Nitto Tires
About Nitto
Nitto is a Budget-tier tire manufacturer. The brand currently offers 35 tire models spanning 21 all-season, 14 summer categories. With an average expert rating of 8.3/10, Nitto delivers excellent value in its price segment.
Nitto Performance Overview
Based on expert analysis of 35 models, Nitto tires achieve an average score of 8.3 out of 10. Notable strengths include dry grip (7.9/10).
Top-Rated Nitto Tires
- Nitto Trail Grappler SxS – Rated 9.6/10 (all-season)
- Nitto Road Hugger GT Ultra – Rated 9.0/10 (all-season)
- Nitto Motivo 365 – Rated 9.0/10 (all-season)
Nitto Tire Lineup by Season
Nitto offers tires across multiple seasons:
- All-season tires: 21 models
- Summer tires: 14 models
Browse the full collection of Nitto tires below to compare ratings, specs, and find the right model for your vehicle.
Nitto Tire Lineup at a Glance
| Model | Season | Score | EU Fuel | EU Wet | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trail Grappler SxS
|
All-Season | 9.6/10 | - | - | - |
Motivo 365
|
All-Season | 9.0/10 | - | - | - |
Road Hugger GT Ultra
|
All-Season | 9.0/10 | - | - | - |
Nomad Grappler
|
All-Season | 8.9/10 | - | - | - |
Terra Grappler G3
|
All-Season | 8.8/10 | - | - | - |
Exo Grappler AWT
|
All-Season | 8.6/10 | - | - | - |
Trail Grappler M/T
|
All-Season | 8.6/10 | - | - | - |
Mud Grappler
|
All-Season | 8.5/10 | - | - | - |
Recon Grappler A/T
|
All-Season | 8.5/10 | - | - | - |
Crosstek 2
|
All-Season | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
Invo
|
Summer | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
Neo Gen
|
All-Season | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
NT05
|
Summer | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
NT420V
|
Summer | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
NT555 G2
|
Summer | 8.4/10 | D | B | 70dB |
Terra Grappler G2
|
All-Season | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
NT555RII
|
Summer | 8.3/10 | - | - | - |
NT90W
|
Summer | 8.3/10 | - | - | - |
Motivo
|
All-Season | 8.2/10 | - | - | - |
Ridge Grappler
|
All-Season | 8.2/10 | - | - | - |
Dura Grappler
|
All-Season | 8.1/10 | - | - | - |
NT01
|
Summer | 8.1/10 | - | - | - |
NT420S
|
Summer | 8.1/10 | D | D | 73dB |
NT421Q
|
Summer | 8.1/10 | - | - | - |
NT05R
|
Summer | 8.0/10 | - | - | - |
NT-SN2
|
All-Season | 7.8/10 | - | - | - |
Terra Grappler
|
All-Season | 7.8/10 | - | - | - |
NT850 Plus
|
Summer | 7.5/10 | - | - | - |
Dune Grappler
|
All-Season | 7.3/10 | - | - | - |
NT555
|
Summer | 6.8/10 | - | - | - |
Crosstek
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Crosstek CUV
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Crosstek HD
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
NT404
|
Summer | - | - | - | - |
NT450
|
Summer | - | - | - | - |
Every Nitto Tire Reviewed
Trail Grappler SxS
The Nitto Trail Grappler SxS is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
Motivo 365
The Nitto Motivo 365 is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.1/10).
Road Hugger GT Ultra
The Nitto Road Hugger GT Ultra is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8.5/10).
Nomad Grappler
The Nitto Nomad Grappler is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 8.9/10 overall.
Key strengths: excellent handling (9/10), impressive traction (9/10), long tread life (9.2/10).
Terra Grappler G3
The Nitto Terra Grappler G3 is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 8.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.1/10).
Exo Grappler AWT
The Nitto Exo Grappler AWT is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 8.6/10 overall.
Trail Grappler M/T
The Nitto Trail Grappler M/T is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 8.6/10 overall.
Mud Grappler
The Nitto Mud Grappler is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 8.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.1/10).
