Packed with Technology | Falken Wildpeak A/T3W

The WP's are pretty sticky/grippy and it's noticeable in the rain or when roads are greasy....

 

Before I buy these I was just curious about a couple of things... I see almost zero complaints about traction in the rain which is great because I live in the PNW. Although... I need to know how they really do in packed snow as well as comfort/noise. The website gives them a 3.5 out of 5 for comfort and noise... is that respectable or Nah... It will drive me insane if I am going to hear constant humming.

 

My observations - I'm really pleased with the ride comfort and how quiet the WP's are. They are the smoothest riding all terrain tire I've ever owned and I was really surprised about that. The noise level is non existent but I do have to admit that I'm older and my hearing isn't what it used to be. I haven't had the opportunity to get into packed snow yet so I can't help you out there. For me, ride comfort is 5 out of 5.....

 

I’m in a first gen and I can’t hear a thing

 

#Facts

 

Winter tires are better for snow and wet slushy roads, they have way better siping and more suitable rubber compound.

If 245 pages of this thread haven’t either sold you on or dissuaded you from these tires you might consider flipping a coin.

 

I live in the Seattle area and have had these on my GX460 for 1.5 years and 13k miles and they have done well in the rain and snow. I’ve just ordered a set for my Tacoma and will see how they do. Buy them from Discount Tire and if you don’t like them, they should work with you on an exchange to get you what I’m you like.

 

I switched to WP from Michelin LTX defender M&S. I would not call the WP 'silent'. They make a soft whine tire on pavement sound, not a wawawa like a big mud tire but sounds more like a bus tire or a big truck tire, but quieter. I am pretty sure in todays world I would be placed on the autism spectrum. I can get pretty aggravated at noises, normally drive with no radio on etc. I would still call the WPs quiet. The tone of the nominal sound is not annoying to me but more present than the Michelins which were essentially a highway tire. I would not expect to find an AT tire quieter than the WPs.

 

Before..


After...not the best pic

 

So I got to test these wildpeaks out at an adventure Park this past weekend. I am 2wd no locker and aired down to 18psi. Went through steep inclines, declines, mud pits and kept up with the 4x4 guys. I believe this is a great testament to the performance
of these tires.

I drove to Oklahoma, Dallas, Bridgeport and put on about 1000 miles and 18 hours of street driving afterwards without a hiccup. Aired up to 38 front and 36 rear and drove across Texas. Was a fun weekend.

 

Impressive!

 

So forgive me because I know this is a dumb question but I'm not very knowledgeable in the tire department. I currently have I think 245/75-16. Can I upgrade tire size on the same rims? I don't really want to go any wider than 265 but I wasn't sure if this would cause any issues.

 

You should be good with 265/75 as I have seen many stock tacos running that size on stock wheels. I do know that 3rd gens can also run 285/75r16 quite easily as well. I do not precisely recall if a spacer will be required so you may want to double check that as the inner tire may rub on some components.

 

Cool, thanks for the info! Yeah, that's why I was wanting to try and keep from going any bigger than 265. I don't want to have to fool with tire rub or spacers, for now anyway.

 

Where you scooped these up for that price. Same size im looking to go with very soon.

 

Amazon

 

Amazon.

 

I grabbed a set of A/TW3 265/70/17 for my Tacoma in November and so far they have done great in snow,rain,icy conditions. Road noise is not an issue at all.

I had a set of Toyo At2 previously and they were terrible in the rain but amazing in the snow.

 

I just noticed the sidewall on my 265/70-17 says my tires are actually 32x10.50.

 

That's the flotation size equivalent but not the true size. The true size is 31.7" x 10.8"

If you look at a floatation size of say 35x12.50 the actual true size is 34.8" x 12.5". A 37" is actually 36.5" etc..

Tires are usually designed by men and men typically overestimate their own size.