Falken WildPeak AT3W VS AT4W - Is it Worse in Snow Now? TOTALLY DIFFERENT TIRE!
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- Falken Tires put out their wildly successful WildPeak Series of tires and hasn't seemed to look back. The brand new Falken Wildpeak AT4w is out and in this video we compare it to the Falken Wildpeak AT3w... what did Falken change on this Off-road capable All-Terrain Tire and why?
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Huge Changes to this tire... What do you think about the direction Falken is taking this tire?
Just fitted 5 Falken Wildpeak AT3W to My Land Rover. Need to get them off road but so far so good on road even in the wet.
If they server me well i will probably go for these come replacement time.
Awesome review my friend. This is the best one to date for me. I’m stuck between the Baja Boss and the AT4W for my taco and you definitely threw some eggs in both baskets with this one video.
I will attempt to settle a question you had. I believe the design around the bead is for heat dissipation. I have heard a couple of guys say that about the AT3W. Please look into that, though, I would trust that you would give me an honest answer. 😅
Again, great review.
@@MrLeeMTB, I have the atw3 on my 2013 jeep wrangler rubicon and like them, I would like to try the atw4 when these wear down. And the website said something about the ribs/fins are to cool the tires close to the bead.
Great review as always
However I believe you talked me out of this tire
I'll either strap on the MT Baja Boss AT or quickly get the atw3 before they sell out.
Based on your review I can't help but think Falken messed up here. Meaning they should market the Atw4 as a completely new tire (with a different damn name) while also working to subtlety update and improve the atw3.
I think this is a HUGE missed opportunity for them
But what do I know
I got the AT3W's on my Jeep XJ and they been great for everything I've thrown at them. Kinda want them on my new Maverick too, especially for the (now) legendary wet traction, since in all honesty, it will spend the majority of time on roads. However, the new '4's' seams to be a worse choice for the latter... It's a pretty light truck and like said, mostly on-road, so the changes isn't looking good!
I’m not even looking for new tires but I watch your tire reviews because you are just that good at making them.
2nd. The man puts in the good work. Definitely missed your videos in that little hiatus last year.
Same. I just got tires and wanted falkens but they didn't make them in the size I wanted so I went with toyo
Same. My wife thinks I'm nuts for having a TH-cam feed full of tire reviews. 😂
@@manwithnoname734what size were you looking for?
@@PRV392 255/75r17. All they make in that size is the MT.
Would love to see a comparison between the Baja Boss A/T, Falken Wildpeak AT4W, Toyo Open Country AT3, and the Bfgoodrich KO3
BFG or Falken, the other brands are basically garbage, especially Toyos'.. 40+ years of 4wd guiding and WIlderness EMS/SAR/Firefighting experience in trucks and engines not to mention my own stable of Toyota 4wd's... BFG has always been my go-to but the Falkens are a worthy competitor in the AT market. I would never run anything but those two.
@@DB.KOOPER I beg to differ! My Toyo AT3's have been great in just about every situation I've been in especially in rain and I've had them for 4 YEARS (or 77k) miles with so much more to go! Never been in snow but I've seen great reviews on snow.
@@RevolutionRoad Gotta leave the pavement lol.
@@egregiousblunder5395 ???
@@DB.KOOPERran all but falken. MT Baja boss A/T best I’ve had and this AT4 has copied a lot of MT Baja.
A little less traction in rain and on ice can make all the difference between hitting something and avoiding an accident altogether. A new learning curve to be sure.
According to the Falken Tire website, the AT4W is available in 98 different sizes, only 18 have the 3 ply Duraspec badge. I called Falken and they said ONLY the Duraspec labeled tires are 3 ply, all the rest are 2 ply…..check your tire size!
I just installed a new set of LT295/60-20 AT4Ws a couple of weeks back, marking my debut with Falken tires. A recent heavy snowfall provided the perfect winter testing ground. Although I can't draw a direct comparison to the AT3Ws, the traction seems to match or surpass my previous experiences with Duratracs in the snow. These tires also look amazing.
