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A/T and M/T Tire Options - Let's hear your reviews

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by csuviper, Jan 5, 2016.

  1. Jul 13, 2020 at 8:53 PM
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    Bdwsrjoe

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    I went with Toyo AT3's and I couldn't be happier with them.
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2020 at 8:54 PM
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    I plan on the Toyo's too. The Falkens lost me with all the balancing problems.
     
  3. Jul 13, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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    I was loyal to bf but the terrible wet traction and then the balancing issues on the ko2's made me change.
     
  4. Jun 8, 2021 at 1:15 PM
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    Doubleduty

    Doubleduty Life is better on the mountain

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    I run Falken Wild Peak on my '98 ltd. My brother, who has run a local tire business here in town for over 20 years, recommended them. He runs on them as well.
    They are reasonably priced and great off road. Also very quiet on the highway. Cannot hear a thing. They run just as smooth as the highway tread Generals on my 2016.
     
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  5. Jun 8, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    Doubleduty

    Doubleduty Life is better on the mountain

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    Anything, short of studs or chains is loose on ice. I personally really like Falkens
     
  6. Jun 8, 2021 at 1:26 PM
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    Doubleduty

    Doubleduty Life is better on the mountain

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    I don't think you will regret it!!
     
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  7. Jun 8, 2021 at 1:43 PM
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    Agreed! Mud tires shouldn't be run in the winter anyway.

    I've heard mostly excellent reviews of Falkens, with the exception usually being balancing issues.
     
  8. Jun 8, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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    I installed a set of Yokohama Geolander MT's earlier this year and am very impressed with them. They're reasonably quiet, seem to be wearing well, and have had excellent grip in all kinds of terrain so far.

    I've had a few sets of other Yokohamas in the past and have been consistently pleased.
     
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  9. Jun 8, 2021 at 6:27 PM
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    Doubleduty

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    Don't know anything about balacing issues, as I have had none
     
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  10. Jun 8, 2021 at 7:12 PM
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    Like I said, it seems to be the exception. But, it's well known that balancing issues have occurred with the Wildpeaks AT3W's. A good friend of mine ended up swapping his out for Toyos after a few attempts at balancing.

    I wonder if it's partially due to the shops installing/balancing them, though. I had KO2's for a year and they were perfect despite some others having had balancing issues with them.

    Also, my Toyo AT3's were perfect when my shop installed them. I lost some weights and had them rebalanced at a chain due to convenience, and still wound up with a wobble. I went back to Performance Off-road for another rebalance, and it was perfect again.

    It seems that the less experienced tire techs struggle with big, heavy tires.
     
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  11. Jun 8, 2021 at 7:21 PM
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    LethCarBoot

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    Everybody goes through this - KO2s are the most logical tire and look the best but over-analysis is fun when you’re an enthusiast about a vehicle. Boring but true, but it’s the KO2. Constant research and weighing options is fun though. Enjoy!
     
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  12. Jun 8, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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    I would have to agree, based on my own experience. I think it might be the techs to blame....dunno.
    Maybe I'm just lucky that my Brother's shop does all my mounting and balancing.
     
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  13. Jun 8, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    Doubleduty Life is better on the mountain

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    Looking the best isn't the objective here. JMO. No offense intended,. I want a good looking tire, however, that is secondary to perfomance.
     
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  14. Jun 8, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    I enjoyed mine. They are great overall. But, they're not the best option for everyone. The Falken AT3W and Toyo AT3 among others are pushing for the top spot. There are many good options right now. The AT market is extremely competitive.

    I think in general that experienced techs are worth paying more for. I have bought tires at the cheapest place and regretted it. I have never regretted spending my money at my off-road shop, though. Good guys who care are worth a little more money.

    So true! Many have commented that the sidewall on the Toyo AT3 isn't aggressive enough. I haven't heard many complaints about performance, though.
     
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  15. Jun 8, 2021 at 7:48 PM
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    AMEN!
     
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    To clarify - I set the sarcasm level at 11.
     
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  17. Jun 9, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    I went with the general grabber ATX for mine, about 1200 miles on them so far and they have been fantastic. They are probably the best riding set of tires I have used to date, grip well and wet weather traction has been awesome.
     
