Nitto vs BF Goodrich

So I'm looking at getting some new tires for my 3rd gen TRD off road. I'm trying to decide between the Nitto trail grappler's and the BF Goodrich all-terrain T/A KO2's. I'm only planning on doing might off roading in the near future so unless the Nitto's comparable road noise/ gas mileage, I'll probably go with Goodrich. Anyone think otherwise? (On a side note I do think the Nitto's look a lot cooler lol)

 

I've run BFG KO'2s for many years trouble free mostly highway driving. Got easily over 40,000 miles out of each set. I did run some Nitto Terra Grapplers for a set. They were fine probably better mpg on the road but changed back to BFG for the aggressive look.

 

Ridge Grapps

 

I was looking at the Terra's, but I didn't see an option on their site for 16" rims.

 

I can actually get the BFG's for cheaper at Costco right now. And I believe they come with free rotation and balance for the life of the tire. I need to give them a call to confirm it though.

 

I was just looking at Discount Tire online. They have a D and E rated Terra Grappler 265-75-16 for $180 ea.

 

I know you inquired on the much beefier Trail Grappler. I just didn't have experience with them.

 

I really like those, but they're also $40 more each compared to the BFG's... But I really like them... Hmmm...

 

I was looking for 285-75-16

Edit: it looks like they did make then in that size for the first gen I was checking the page for the second gen

 

I'm actually looking at getting 285-75-16's

 

Yeah I will say they're not the best on rain slicked roads...

 

Lmao that's a bit of a deal breaker xD

 

Never had Kos but I have trail grap and nothing bad to say about them. Pricey

 

BFGoodrich tires are amazing. I've been running them on my truck for the last 6 months, and they're a good tire. I did not seem to notice any lack of performance in the rain, and mud. I have them in size 265/75/16 (E load) on the stock 2nd gen Off Road wheel.

 

That said, I ran them for many years and never had an issue getting where I'm going in the rain. There are many factors that contribute to truck handling in the wet obviously. I wouldn't give them a second thought if I go that route next time!

 

If you're going to buy a bigger size, they won't mount them cause they're not OEM size.