You should lift your Forester my friend for better ground clearance. You can buy 2 inches lift kit by ReadyLift for $399.99 then use 225/65/17x8 + 38 offset. You will see the difference.
I went 1 profile series taller than stock on OEM rims for my 2016 2.slo/CVT Crosstrek. Speedo/Odo are about dead on now, per GPS. Noise, ride, and highway handling is still very similar to the stock Geolandar all-seasons. They fit with 0 rubbing, and MPG probably hasn't suffered much. I can still average 40+MPG by setting cruise at 55MPH on flat interstate. They were cheaper than the stock-size Geolandar all-seasons.
I live in New England and I have a set of these on my wife’s 2019 Honda pilot. Not noisy at all and they grip the snow like you wouldn’t believe. Will definitely buy them again, and highly recommend them to x-over suv owners👍🏾
We installed them on our Subaru Ascent and I have to tell you, we LOVE them. No road noise change, great handling in the mud and great grip in the snow. Will buy them again when the time comes.
HA..! its me @captainpopeye5628 . . Just watched this video again and realized I had commented on it. Well, 55kmi on them and it is time to replace them. we could probably run a thousand more, but winter is around the corner, and I rather be safe than sorry. WILDPEAK for the WIN.
i live in a snowy area n. nv and jut bought a toyotaa corolla cross hybrid and put those falkens on right away.not much extra noise and hardly any loss in mpg,s.very happy so far
I have this for my Range Rover L405 in the 20" size and it's a great all around tire. The road noise is minimal. It's great in snow and mild off roading. Way better than the typical 'fake' AT tires on many SUV's today. I lose about 1 mpg on these vs. the OEM non AT tires I had.
I just put a set on my 2011 Ridgeline, they looked like the best tire for the money by far for me living in NC mtns. I really like them so far. Very grippy wet, dry & even in 3” snow.
I put 'em on my wife's AWD Journey a few months ago and MD just got blanketed in snow. I loved the way they felt in the quarter mile of driving through 4-6 inches of snow.
Love these tires. Bought them for my 2018 Nissan Rogue SV almost a year ago. These tires held perfectly in the snow, on highway, and back roads. I truly believe these to be the perfect cross between all season and winter tires. best of all a 65K factory warrantee. Fair warning, these tires, though the same size as the original (225/65/17) turns out to be about an inch or so larger than my original tires. They still fit perfectly with no rubbing. Also worth mentioning, I haven't experienced any extra road noise compared to my original tires but yes, I seem to have lost about 1mpg since switching.
My Rav4 came with the Toyo Open Country's. They lasted 50K miles. Since then i got these Falkens and been going strong for a little over a year now 💯 they are a bit noisy but nothing that will hum in your ear all day
Best after OEM tires for a CUV. Bought a 2021 Crosstrek sport. Within 100 replaced tires with Toyo AT3. Ride was good but the road noise was too much for me. Traded them out for Falken AT trails. Rides like OEM equipment and very quiet. Great in snow from my experience. Was heading back from Sierra ski resort to South Lake Tahoe. Going downhill cars in front of me sliding out of control. I felt a little slippage at some points but was in control the whole time. Passed some cars that hit each other and the side bank. That would've been me if I had the OEM all seasons on.
@@CampusautoCo Hey man thank you. Wouldn’t have traded them in if it wasn’t for your review. Totally happy with this tire and what I’m using this vehicle for. 90% daily driver 10% weekend road warrior. Thanks again. I tell everyone that wants to get new tires for their vehicle to check out your channel 👍🏽
have put these on our 2018 Ford Escape TDI Awd and am impressed with their on road handling. No appreciable increase in road noise and only a minimal decrease in fuel economy. Haven't had much chance to test them on NZ gravel roads, but hope to do so over next few months.
Just put these on my wife's 2016 Toyota Highlander which has 19's on it. So far, so good. Looking forward to how it does in the snow. Very quiet for an AT tire and don't appear to see any major decline in gas mileage so far. Good tire review. I subscribed to your channel.
I've put these on my 2018 Pathfinder 4WD 2 years ago, 27,000 miles. The OEM Toyo Open County that came on it only lasted 30K miles... I live in upstate SC & we get some snow in the winter, & I drove them in 6 inches of snow & never slipped or loss traction. They are smooth & quiet at 70mph freeway driving also.. These are great tires for a crossover/ SUV..
Put these on my wife's Murano and the traction is great. We live at 8500 ft in Colorado on a mountain road and she's driven them through snow up to a foot deep with no issues. Great tires!
How does your wife/you like the Falken tires. I’m considering buying them for my 2015 Highlander. I live in Seattle where there’s a lot of rain and I like to drive to the mountains. Thanks in advance!
Very nice breakdown of the tire. Thanks for the info. I purchased a pair for my Subaru Forester and they've been incredible in the Colorado mountains, and yet I still dive it pavement to and from job sites. They're a nice hybrid, like you for-mentioned.
I put these on a Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. They performed great and looked even better. I now am shopping for a tire for my new Honda Ridgeline and find myself really liking this option. You can get them in 245/60 R18 105H. Which matches original specs and recommended tire size and rating. My heart wants to get 265/60 R18 Trail AT3W but my brain says to go with the AT Trail.
I'm planning to purchase a Rav4 Prime PHEV (as soon as they're more readily available) and I will definitely swap out the factory tires for a set of these. Based on my research, this is a great year-round tire for the ever changing conditions here in Ohio. I will be camping off road fairly regularly, so this seems like the perfect tire for my needs. Plus there doesn't seem to be much of a fuel economy hit, which is very important to me since I drive 25,000 mi per year.
I actually have a 2001 XSE Premium Prime and watching this video because I’m 2 years 30k miles in on these factory tires and thinking about my next set of tires. This looks like the winner. I’d like to go a little bit bigger of the tire on the factory wheel. I’d like a recommendation on the size. Since the wheel is so big I want more rubber but don’t want to rub. Tire size suggestion???
I am about to replace the Conti terrain contact A/Ts on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T AWD. I think these are the ones. I'm also in Ohio and do mostly on road driving with a bit of off-road, especially in the fall (deer season). The Ridgeline is a unibody (which catches a lot of crap from "real" truck owners) and this seems like the perfect tire.
@@smaloneytuba85 That Ridgeline will still be running long after their Fords Rams and Chevys are dead and most of them don't need a truck in the first place...they're just overcompensating for their tiny d*cks.
Put these tires on my 2017 Ford Escape SE and they are THE bomb for AT tires! A very slight drop in MPGs vs OEM. No noise at all and a very smooth ride from the get-go. On dirt and gravel roads, they handle quite well and throw up a lot of dust and mud behind the vehicle. Will put them on my new-to-me 2019 Ford Edge in the fall. Just love these tires!
Love my Wildpeaks! Sticky on rough gravel and rock USFS roads out here in Idaho. Nothing but peace of mind out cruising backcountry remote areas. Mounted on a 01 Subaru Outback Wagon. Also, it rolls nice and quiet and smooth on the several-hour highway drives between home and remote areas.
@@R.DiamondTV I noticed a little slower takeoff from a stop, but that can be tire weight as well - coming from a passenger car tire. Mine is a manual transmission as well and that 1st gear is stupid tall on factory cars anyway. Other than that I haven't really noticed a difference in mileage. Of course, mileage is a fuzzy thing too because technically you are also underclocking your odometer by having larger tires so the usual miles per tank / gallons filled doesn't work exactly. You can find tire size comparisons tools that will show you the differences in rollout and revolutions per mile and % error on the speedometer if you really want to drill down. I would say it's a tad less mpg but not sure I notice it most times.
