Having been on a competitor's H/T tire for the last two years, the first thing I immediately noticed upon installing the new Terra Grappler G3's on my Chevy Colorado was the overall aesthetic look. My truck suddenly looked cool again. The aggressive sidewall patterns gave it a much needed facelift that made it look like a truck that meant business again. The difference was so staggering that it almost gave the appearance of a lift as well. While looks aren't everything, I was surprised to feel the road stability that these new G3s offered. It's almost as if I had upgraded my shocks and spring systems, not just the tires. Gone were the days of bouncing over the ever present potholes that line the roads on the east coast and I could feel the bulk of the impact being absorbed by the tire vs. being sent through the entire cab. Perhaps most surprising was the grip that these new tires offered, in all weather conditions. My truck felt stuck to the road and it provided an extra level of confidence I had not had previously. With the winter weather setting in, I've experienced countless days of rain and snow. The days that it absolutely downpoured, you could hardly tell from the driver seat. The sipes were doing exactly what they were intended for and the tires maintained maximum grip levels. Never once did I feel any slippage whether accelerating, braking or cornering. As for the snow, it was much the same. Climbing the mountain passes of West Virginia, most of the vehicles were in the right lane with their flashers on, crawling along at 25mph. With the help of the G3s, I was able to keep the speed consistent and hold the wheel straight at all times. While I haven't had the opportunity to take my truck off road yet, the few times I've had to power through gravel roads or muddy lots, there has yet to be a single moment where I felt uncomfortable. The only downside I can think of thus far is the MPG, which is to be expected when upgrading from an H/T to an A/T. But I'll gladly trade off the decrease in MPGs for the more stable and comfortable ride that the G3s offer. And to look good on top of that is just the cherry on top.
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