The AT3w has gotten so much praise I'm surprised they redesigned it! It's moderate winter capabilities were a huge bonus for me here in Alberta. Thanks for providing us with such informative videos!
Thanks for watching... I agree, I was surprised how much they changed it... but as a business decision I kind of understand the market they are going after... they will still have 2 ply options and none HD options... but its definitely a bit heavier design.
In California we get 10 foot dumps and almost 900 inches per year. I'd have preferred they open the tread 1/8 inch and call it a day.
900 inches per year is crazy I’ve lived in Tahoe my whole life and we average maybe 400-500 inches per year. But have big dumps.
@@thrimebolt Last year you had 700-800 around there. Not at lake level but still a ton.
Gut feeling between these and the MT Baja Boss? I will be needing tires in a couple months and was down to the Baja Boss or the AT3. Now the AT4.
I recently retired from Sumitomo Tire in Buffalo and the Wildpeaks were a big seller!Best thing about working there was the discounts we got on a set of tires. Those Wildpeaks Cost me $700 for a set! Can't go wrong on Falkens!
My at4 Falkens get horrible mpg I’m taking 13.5 city 17.5 hwy on a 33” tire
Nitro ridge grappler > Cooper > Falken
@@sierrapeaks8838They were field tested in the UP of Michigan.
Bought these for my 4runner. First thing i did was test them off road and then take a trip through a snow storm in Tahoe. They do great in the snow. Was able to do 50 mph comfortably in about 6 inches of packed snow on the highway. And had trouble braking it loose to drift around in the parking lots at the summit. So for it has been a fantastic tire.
How would you rate the noise level on your new AT4W on the highway?
@bgomez3 Pretty quiet. I dont really notice the noise at all. I do notice the weight of the tire now. It is a very heavy tire. I have probably lost 1-2 mpg on average. I also got the 10 ply version though.
@jbambiMish, just curious, why did you go with a 10 ply tire for a 4Runner? I’ve got a 4Runner as well.
@DogTownRiverRat rocky terriain out here in the Las Vegas are. Just wanted something a bit tougher. Also i think the price was almost the same.
Kudos. This was the most thorough review of the new AT4W that I have seen yet. Great video 👍
This will be my next tire because they are actually going to make it in 255/85R16. Pizza cutter 33, lets go!
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this tire! Thank you for reviewing it. It will be my next tire
It's a pretty impressive tire... Falken is not messing around.
I am definitely NOT a tire nerd, but I love that you definitely are! Great review, appreciate the depth of analysis here and you’ve earned a subscriber.
Appreciate it, thanks for watching.
We got the A/T3w for my wife’s JEEP Cherokee Trailhawk and she says it’s day and night compared to the BF she had on it. Absolutely great for our Wyoming weather and commuting (She doesn’t off road or overland in hers). I ran General Grabbers for 5 yrs on my Titan and had almost 50k on them (on/off road) and we’re still holding a good tread. Now I’m shopping for my RAM 2500 and may just have to give these A/T4w’s a shot. The pros to running a diesel 3/4 ton is the tires will have almost no effect on my mpg. Thanks Nate.
I've loved my AT3W for years! Gotta think about the new one now! Thanks.
I never considered myself an expert on tires but I thought I had a good understanding of the science of it all. The amount I just learned about the nuance of tread design is appreciated.
agreed 💯
Bro! Thank you so much for this excellent review. It shows that you actually use your rig(s) and know what we are all looking for in terms of performance characteristics. All bases covered in this review and a great balance of technical details and high level explanations. I have had Toyo RTs, ATs, Nitto Ridge Graps, BFG ATs , KO3s and these AT4W will be my first Falken tire. I'm spending more and more time in the snow and wanting the added Snow Peak rating, these seem to fit my needs without sacrificing the durability for the hard dessert offroading...and good lord 60k mile warranty!! Thanks again!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, I’ve been looking forward to seeing your thoughts on these. I’m super excited about the 3 ply side wall but I wasn’t sure how the siping would change and affect the snow performance.
I like that they added another ply to the sidewall.