Buy! Have them (235/65/17) on 2017 Honda CRV. Handling and traction improved significantly. No noise issue at all. MPG dropped about 3. Video says "both sides look the same" on tire which is not true.
Hello from Richmond from a bunch of Hokies 👋🏼 i just put a set of factory staggered on my 09 Cadillac Srx4, and they’re great! Ive taken them offroad quite a few times already, and they do great both on and off-road!
@@prestenlublin2979 We haven't driven much since I put them on, maybe 1K miles, so how they're hold up is hard to say but I didn't notice any mileage loss. They behave more like snow tires. Happy so far.
Should I go with these or AT3 for 235/17. The AT3 are cheaper and lighter in that size than the Trail. But I wonder which one will save me more miles ( MPG )
I drive a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. I live in the desert near Joshua Tree, CA. I need a tire that will stand up to dirt roads, desert heat, and paved roads that does not compromise gas mileage. I understand that there is a slight reduction in gas mileage. Thinking about buying these tires but want to make sure there won't be a compromise with gas mileage. Falken Wildpeak was recommended by Discount and Freds Tires. Thanks in advance for your comments.
In 2018-2020 Subaru crosstrek you get a relatively slow engine. Which is to be expected from a crossover. What I’ve noticed is that the factory tires 225/60r17, are listed (Yoko G91F) at 24lb. Let’s remember this is part of the non suspended mass, and the moment of inertia needed to start moving them depends on the tire/wheel weight as well. So the terrain contact a/t in the same size, comes in at 26.6lb, while the “crossover specific” wildpeak a/t trail come in at 29.3lb. So in this case, the one designed for light trucks would help the small crosstrek better, as they are closer to the stock tire weight.
Put these one my 11 Subaru Forester and so far they are great! Haven't had them in the snow yet or haven't taken them off road yet. The tires are quiet and like others have said no drop in MPG. I'm very impressed so far with these tires.
@@CampusautoCo Hopefully we get one more good snow here in Western North Carolina. And the dirt roads I've found to take my car on are closed . That will have to wait until summer
I looked for years for a suitable all season tires. Last year I found and bought a set of Cooper Enduromax. Was kind of skeptical at the nearly straight cut looking pattern. However after being in 18 inches of unplowed driveway and twp. roads last winter I was extremely impressed. As good of traction as every dedicated snow tire I'd ever owned. Excellent traction wet or dry too w/ 65k warranty. But I like the more agressive tread of the Wild Peaks and will prolly give these a try next time. Thx for the great content!
I’m replacing my Coopers with these after 60k miles and 6 years. If Cooper had a tire like this I would have gone with them. Cooper is made in the 🇺🇸 and they are great tires!
Just put these on my Nissan Rogue about a week ago. So far on dry pavement they are great. Just had some snow and ice and they seemed good too. Still adjusting to my Rogue as well, normally drive a 4wheel drive pickup that we run the a/t3w on and love... Hoping these continue to perform well in a lot of rain and the snow and ice as needed.
I have these as my first choice when time comes to replace the tires on my ‘12 Outback. But now the Nitto Nomad Grappler has joined the party for this niche. Looks very similar.
running this on nissan qashqai (rogue sport) j11 215/60r17 and I'm impressed so far. I'm going to do a full winter on them and might use them as a dedicated winter/spring/fall tire. I'll run a 4 season during summer to make them last longer.
I recently sold my Toyota Fortuner (roughly equvalent to Forerunner in the US), now looking for a balanced offroad capable A/T tyre minus the noise for my 2nd gen AWD Lexus RX350 which is currently on regular road tyres.. I've previously had Bridgestone Dueller A/T and Yokohama Geolandar A/T on the Fortuner, the Duellers were silent when new but got noisy (unsettling because it sounded like my wheel bearings had gone) halfway thru its life while the Geolandars were amazingly quiet all the way. I thought of going back to the Yokos based on my good experience on them but the Falken looks like the right balance for me, getting older and it's 95% on-road 5% off.. Thank you and thanks to everyone in the comments section too.
How have they been holding up?? I have a 99 k1500 Suburban, and even though they reccomend these go on crossovers instead, I'm curious to try them on my Burb. Reason is that I'm looking for a stronger, more road oriented version of the AT3W. I like that they are 3PMSF rated, from what I've read on several forums, i guess they are a few lbs heavier than the AT3W, and contructed tougher too. They also look like they preform better on the ice, in the rain, on braking, and pavement driving than the AT3W as well. Thoughts anyone??
I am currently looking at options and these seems to be in the top 3. Will give them a try and see how they do on my Toyota RAV4. We dont have much snow etc here in South Africa but bad roads in places so looking for more rugged than OEM
I put a set of these on a Subaru Outback when the previous set of junk Firestones that came with the car wore out. I don't have the car anymore, but I loved them. The car would go anywhere I was brave enough to point it. Great in the snow. Minimal noise. The sidewalls look great, changes the whole attitude of the car. When the Toyo AT3s on my wife's explorer need replaced I'm putting these on it. If you are wondering, those Toyos get loud, annoyingly loud. Also, to be able to buy an XL rated AT carcass in a 255/50/20 that is 3 peak rated while also rated at 150 mph. Unicorn.
I have these on my 2017 Ford Escape. I leveled the suspension with some custom strut spacers, so I went up from the stock, 235/55r17 (27.2) inch tire to the 235/65r17 (29.2) inch AT trails. I have taken the escape off road on rocky trails, gravel, hard pack lower and loose silt upper, fire roads, etc. A mix of snow/slush and mud was also on some of these mountain fireroads for a part of the year. These tires have yet to let me down. Traction is awesome in all conditions, road noise is no more than the stock all seasons. I have 10k miles on them and they are holding up well. Will most likely buy another set when the current ones wear out! TLDR; Tires have great road manners, are quiet and have superb off road traction. They look and ride awesome 👍🏻
Hey man, i’m doing the same build with a 2013, but i bought the 40mm kit front and back. Did you have any rubbing with the 65, and was it before or after you lifted?
@@shmirikk Hey Brotha! So, I actually had the 65's on before I even lifted it. The problem with the escapes is the horizontal clearance more than the vertical clearance. 235/65's are the largest tire you can fit with super minimal to no rubbing on the 3rd gens. I lifted mine specifically for the extra clearance and the appearance. Depending on how aggressive the shoulders/sidewall is on the tire you bought, it may rub on one or two of the screws attaching the inner fender liner. This is a simple fix by just removing the screws. This will not affect the integrity of the fender liner. The other place they MIGHT rub is on the back, against the little tiny plastic mud guards on the front of the rear wheel well. 2 bolts and those come off, no issues. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions 🤙🏻
Good review. May put these on my 2015 Lexus RX350 as I do like to go off-road occasionally. Those forest roads in CO tend to be pretty rough and hopefully these tire will carry me a couple of years before I switch to a true high clearance off-roader (after car price comes down a bit)
Called a bunch of places and they kept referring me to Goodyear assurance. Finally I called another local tire shop and have a appointment to have them installed tmrw. I just purchased a newer used crosstrek and noticed a plug in the sidewall on one of the oem tires. Gives me an excuse to pick up cool looking new tires.
