Ridge Grapplers or S/T Maxx?

I recently purchased a set of 265/75/16 Duratracs in C load, but am returning them due to the fact even after replacing one of the 4 and 3 balances including a road force we couldnt get rid of the shake they caused at 65-80 mph.

Goodyear customer service was great to work with and is giving me a full refund. The duratracs are unbelievable in the snow and ice which is key to me as I live in South Dakota and do a ton of ice fishing in northern MN and Canada.

I am considering the Ridge Grapplers (265/70/17 C load) or S/T Maxx (either 265/75/16 E load or 255/75/17 C load) These are all significantly heavier than the duratrac but my other option, the wildpeak in SL, has less tread and it sounds like some have had issues with them wearing quickly. I figure if I am going to go to LT rated Wildpeak I may as well stay with the MAXX or RG.

I am looking for feedback from those of you who have had experience with both the MAXX and the Ridge Grappler. Which is better in Snow/hard pack? Which was better on Gas Mileage in similar size?

I do have the Tundra Brake upgrade and am still running the stock 16" wheels but planning on an aftermarket wheel in the near future. I call this out as going to the 17" wheel isn't a huge deal for me.

 

Ridge grapplers. Hands down.

 

I don’t have experience with both. However I have had the ridge grapplers on for a few months, and would buy them again and recommend them to anyone. Road noise is minimum. They have preformed great off roading, in rocky terrine and muddy area, including muddy clay. They even did well in a winter storm we had here, with snow(not that I have a lot of experience in true winter weather). I don’t think you will be disappointed with the ridge grapplers.

 

St Maxx, love the tires

 

As is already evident, both of these wheels have a strong following so I know i can't go wrong either way. That said, I am hoping some individuals who have run both will weigh in on their personal experience/observations regarding snow performance.

 

Flip a coin on that but I have ST Maxx

 

Ridge Grapps
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I heard STMaxx pull to the side. Ridge Grapplers drive straight, run quiet, and all the girls will want you.

 

My Maxx’s do really well in snow, thin and thick. As long as you don’t floor it, these things keep their traction really well.

 

Pulled trigger on 265/70-r17 Ridge Grapplers. 31.89" and 10.7" wide.

Now I have to buy new wheels as the ones I currently have are stock 16s. Will be adding 2-2.5" lift in the next few months but for now these will be on a stock '02. What backspacing/offset would you recommend?

 

ST MAXX

 

Ended up with Ridge Grapplers and FN wheels. Now I am getting ready to pull the string on lift. Because my wheels are only 265/75 17s I don't want to go too big (around 2") May start out up front with King's, Fox 2.5", or Billy 6112s so I can keep a compliant road ride and have the ability to adjust if I choose to increase wheel size in the future. (then I still need to figure out the rear) I have gone back and forth so many times I am going crazy.

 

What’s the weight on those? I know the website says 51 lbs is that correct?

 

Sorry man,
I did not get a chance to weigh them. They were ordered into a local shop and were swapped out with duratracs

 

Good choice OP