  18. Jun 9, 2021 at 9:15 AM
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    Actually, I had almost decided on the Generals before my brother told me about the Falkens.
     
  19. Jul 22, 2021 at 7:44 AM
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    I spent over nine years in the wheel/tire business and in my opinion there's only one tire worth running on my trucks. Here's all the Toyota's I have/have had...Nitto Ridge Grappler

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  20. Jul 22, 2021 at 7:49 AM
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    I agree but only if the majority of your driving is off-road the on road behavior is lacking also most people don’t swap tires to winter/ off-road as needed so my choice is really best overall for eastern coast driving and the falken wildpeaks win hands down
     
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  21. Jul 22, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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    They're definitely one of the more popular options. If nothing else, they definitely look nice.


    I know a bunch of guys who off-road Wildpeaks all over the place. They're a great all-around tire.
     
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    Falkens are good tires, but the Nittos are great on and offroad...
     
  23. Jul 26, 2021 at 4:38 PM
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    I mentioned it earlier, but there are guys who off-road all over the place on Wildpeaks. They are also a fantastic all around tire. Of course they won't hang with a true MT in mud, but neither will those Nittos.
     
  24. Jul 26, 2021 at 4:40 PM
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    Extent of my off-roading is the beaches, so the Falken Wildpeak AT3 SL have been great for me. Not loud on the pavement and balancing issues have been none existent (knock on wood). Awesome in the winter and look good too!
     
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  25. Aug 7, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    Bought my 4r with 7k miles. Replaced the Bridgestone Duelers with Toyo AT3's in stock size and SL load rating. Just didn't like the look of pure street tread on the 4r.

    Did not notice any noise or ride difference. I had the Duelers on for a couple of days and it was dry and warm those days and has been since.
    It wasn't until I removed the Yakima basket off the roof that I heard some tire noise. It's not much and you basically have to have the radio turned down or off. I can hear the tires until about 40mph when the general noise of the vehicle drowns out the sound of the tires.

    I had considered Nitto Ridge Grapplers as I had them on my Ram, but I always felt they were not great on wet pavement. It was a truck and the back end is light, even so I had to be gentle not to spin them from a stop. They did do really well in the snow even in 2wd with a load of snow shoveled into the bed.
     
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    Too many..... Performance: • Magnusum Supercharger • Gibson exhaust with dual black tip • Pedal Commander * PowerBrakes • Suspension – Old Man Emu BP-51 front and back with Medium load coils • Tires: AT3 Faulken Wildpeak – 285/70/17 • Wheels: Relations Race Wheels, RR7-H with -12 offset • Full roof rack and ladder by Westcott Design (removed the stock Yakima basket) • Molle storage panels by Rago fabrication • Front light brackets by Rago • Illuminator light bracket by Rago (roof rack location) Lights • Morimoto front and back with sequential signals • Morimoto fog lights and side mirrors with sequential signals • 40” Baja design light bar for roof rack • 20” S8 Baja design driving combo (winch location) • Squadron sport baja design ditch lights • S2 Chase lights by baja designs (mounted on roof) In the bay: • Odyssey 34-PC Battery • SDQH Aluminum billet battery terminals and bracket • Switch Pro 9100 with aluminum tray • Anytime front and back camera • ARB twin compressor Recovery & Protection: • Smittybilt X20 synthetic rope winch • Factor 55 fairlead and flatlink • Southern Style Off-road (SSO) low profile bumper • SSO stage 2 high clearance wings • Weekend warrior recovery kit by treaty oak • RCI – skid plates – entire vehicle + catalytic converter protection wings Interior: • Nano Ceramic IR – Avery Dennison Window tint – all windows • Several phone mounts • Upgraded Rear Hatch lift gate struts (ladder is heavy) • Boom blaster horn switch (featuring La cucaracha)
    Widpeak faulken A/T my choice.
     
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    Bumping the Thread, I have about 15K miles on my KO2’s and it seems as thought they are getting louder the more mileage I put on them. I’ve rotated and balanced twice at around the 7K mark (at 7K and than at around 14K)Any one else have Thai same issue?
     
  28. Dec 24, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    I rotated mine every 5K and they were quiet at 29K. Are you just rotating front to back? Or are you crossing the tires over?
     
  29. Dec 24, 2021 at 10:26 AM
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    and what load rating are they?
     
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