Replace bad Falkens?

So I bought some wildpeaks and I’ve had to take them back to discount tire 4 times now to rebalance them, every time they are off and need weights adjusted. I’m over having to go back each week and they said they’ll replace them with a different tire (I assume I’m paying the difference). I want to keep something light-ish since I won’t really be wheeling hardcore, maybe a little in the summer. I’m in Colorado so decent in snow is a must.

Ko2 - heard they are terrible in the rain.

Coopers? - seem pretty pricey and heavy so idk

duratracs? - has them a few years ago and the traction seemed meh in snow

 

My E rated cooper XLT’s are about 10lbs lighter than E rated Falkens. They’re cheaper too. Amazing tire with great wear, balancing, and amazing road mannerisms.

 

I believe my falkens are the SL/lightest ones. 46lbs I think.

 

265/75r16 I assume?

 

I just had this exact thing happen and I replaced mine with the Hankook ATF RF-11. They have been WAY smoother driving on the toad and seem to trail ride just fine.

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/hankook-dynapro-at2-rf11

 

265/70/17’s Love the wildpeaks look and quiet ride, but man this is frustrating.

 

Hmm haven’t considered those, any experience in crappy weather with them?

 

Cooper AT3 LT in 265/70/16 is 47lbs. One lb heavier than your current tires.

 

They have a very good rating with a 660 treadwear. I live in a Idaho and they have been awesome so far. I’m even towing a 3500lb 20’ Jayco trailer with them

They are 44lbs (if that matters)

The Hankooks are way smoother and quieter than the Falkens

 

Nice. Might consider those.

 

Just curious if you have SL or E rated that’s causing issues?

edit: I need to read slower. Just saw SL.

 

Kbro2s are nice. Just keep the rotations current and check the wear with a 2 dollar thread depth tool and adjust pressure. Never once worried about off road with those and I live in a pretty rainy spot, always felt confident driving those

 

Dang ole Hankooks have really held up well for me.

 

Got a side shot of what they look like? Haven’t seen them much.

 

Had Hankook ATMs (SL) on my 2006 and they were great. Really surprising snow and ice traction. I have Toyo AT2's (C) on my 2016. They are much more aggressive with more void space and bigger lugs. They just redesigned the AT2 (AT3?). It looks a lot more conservative, like the wildpeaks. I will be checking them out next time.

 

That’s weird. I have Wild Peaks and haven’t had any issues.

 

Yeah I’m sure most don’t. Maybe I got a bad set

 

KO2s are a great tire and do just fine in the rain. There are better tires for snow, but I’ve never had an issue in the rain (I’ve never actually had a problem in the snow either but they do slip around a bit).

 

There's been a bit of chatter on the forum about struggles balancing the Falkens, so I wouldn't count yourself as the loner. I think I also read that they've done a redesign recently and the balancing is better (more consistent?). But don't make decisions off of my 12:30am memory!