The fact that Falken offers an A/T in 255/85/16 @ a great price is the reason I'm getting them. Currently running ATW3's in a 265/75 & love them.
I'm the same size...I was surprised to see the 33 inch tire, but ultimately due to possible regearing issues, worse gas mileage due to being taller and more stress on tranny, I may just go with the stock size Baja Boss AT, which weighs the same as the tall Falken, but it's superior tire by most accounts. My truck just won't be higher, only con
I just picked up a set in this exact size because it is the only good AT available in that size. Coming from 285/75r16 KO2s and my immediate impression is they are a lot quieter and smoother on the road. Less resistance when I turn the wheel too. I think some of that is just new vs worn out tires, but I do think the skinnier tire has less resistance and the C load range is just more compliant. I have yet to take them off road though yet.
I have 285/75/R16s now, i want to try the 255/85/R16s and the falken is the only good option in an AT
All great points! I was originally going to switch to a 235/85, but I feel the 255/85 is in that sweet spot between wide & pizza cutter status.
I really hope they come out with the 255/85 16 in an E load range for the HD trucks. The C load range will not cut it and if the whole redesign was for the LT and diesel trucks then they missed the mark on that size.
Thanks for making this video as I just bought these tires and appreciate the information!
I’m running Falkens on my Trans Am and Prelude, probably gonna switch to these on my Xterra Pro4X. I’m not a “brand” guy but Falken is killing it. Great review as always, I love that you give information and not reciting the website specs.
What a great extremely clear video. Thank you.
Excellent video.
I had the AT3W for 80k miles. CUPPED bad the last 15 or so, but was the best tire I had in the rain.. bar none.
They really nailed Wet road traction for sure.
Thanks to you I ran bfg ko2 in 35's and was pretty happy. I just switched up to the new kuhmo at52's. What a big improvement in almost all driving conditions. Much lighter in a E rated 35, road noise is substantially quieter. Not as good in deep snow as the atw3 but definitely on parr with the ko2. Ice handling seems better, and the lighter weight definitely improved mileage some. With a much better price currently. They are definitely worth checking out.
Gonna be switching over to a Maxxis Razr. Thanks for the review!
We just put these to the test last night and this morning here in Denver. We got up to 8inchs of heavy wet snow, which was mostly frozen this morning. I was truly impressed with how good they were, I wasn’t sure what to expect being a whole new tire.
Thanks for the report. I live in Manitou Springs, and I’m having a terrible experience in these conditions with my current tires (Nitto Terra Grappler). Pretty please, report back after a couple thaw/freeze cycles and the snow crusts up
Ditto, Standard Load "P" AT4W's on my Tacoma here in Denver as well, testing in rain/snow/ice this weekend. Tire kicks butt, no regrets on my decision to purchase this tire.
I'm struggling hard deciding between the AT4w vs the new KO3s. I think it's gonna come down to timing. Doing White Rim Road March 1st so the KO3s will be hard to find. I've had great luck with my old at3w. But the new added weight in version 4 is making me nervous. Pure beef sidewalls are extremely tempting.
White Rim isn’t that extreme. My KO2s handled it easily. Don’t see any issues with almost any AT tire.
Living in the foothills. Off of a road off of a road . In the winter Blizzaaks
I've been running it on my R1T the last two weeks. It still handles the rain like a champ up here in the PNW.
Yeah, I think the fall off really only shows up when you are actually measuring times on tracks... it is still going to feel like a very solid Wet road tire... it was one of the best AT's out there in that catagory.
How would you rate the noise level on your new AT4W on the highway?
@bgomez3 they are louder than the stock pirellies but honestly everything is louder in a ev so I just turn up the radio
Great review and great content all around! I’m getting these installed on my taco tomorrow super 🔥 up🎉
Your reviews are awesome! Super informative balanced analysis, and completely unbiased.
Excellent review, Thank you!
