New Falken AT tire (A/T3W)
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pDubs
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https://www.falkentire.com/tires/light-truck-suv-cuv-tires/wildpeaka/t3w-tire
Couple questions.... Why would the E rated 10 ply 285/70r17s weigh almost 4 pounds less than the C rated, 6 ply? That doesn't make sense to me.
Those running 285/70r17s, out of the 3 options, which did you choose?
I am running the 265/70r17s in the SL now, and would like to go up to 33s. Seriously considering staying with the SL 285/70 and only gaining 4 pounds a tire doing so. Are these 4 ply SLs going to be a mistake when wheeling?
Couple questions.... Why would the E rated 10 ply 285/70r17s weigh almost 4 pounds less than the C rated, 6 ply? That doesn't make sense to me.
Those running 285/70r17s, out of the 3 options, which did you choose?
I am running the 265/70r17s in the SL now, and would like to go up to 33s. Seriously considering staying with the SL 285/70 and only gaining 4 pounds a tire doing so. Are these 4 ply SLs going to be a mistake when wheeling?
SpeedyKevin
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Cant answer the weight difference but regarding SL vs Es, a few folks here have used their P offroad to great success. I personally use E though and havent had any gripes with their on-road comfort. Im sure P would be smoother though
Moltenburn
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Joined the Falken club, waiting on Delivery
So went with 255/80/17s Wildpeaks on Cyber Monday w/ Discount Tire. Also had them price match the tires at $162 per tire. So a solid deal, along with some mail in rebates to boot.
They arrive tomorrow and I feel like they are going on tomorrow as well. LOL
So went with 255/80/17s Wildpeaks on Cyber Monday w/ Discount Tire. Also had them price match the tires at $162 per tire. So a solid deal, along with some mail in rebates to boot.
They arrive tomorrow and I feel like they are going on tomorrow as well. LOL
Decipher
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I had some seriously long nights figuring out which way to go with my ratings but landed on the SLs in 285/70-17 given their light weight and my previous good experiences with SL. Since then, I have zero complaints about my choice. Granted I don’t pile many miles on, I have just under 5,000 miles on my set now and they’ve been incredible off road. I bought just before load range C was released. From a peace of mind standpoint, I may have considered C more closely but I also would have suffered a great deal of everyday agility with the significant increase in weight. That unsprung weight is no joke. You feel it.
I have not been at all disappointed with off road performance in any way, which is where my biggest concern was with SL. I air mine down to 30 and they’ve been just fine. If they continue to perform this well I’d purchase SL again and never look back. I’ve been off road maybe 10 times, maybe more. These clear mud better than they should for an AT and the one time I got stuck, I was getting stuck no matter what since I bottomed out in a mud pit that was literally clay. They’re great and if anyone’s on the fence, I’d pull the trigger. I’m yet to be disappointed.
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SpeedyKevin
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Just crossed the 1k miles offroad mark on my E rated 265/70s. (13k total)
Been super happy with the grip they have provided!
Been super happy with the grip they have provided!
RazorB
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WalMart has them on sale now. I ordered a set of 265/70/17s to replace the stock tires on my 2018. $115 per tire in stock size.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Falken-Wildpeak-AT3W-265-70R17-Tire/54383695
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Falken-Wildpeak-AT3W-265-70R17-Tire/54383695
ForRun
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I used this on my 19. Go to discount tires website and they have a link to price match. I sent them Walmarts link via email. Bam, sent me back a coupon & said any shop will honor it. Sweet deal!
RedRunner_87
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These have performed amazing in two snow runs so far this winter. The second snow run I was pushing snow with my skid and had absolutely no issues with these tires.
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Anyways the stock 265 P rated tires seem 10% Heavier than most A/t tires. Most are around 40 and these are 45/46 lbs.
Don’t need real aggressive tread mainly for snow and some mud. I about 75% highway with 25k a year mileage so concerned on gas mileage. Any input? 1mph loss would be pretty expensive over a year
Anyways the stock 265 P rated tires seem 10% Heavier than most A/t tires. Most are around 40 and these are 45/46 lbs.
Don’t need real aggressive tread mainly for snow and some mud. I about 75% highway with 25k a year mileage so concerned on gas mileage. Any input? 1mph loss would be pretty expensive over a year
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Blue 4ever Runner
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I'm looking at these Falkens:
265/70R17 SL 4 Ply 31.7 Height 10.8 Width 46.5 lbs.
They are only 4 ply but with not too much off-roading I think they would be fine. They are a lot lighter than the LT's.
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I’ve had my wildpeaks on for a month now and love the setup. Went from stock limited wheels and tires to FN fivestars and 265/70 wildpeaks in a P. I debated for awhile about going to a 275/70 LT but so happy I decided against it and stuck with the 265/70 P.
My gas mileage in the limited has increased from 16.8 mpg to 17.2 mpg. This is most likely due to the weight savings from the wheels. Limited wheels are insanely heavy. Playing around with pressures now to see what I like best.
My gas mileage in the limited has increased from 16.8 mpg to 17.2 mpg. This is most likely due to the weight savings from the wheels. Limited wheels are insanely heavy. Playing around with pressures now to see what I like best.
There's something special about our roads. I'm in Utah and I have never had a set last me more than 25K. That is true for 3 different vehicles and different tire manufacturers. Just replaced tires that were rated for 50K on my wife's car. She's a very gentle driver, so it's not just me.
Jaykulast4r
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What Psi are y’all running with 275 70 17 C load. Was checking after the 2nd dealer service and they are 30psi which I think was the stock tire size psi. Tia!!
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20164runner
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My receipt at discount tire recommended them to be at 37 psi. That’s what they aired them up to and I have left them there.
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Old Tanker
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The shop that installed mine set them at 32 psi (same as stock tires, probably following the data plate). I inflated them to 45 psi, found a large vacant parking lot, and chalked the tread before driving about 75 yards. Checked the wear pattern, let 5 psi out, and did it again. At 35 psi the chalk looked evenly worn across the tire, so I'll stay at 35 psi until I do something that adds more vehicle weight.