You seem to stress Crossover tires a lot in this. However what im looking at these for is a 2005 Suzuki XL7. Probably one of the smallest Body on Frame SUV's in North America. Seems to be the most cost effective 6ply tire in 215 70 16 Which is what i am looking for because where i live sometimes we get a bit of Shale Rock and Shale is probably my biggest fear.
I want them on my 2015 Lincoln MKC AWD. If they can get me into some "light" off road places my current all season tires can't. Yet still give me a comfortable quiet ride and are good in snow. Which they should be since they are 3 peak rated. Then i'm ALL IN...!!! I figure more folks own Ford Escapes then MKC's. So if they are good for them they should work fine for my vehicle. Let me know folks if you have any experience with these tires on either the MKC or Escape.
Just bought a set for my ‘07 Commander, with QT1 and low range. Mainly for my son who will drive it: I wanted something that was good in wet and snow (northern Michigan) and maybe some two tracking. Hopefully there measure up.
I think I’ll try these next, My cooper at3 4s are great on all but Highway in my 17 outback. - they only ever last me 30k miles before the outer tread blocks scrub off from dry pavement corners, but they dominate the dirt roads around here.
On the contrary, thank you for such a good video about them with great close ups. The professional is greatly appreciated over all the “Vloger” style videos, yours has a defined presentation style that was perfect
Thanks for the review. Just ordered these for my 2010 Highlander Limited front wheel drive. I camp out of my vehicle and drive on a lot of rough, twisting, hilly forest roads. My all seasons got me in a tough spot once this past spring. Barely made it up a steep incline covered in loose rocks, pretty much spun my way up at a diagonal. There was no other road out so I had no choice but to make it up that hill, no phone service either so calling for a tow was out, pretty scary situation for a lone woman and her dog. Hopefully these tires will maintain traction in such conditions. 🙏🏻🤞🏻 Not sure if I am going back to that same forest service road to test it out though 😂. Maybe... but only if I'm following a 4WD vehicle with a winch.
I am putting these on my '23 Passport Elite. Just need a general purpose AT tire that is good on the highway but can handle a dirt road and moderate snow.
I just bought a set of these for my 06 Equinox. We got hit with a foot of snow and my bald falken g4s weren't cuttin it. Holy shit am I impressed. I did lose a bit in mpg but after driving in the snow for a few days I can honestly say they handle great. They are pretty quiet going down the road too. If you are in the market for some crossover tires, these are the way to go in my opinion.
Put these tires on my daughter's crosstrek. She seems to go through tires since she lives in the mountains with harsh weather conditions. They look great and we will see if they last.
@@deniseflygirl wow...thanx...i am looking at the cross climate 2 as well on my 2006 mdx...the cc2 on out tesla model s awd laster 3.5 yrs(thats alot on a tesla) running year round.. and it was a tank in the snow in denver...of course the tesla weighs alot more then the mdx but i would think they will last longer then on a lighter suv?
@@AA-ih6kt That’s what I replaced my Falkens with. I haven’t driven them a lot on snow yet, despite the winter snow we’ve been having. But so far I haven’t slipped around at all. I hope it stays that way.
I actually saw a Honda minivan with these tires on it about 2 hours ago when I was on my way home from work. I happened to look over while stopped at a light, and noticed that the minivan next to me had some fairly aggressive tires on it. It's a good looking tire! If I end up putting new tires on my Volvo Cross Country wagon, I will strongly consider these. Also, that's a beautiful looking Wagoneer behind you!
Waiting on delivery of a set of 4 right now, can't wait to get these mounted up and hit the trails. Thanks for the informative video, helped instill more confidence in my choice. Edit: These are getting mounted on my '10 Subaru Forester.
I bought these for my 2016 Camry with a 2" spacer lift and we'll see how it holds up on AZ dirt roads/AZ monsoons. Everyone that I know who has bought these has said they are super quiet and no real difference I'm mpg IF you stick with your OEM size.
Just got a set of these for my new Outback Wilderness. I went two sizes up from stock (245/65/17) for about an inch taller tire (29.5"), and put it on some aftermarket wheels (Motegi MR139 17X7.5) that were a bit lighter (22 lbs) and a half inch wider (but yes, designed for softroading not track). Haven't got them in yet. Waiting for my wheels to come in so I can mount them. Databyter
I do not off road except on low occasions, but I was recommended these since I will be moving to a snowy area within the next year or so. I am counting on this for mostly in city driving and want to know if they are good at cornering, and most especially worth the buy even if I am not going to be doing any off road driving.
My wife and I own a 19 Outback. We get 4-5 ft of snow every winter. We never drive the Outback off road, other than dirt country roads around where we live. Her Outback is used as a commuter car and is generally on the highway. We live on a private road which we have to plow and maintain. Our road is off a county road that is one of the last county roads to get plowed. We’re simply looking for a great year around tire with good grip in snowy mountains, that are quiet and provide good gas mileage.
Although it's only a FWD, I put this tire on my 2019 Cherokee after driving from Portland, OR to Madison, WI. The original Firestone Destination had me very edgy. The return trip was not as nerve racking, especially through the western half of Montana and the northern tip of Idaho on Interstate 90.
Hi Boghos, Would you sent me your opinion? I have a 2018 XV Crosstrek, and 2 sets of wheels one 18 inch and a 17 inch set. In the Netherlands, we dont have a lot of dirt tracks, but i like off road stuff. So i hope you can tell me your experiance with this tire. Thanks anyway
I'd like to see Falken offer an MT Trail on the same carcass, with similar siping and size availability. I'd like something a bit more aggressive for mud and deep snow, but the AT Trail is pretty good on pavement, what with minimal noise, good handling, and good MPG. 'Great tire for a commuter Subaru CUV that goes offroad occasionally.
I've been running Yokohama geolander G015 on my KIA sorento sx awd since 2016, and yesterday, I had the wildpeak installed because no one in my area had the Yokohama available without ordering them. The wildpeak sounds like the mud tires on my Jeep wrangler ... it's annoying. I hope their performance is as good as the Yokohama
I could see these becoming super popular on crossovers here in Colorado, especially on Subarus. They could become as ubiquitous at trailheads as KO2's on Toyota trucks and SUVs.
Matt, I have a 2018 Jeep GC Overland with 265/50/r20's with the oem Ecopia's. Do you recommend these Falkens for my Jeep? I've been researching and really like the Falkens but wasn't sure if these were the correct one or if I can go with the AT3? Also, the AT3 doesn't come in the 265/50/20 but does come in the 265/60/20 (that I can tell). Will the higher tire be an issue on the JGC or will it fit fine with no rubbing? I like the idea of a little taller tire. Thank you!
@@TC-rw6gk thanks, discount tire getting the Falken wildpeak at trail 265/50/r20 for me. Didn’t want the hassle of modifying it too much yet as won’t do too much off road. Thanks again!
just got them on my Renegade. Aside from the shimmy as you speed up, especially 60 thru 75 they feel really great. Have to go back and have them double check the balance. These tires seem difficult to balance.
The vehicle feels taller, actually adjusted my mirror a bit. Good stance. The ride feels...more squishy, softer. The bumps are not as pronounced, previoisly tjere were Kelly Edge tires, guyss the person before didnt like the HT Wild peaks that csme with it. They feel really grippy. Noise isnt bad. Not quieter than the Edge but the sound is lower and more muffled so sound isnt bad.
