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We know and love the brand Fuel. Immediately, your mind might go straight to their badass wheels, but have you heard about their Gripper tire lineup? We're going to take a closer look at the Gripper AT, Gripper MT, and Gripper XT in today's tire review! Table of Contents: -Is the Fuel Gripper AT Good? -Is the Fuel Gripper MT Good? -Is the Fuel Gripper XT Good? Is the Fuel Gripper AT Good? We'll start with the least aggressive which is the Fuel Gripper AT. This tire is, as the name states, an all-terrain tire meaning this will be the most daily drivable tire of the lineup. However, we did notice that this one is a lot more aggressive than your standard all-terrain tire. There are large shoulder blocks with a tighter middle section. The middle section helps reduce noise going down the road, as it has small sipes that were designed for heat release. Large blocks on the outside help with maintaining grip off-road. SEE MORE TRUCKS RUNNING THE GRIPPER AT Along with those large tread blocks, a thick rubber case with deep grooves also make this tire ready for tough terrain. This is because these features deliver wear-resistance and make this tire hard to puncture. When it comes to highway driving, a double-layer polyester material provides stability at high speeds. Overall, this tire sits right on the line of being a hybrid tire because of the way it's designed and how aggressive it is. SEE MORE ABOUT THE FUEL GRIPPER LINEUP Is the Fuel Gripper MT Good? Next is the Gripper MT, or mud tire. This one is pretty standard in terms of what you would see coming out of other companies. The tread is evenly spaced with very deep grooves which will give you plenty of traction when you need it. You can also see there is a decent amount of stone ejectors on this tire which always helps maintain your grip. One thing we really love about this tire is the design of the sidewall. It's very aggressive, especially when compared to other mud tires. Most of the sidewall design doesn't actually play a part in the performance of the tire but it definitely looks cool, and will set your build apart from the rest. SEE MORE TRUCKS RUNNING THE GRIPPER MT These tires also have a three-ply polyester shell to improve stability at higher speeds, increase tread life, and guarantee impact resistance. They have a higher load index rating than the XT's, and they're great for larger trucks, as four of these bad boys clock a 1,764 lbs higher load capacity than them as well. DISCOVER THE FUEL GRIPPER MT HERE Is the Fuel Gripper XT Good? Now, with almost every other tire manufacturer, XT symbolizes a hybrid tire, but not with Fuel. The Gripper XT is actually the most aggressive tire they offer and is, yet again, a mud tire. Looking at this beast, you can see absolutely massive tread blocks with large voids and stone ejectors that go all the way through. This is almost a Baja style design since the blocks are so big and have a ton of spacing. Moving onto the sidewall, you have huge blocks here as well which will give you the extra grip you may need when you air out. SEE MORE TRUCKS RUNNING THE GRIPPER XT This mud tire by Fuel is noisier than the MT. But hey, that's only a problem if you're on the steet. Even then, it's a small con compared to the strength, durability, and style you'll be getting with these tires. Along with the MT, it has a three-ply polyester shell. It also has a steel wire rim protector that guards against shock damage and helps with tire security. CHECK OUT THE FUEL GRIPPER XT HERE Overall, all of these tires have their unique spot in the lineup and one of the coolest parts about them is they all cost the same, about $1300. This means you can pick whatever tire best suits your needs and it will be the same cost as the others. If you're running one of these sets of tires by Fuel, let us know which in the comments, and what you think of them! SEE SUSPENSION OPTIONS WHEEL / TIRE PACKAGES WHEEL GUIDE TIRE GUIDE SUSPENSION GUIDE

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Fuel Gripper Tire Review

June 29, 2021