Anyone running Nitto Terra-Grappler G3 tires

I have been running these in the OEM size for a little over a month. I seem to be loosing 1.5 to 2 miles per gallon when compared to the Bridgestone Duelers that came from the factory. Not sure exactly why. But I may just go back to a more efficient tire like maybe Michelin as I don’t do hardly any off road stuff. They are more aggressive than the Duelers. Don’t know about the weight. Anyone else running these and having the same results? The tires ride ok and aren’t noisy.

PS. I may have a nice set of tires for sale in the Central PA area soon!!!

 

I lost about the same amount of MPG when I pulled my OEM Duelers and put on KO2’s. The tread patterns of off road tires is just a little less efficient apparently. Probably more grippy. But to me it’s worth it aesthetically and for trails. Duelers looked out of place on the Venture IMHO.

 

I have the factory Terra Grapplers on my 23 Pro, went on a 3 1/2 hour road trip last weekend, hypermilled coming home, wish-o-meter showed 21.7, actual hand calculated mileage was 21.5. I drive pretty conservatively and average 18-20, 50/50 in town and highway.

 

I’ve been mainly driving around town and haven’t driven many highway miles and it says 14.1 average mpg. Before tire change, 15.9 average. Did a reset after installing the new tires.

 

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The weight of the Tire will kill mpg. I'm not sure of the weight of the terra at3, but there's a couple of all terrains 265 70 17 that weigh under 40lbs. Maxxis razor a/t are 39lbs.