Great review...EXCEPT the fact where you say both sidewalls are the same which is in fact false...one side has a much more aggressive look with raised lettering while the side you show in this video has the much less aggressive looking flat lettering! You can see the more aggressive side (much better looking side IMO) at the 2:08 mark
From what i've heard you can reverse them. As the lettering is only on one side. So you can show the lettering or reverse them so the lettering in on the inside and not shown.
@@tomtalker2000 partly correct... The lettering is on both sides but it is flat on one side and big and choppy aka more aggressive on the other side... We put these tires on the ol ladies jeep and she wanted the more aggressive side out. It really does look alot better than the other side IMO, but just depends on the look you're going for, great tires either way!
I would like to see more tires like this one become manufactured. We have this exact tire on our Outback. I air them up to 45psi (They hold a max of 51psi) and I get 30 mpg averaging 75/80 mph on the freeway. I just finished a long drive from Los Angeles, to Morana, CA, then down to Cabria, Paso Robles, and back to Los Angeles. The tires are outstanding. I just wish they had more plys to it instead of 2. This would help with punctures, but hurt MGP more, that would be the trade off. But I rather take a modest MPG hit than a flat on the freeway!
How do the cross over all terrain match up to a dedicated winter tire. We go up north at times and we do find ourselves on roads which are iced over and snow on top. Wondering if its worth the dedicated winter for step climes when there maybe ice on roads versus snow. I really wanted the falken wildpeak at/4 but dont fit my 2018 JGC. So now its between the falken AT or birdgestone blizzake. Ive driven on all seasons my whole life on these roads from city to the mountains. I never felt the need for a better tire being a family man looking for some extra peace of mind for the family.
As I sit in the tire store having my studded tires remounted on my Tacoma, we just bought an Outback and it’s my first Subaru. Since oem tires are ok, asked about some good tires since we live in the mountains and mild snow Country. They recommend these and have never heard of the m. Going to be doing research now.
Put the Falken AT-3W on my Dodge 1500, rode very smooth, good road manners. I am thinking of putting the AT-Trail on my 2011 Range Rover Sport, switching out the Goodyears that are on it now. Falken web site shows they fit, what do you think? Great presentation of the Falken A/T-Trail my friend!
I’m curious about these for my Ford Crown Vic, it’s obviously not a crossover, but these are available in my size and are V speed rated. I also live in an area where we get lots of snow, and I’d like to do rally cross with the car. These seem like they’d be perfect for both of those scenarios.
hi....i am deciding between these and the cross climate 2 for my 2006 mdx...in colorado and get snow and like to go mountains sometimes..but mostly city/highway maybe 95%. What do you think on that stock suv?
I WOULD LIKE TO PUT THE FALKON WILDPEAK A/T ON MY INFINITI QX50 (AWD) I wanted a "rugged" all season tire AND living in NORTH JERSEY where it snows heavy and rains and floods just as heavy I CANT see how it wouldn't be advantageous...(I see the outbacks with them all the time and I also love that slightly "rugged look" Just curious how it would handle also If I put these on I WOULD LIKE YOUR INPUT..THANK YOU
I have the AT3 on my Van and love it. Now my question is would these work on my 1986 VW Westfalia? Unfortunately the AT3 does not come in a tire size that can fit my bus. I need a tire that I can enjoy off road and it various climates. Note, not a normal VW bus, I use it places like Death Valley as it has high clearance, a limited slip transaxle and a Subaru 2.2 engine. Thanks.
I have a set of these on my 2020 Forester Sport, I've had almost no drop in MPG's and no noticable road noise.
Awesome!
did you go with the oem size and stock rim? Also looking to add these to my forester sport.
@@jordanrabara8848 Yes, stock rim and OEM size.
You should lift your Forester my friend for better ground clearance. You can buy 2 inches lift kit by ReadyLift for $399.99 then use 225/65/17x8 + 38 offset. You will see the difference.
I went 1 profile series taller than stock on OEM rims for my 2016 2.slo/CVT Crosstrek. Speedo/Odo are about dead on now, per GPS. Noise, ride, and highway handling is still very similar to the stock Geolandar all-seasons. They fit with 0 rubbing, and MPG probably hasn't suffered much. I can still average 40+MPG by setting cruise at 55MPH on flat interstate. They were cheaper than the stock-size Geolandar all-seasons.
I live in New England and I have a set of these on my wife’s 2019 Honda pilot. Not noisy at all and they grip the snow like you wouldn’t believe. Will definitely buy them again, and highly recommend them to x-over suv owners👍🏾
What size wheels? 20 or 18? if they are the 20's, hows the ride cushioning over bumps and potholes etc.
@@victorlawson9044 they are 18 inch, those tires come in several different 18 and 20 inch sizes. U won’t be disappointed
Have you looked into bfgoodrich trail terrain? Would you say these are better?
We installed them on our Subaru Ascent and I have to tell you, we LOVE them. No road noise change, great handling in the mud and great grip in the snow. Will buy them again when the time comes.
Glad you like them!
About to put some on my 21 Ascent. Starter tires shot in 18,000 miles. Really disappointing, but I have been dying to try these out!
I'm glad to hear, I'm planning on install them on my Subaru Forester
HA..! its me @captainpopeye5628 . . Just watched this video again and realized I had commented on it. Well, 55kmi on them and it is time to replace them. we could probably run a thousand more, but winter is around the corner, and I rather be safe than sorry. WILDPEAK for the WIN.
i live in a snowy area n. nv and jut bought a toyotaa corolla cross hybrid and put those falkens on right away.not much extra noise and hardly any loss in mpg,s.very happy so far
I have this for my Range Rover L405 in the 20" size and it's a great all around tire. The road noise is minimal. It's great in snow and mild off roading. Way better than the typical 'fake' AT tires on many SUV's today. I lose about 1 mpg on these vs. the OEM non AT tires I had.
Thanks for the feedback!
I just put a set on my 2011 Ridgeline, they looked like the best tire for the money by far for me living in NC mtns. I really like them so far. Very grippy wet, dry & even in 3” snow.
That is awesome!
Thank you, been shopping for tires for my 06 Ridgeline. Getting some 18 inch wheels from a new RTL and was considering these.
How are these tires holding up? I want to try them on a 2019 Ridgeline I just purchased.
They’re doing great. I do rotate criss cross every 7k though.
I'm thinking about them for my 17 Ridgeline. Probably the winner
I put 'em on my wife's AWD Journey a few months ago and MD just got blanketed in snow. I loved the way they felt in the quarter mile of driving through 4-6 inches of snow.
Awesome!
How are these compared to the YOKOHOMA GEOLANDER AT GT-015???
@@Rogue_1987
CompareTheTire made a video recently on this vs the Yokohama Geolandet G015.
Give it a watch 👍🏻
Love these tires. Bought them for my 2018 Nissan Rogue SV almost a year ago. These tires held perfectly in the snow, on highway, and back roads. I truly believe these to be the perfect cross between all season and winter tires. best of all a 65K factory warrantee. Fair warning, these tires, though the same size as the original (225/65/17) turns out to be about an inch or so larger than my original tires. They still fit perfectly with no rubbing. Also worth mentioning, I haven't experienced any extra road noise compared to my original tires but yes, I seem to have lost about 1mpg since switching.
