Falken Wildpeaks

[Dieseldean1]

Have been researching tires looking for a solid set of ATs that aren't obnoxious on road but perform well in snow/rain/off-road. Many on here have run the Wildpeaks AT3s with success but I found quite a few other forums where users had several bad tires (vibration, etc.) with them and went through headache after headache trying to balance them to no avail. If the Falkens aren't the answer, are the Cooper AT3s a fair compromise?

I went with General all terrain. Stock wheels, 235/80-17 which are just under 32”. They’re a bit noisy if the windows are down-mild hum. No other complaints.

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[jblc]

Yes. The wheel simply wasn't centered on the hub since the Ranger hub is smaller in diameter than the bore of the aftermarket wheel.

Just to check, do you mean that if purchasing 265/70R17 wildpeaks and putting them on stock wheels that had 265/65R17 hankook ATMs, there may be fitment issues? Thanks

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Just to check, do you mean that if purchasing 265/70R17 wildpeaks and putting them on stock wheels that had 265/65R17 hankook ATMs, there may be fitment issues? Thanks

My comment wasn't about fitment but about vibration.

I installed hub centering rings to smooth out a vibration I was experiencing at around 70mph.

I never ran the Wildpeaks on stock wheels.

I installed them with aftermarket wheels and not until I had leveled the truck.

I think there are some on here who have successfully ran 265/70/17 on a stock truck but I think it would be close.

 

[Toytec]

Just to check, do you mean that if purchasing 265/70R17 wildpeaks and putting them on stock wheels that had 265/65R17 hankook ATMs, there may be fitment issues? Thanks

Absolutely none. Unless, you add 1" or more wheel spacing and have mud flaps. Even with all that it's minimal and easily resolved.

 

[jflogerzi]

Any mods to crash bars to fit these?

 

[Fawnbuster]

Have been researching tires looking for a solid set of ATs that aren't obnoxious on road but perform well in snow/rain/off-road. Many on here have run the Wildpeaks AT3s with success but I found quite a few other forums where users had several bad tires (vibration, etc.) with them and went through headache after headache trying to balance them to no avail. If the Falkens aren't the answer, are the Cooper AT3s a fair compromise?

I love my set! Today will be the first time in the snow. Great ride and quiet.

I too had vibration issues at highway speeds (70+) rebalanced helped some, added beads helped for a while. So I decided to start from scratch and get them Road force balanced. I used a different shop ( discount tire). They removed all weights and beads and found that one tire on each axle needed rotated on the wheel, one 180 degrees and one about 45 degrees.I COULD NOT be happier with the ride quality now, zero vibration at any speed. Moving forward every truck tire I buy from here on out will be road force balanced. My oem hankooks (suck in wet weather and snow) where 265 60 18, my wild peaks are 285 70 17.

I didn't like eating the bill for a 3rd balance but it fixed the issue completely. MY build has been done correct from the start, level lift, hub centric rings, swapped intrusion beans and new BDS Uca's. I did not want the vibration to break components in the suspension or drive train and lead to bigger problems. Once we buy a camper I won't hesitate to tow now.

 

[RANGER_MARC]

I love my set! Today will be the first time in the snow. Great ride and quiet.

I too had vibration issues at highway speeds (70+) rebalanced helped some, added beads helped for a while. So I decided to start from scratch and get them Road force balanced. I used a different shop ( discount tire). They removed all weights and beads and found that one tire on each axle needed rotated on the wheel, one 180 degrees and one about 45 degrees.I COULD NOT be happier with the ride quality now, zero vibration at any speed. Moving forward every truck tire I buy from here on out will be road force balanced. My oem hankooks (suck in wet weather and snow) where 265 60 18, my wild peaks are 285 70 17.

I didn't like eating the bill for a 3rd balance but it fixed the issue completely. MY build has been done correct from the start, level lift, hub centric rings, swapped intrusion beans and new BDS Uca's. I did not want the vibration to break components in the suspension or drive train and lead to bigger problems. Once we buy a camper I won't hesitate to tow now.

A lot of reviewers complain about Falkens being noisy, but mine are quiet and ride great!

 

[Fawnbuster]

How much for RFB ??

Receipt is not handy however I think it was about $50 a wheel, they had to unmount each tire to remove all the beads and remount it. I would check with Matt @Discount Tire and see if he can get you a quote etc. If I had bought the tires there it would've been cheaper but my buddy has a shop so I chose to give him my business, we went to HS together. He's since retired so when the time comes to replace the tires I will go back to @Discount Tire. Matt did order the wheels for me special order, he is a huge help and wealth of knowledge.

 

[CO2Ranger]

I love my set! Today will be the first time in the snow. Great ride and quiet.

I too had vibration issues at highway speeds (70+) rebalanced helped some, added beads helped for a while. So I decided to start from scratch and get them Road force balanced. I used a different shop ( discount tire). They removed all weights and beads and found that one tire on each axle needed rotated on the wheel, one 180 degrees and one about 45 degrees.I COULD NOT be happier with the ride quality now, zero vibration at any speed. Moving forward every truck tire I buy from here on out will be road force balanced. My oem hankooks (suck in wet weather and snow) where 265 60 18, my wild peaks are 285 70 17.

I didn't like eating the bill for a 3rd balance but it fixed the issue completely. MY build has been done correct from the start, level lift, hub centric rings, swapped intrusion beans and new BDS Uca's. I did not want the vibration to break components in the suspension or drive train and lead to bigger problems. Once we buy a camper I won't hesitate to tow now.

Sweet, we're tire twins then. I ended up getting the 285-70R17s as well.

 

[Hounddog409]

I have run both the falkens and the coopers. I really like both tires.

The falkens had the worst effect on mpg. Thats my only complaint with those.

Have the coopers on my ranger now. Been through a 24 in snow amd a 12 inch snow now. Really, really good in the snow. I think i like them better than the falkens i had. Plus made in the USA if that matters to you.

 

[CO2Ranger]

I have run both the falkens and the coopers. I really like both tires.

The falkens had the worst effect on mpg. Thats my only complaint with those.

Have the coopers on my ranger now. Been through a 24 in snow amd a 12 inch snow now. Really, really good in the snow. I think i like them better than the falkens i had. Plus made in the USA if that matters to you.

4S or XLT for the Coopers?

 

[Hounddog409]

4S or XLT for the Coopers?

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[Rhino]

op did you end up with the wildpeaks? im gonna hope not the toyo at3s i have a set on my tacoma that are being bought back because of issues with them...

 

[JohnnyO]

I got a set of Cooper AT3's two weeks ago. I had a set of them on my previous truck and thought they were a good all-around tire.

 

[Synfulz]

Prior to taking delivery, I planned to have my dealer install Wildpeak AT3's. My Service Advisor convinced me to buy Toyo Open Country AT3's. Had them installed together with the Ford Tuned Fox 2.0 Level kit.

Couldn't be happier.

Toyo tires are excellent. I have used them on many my vehicles over the years.

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