The Nitto Terra Grappler G3 in size LT235/80R17 is an all-terrain radial tire with service description 120/117R. The Terra Grappler G3 is Nitto’s all-terrain tire for drivers comparing road use and off-road capability.
Size and wheel specifications
- Tire size: LT235/80R17
- Manufacturer stock number: 224040
- Wheel diameter: 17 in
- Nominal section width: 235 mm
- Load index / speed rating: 120/117R
- Load designation: Load Range E (10-ply rating)
- Approved rim-width range: 6.0–8.0 in
- Measuring rim width: 6.5 in
- Manufacturer-listed overall diameter: 31.81 in
- Manufacturer-listed overall width: 9.25 in
- Tread depth: 15.4/32 in
- Maximum load / inflation rating (single-tire application): 3,085 lb at 80 psi
Nitto lists this exact stock number at 31.81 inches overall diameter and 9.25 inches overall width on the 6.5-inch measuring rim. The measuring rim is the reference for those published dimensions; the approved rim-width range is 6.0–8.0 inches.
The 120/117 load index lists 120 for single-tire use and 117 for dual-tire use. These ratings apply to different installation arrangements. The maximum-load figure above is the single-tire rating; do not use it as a dual-installation capacity.
Before ordering
Compare the complete size, load index and speed rating with your vehicle’s approved requirements. Confirm wheel width, wheel load capacity and clearance as well as diameter. A tire’s dimensions do not establish an OEM vehicle application. If changing tire size or type, have the combination and operating pressure checked by a qualified tire professional.
Questions about LT235/80R17
What do the numbers in LT235/80R17 mean?
The size uses a nominal 235 mm section width and an aspect ratio of 80; the sidewall height is expressed as a percentage of that nominal width. R denotes radial construction and 17 is the wheel diameter in inches. Nitto lists this exact tire at 31.81 inches overall diameter and 9.25 inches overall width on the 6.5-inch measuring rim. LT identifies the light-truck size designation.
What wheel width is approved for this LT235/80R17 tire?
Nitto lists 6.0–8.0 inches as the approved rim-width range for stock number 224040. Its 6.5-inch measuring rim is the reference for the published dimensions, not the only approved width. The wheel must also have the correct 17-inch diameter and be suitable for the vehicle and required load.
Does Load Range E mean this tire contains 10 physical plies?
No. Load Range E corresponds to a 10-ply rating, a load/strength classification rather than a count of physical cord layers. This tire’s service description is 120/117R. The load index is 120 in a single-tire application and 117 in a dual-tire application; R is the speed symbol.
Is 80 psi the pressure I should run in this tire?
No. The listed 3,085 lb at 80 psi is Nitto’s maximum load/inflation rating for a single-tire application. It is not a recommended pressure for every vehicle. Follow the applicable vehicle and tire guidance, and have the operating pressure confirmed when changing tire size, type or load requirements.
Will this LT235/80R17 tire fit any vehicle with 17-inch wheels?
No. A matching 17-inch wheel diameter is only one requirement. Check the approved 6.0–8.0-inch rim-width range, complete 120/117R service description, wheel load capacity and vehicle clearance. The published 31.81-inch diameter is useful for comparison, but does not prove vehicle fitment or that a lift or modification is unnecessary.