Oh wow. Thanks for the feedback!
My Rav4 came with the Toyo Open Country's. They lasted 50K miles. Since then i got these Falkens and been going strong for a little over a year now 💯 they are a bit noisy but nothing that will hum in your ear all day
Best after OEM tires for a CUV. Bought a 2021 Crosstrek sport. Within 100 replaced tires with Toyo AT3. Ride was good but the road noise was too much for me. Traded them out for Falken AT trails. Rides like OEM equipment and very quiet. Great in snow from my experience. Was heading back from Sierra ski resort to South Lake Tahoe. Going downhill cars in front of me sliding out of control. I felt a little slippage at some points but was in control the whole time. Passed some cars that hit each other and the side bank. That would've been me if I had the OEM all seasons on.
Awesome feedback, Thanks!
@@CampusautoCo Hey man thank you. Wouldn’t have traded them in if it wasn’t for your review. Totally happy with this tire and what I’m using this vehicle for. 90% daily driver 10% weekend road warrior. Thanks again. I tell everyone that wants to get new tires for their vehicle to check out your channel 👍🏽
Just got these for my Jeep Grand Cherokee. They look and feel amazing! Aggressive look with a low profile look. Got them in 265/50/20
Right on!
I’m considering this for my grand Cherokee have you taken yours off-roading? I’m curious to see how resistant it is to rocks and rugged terrain
Also considering these for my summit Jeep. How you like them these days?
We just installed these on our Palisade! Incredible! Quiet, handles great and versatile! Get your hands or rims on these now!
have put these on our 2018 Ford Escape TDI Awd and am impressed with their on road handling. No appreciable increase in road noise and only a minimal decrease in fuel economy. Haven't had much chance to test them on NZ gravel roads, but hope to do so over next few months.
NZ as in New Zealand? I'm trying to find these in Australia.
Just put these on my wife's 2016 Toyota Highlander which has 19's on it. So far, so good. Looking forward to how it does in the snow. Very quiet for an AT tire and don't appear to see any major decline in gas mileage so far. Good tire review. I subscribed to your channel.
Right on!
I've put these on my 2018 Pathfinder 4WD 2 years ago, 27,000 miles. The OEM Toyo Open County that came on it only lasted 30K miles... I live in upstate SC & we get some snow in the winter, & I drove them in 6 inches of snow & never slipped or loss traction. They are smooth & quiet at 70mph freeway driving also.. These are great tires for a crossover/ SUV..
Put these on my wife's Murano and the traction is great. We live at 8500 ft in Colorado on a mountain road and she's driven them through snow up to a foot deep with no issues. Great tires!
Awesome!
How does your wife/you like the Falken tires. I’m considering buying them for my 2015 Highlander. I live in Seattle where there’s a lot of rain and I like to drive to the mountains. Thanks in advance!
Very nice breakdown of the tire. Thanks for the info. I purchased a pair for my Subaru Forester and they've been incredible in the Colorado mountains, and yet I still dive it pavement to and from job sites. They're a nice hybrid, like you for-mentioned.
I put these on a Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. They performed great and looked even better.
I now am shopping for a tire for my new Honda Ridgeline and find myself really liking this option. You can get them in 245/60 R18 105H. Which matches original specs and recommended tire size and rating. My heart wants to get 265/60 R18 Trail AT3W but my brain says to go with the AT Trail.
Exactly the video I was looking for!! Thanks!
Thanks for the video! I am a Subaru Outback owner driving in mud, red dirt, gravel, and sand. Thinking about buying these tires for my new setup.
Glad I could help!
Buy them, they’re awesome for Subies.
I'm planning to purchase a Rav4 Prime PHEV (as soon as they're more readily available) and I will definitely swap out the factory tires for a set of these. Based on my research, this is a great year-round tire for the ever changing conditions here in Ohio. I will be camping off road fairly regularly, so this seems like the perfect tire for my needs. Plus there doesn't seem to be much of a fuel economy hit, which is very important to me since I drive 25,000 mi per year.
I actually have a 2001 XSE Premium Prime and watching this video because I’m 2 years 30k miles in on these factory tires and thinking about my next set of tires. This looks like the winner. I’d like to go a little bit bigger of the tire on the factory wheel. I’d like a recommendation on the size. Since the wheel is so big I want more rubber but don’t want to rub. Tire size suggestion???
I am about to replace the Conti terrain contact A/Ts on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T AWD. I think these are the ones. I'm also in Ohio and do mostly on road driving with a bit of off-road, especially in the fall (deer season). The Ridgeline is a unibody (which catches a lot of crap from "real" truck owners) and this seems like the perfect tire.
@@smaloneytuba85 That Ridgeline will still be running long after their Fords Rams and Chevys are dead and most of them don't need a truck in the first place...they're just overcompensating for their tiny d*cks.
Put these tires on my 2017 Ford Escape SE and they are THE bomb for AT tires! A very slight drop in MPGs vs OEM. No noise at all and a very smooth ride from the get-go. On dirt and gravel roads, they handle quite well and throw up a lot of dust and mud behind the vehicle. Will put them on my new-to-me 2019 Ford Edge in the fall. Just love these tires!
Loving the AMC jeep in the background! Awesome 4x4
It's my friends Grand Wagoneer. It's cool but there's always something wrong with it!
lol of course! It’s a 70’s (maybe 80’s? ) SJ! It’s part of the charm…😂
Love my Wildpeaks! Sticky on rough gravel and rock USFS roads out here in Idaho. Nothing but peace of mind out cruising backcountry remote areas. Mounted on a 01 Subaru Outback Wagon. Also, it rolls nice and quiet and smooth on the several-hour highway drives between home and remote areas.
OEM size and stock rims?
@@joshuareynolds9163 01 Subaru OBW. OE rims. 215/65/16. Slightly taller and narrower than stock - no rub.
@@keithhyde1397 how much mpg did you lose by going up a size taller then OEM? slower acceleration from a stop?
@@R.DiamondTV I noticed a little slower takeoff from a stop, but that can be tire weight as well - coming from a passenger car tire. Mine is a manual transmission as well and that 1st gear is stupid tall on factory cars anyway. Other than that I haven't really noticed a difference in mileage. Of course, mileage is a fuzzy thing too because technically you are also underclocking your odometer by having larger tires so the usual miles per tank / gallons filled doesn't work exactly. You can find tire size comparisons tools that will show you the differences in rollout and revolutions per mile and % error on the speedometer if you really want to drill down. I would say it's a tad less mpg but not sure I notice it most times.
Hey fellow Potato state. How did they handle the snow this past season? Was thinking of getting these tires.
Buy! Have them (235/65/17) on 2017 Honda CRV. Handling and traction improved significantly. No noise issue at all. MPG dropped about 3. Video says "both sides look the same" on tire which is not true.
Awesome!
Hello from Richmond from a bunch of Hokies 👋🏼 i just put a set of factory staggered on my 09 Cadillac Srx4, and they’re great! Ive taken them offroad quite a few times already, and they do great both on and off-road!
Yes indeed. Go Hokies!!!
Just ordered a set last night should be here Tuesday. Can't wait to get them under my Crosstrek.
Right on!
Put these on my wife's Acadia earlier this month, love how they handle, they steer nice, great grip.
Right on
how have they held up?
notice any mpg loss?
