KM3 vs Nitto Ridge Grappler

[NoloBronco]

Looking for some input from those that have upgraded to KM3 or Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Are they still slinging rocks? Ride quality vs GY MT Territory…etc. I am looking to upgrade to one of these going with 35/12.50/17 on my Badlands SAS.

Please share your opinions, also open to other manufacturers.

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[Bird Dog Off Road]

I have 37" KM3s, but either are an improvement over the stock sasquatch tires. I love the KM3s and had them on my old 4Runner as well, but they are pricey. I've heard a lot of good things about the Nittos as well. Either would be a good choice IMO. Something I'm always mindful of when buying tires is weight. The heavier the tire, the more rotating mass and therefore, more strain on the drivetrain.

 

[Ryan Feilner]

I went with the the KM3's on 37's. I took off the OEM tires off at 29 miles and could hear the rocks hit the truck during the short drive from the dealer to the tire shop. Once I put the KM3's on and 700 miles later not another rock has hit the side. Very happy.

I did the KM3's for the look of them and also knew I wanted 37's and they run a bit smaller than say the Nitto's. KM3's are a MT and the Nitto's are an AT. Really would have liked the Nitto ride, but for the look and the fit I went KM3. On a side note, I fit the 37-KM3's on with no lift too!

 

[robepa]

I have run Duratrac and KM3 on my Tacoma, both are great and I am sure the Ridge Grappler is too. New tires always feel great but comparing them to a set of old warn out tires isn't fair so who knows, I don't change out new tires...

Personally I like the KM3s

 

[Hossamus Prime]

I went with the the KM3's on 37's. I took off the OEM tires off at 29 miles and could hear the rocks hit the truck during the short drive from the dealer to the tire shop. Once I put the KM3's on and 700 miles later not another rock has hit the side. Very happy.

I did the KM3's for the look of them and also knew I wanted 37's and they run a bit smaller than say the Nitto's. KM3's are a MT and the Nitto's are an AT. Really would have liked the Nitto ride, but for the look and the fit I went KM3. On a side note, I fit the 37-KM3's on with no lift too!

Any rub? Or any mod besides the bumper for them to fit?

 

[swami37]

BUY the Nitto Ridge Grappler I love them
Thank me later

 

[NoloBronco]

I went with the the KM3's on 37's. I took off the OEM tires off at 29 miles and could hear the rocks hit the truck during the short drive from the dealer to the tire shop. Once I put the KM3's on and 700 miles later not another rock has hit the side. Very happy.

I did the KM3's for the look of them and also knew I wanted 37's and they run a bit smaller than say the Nitto's. KM3's are a MT and the Nitto's are an AT. Really would have liked the Nitto ride, but for the look and the fit I went KM3. On a side note, I fit the 37-KM3's on with no lift too!

Thank you. Do you care to share some pics of the set up. I was thinking of 37’s as well as I have already put on the front leveling kit. If you have them with no lift this might be a perfect fit.

 

[NoloBronco]

BUY the Nitto Ridge Grappler I love them
Thank me later

Pics of your set up?

 

[NoloBronco]

I have 37" KM3s, but either are an improvement over the stock sasquatch tires. I love the KM3s and had them on my old 4Runner as well, but they are pricey. I've heard a lot of good things about the Nittos as well. Either would be a good choice IMO. Something I'm always mindful of when buying tires is weight. The heavier the tire, the more rotating mass and therefore, more strain on the drivetrain.

Thank you sir….and Go Vols!

 

[swami37]

Pics of your set up?

35’s. 2 inch spacer lift
Black Diamond

 

[Ryan Feilner]

Any rub? Or any mod besides the bumper for them to fit?

It’s was kind of weird as I was going to put on a 1.25 Bora spacer to give it the look I wanted, however it look about a week to show up and during that stock 350 mile week i had no rubbing that i noticed.

However after the 1.25 spacer was added i did have a little rub on the tub steps on both sides, but that was minor and was easy to fix with a heat gun. Also on the driver side at articulation it rubbed in the wheel well next to the tube step. that was also easy as their is just a 4" thick chunk of plastic that was easy to trim and heat the liner with the heat gun and push in an inch.

You just reminded me I need to take more pics too . The side shots are before spacer and the one with the top off is after spacer when I was getting some PPF installed.

 

[Ryan Feilner]

Thank you. Do you care to share some pics of the set up. I was thinking of 37’s as well as I have already put on the front leveling kit. If you have them with no lift this might be a perfect fit.

Just posted the pics! I’m also wanting a small lift/level, but as I have the Hoss 3.0 I’m having to wait for a good perch/puck to get developed.

 

[Bradley Thornton]

This link will give all the pics and info you need for 37s KM3s

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...asquatch-badlands-no-lift-build-thread.26479/

Side note I am PMing you

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Looking for some input from those that have upgraded to KM3 or Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Are they still slinging rocks? Ride quality vs GY MT Territory…etc. I am looking to upgrade to one of these going with 35/12.50/17 on my Badlands SAS.

Please share your opinions, also open to other manufacturers.

Km3s are the best.

 

[ironmike]

I have 37" KM3s, but either are an improvement over the stock sasquatch tires. I love the KM3s and had them on my old 4Runner as well, but they are pricey. I've heard a lot of good things about the Nittos as well. Either would be a good choice IMO. Something I'm always mindful of when buying tires is weight. The heavier the tire, the more rotating mass and therefore, more strain on the drivetrain.

Which front bumper is that?

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