Falken Wildpeak Tires

[TK-421]

Hi all. I'm new to Overlanding and have been researching tires. I've heard good things about Falken Wildpeak tires.

I just learned this, this morning and I wanted to get this out there for those who dont know....

While Falken tires are owned by Sumitomo Rubber, they are manufactured in a suburb of Buffalo, NY...USA. They employ well over a 1,000 people and Sumitomo is investing another 90 million into the plant.
For those who care about made in the USA and US jobs... You might want to take a look at Falken tires.

(I dont work there by they way... I just live near Buffalo, I knew dunlop tires were made there....but didnt know about Falkens)

 

[Cypress]

I have 4 sets of them on a Samurai, my XJ, my Silverado, and my wife's Suburban. Outstanding tires.

 

[Gone_xtrkn]

I use the A/T Trails on my Subaru and they seem to be perfect CUV/crossover tires. Work nicely off road but for me haven’t felt any different than the stock highway tires on my commute.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Falken wildpeaks are fantastic, Toyo AT3's are very similar. I ran Goodyear Duratracs for about 4 years and now on the Wildpeaks, the wildpeaks have better wet/snow traction and are quieter.

 

[Ubiety]

No complaints about my Wildpeak MTs - they are grabby when they should be. They seem a little noisy (MTs) but they came on a new truck so its hard to say if its the tires or the truck.
@AJW - thanks for posting the made in America info!

A couple weekends back; my truck is up front. No slippage at all. Credit @Ties for the video.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

I have 4 sets of them on a Samurai, my XJ, my Silverado, and my wife's Suburban. Outstanding tires.

What size on your Silverado? Pics?

 

[Cypress]

What size on your Silverado? Pics?

265/70R18. Just a touch wider than stock. This is my daily work vehicle so it doesn't have any lift or really spend much time off-road.

 

[CTO1Mike]

I am running Wildpeaks. Love them so far!

 

[ThundahBeagle]

265/70R18. Just a touch wider than stock. This is my daily work vehicle so it doesn't have any lift or really spend much time off-road.

A GMT900 with K2 GMC rims. Looks good. Thanks

 

[ptgarcia]

Five or six years ago I had a set of 37" ATs on my Ram 3500 Megacab with Cummins diesel, and while performance was good, longevity was not. My truck can eat through tires pretty quickly but I think I barely got 20,000 miles out of the Wildpeak. I get closer to 30,000 out of my BFG ATs.

 

[Cypress]

Five or six years ago I had a set of 37" ATs on my Ram 3500 Megacab with Cummins diesel, and while performance was good, longevity was not. My truck can eat through tires pretty quickly but I think I barely got 20,000 miles out of the Wildpeak. I get closer to 30,000 out of my BFG ATs.

Interesting, the set on the above Silverado has a little over 30K on them. I'll probably need tires toward the end of this year.

 

[bgenlvtex]

I was happy with the ones that came on my Gladiator, I sold them at 15,000 miles and they had 15/32" tread depth remaining.

I would consider them in any case where they make the size I need.

 

[SJ.Overland]

I've run both the AT3s and the M/Ts. Currently still running the M/Ts.

 

[DRAX]

I run the Wildpeak A/T3w on my Canyon in 275/55R20. Love them!

 

[jnicks01]

Ditto on my 07 Z71 Tahoe. I mainly do city driving, but they are great all around tires. Quiet too! I found they have been my best tire purchase for the fairly reasonable cost. I have about 30K or more on them right now and they are only 50% gone with no real lack in grip.

 

[Ed1774]

I went by my local Pep Boys to price out a set of 35x12.5x17" AT3W's today and for some reason they told me that tire was out of stock and likely discontinued. I find that hard to believe and don't hold much faith in Pep Boys so I'd like your opinions. I going with either Toyo or Falken. The Toyo's are on backorder and I'm not sure about Falkens status.

 

[SJ.Overland]

I went by my local Pep Boys to price out a set of 35x12.5x17" AT3W's today and for some reason they told me that tire was out of stock and likely discontinued. I find that hard to believe and don't hold much faith in Pep Boys so I'd like your opinions. I going with either Toyo or Falken. The Toyo's are on backorder and I'm not sure about Falkens status.

Where all have you looked? I did a quick search though and most places seem to be out of stock of that size and say to call for ETA. That being said I can say those M/Ts are great too!

 

[Ed1774]

Where all have you looked? I did a quick search though and most places seem to be out of stock of that size and say to call for ETA. That being said I can say those M/Ts are great too!

I had checked Pep Boys and Tire Rack. Thanks for the suggestion but I'm not going with a M/T tire. I want the all weather performance of the A/T with the 3 peak mountain snowflake rating.

 

[SJ.Overland]

I had checked Pep Boys and Tire Rack. Thanks for the suggestion but I'm not going with a M/T tire. I want the all weather performance of the A/T with the 3 peak mountain snowflake rating.

I understand. Yeah if you can find that AT3W they are great and I really do recommend them, but as many things are right now I bet supply struggling to keep up with demand.

 

[Jim SoG]

Love them!