@@prestenlublin2979 We haven't driven much since I put them on, maybe 1K miles, so how they're hold up is hard to say but I didn't notice any mileage loss. They behave more like snow tires. Happy so far.
Falken makes a damn good tire, have the AT3W and they are great. Excited to see the performance of these, especially in the Bronco Sport.
Me too. Thanks for watching!
I just bought these for my Bronco sport….hopefully, they will be and do all that I’m hearing about them!
Should I go with these or AT3 for 235/17. The AT3 are cheaper and lighter in that size than the Trail. But I wonder which one will save me more miles ( MPG )
@@okiefoodieking What vehicle?
I drive a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. I live in the desert near Joshua Tree, CA. I need a tire that will stand up to dirt roads, desert heat, and paved roads that does not compromise gas mileage. I understand that there is a slight reduction in gas mileage. Thinking about buying these tires but want to make sure there won't be a compromise with gas mileage. Falken Wildpeak was recommended by Discount and Freds Tires. Thanks in advance for your comments.
I think the Falken will be fine for you. I would expect some fuel economy loss at first but it should normalize after a few thousand miles.
In 2018-2020 Subaru crosstrek you get a relatively slow engine. Which is to be expected from a crossover. What I’ve noticed is that the factory tires 225/60r17, are listed (Yoko G91F) at 24lb. Let’s remember this is part of the non suspended mass, and the moment of inertia needed to start moving them depends on the tire/wheel weight as well. So the terrain contact a/t in the same size, comes in at 26.6lb, while the “crossover specific” wildpeak a/t trail come in at 29.3lb. So in this case, the one designed for light trucks would help the small crosstrek better, as they are closer to the stock tire weight.
I think you could try this tire no problem.
Put these one my 11 Subaru Forester and so far they are great!
Haven't had them in the snow yet or haven't taken them off road yet.
The tires are quiet and like others have said no drop in MPG.
I'm very impressed so far with these tires.
Awesome. Keep me posted!
@@CampusautoCo Hopefully we get one more good snow here in Western North Carolina. And the dirt roads I've found to take my car on are closed .
That will have to wait until summer
Getting these on my Crosstrek this week. Live in Alaska...sounds like these tires will be right at home here ☺️
Good choice!
How did the tires do on your crosstrek this past winter? Considering getting these on my forester.
Nice looking tire too. Thanks for the review Matt.
You bet!
Great review. I’m going to try these out. Worried a bit about the road noise, but I like the look and it has the ❄️. So I’m sold.
I looked for years for a suitable all season tires. Last year I found and bought a set of Cooper Enduromax. Was kind of skeptical at the nearly straight cut looking pattern. However after being in 18 inches of unplowed driveway and twp. roads last winter I was extremely impressed. As good of traction as every dedicated snow tire I'd ever owned. Excellent traction wet or dry too w/ 65k warranty.
But I like the more agressive tread of the Wild Peaks and will prolly give these a try next time.
Thx for the great content!
Good luck. Let me know how those Coopers do.
I’m replacing my Coopers with these after 60k miles and 6 years. If Cooper had a tire like this I would have gone with them. Cooper is made in the 🇺🇸 and they are great tires!
Just got this to my rav4 adventure and looks really good and didnt really notice any difference. Went with stock rims and oem size.
Thanks for sharing
Hi, have you a RAV 4 235/55 19"? how are they in the snow?
Just put these on my Nissan Rogue about a week ago. So far on dry pavement they are great. Just had some snow and ice and they seemed good too. Still adjusting to my Rogue as well, normally drive a 4wheel drive pickup that we run the a/t3w on and love... Hoping these continue to perform well in a lot of rain and the snow and ice as needed.
Very nice!
Have these on an 08 outback. I’ve ran them at 12.5 psi in sand and rocks. No issue with traction, drop in MPG highway but not bad.
in what size?
Glad I bought these for my rav. I was just thinking about my next set but after this review I'm just gonna buy them again.
Probably a good choice.
I have these as my first choice when time comes to replace the tires on my ‘12 Outback.
But now the Nitto Nomad Grappler has joined the party for this niche. Looks very similar.
running this on nissan qashqai (rogue sport) j11 215/60r17 and I'm impressed so far. I'm going to do a full winter on them and might use them as a dedicated winter/spring/fall tire. I'll run a 4 season during summer to make them last longer.
Always great content!
Running these on wife's Discovery sport, awesome tires!
Good choice! Does she notice a difference from what she had before?
I recently sold my Toyota Fortuner (roughly equvalent to Forerunner in the US), now looking for a balanced offroad capable A/T tyre minus the noise for my 2nd gen AWD Lexus RX350 which is currently on regular road tyres.. I've previously had Bridgestone Dueller A/T and Yokohama Geolandar A/T on the Fortuner, the Duellers were silent when new but got noisy (unsettling because it sounded like my wheel bearings had gone) halfway thru its life while the Geolandars were amazingly quiet all the way. I thought of going back to the Yokos based on my good experience on them but the Falken looks like the right balance for me, getting older and it's 95% on-road 5% off.. Thank you and thanks to everyone in the comments section too.
I put these on my 1997 GMC Suburban, they are great in the snow.
Cool. Let me know how they do.
How have they been holding up?? I have a 99 k1500 Suburban, and even though they reccomend these go on crossovers instead, I'm curious to try them on my Burb.
Reason is that I'm looking for a stronger, more road oriented version of the AT3W. I like that they are 3PMSF rated, from what I've read on several forums, i guess they are a few lbs heavier than the AT3W, and contructed tougher too. They also look like they preform better on the ice, in the rain, on braking, and pavement driving than the AT3W as well. Thoughts anyone??
@@Corey87 Holding up great, you can't beat them for the price. Try to catch a sale at Discount Tire Direct like I did. Thanks for asking.
I am currently looking at options and these seems to be in the top 3. Will give them a try and see how they do on my Toyota RAV4. We dont have much snow etc here in South Africa but bad roads in places so looking for more rugged than OEM
I’m excited to install these on my rogue in a few days!
Thanks for the review. Thinking about throwing these on my '09 outback. 👌🏽👌🏽
You should!
I put a set of these on a Subaru Outback when the previous set of junk Firestones that came with the car wore out. I don't have the car anymore, but I loved them. The car would go anywhere I was brave enough to point it. Great in the snow. Minimal noise. The sidewalls look great, changes the whole attitude of the car. When the Toyo AT3s on my wife's explorer need replaced I'm putting these on it. If you are wondering, those Toyos get loud, annoyingly loud. Also, to be able to buy an XL rated AT carcass in a 255/50/20 that is 3 peak rated while also rated at 150 mph. Unicorn.
Great review gonna buy a set for my 2022 Jeep Compass Limited
I have these on my 2017 Ford Escape. I leveled the suspension with some custom strut spacers, so I went up from the stock, 235/55r17 (27.2) inch tire to the 235/65r17 (29.2) inch AT trails. I have taken the escape off road on rocky trails, gravel, hard pack lower and loose silt upper, fire roads, etc. A mix of snow/slush and mud was also on some of these mountain fireroads for a part of the year. These tires have yet to let me down. Traction is awesome in all conditions, road noise is no more than the stock all seasons. I have 10k miles on them and they are holding up well. Will most likely buy another set when the current ones wear out! TLDR; Tires have great road manners, are quiet and have superb off road traction. They look and ride awesome 👍🏻
Bad to the bone!
