275/70/18 KO3 tires on a Trailhunter - initial review

[tacorancher]

Sharing my Falkens in the same size. Excuse the super cheesy music.

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[Delta1Seven]

Any comparison between these and Falken AT4W's? I'm curious if one is quieter than the other.

 

[tacorancher]

Any comparison between these and Falken AT4W's? I'm curious if one is quieter than the other.

The Falken is almost silent except maybe between 20-40 mph where there’s a slight hum but it sounds nice. My only knock on it is that it’s a pretty hard tire and for it to ride decently you need to be around 34 psi and not much higher (in E load). It’s great in the wet and appears to be bulletproof and insanely overbuilt (you can tell). 18/32 tread depth which is segment leading and a very cool tread pattern. It also handles shockingly well on the road—steering is phenomenal.

I think the KO3 sidewall is cooler. I also think the KO3 is very quiet. It might also be more comfortable, but I don’t know. Both tires are top performers.

 

[drabon74]

Op, any lift?

 

[bheiser1]

I did the same thing on my TRD OR a couple days ago, except I went with 285/70-17 for the KO3’s. I did a similar comparison to yours, and considered various sizes, and ended up with this selection. I’ve only done 70-80 miles so far, much of it during heavy rain & wind, and I’m pleased so far.

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