The inner design is for getting rid of heat. I run the AT3W’s on my wrangler and you can smell that rubber heating up with the windows down on the highway in the summer. I love the real aggressive look of these AT4W’s, but the AT3W is exactly what I want. Off road capability with great performance in wet conditions. We get a lot of snow, rain, and ice here and they perform awesome,
I just bought a set of these for my Lexus GX 460 a couple of days ago. Really loving them so far. Can’t wait to take them off road and test them out more thoroughly!
Can you provide wheel info? Include offset
Fantastic video, I have mine on order and should test them out in many Alaskan adventures. Can't wait
Dang Man! You make some really good tire videos! I watched your KO2 vs KO3 video also and liked that. After watching the two videos I subscribed to your channel! A review on the new Yokohama Geolander AT XD and BFGoodrich HD Terrains would be sick from you! These videos are really informative and I like the way you explain why the manufactures did what they did to change the tires.
You make awesome videos! You deserve more SUBS!! 👌
If anyone disagrees with you on snow sticking better to snow, all they need to do is look at a dedicated snow tire. They do have a softer compound which also helps, but they have a massive amount of siping to trap snow.
Great review... I appreciate the detailed info re design principles - very informative. Def a contender for my gen 2 raptor. The KO2s have been generally good at a lot of what I do, just not great at anything specifically. They wore comparatively quickly, but were a light tire so there's that.
Outstanding review! Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
I just ordered a set of these in 295/65r20 for my 2020 3500 AT4. I was ready to get the A/T3Ws until I started seeing videos on this new model. Comparing the treads for a couple weeks, I’m convinced that the redesigned lugs of the A/T4W will be slightly better for a heavy diesel truck like mine that spends a lot of time towing.
Running the 37" AT4W Load Range Es on my JT Gladiator and I absolutely love them. They ride great, beefy, quite, and zero issues in snow/rain so far.
Great exhaustive review that is very comprehensive. Your presentation cadence is perfect. Helped me a great deal to decide on which tire I need to buy. Since I have a Ford Transit 350HD Ecoboost (DRW drive only), I will definitely consider which I should choose based on what you shared. Since I will be urban driving mostly, and very few off road. My stopping power in wet conditions is my biggest risk - so in saying that, I will have to go with the Falken AT3s.
First time for myself watching and I must say well done ! Thank you for all the good info its a mine field out there looking for tires to beat around the farm and haul firewood the Falken is a good looking option .
Good review , I will have to see how many sizes my wholesaler has in stock right now. Well, looks like quite a few in stock! I am running a 255/80R17 on my dually and my current set is Toyo R/T trail and they aren't bad. Not great on ice, but can't say that I have found anything without studs that is. You are correct on this being a fairly heavy tire. It is the second heaviest in this size lagging behind the BFG KT commercial tire that weighs 58.77, Ridge Grappler 54.96, Toyo A/TIII 52.70, Cooper ST Max 57.0, Toyo R/T Trail 51.70 and the Falken A/T4W is 58.10 and the Falken A/T3W is 52.50. My wholesale cost is about 13.00 more for the A/T4W compared to the 3W and about the same price as the Toyo A/TIII. I might have to consider this tire for my second set of wheels. The stock 235/80R17 Michelin AS are pretty wimpy and pretty worthless off of the pavement.
Best reviews as always.
Love my MT01 C load with 3ply sidewall, had it siped for improved pack snow traction. Disappointed that siping got worst on the AT4W but glad it’s got 3ply sidewall.
Exactly, I have that floating sensation on my WP AT3W when I turn and they're slightly wet
Great info that helped lean me in the right direction. Ordered a set for my 4Runner and looking forward to having a competent a/t compared to the factory tires.
I put a set on my '17 Tacoma 4x4 in mid January '24. The very first trip was on an icy, snowy, muddy logging train. They did not fail me with the truck empty and with a full bed of oak logs. They were a bit pricey at $1400 for 4 but they do have a 65,000 mile warranty.
I had a set of AT3W and they were great tires! Would definitely consider these in the future.
Thanks for the excellent review. Really appreciate all the info. Much to think about now for the upcoming set of new tires. This helps a ton!