Hey man, i’m doing the same build with a 2013, but i bought the 40mm kit front and back. Did you have any rubbing with the 65, and was it before or after you lifted?
@@shmirikk Hey Brotha! So, I actually had the 65's on before I even lifted it. The problem with the escapes is the horizontal clearance more than the vertical clearance. 235/65's are the largest tire you can fit with super minimal to no rubbing on the 3rd gens. I lifted mine specifically for the extra clearance and the appearance. Depending on how aggressive the shoulders/sidewall is on the tire you bought, it may rub on one or two of the screws attaching the inner fender liner. This is a simple fix by just removing the screws. This will not affect the integrity of the fender liner. The other place they MIGHT rub is on the back, against the little tiny plastic mud guards on the front of the rear wheel well. 2 bolts and those come off, no issues. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions 🤙🏻
Good review. May put these on my 2015 Lexus RX350 as I do like to go off-road occasionally. Those forest roads in CO tend to be pretty rough and hopefully these tire will carry me a couple of years before I switch to a true high clearance off-roader (after car price comes down a bit)
Called a bunch of places and they kept referring me to Goodyear assurance. Finally I called another local tire shop and have a appointment to have them installed tmrw. I just purchased a newer used crosstrek and noticed a plug in the sidewall on one of the oem tires. Gives me an excuse to pick up cool looking new tires.
Oh wow!
You seem to stress Crossover tires a lot in this.
However what im looking at these for is a 2005 Suzuki XL7. Probably one of the smallest Body on Frame SUV's in North America.
Seems to be the most cost effective 6ply tire in 215 70 16
Which is what i am looking for because where i live sometimes we get a bit of Shale Rock and Shale is probably my biggest fear.
I want them on my 2015 Lincoln MKC AWD. If they can get me into some "light" off road places my current all season tires can't. Yet still give me a comfortable quiet ride and are good in snow. Which they should be since they are 3 peak rated. Then i'm ALL IN...!!! I figure more folks own Ford Escapes then MKC's. So if they are good for them they should work fine for my vehicle. Let me know folks if you have any experience with these tires on either the MKC or Escape.
Just bought a set for my ‘07 Commander, with QT1 and low range.
Mainly for my son who will drive it: I wanted something that was good in wet and snow (northern Michigan) and maybe some two tracking. Hopefully there measure up.
I think I’ll try these next, My cooper at3 4s are great on all but Highway in my 17 outback.
- they only ever last me 30k miles before the outer tread blocks scrub off from dry pavement corners, but they dominate the dirt roads around here.
Thanks for the feedback!
On the contrary, thank you for such a good video about them with great close ups.
The professional is greatly appreciated over all the “Vloger” style videos, yours has a defined presentation style that was perfect
Thanks for the review. Just ordered these for my 2010 Highlander Limited front wheel drive. I camp out of my vehicle and drive on a lot of rough, twisting, hilly forest roads. My all seasons got me in a tough spot once this past spring. Barely made it up a steep incline covered in loose rocks, pretty much spun my way up at a diagonal. There was no other road out so I had no choice but to make it up that hill, no phone service either so calling for a tow was out, pretty scary situation for a lone woman and her dog. Hopefully these tires will maintain traction in such conditions. 🙏🏻🤞🏻 Not sure if I am going back to that same forest service road to test it out though 😂. Maybe... but only if I'm following a 4WD vehicle with a winch.
I think you will be surprised at how well your front drive vehicle will go with these tires.
I am putting these on my '23 Passport Elite. Just need a general purpose AT tire that is good on the highway but can handle a dirt road and moderate snow.
I just bought a set of these for my 06 Equinox. We got hit with a foot of snow and my bald falken g4s weren't cuttin it. Holy shit am I impressed. I did lose a bit in mpg but after driving in the snow for a few days I can honestly say they handle great. They are pretty quiet going down the road too. If you are in the market for some crossover tires, these are the way to go in my opinion.
Awesome. Thanks for the real world feedback!
Put these tires on my daughter's crosstrek. She seems to go through tires since she lives in the mountains with harsh weather conditions. They look great and we will see if they last.
Deciding if I wanna get these for my awd cx30
Just got mine installed today on my Sub. I live in Denver & need good tires for snow, off road & commuting to work.
Right on!
still like them?
@@AA-ih6kt I like them for the outdoors, but they were terrible for me in the snow.
@@deniseflygirl wow...thanx...i am looking at the cross climate 2 as well on my 2006 mdx...the cc2 on out tesla model s awd laster 3.5 yrs(thats alot on a tesla) running year round.. and it was a tank in the snow in denver...of course the tesla weighs alot more then the mdx but i would think they will last longer then on a lighter suv?
@@AA-ih6kt That’s what I replaced my Falkens with. I haven’t driven them a lot on snow yet, despite the winter snow we’ve been having. But so far I haven’t slipped around at all. I hope it stays that way.
Have these on my equinox with about 50,000 miles on them
Will replace with the same tire soon
Perfect for dry pavement,snow ,sand and dirt
Thinking about putting a set of these on a 2019 Buick Regal TourX. Spend a lot of time on dirt/gravel roads and midwest snow
I think they will work fine for that application.
I actually saw a Honda minivan with these tires on it about 2 hours ago when I was on my way home from work. I happened to look over while stopped at a light, and noticed that the minivan next to me had some fairly aggressive tires on it. It's a good looking tire! If I end up putting new tires on my Volvo Cross Country wagon, I will strongly consider these.
Also, that's a beautiful looking Wagoneer behind you!
I dig the wagoneer too!
It is a nice Wagoneer! Thanks for watching.
Waiting on delivery of a set of 4 right now, can't wait to get these mounted up and hit the trails.
Thanks for the informative video, helped instill more confidence in my choice.
Edit: These are getting mounted on my '10 Subaru Forester.
I bought these for my 2016 Camry with a 2" spacer lift and we'll see how it holds up on AZ dirt roads/AZ monsoons. Everyone that I know who has bought these has said they are super quiet and no real difference I'm mpg IF you stick with your OEM size.
Great looking tire curious too see how the reviews will be on this one.Thanks Matt 👍👍
You and me both!
Just got a set of these for my new Outback Wilderness. I went two sizes up from stock (245/65/17) for about an inch taller tire (29.5"), and put it on some aftermarket wheels (Motegi MR139 17X7.5) that were a bit lighter (22 lbs) and a half inch wider (but yes, designed for softroading not track). Haven't got them in yet. Waiting for my wheels to come in so I can mount them. Databyter
Can you do a comparo of nitto nomad, falken at trail, and bfg trail terrain?
I do not off road except on low occasions, but I was recommended these since I will be moving to a snowy area within the next year or so. I am counting on this for mostly in city driving and want to know if they are good at cornering, and most especially worth the buy even if I am not going to be doing any off road driving.
My wife and I own a 19 Outback. We get 4-5 ft of snow every winter. We never drive the Outback off road, other than dirt country roads around where we live. Her Outback is used as a commuter car and is generally on the highway. We live on a private road which we have to plow and maintain. Our road is off a county road that is one of the last county roads to get plowed.
We’re simply looking for a great year around tire with good grip in snowy mountains, that are quiet and provide good gas mileage.
I loved them on my old 06 outback. Lost a little mpg over the highway tire that was on it before, but they were awesome in snow and on country roads.
