How loud are Wildpeaks compared with ATM?

[jblc]

I've seen comments ranging from "a bit loud" to " no noise" on Wildpeak A-T3W SL, Destination AT/2, and Discoverer AT/3 4S.
But, I haven't heard of a comparison to stock tires.
For those who have used both, how loud are these three tires (in 265/70R17) compared with stock Dynapro ATM?
Based on forum posts, these are my three main 4-ply contenders due to weight and quietness.

I'm thinking of changing from 265/65R17 Dynapro ATM, to a larger 265/70R17.
I'm 98% on-road, but am looking for a bit more toughness and wet traction.

So if these have significantly more normal-road noise -- even if they're less than other tires of that class -- I'll stick with the Dynapros.

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[Jrel209]

I have wildpeaks, the LT ones, and I honestly cant tel if they’re louder than the dynapros. I hear my dash rattle and suspension squeek more.

 

[Jrel209]

Whichever tire you go, make sure you lookup online what your psi should be. Some reason no matter where i get my tires from they always put way too much psi in the tires. The wildpeaks they set at freaking 40 and it felt like rolling rocks until i dropped it to 35 and its money now

 

[Frenchy]

Understanding you are wanting to stay on the street and probably only hit dirt roads as needed I would suggest one of 3 tires. The tires are as follows, Firestone Destination XT, Firestone Destination AT 2 and Firestone Destination LE3.

Why did I pick only Firestone tires? Well to start you were already interested in one of them. Second I already know about the durability of Firestone tires. Third, if you have any wet conditions to deal with including snow and ice Firestone does well for winter traction.

Currently I run the Destination XT on my truck and service van. In the past I have had some Destination LE2's and they were great. I think I have ran the AT before but I dont remember them either.

If you dont plan to go OffRoad and maybe hit dirt roads here and there the LE3 will do just fine. Want to do a little more than the occasional dirt road? The AT 2 will be up your alley. If you want to to more that 2% OffRoad while able to manage on road without compromising noise and traction the XT will definitely hold up(I actually have a thread about it).

Thats my suggestion and I hope it helps.

 

[jblc]

Thank you all -- it's very helpful to hear your thoughts and advice

 

[Joeiconic]

I have the AT3’s in 265/70 and really like them. They are a great wet weather tire. They may be a decibel or two louder than the ATM’s, but it’s honestly insignificant.

 

[GSD4EVR]

I've never had the Dynapros or Wild Peaks but I've always swapped my tires first thing whenever I bought a new pickup, going to something more aggressive than factory - usually an A/T of some sort.

When I swapped out my Ranger's Bridgestones, I originally went with an upsized BFG K02. There was a noticeable increase in tire amplitude ("noise" - haha) but only to the degree that I was looking for it when I first drove it away from the tire shop. I've since gone to Maxxis Razr A/Ts in your size and can't say there is any difference with the K02's, therefore nothing distracting compared to the factory offerings. I have some Yoko M/T's for more aggressive offroading and the first time I drove on them, I wanted to scream -- despite all the reviews saying how quiet they are (yeah, for a mud tire...)

Defining "traction" for an unloaded pickup is a bit tricky. Every AT tire I've ever run sucked on wet pavement, but only because 99.5% of the time I drive with nothing but a tool box filled with miscellany. There's just not much ground pressure under a pickup bed. (Also why I set my rear tire pressure a few pounds less than the front).

Though I haven't run Firestones in some time, I'll reinforce what Frenchy has written. I put over 300k on my Tacoma, replacing tires with only the Firestone Destination AT's (now AT2). My driving was almost exclusively pavement (hwy and side roads). They were long-lasting, quiet, and reliable. The only reason I don't run them now is because I simply wanted to try something different. As stated, since they are on your list they are def worth running.

 

[jblc]

For those above who have run Destination AT2, how are they offroad compared to Dynapro ATMs?
I looked through posts and youtube videos, but couldn't find a clear answer -- aside from people ATMS looked more aggressive. But obviously looks don't correlate to offroad behavior

 

[Frenchy]

For those above who have run Destination AT2, how are they offroad compared to Dynapro ATMs?
I looked through posts and youtube videos, but couldn't find a clear answer -- aside from people ATMS looked more aggressive. But obviously looks don't correlate to offroad behavior

What kind of OffRoad capabilities are you looking for? I understand you only are looking at 2% OffRoad but for all we know that a will change and it depends where you go

 

[jblc]

What kind of OffRoad capabilities are you looking for? I understand you only are looking at 2% OffRoad but for all we know that a will change and it depends where you go

You're right, of course I'm not asking for anything specific though -- just a comparison to Dynapros (for those who might have used both), since that's what i currently have stock.

Eg The consensus is that Destination AT2 is better in rain/snow, and that can be said without needing to define what that specific rain/snow conditions we're talking about... I'm curious about a similar basic comparison of off-road capability (Same? Better? Worse? Etc)

 

[Blmpkn]

I can't hear my mt's over the radio ?‍ the new rangers seem pretty quiet on the inside. The mt's on my 2010 were near deafening

 

[Msfitoy]

Wildpeak are very quiet...can't hear them inside with windows rolled up...same with my Cooper Discoverer...

 

[jblc]

Thank you all again for your thoughts.
I went with the Destination AT2 (265/70R17) and had them installed today.
I also bought an aftermarket rim (still in transit) for the full-size 265/70R17 spare.

(Next is to run some chalk tests to find proper inflation pressure...)

 

[Frenchy]

Thank you all again for your thoughts.
I went with the Destination AT2 (265/70R17) and had them installed today.
I also bought an aftermarket rim (still in transit) for the full-size 265/70R17 spare.

(Next is to run some chalk tests to find proper inflation pressure...)

Start with 30 PSI and go from there. I found around that pressure to be close to right for the Ranger in that size

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