Thank you. This is 100% my next tire. OEM BFG KO2 on my Raptor 37 literally look half done at 14K miles. This will be their last winter. I don’t mind the extra weight.. truck is plenty fast. LOVE the beefier tire & 3 ply sidewall.
I have the AT4 I don’t recommend them at all
Great video man. I was debating getting this to replace my not very worn at3ws, but now I think I'll just rotate my at3ws to winter duty and go M/T for summer wheeling since this at4w is slightly less 4 season friendly than at3w
Good Gob sir! Best review ever! 👍
I have really loved the ride of my Klever R/T's but your video has made me think maybe at's are needing another chance. Mostly because I know that my treadwear is no where near 50k miles. Maybe not even 30k miles. Now there's still good tread on them but this content along with the fact I have really liked the Falkens I had installed on my wife's Subaru, gives me good reasons to change it up on my diesel truck.
Nathan!! What’s up cuz?! Love the content man!
I was on a fence after reading a few comments about how heavy it feels and losing mpg that won't buy them again, etc. But after riding AT4w(285/70/17) for a little over a month, I love these as much as my previous AT3w's. AT4w is about 2.5LBS heavier per tire but didn't feel heavier at all and drove as good as before, if not better. In fact I get about 8 to 10 more miles out of a full tank(3 fill ups so far). This is only in dry and wet condition so far but can't wait to test them out in the snow next winter. I have a 2023 Rav4 xse hybrid for commuting but I've been on my gas hungry lifted Tacoma for a month since it's fun to drive again with these new sets of tires. I will switch crappy and dangerous when wet oem tires on Rav4 to these when time comes.
Bloody AWESOME! review.
Thanks for Watching.
Awsome review.
Thanks for watching.
I just drove 60+ miles in a snow storm trying to get to North Shore Tahoe. I’m using the AT4/Ws and would never buy a different tire. They are awesome..no complaints. Terrific traction in the snow, I trust them and nothing else.
I keep trying to explain to people that even though the siping is a tiny bit less snow aggressive it is still a VERY great snow tire... I think people are just in shock that, THAT was one of the things Falken took a tiny step back from... but the truth was it was so strong in snow it compromised other things and they trie to make a more balanced tire... I am going to run them on one of my trucks for sure... great tire.
Is it better than AT3? Thanks
@@teamhonzilla I would trust either tire with my life. I had the AT3 on my old 2001 Ranger FX4, now I have a 2021 FX4 with AT4's. Both tires have gotten me through snowstorms and icy road conditions.
@@rescueme1060 Thanks!!!
They only make a few sizes in 3 ply, so not an issue to me and the size I run (255/65-R17XL). I do like the changes though and will be fitting a set when the time comes, but in a LT265/70-R17. I've been very happy with the AT3W's so far.
Awesome video. Getting these tires installed very soon on my Chevy 2500 hd there exactly what I have been looking for perfect changes for HD trucks
Thank you for this review. I’m getting this tire because it’s one of the only AT that comes in 255/85-16. Pizza cutters FTW! 🍕✂️
I've heard lots of good things about the pizza cutter sizes. What truck do you use it on?
Why is it called the pizza cutter For 255/85 16
Great video!
I absolutely love my 3s, make sure when you change size you recalculate the new pressure (load index chart) and or reach out to Falken. Best tire I've ever owned.
I would absolutely love to here your thoughts on the Kenda Klever RT tires. I have the 35x10.5r17 (a very uncommon but nice pizza cutter size) and overall I like them but they do tend to break away on wet concrete sometimes even though they are almost brand new.
I got my Lt275/70r18 Toyo AT3's 4 years ago and have 50,000 miles on them. I still have 7/32nds on them and they still have the sipes. They have been great. They are starting to slip a little bit while turning on to roads from a stop in the rain. Easily manageable with a light foot. The OEM Goodyear's they replaced had half the miles and were downright dangerous in the rain.
I've narrowed my next set down to these two or MT BajaBoss A/T.
Currently running the AT3W’s and will give these a go at the next swap.