Put these on my 2018 front wheel drive (2WD) Toyota Rav 4 and it handles GREAT in the snow
Seriously considering putting these on my Venza. It may look ridiculous, but at least I will have better grip. 👏🏻
I just put these on my 21 Santa Fe since everyone says they are amazing.
Awesome!
Although it's only a FWD, I put this tire on my 2019 Cherokee after driving from Portland, OR to Madison, WI. The original Firestone Destination had me very edgy. The return trip was not as nerve racking, especially through the western half of Montana and the northern tip of Idaho on Interstate 90.
Great review... Will pop them on my crosstreck soon .... Just a quick question ... Where are the tires made?
Either the USA or Japan.
Hi Boghos,
Would you sent me your opinion? I have a 2018 XV Crosstrek, and 2 sets of wheels one 18 inch and a 17 inch set. In the Netherlands, we dont have a lot of dirt tracks, but i like off road stuff. So i hope you can tell me your experiance with this tire. Thanks anyway
I'd like to see Falken offer an MT Trail on the same carcass, with similar siping and size availability. I'd like something a bit more aggressive for mud and deep snow, but the AT Trail is pretty good on pavement, what with minimal noise, good handling, and good MPG. 'Great tire for a commuter Subaru CUV that goes offroad occasionally.
I've been running Yokohama geolander G015 on my KIA sorento sx awd since 2016, and yesterday, I had the wildpeak installed because no one in my area had the Yokohama available without ordering them. The wildpeak sounds like the mud tires on my Jeep wrangler ... it's annoying. I hope their performance is as good as the Yokohama
What would be your choice between the Continental CrossContact™ ATR or this one for a SUV? Great review.
I could see these becoming super popular on crossovers here in Colorado, especially on Subarus. They could become as ubiquitous at trailheads as KO2's on Toyota trucks and SUVs.
I agree 100%
I live in Houston tx and this is the second set just because we travel to Colorado 8-10 times a year camping
Matt, I have a 2018 Jeep GC Overland with 265/50/r20's with the oem Ecopia's. Do you recommend these Falkens for my Jeep? I've been researching and really like the Falkens but wasn't sure if these were the correct one or if I can go with the AT3? Also, the AT3 doesn't come in the 265/50/20 but does come in the 265/60/20 (that I can tell). Will the higher tire be an issue on the JGC or will it fit fine with no rubbing? I like the idea of a little taller tire. Thank you!
between the two sizes, the 265/60's would be, on average, 2" taller than the 265/50s, so you may need to slightly lift the vehicle to clear them
@@TC-rw6gk thanks, discount tire getting the Falken wildpeak at trail 265/50/r20 for me. Didn’t want the hassle of modifying it too much yet as won’t do too much off road. Thanks again!
I think these are a great choice for your GC. I agree with @tc21.
just got them on my Renegade. Aside from the shimmy as you speed up, especially 60 thru 75 they feel really great. Have to go back and have them double check the balance. These tires seem difficult to balance.
The vehicle feels taller, actually adjusted my mirror a bit. Good stance. The ride feels...more squishy, softer. The bumps are not as pronounced, previoisly tjere were Kelly Edge tires, guyss the person before didnt like the HT Wild peaks that csme with it. They feel really grippy. Noise isnt bad. Not quieter than the Edge but the sound is lower and more muffled so sound isnt bad.
Awesome feedback. Thanks!
I’m thinking of putting this on my Mazda 3 2019
This is alot of tire for a Mazda 3.
It’ll be good for the country roads
Great review...EXCEPT the fact where you say both sidewalls are the same which is in fact false...one side has a much more aggressive look with raised lettering while the side you show in this video has the much less aggressive looking flat lettering! You can see the more aggressive side (much better looking side IMO) at the 2:08 mark
My bad. I missed that.
From what i've heard you can reverse them. As the lettering is only on one side. So you can show the lettering or reverse them so the lettering in on the inside and not shown.
@@tomtalker2000 partly correct... The lettering is on both sides but it is flat on one side and big and choppy aka more aggressive on the other side... We put these tires on the ol ladies jeep and she wanted the more aggressive side out. It really does look alot better than the other side IMO, but just depends on the look you're going for, great tires either way!
Good job!
I would like to see more tires like this one become manufactured. We have this exact tire on our Outback. I air them up to 45psi (They hold a max of 51psi) and I get 30 mpg averaging 75/80 mph on the freeway. I just finished a long drive from Los Angeles, to Morana, CA, then down to Cabria, Paso Robles, and back to Los Angeles. The tires are outstanding. I just wish they had more plys to it instead of 2. This would help with punctures, but hurt MGP more, that would be the trade off. But I rather take a modest MPG hit than a flat on the freeway!
Have you had flat issues with this tire?
great all terrain tire best !
Thank you for a SOLID review. Would these work on a 2019 Ford Explorer XLT?
How do the cross over all terrain match up to a dedicated winter tire. We go up north at times and we do find ourselves on roads which are iced over and snow on top. Wondering if its worth the dedicated winter for step climes when there maybe ice on roads versus snow. I really wanted the falken wildpeak at/4 but dont fit my 2018 JGC. So now its between the falken AT or birdgestone blizzake. Ive driven on all seasons my whole life on these roads from city to the mountains. I never felt the need for a better tire being a family man looking for some extra peace of mind for the family.
Will this be a good fit for my 2015 Ford Explorer XLT? 245/60R18 they have them in that size. Just don’t know if it’ll be right for my Explorer
As I sit in the tire store having my studded tires remounted on my Tacoma, we just bought an Outback and it’s my first Subaru. Since oem tires are ok, asked about some good tires since we live in the mountains and mild snow Country. They recommend these and have never heard of the m. Going to be doing research now.
I think they would be good for a Subaru.
Put the Falken AT-3W on my Dodge 1500, rode very smooth, good road manners. I am thinking of putting the AT-Trail on my 2011 Range Rover Sport, switching out the Goodyears that are on it now. Falken web site shows they fit, what do you think? Great presentation of the Falken A/T-Trail my friend!
I’m curious about these for my Ford Crown Vic, it’s obviously not a crossover, but these are available in my size and are V speed rated. I also live in an area where we get lots of snow, and I’d like to do rally cross with the car. These seem like they’d be perfect for both of those scenarios.
Yokohama make the Geolander G015 which is a mild AT tyre for cross-over cars, so this Faklen tyre is not the only one.
hi....i am deciding between these and the cross climate 2 for my 2006 mdx...in colorado and get snow and like to go mountains sometimes..but mostly city/highway maybe 95%. What do you think on that stock suv?
I WOULD LIKE TO PUT THE FALKON WILDPEAK A/T ON MY INFINITI QX50 (AWD) I wanted a "rugged" all season tire AND living in NORTH JERSEY where it snows heavy and rains and floods just as heavy I CANT see how it wouldn't be advantageous...(I see the outbacks with them all the time and I also love that slightly "rugged look" Just curious how it would handle also If I put these on I WOULD LIKE YOUR INPUT..THANK YOU
I think it would work well for your application. It's rough up there!
I have the AT3 on my Van and love it. Now my question is would these work on my 1986 VW Westfalia? Unfortunately the AT3 does not come in a tire size that can fit my bus. I need a tire that I can enjoy off road and it various climates. Note, not a normal VW bus, I use it places like Death Valley as it has high clearance, a limited slip transaxle and a Subaru 2.2 engine. Thanks.