are US made.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
5
Chris
5
RAM 2500 2024 Limited
Verified Customer
Nov 6, 2024
Great tires
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
4
Coleman
4.5
Chevrolet Colorado 2017 LT
Verified Customer
Oct 30, 2024
Great tires
I have had these tires for 6 months and they are great! Very minimal road noise, they have barely worn, and they are very comfortable. They have great wet and dry traction. I have not had the chance to test them in snow or ice though. Would highly recommend.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
4
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Treadwear
5
John
4.5
RAM 1500 Classic 2019 Tradesman
Verified Customer
Oct 30, 2024
Great tires, a little noisy but comfortable.
Wet roads are a little slick but other than that no complaints.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Comfort
5
Noise
3
Treadwear
5
Jacob
5
Ford F-150 2017 XLT w/H.D. Payload Pkg.
Verified Customer
Oct 30, 2024
No noise great looking tires recommend to everyone
Haven't had these long but also have no complaints noise is minima aggressive looking tires very good in rough terrain on or off road!
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Treadwear
5
Kyle
4.5
Ford F-150 2023 Lariat 4x4
Verified Customer
Feb 29, 2024
Perfect other than wet driving
After owning multiple sets of M/T and R/T tires, I noticed these when they first came out and figured I'd try them out. I can't believe I'm the first person to leave anything other than a 5 star review, but I have to be honest. They are amazing tires... balanced perfectly, look great, ride great and are extremely quiet for an all terrain tire. The ONLY downfall is traction. Compared to the other brands I've owned, I've had to drive extremely carefully with these when roads are wet. I was towing my 20' travel trailer across Florida and broke traction multiple times on the highway doing 50+ mph, while accelerating around others and entering on-ramps. Needless to say it's a tad sketchy, although it'll straighten out faster than while not towing anything. While I'm not towing anything and it's raining, I feel like I need to drive as if I'm trying not to spill a full glass of water sitting on my dash. It's really that bad. Sorry Nitto, I'd love to give you a 5-star on this one but the wet traction is atrocious and I'll most likely be switching next go-around.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
3
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Paul
4
GMC Sierra 1500 2023 Denali Ultimate
Verified Customer
Feb 28, 2024
Not impressed!
I read tons of reviews and all I can say is people must have had terrible tires prior to their experience with these. Almost feels like I'm driving on a gravel road most of the time. It's not at all a comfortable ride. I dread long trips now. Road noise is okay - I play music so don't hear much of it. Traction is phenomenal.
The Nitto Recon Grappler A/T is an all terrain tire that's designed for use on Jeeps, light trucks and SUVs and offers drivers extra traction on and off road plus a 55,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.
Features & Benefits
All terrain tread
Black sidewall
55,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for LT and Flotation metric sizes
Built with wide and narrow grooves that reduces noises on paved roads and boost traction on and off road
Drivers of Jeeps, light trucks, and SUVs that want to drive on and off road need a tire that's built to conquer any terrain, and that's exactly what the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T does. Built with zigzag grooves that create additional biting edges to boost traction, the Recon Grappler A/T's staggered shoulder lugs increase traction off road while also providing aggressive looks that are sure to match your ride. The Recon Grappler A/T features rigid tread blocks and optimized siping that boosts handling and stability in wet and dry conditions, making it an ideal choice for drivers of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tacoma.
Have a question about Nitto Recon Grappler A/T tires?
Yes, the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T tire is a great choice for drivers of Jeeps, light trucks, and SUVs who want excellent traction and performance on- and off-road. The Recon Grappler A/T also offers drivers a long tread life, aggressive looks, and better handling and stability in wet and dry conditions.
The Nitto Recon Grappler A/T is backed by a 55,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for LT-metric and flotation. This means the Recon Grappler A/T is expected to last at least 55,000 miles, depending on the tire's size, assuming proper use, maintenance, and rotation are followed.
Yes, the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T is quiet on the highway thanks to a special mix of wide and narrow grooves that are computer tuned to cancel road noise.
Yes, the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T has two distinctly different sidewall designs so a driver can customize their ride's appearance.
Yes, the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T does handle well on wet roads. The Ridge Grappler A/T's combination of large shoulder and tread blocks with a dense sipe network improve wet traction.