New AT4s are way too heavy I don’t recommend them
I have them btw
Great review. You stated that the AT3W was "almost leading the pack" for wet road and ice traction. Those two attributes are important to me in the PNW. Can you tell us who the wet road / ice leader is in the AT segment? I usually switch to a true winter tire in deep winter, but for safety wet road traction is key, and ice/packed snow traction is important for the "shoulder seasons" (or if you don't get around to switching to winter tires).
to get better traction then the At3w in wet you have to branch into the super specialist stuff like Nokians... and even though they make "AT" tires... I don't really consider them that... as I would never off-road any of them... they aren't tough enough for the really rough rock and stuff.... but they are better in ran and snow.
FYI that sidewall pattern by the bead is for heat dissipation, supposedly. They revised the pattern/design from early AT3W to newer AT3W, and carried it over to AT4W, I read.
Best tire reviews on YT!
Great review! I was going to try the AT3 on my 5th gen 4Runner, but went with the Goodyear Wrangler Ultra Terrain AT instead. Just an absolutely amazing tire! The absolute best AT tire I have ran on packed snow and ice, in the sand, on the rocks, and on the street. It does it all while wearing like iron. Loved it so much that I put another set on my Tundra and they again are amazing.
I was tempted to try the new AT4, but here in the Northwest, snow, ice, and wet traction is king, and Falken decided to market to heavier trucks in the South. The AT3 was THE tire in the Tacoma and 4Runner community. Sad to see it go. But seems there are a lot of great choices out there.
Keep running the at3 I just put them on my Yukon Denali that I plan to drive a lot through snow and PNW
I just got AT3s this fall on 2500 hd silverado. They are a great tire in snow and rain. Im sure AT4 will be great also
I had these installed last Friday on my '97 4Runner. I was coming from $90 Costco tires. By comparison these are like riding on a cloud and the grip in the rain is incredible. Here in California it's been flood conditions. I feel a lot safer on these vs. my old A/T car tires. The amount of power these sap from my little engine is comical. The 3rd gen was already quite slow, and now it's a challenge to accelerate onto the freeway and it doesn't like going over 70-75--too much rolling resistance. I'm glad I got them because they are awesome but it's something to think about.
I'm about to buy a Pro 4X, looking at either 255/85/16 or 255/80/17 and the most notable thing about these tires to me is 53lbs vs 58lbs. That's a huge difference!
GREAT REVIEW !!!!! I have Had DURATRACKS on my TACO for YEARS , And went to the 4's as soon as they came out... BLOW Those Tires AWAY.. I have NO experience with the 3's BUT.... THESE ARE FAR SUPERIOR to the OLD DURATRACKS...EASILY...
I have stock AT3W's on my ram. They are pretty decent in snow and ice. My understanding is they are a little different than standard at3w's.
I'll be teady for new tires in a couple months and will size up a bit.
The AT4W's look interesting, not sold yet.
I'm sold on these now! Sounds perfect for my 1500 that lives in the snowy northeast and tows a fairly heavy camper alot.
These are hands down the best AT's on the market. I have them on all of our vehicles that see hard use here in the mountains in snow, mud, fields, creek crossings, climbing rock service roads and more. We've never had a stuck vehicle or issues with flats and punctured sidewalls like other brands are notorious for. Go heavy on the and get a size with the 3-ply sidewall rating.
On my 2nd set of AT3Ws and looking at having to get a new set in the next 10k-15k miles. Love the 3s, but will be looking forward to getting the new 4s.
I live in the PNW so when shopping for a new AT for my 4Runner I got the AT3Ws BECAUSE of their market lead in Wet and Ice since that is what I experience mostly here. Immediately loved them after moving on from my (slippery for here) Nitto Terra Grapplers. 18k miles on and still love them. When it comes time to replace them I'll probably go with the AT4Ws but will also likeky shop the market to see what tire is the best in wet and hard packed snow/ice conditions. Interestingly, the 275/70/R17 I run only increased 1 lb from the AT3Ws to AT4Ws, while also decreasing 0.2" in Diameter.
The sidewall beed structure is for cooling the beed connection to the rim, aggording to Falken.
