The Nomad Grappler is Nitto's On-Road All-Terrain tire developed for drivers of CUVs, SUVs, Jeeps, and pickup trucks seeking a versatile, stylish and comfortable on-road tire, also capable of light off-road duty. Engineered for traction in dry, wet, and loose surface conditions, the Nomad Grappler also provides light snow traction sufficient to earn the tire industry's severe snow service certification and three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.
The Nomad Grappler's all-season compound is molded into a symmetric tread pattern and a broad contact patch featuring interlocking tread blocks with tapered edges for additional bite and effective dry grip. Variable pitch tread blocks of slightly different sizes reduce road noise for enhanced on-road comfort. Two wide, staggered circumferential grooves efficiently evacuate water to lateral notches for hydroplaning resistance in wet weather. Triangular sipes within the tread blocks generate traction on wet and icy roads and assist light snow traction.
Internal Construction of the Nomad Grappler consists of a two-ply polyester casing engineered to provide comfort and reliability. Twin steel belts are wrapped with a single, nylon reinforcement ply for durability and high-speed capability.
As with all Grappler tires, each tire features two unique sidewall designs. One side resembles a mountain range, while the other is designed after a carabiner.
Note: While non-winter tires featuring the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol may provide additional longitudinal snow traction beyond what all-season (M+S) tires not bearing the symbol can deliver, they do not match the capability of a true winter tire in all adverse weather conditions.
Related Information: What is the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMSF)?
Tire Rack Test Results Nitto Nomad Grappler
Testing On-Road All-Terrain Tires: Nitto Nomad Grappler (1:57)
The Nitto Nomad Grappler is a new contender in the On-Road All-Terrain tire arena, so our team put it up against a couple of category benchmarks to see how it performed.
Our evaluation used 2022 Ford Explorer ST test vehicles fitted with new, full tread depth 255/65R18 tires mounted on 18x8.0 wheels.
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Ratings Charts & Reviews Nitto Nomad Grappler
Tire Category: On-Road All-Terrain
Consumer Surveys
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Recommended |
Treadwear |
Nitto Nomad Grappler
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99% |
859K |
8.6 - Excellent |
9.0 - Excellent |
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9.2 - Excellent |
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9.2 - Excellent |
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8.9 - Excellent |
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8.2 - Good |
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8.7 - Excellent |
Consumer Reviews
Media Gallery
Experience the Nitto Nomad Grappler (01:05)
The Nomad Grappler is Nitto's On-Road All-Terrain tire developed for the drivers of CUVs, SUVs, Jeeps, and pickup trucks. The Nomad Grappler is versatile, stylish, and comfortable on-road but capable of light off-road duty.
Testing On-Road All-Terrain Tires: Nitto Nomad Grappler (1:57)
The Nitto Nomad Grappler is a new contender in the On-Road All-Terrain tire arena, so our team put it up against a couple of category benchmarks to see how it performed.
Our evaluation used 2022 Ford Explorer ST test vehicles fitted with new, full tread depth 255/65R18 tires mounted on 18x8.0 wheels.
Read the Full Test Report