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[Riff Raff]

Sooo.....what is the real difference between the Nitto Terra Grappler model "285/60R18 120S" and the "LT285/60R18 E 123S" that they list on their site? (these appear to be the only two sizes available by Nitto in 285 and 18 that will fit the VX).
The 123S is a little more expensive, but the 120S seems to be an extra load size which you'd think should be more expensive....confusing?

Two Words: "TIRE WEIGHT"...........is the major difference. The Nitto - Terra Grappler in 285/60R18-120S is heavy, and the LT285/60R18-E-123S is heavy "er". NITTO, USA does not list the specific weight of their tires on their website and that is extremely unfortunate. You will have to send them an E-Mail and ask for specific tire weights.

On the other hand, VX KAT's choice of the new radical-looking COOPER - Zeon "LTZ" is just a baaaaaaaad-assssssssss tire and only weighs 49 lbs. Get the brand new COOPER - Zeon "LTZ" in P285/60R18 and never look back. Less Weight + Less Expensive = More Happy!!!

[VX KAT]

Are we there yet mom?.....I feel like that's what I want to call and ask the tire shop..."Are they there yet?" No, Suzy, we told you, not until Friday 6/5! But it will be one week tomorrow...where are they coming from? MARS???
ARGHHH!

I don't do "be patient" well!

[etlsport]

the "e" load rating makes the tire consierably heavier.. and considerably stronger when it comes to the sidewall.. so if you do hard offroading, the E load rating is probably best.. just looking for good all weather traction for on road.. you could probably get away with the lower one

i just noticed that all of the nittos listed were s speed rating.. are there higher? pretty sure the stock duelers were H speed rating, dropping two levels will probably affect your handling a decent amount

[VX KAT]

WOHOOOOOO!
Decided to call & check with tire shop...WOHOO! They were in (and had been since last Friday:madp:...they told me 6/5), anyway, they are BIG & MEATY! None of the shop guys thought they were goin' fit...even I had my doubts once I saw how big they looked!

There were some Nitto TGs (Giant 325s!) in the shop so it was great to see & compare both side by side. The Cooper's are a bit more "aggressive " looking, nice square shoulders, really cool tread pattern, will bit into dirt etc..really well. Filled them to 40 psi, but Riff says to take 'em up to 50 per sidewall.

Showed them the pic where to rim cladding, they trimmed it off & everything went smooth! Now no rubbing, no problem, AND no more shimmy (as they discovered all my weights had fallen off the old), I now have a much better ride quality, smoother over the ruts and potholes etc on the dirt road, AND, the biggest factor...I can still get in it!!!! That 1.21" increase is still "doable" (but I sure couldn't get it any higher than that). So I'm totally jazzed!!!! I'm in love with these tires! If you have any doubts, DON'T....get them!

Will get it cleaned up and post some pics tomorrow.