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Originally Posted by MAST4R
Btw, Consumer Reports, which I suppose only tests P metrics, recommends the Wildpeak. Not only that, but their recommended tires are all packed tightly.
And the Wildpeak is the only recommended Consumer Reports AT tire that actually has a highly capable offroad tread.
So I think that in between Consumer Reports testing and all that has been said on this forum by people who actually have used Wildpeaks, it is pretty clear that the Wildpeak is the tire to beat in P for anyone who goes out there.
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Tire to beat? It is cheap and a good value...no doubt about that. But tire to beat? Goodyear Adventure AT Kevlar is a better tire IF you take out the price difference. Lighter weight. Stronger in both tread AND sidewall. Similar mileage. Quieter. And based on Rev/Mile, a taller tire to boot.
Yokohama AT G015 may have some say in it too with its Enduro compound and not too shabby sidewall strength.
But are the Falkens good value? Yup...but you do get what you pay for in terms of materials used. But is it the best P-metric AT bar none? IMHO, no.
Consumer Reports is a good source but they also take in the cost of a product. I have General tires on my minivan that is rated #1. Great tire for what you pay for. But its sidewall is 1 ply, which is fine on a minivan but Michelins and others are 2-plies.