Falken Wildpeak AT4W Review - LT275/70/18

[tacorancher]

Hey Guys - I have been waiting to issue this review to give the new tires a fair chance. I’ve put about 500 miles or so on them. At first I was not happy with the ride (a bit stiff) but once I got the PSI dialed in just right (34 front, 33 rear), the ride is still firm but nice and smooth. Also bear in mind this is an E load range tire.

PROS:
- Look awesome
- Insanely tough and overbuilt (you can just tell)
- Deepest tread in the segment (18/32)
- Very smooth with zero balancing challenges
- Steering responsiveness shockingly good
- Great highway driving
- MPG hit for a 60.3 pound tire is not bad (about 2 MPG)
- Very quiet except for a pleasant (honestly it sounds kinda cool) off-road tire hum between 20 and 40 mph

CONS:
- Heavy ass tire
- A little bit firm

I will do a full blown YouTube video on it later with a lot more detail but here’s a short showing no rub (someone on here asked for it - forgive me for the cheesy music). Also check out the pictures.

Comment on size: these seem to run true to size. The tires are 0.75” taller than the stock 265/70/18s. My ground clearance seems to be up 0.3” or so. Noticeable but nothing crazy.

Last note: I came close to getting the KO3s because of FOMO - but I think I’m keeping these bad boys.

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[Delta1Seven]

Thanks for the review. Is there a reason why you didn't go with the KO3's?

I'm only asking as the K03's seem like the most popular tire for these trucks. I'm about to order tires but can't decide between the KO3 or AT4W.

My wife is very noise sensitive so my main concern is the hum/road noise haha.

 

[tacorancher]

Thanks for the review. Is there a reason why you didn't go with the KO3's?

I'm only asking as the K03's seem like the most popular tire for these trucks. I'm about to order tires but can't decide between the KO3 or AT4W.

My wife is very noise sensitive so my main concern is the hum/road noise haha.

Almost did. Couple reasons. First, I had the AT3Ws on my 22 Pro and liked them. Second, the guys at Discount Tire said they had a hard time balancing KO3s and people were returning them. So I just went with their recommendation. I like the AT4Ws except they ride a little hard. On the fence about whether I like them / will keep them. They look awesome. Are tough as balls. Are super quiet. But they ride a bit bumpy. If I knew for sure the KO3s would balance properly and would ride softer, I would swap. Ideally there would be a C load tire out there in a premium brand, but there isn’t.

Back to the Falkens. They are a hair bigger than the KO3 in this size, which I really like as it takes me to the absolute limit on size without removing the crash pads. I wanted 34s or 35s but every time I look at my truck (33.43” tires) I think .. those are some big ass tires and they look juicy.

If you get the KO3s tell me how they ride. I’ve got until Dec 12 to swap them.

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