Falken Wildpeak AT3W in C load

[SacNorCal]

Calling all Wildpeak owners!!

First off, I've already done a search but there isn't much info on Wildpeaks 285 C load. Additionally, I don’t want to make this a Wildpeak vs. KO2 discussion so let’s not go there. Let's also not talk about any other tires. I'm pretty much set.

Anyway, because of all the internet noise, I’m about to make the switch from KO2’s to Wildpeak AT3W’s. I want to see if any of you have experience with Wildpeaks 285 70 17 in C load (not so common… YET)? If so, how do you like it?

Falken’s website states that their Wildpeaks AT3w 285 70 17's are 61.3 lbs per tire. BFG’s KO2’s in 285 70 17 C load are 50.33 lbs each. I used to have KO2’s in E (roughly 57 lbs) and I didn’t like the stiff ride. Since the Wildpeak C’s are heavier than the KO2 E’s, I’m wondering if it will be have the same stiff feel? I will be 75%/25% on/offroad. If the Wildpeaks ride too stiff then I may have to stick to KO2's. I have 2 small children and comfort will be the biggest deciding factor.

 

[MAST4R]

Calling all Wildpeak owners!!

First off, I've already done a search but there isn't much info on Wildpeaks 285 C load. Additionally, I don’t want to make this a Wildpeak vs. KO2 discussion so let’s not go there. Let's also not talk about any other tires. I'm pretty much set.

Anyway, because of all the internet noise, I’m about to make the switch from KO2’s to Wildpeak AT3W’s. I want to see if any of you have experience with Wildpeaks 285 70 17 in C load (not so common… YET)? If so, how do you like it?

Falken’s website states that their Wildpeaks AT3w 285 70 17's are 61.3 lbs per tire. BFG’s KO2’s in 285 70 17 C load are 50.33 lbs each. I used to have KO2’s in E (roughly 57 lbs) and I didn’t like the stiff ride. Since the Wildpeak C’s are heavier than the KO2 E’s, I’m wondering if it will be have the same stiff feel? I will be 75%/25% on/offroad. If the Wildpeaks ride too stiff then I may have to stick to KO2's. I have 2 small children and comfort will be the biggest deciding factor.

You should get a better ride out of an LTC.

That said, there is absolutely no way I would even contemplate running a 60lb tire, even on lighter weight wheels.

Personally, I would upgrade the brake pads for any tire over 50-52, assuming wheels are stock.

I agree on how important kids comfort is. Offroad, airing down will do the trick. If you are having comfort issues on road, that's probably partly LTE and partly the LT air pressures.

Maybe consider the P metric Wildpeak at about 50-51lb. I trust my P metric Wildpeaks everywhere until down to 9/32nds (15,000 miles) and everywhere outside the harshest deserts down to 7/32nds (25,000 miles). Wear improves with age on the P metric version at least (which is annoying). I may or may not get 30,000 depending on how they do in the desert under 7/32. I would not use tires with less than 6/32 off road.

EDIT: also, the extra unsprung weight would theoretically result in less comfort in that the higher the sprung weight vs the unsprung weight, the more comfortable the ride. However, that won't always be true in practice depending on the weight increase in relation to other factors, such as a larger tire. The two may balance out and a heavier, but not crazy heavy larger tire can be more comfortable than a lighter but smaller tire.

 

[SacNorCal]

You should get a better ride out of an LTC.

That said, there is absolutely no way I would even contemplate running a 60lb tire, even on lighter weight wheels.

Personally, I would upgrade the brake pads for any tire over 50-52, assuming wheels are stock.

I agree on how important kids comfort is. Offroad, airing down will do the trick. If you are having comfort issues on road, that's probably partly LTE and partly the LT air pressures.

Maybe consider the P metric Wildpeak at about 50-51lb. I trust my P metric Wildpeaks everywhere until down to 9/32nds (15,000 miles) and everywhere outside the harshest deserts down to 7/32nds (25,000 miles). Wear improves with age on the P metric version at least (which is annoying). I may or may not get 30,000 depending on how they do in the desert under 7/32. I would not use tires with less than 6/32 off road.

EDIT: also, the extra unsprung weight would theoretically result in less comfort in that the higher the sprung weight vs the unsprung weight, the more comfortable the ride. However, that won't always be true in practice depending on the weight increase in relation to other factors, such as a larger tire. The two may balance out and a heavier, but not crazy heavy larger tire can be more comfortable than a lighter but smaller tire.

Yeah I'm hating that their LTC is so darn heavy. I'll be on SCS Ray 10's on Dobinson's suspension (comfort valved). I'm thinking maybe I should just run E load and air down. However, that will give me crappy gas mileage. Not that I bought the truck for fuel economy, but any gas saved is good especially with California prices.

 

[Jeckolame]

You should get a better ride out of an LTC.

That said, there is absolutely no way I would even contemplate running a 60lb tire, even on lighter weight wheels.

Personally, I would upgrade the brake pads for any tire over 50-52, assuming wheels are stock.

I agree on how important kids comfort is. Offroad, airing down will do the trick. If you are having comfort issues on road, that's probably partly LTE and partly the LT air pressures.

Maybe consider the P metric Wildpeak at about 50-51lb. I trust my P metric Wildpeaks everywhere until down to 9/32nds (15,000 miles) and everywhere outside the harshest deserts down to 7/32nds (25,000 miles). Wear improves with age on the P metric version at least (which is annoying). I may or may not get 30,000 depending on how they do in the desert under 7/32. I would not use tires with less than 6/32 off road.

EDIT: also, the extra unsprung weight would theoretically result in less comfort in that the higher the sprung weight vs the unsprung weight, the more comfortable the ride. However, that won't always be true in practice depending on the weight increase in relation to other factors, such as a larger tire. The two may balance out and a heavier, but not crazy heavy larger tire can be more comfortable than a lighter but smaller tire.

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