"It doesn't even smell the same"......I'm in! 😂😂
The AT3W actuallly surprised me in a slick red clay during a rain with how well they did. I fully expected to be in 4-high and on the throttle. I wasnt. I was in 2wd and, yes, did have some wheel spin, but I severely underestimated their performance.
I love my ATW3 and will need replaced. Mine are pretty quite. I'm hoping it not too ruff riding. 37/12.5/17 on 2018 JKUR
As a construction guy daily driving an f250 that I regularly tow and take off road, this is gonna check all the boxes for me
I'm at 64k on my AT3W's right now, rain grip is still pretty good and even hit some mud at KoH last weekend. Starting to shop for tires, looks like the AT4W is going to be the clear choice for me. This is my second set of AT3Ws that i've gotten 70k out of (yes I do quite a bit of driving), at this point its going to be pretty difficult to sell me something other than a AT4W or AT3W. Wish they were cheap like they used to be, but makes sense they are what they cost now with where they sit compared to the rest of the AT field.
I bought my AT3W's last year specifically because they appeared to be dominant on wet roads and good in snow. Backing off that takes away the reason I got what I got. I look forward to more testing of the 4, but to me, Falken reduced the big "why buy" on the tire.
The Toyo at3 are 10lbs lighter for my CRV that’s already under powered. Thanks for the review!
With my Tacoma I rather stick with the AT3s because of the weight. When I get a larger truck only then I would get the AT4s. Great review and tire education. Thank you.
I’d like to see you do a comparison or buyers guide for hybrid tires… Ridge Grappler, Toyo RT, Falken RT, etc.
Thanks man. We'll see how they do for 60k miles. Waiting for them to ship.
I have the AT3wa and love them on my F150!
For a factory Ram size, 275/70r18 I have found the AT4W already to be performing even better than the last set of AT3Ws. Theyre lighter in my size and handle even better in the rain. They’re actually a bit quieter and feel a lot more stable with towing and steering on a 3/4 ton. I don’t think they sacrificed performance at all - they definitely somehow improved and made even better.
I’ve got the at3w on my truck that do float at times, especially while towing. Wondering if I should upgrade to the at4w for a better towing experience?
@@alolivares6834 yes huge improvement. These are a lot more stable even under towing load. The front feels more responsive in steering now too
Currently running 285-70-17 AT3w's on my 2000 4Runner with about 30K miles on them. These tires have been excellent. Much better in rain and snow than BFG KO2's I ran before. The wear has been excellent too...I still have more than 50% tread left. They have excellent grip in hard braking on wet and dry surface. I'll probably replace them with the AT4w's.... if they ever wear out.
AT3's really were great tires... only complaints I ever hear is that they are heavy and they dont work on heavy trucks and towing.
Got these on my Maverick about a month ago. This was when we had a bunch of snow on the road. They seem to work pretty well in snow but I cannot compare to the AT3W. Saw fuel economy loss for sure but I also had a much smaller tire before.
I’ve had Nitto ridge , Walmart exclusive Cooper
And now At4… At4 feels and drives great but mpg is dogshit never getting falkens again
They’re heavier then at3 too
I’ve used nothing but AT3s since 2018 & sing their praises to anyone who’ll listen. Looking forward to putting these AT4s on a new 4Runner. 😍
You should do a review on the Yokohama Geolandar A/T Xd. It was the only tire that fits on a stock super duty tremor that is three peak mountain snowflake and takes studs. In the bigger tires, the duratracs are no longer three peak tires.
That design around the sidewall rim that you said you weren't sure what it was for but thought it was for sticks or just looks is supposed to be for heat dissipation while towing or hauling heavy loads.
That tire looks awesome. Next purchase this spring for my tundra. I got almost 55k on my AT3Ws. Great tires❤
Don’t get the AT4s they’re too heavy my MPG is dogshit now
Get Nitto ridge or stick with AT3 if you’re happy with them
@@Kylewraps yeah dont really care about mpg. Gonna be running 35s or 37s under the tundra.
Best tire reviews. Any chance of reviewing the falken hto 2 ?