Recon Grappler A/T
The Nitto Recon Grappler A/T is a premium all-season tire scoring 8.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: excellent handling (9/10), long tread life (8.6/10).
Crosstek 2
The Nitto Crosstek 2 is a well-balanced all-season tire scoring 8.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: excellent handling (9/10), impressive traction (9/10).
Invo
The Nitto Invo is a strong summer tire scoring 8.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8/10), excellent dry grip (79/10), impressive wet performance (67/10).
Neo Gen
The Nitto Neo Gen is a well-balanced all-season tire scoring 8.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8/10).
NT05
The Nitto NT05 is a reliable summer tire scoring 8.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: decent longevity (7.9/10), excellent dry grip (84/10), impressive wet performance (63/10).
NT420V
The Nitto NT420V is a reliable summer tire scoring 8.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: excellent handling (9/10), impressive traction (9/10), long tread life (8/10).
NT555 G2
The Nitto NT555 G2 is a competitive summer tire scoring 8.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8.1/10), excellent dry grip (80/10), impressive wet performance (63/10).
Terra Grappler G2
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 is a strong all-season tire scoring 8.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8.8/10), excellent dry grip (60/10), impressive wet performance (30/10).
NT555RII
The Nitto NT555RII is a competitive summer tire scoring 8.3/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8/10).
NT90W
The Nitto NT90W is a competitive summer tire scoring 8.3/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), long tread life (8.5/10).
Motivo
The Nitto Motivo is a strong all-season tire scoring 8.2/10 overall.
Key strengths: excellent dry grip (65/10), impressive wet performance (50/10).
Ridge Grappler
The Nitto Ridge Grappler is a reliable all-season tire scoring 8.2/10 overall.
Key strengths: excellent dry grip (95/10), impressive wet performance (85/10).
Dura Grappler
The Nitto Dura Grappler is a strong all-season tire scoring 8.1/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8.1/10).
NT01
The Nitto NT01 is a competitive summer tire scoring 8.1/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), excellent dry grip (94/10), impressive wet performance (46/10).
NT420S
The Nitto NT420S is a well-balanced summer tire scoring 8.1/10 overall.
Key strengths: decent longevity (7.6/10).
NT421Q
The Nitto NT421Q is a strong summer tire scoring 8.1/10 overall.
NT05R
The Nitto NT05R is a reliable summer tire scoring 8/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9/10).
NT-SN2
The Nitto NT-SN2 is a well-balanced all-season tire scoring 7.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: excellent handling (9/10), long tread life (8.2/10).
Terra Grappler
The Nitto Terra Grappler is a strong all-season tire scoring 7.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: decent longevity (7.7/10).
NT850 Plus
The Nitto NT850 Plus is a strong summer tire scoring 7.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), decent longevity (7.2/10).
Dune Grappler
The Nitto Dune Grappler is a reliable all-season tire scoring 7.3/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), decent longevity (7.1/10).
NT555
The Nitto NT555 is a budget-friendly summer tire scoring 6.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), excellent dry grip (75/10), impressive wet performance (63/10).
Crosstek
The Nitto Crosstek is an economical all-season tire.
Crosstek CUV
The Nitto Crosstek CUV is a basic all-season tire.
Crosstek HD
The Nitto Crosstek HD is a basic all-season tire.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10).
NT404
The Nitto NT404 is an economical summer tire.
NT450
The Nitto NT450 is an entry-level summer tire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nitto tires are well-regarded, with an average rating of 8.3/10 across their 35 models. Many of their tires score above 7/10, indicating consistent quality.
Nitto offers tires in the following categories: summer (14), all-season (21). This gives drivers options for different weather conditions and driving needs.
Based on our testing data, the Trail Grappler SxS is the highest-rated Nitto tire with a score of 9.6/10. It's a all-season tire.
Check our comparison section above for detailed head-to-head data with competing brands. Each comparison includes average scores, model counts, and performance metrics.
Final Verdict: Is Nitto Worth It?
Nitto earns a strong recommendation.
With an average score of 8.3/10 across 35 models, Nitto delivers consistently high-quality tires. Their lineup offers excellent options for various driving needs, and several models stand out as best-in-class performers.
