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Anyone running stock sized (275/65/18) Falken AT3W or similar A/T tire?
Just sold my 13 XLT and bought a 17 STX. Considering swapping the OEM STX 20s for OEM Sport gray/machined 18s. I do like my 20s but I’ve always liked that particular 18” wheel and think they would look good with a mild A/T tire, probably the Falken AT3W. Ideal size would be 275/70/18 but I’ve only found one tire in that size that’s a standard load tire. I don’t need or want an LT tire. So looking for pics of stock 18” wheels with 275/65/18 Falken or similar. 4x4 or 2wd as my truck is a 4x4 with the rear blocks removed. Current tires are a street/sport tread but they are 275/60/20 which is about an inch taller than the stock 18” size so I’m worried they might look too small. Thanks in advance.
Just sold my 13 XLT and bought a 17 STX. Considering swapping the OEM STX 20s for OEM Sport gray/machined 18s. I do like my 20s but I’ve always liked that particular 18” wheel and think they would look good with a mild A/T tire, probably the Falken AT3W. Ideal size would be 275/70/18 but I’ve only found one tire in that size that’s a standard load tire. I don’t need or want an LT tire. So looking for pics of stock 18” wheels with 275/65/18 Falken or similar. 4x4 or 2wd as my truck is a 4x4 with the rear blocks removed. Current tires are a street/sport tread but they are 275/60/20 which is about an inch taller than the stock 18” size so I’m worried they might look too small. Thanks in advance.
I traded in my stock oem tires the day I bought the truck. Discount tire gave me $400 for them and I bought the Falken AT3W 275/65/18 standard load. They are great tires. Quiet on the highway, look great, ride is as good as the oem Michilens and they've been great in the snow.
Last edited by oldguy1946; 03-14-2019 at 03:26 PM.
I traded in my stock oem tires the day I bought the truck. Discount tire gave me $400 for them and I bought the Falken AT3W 275/65/18 standard load. They are great tires. Quiet on the highway, look great, ride is as good as the oem Michilens and they've been great in the snow.
I thought they were great in the snow last year but with 30-35k on them, they really have not been great this year. Debating whether I want to go back to Toyo AT2 or the Falken again when I replace these in November.
I kept my stock 18" Lariat rims and got some Toyo Open Country AT II's. LT 285/65 R18. I think they ride great, but I came from 25 years of driving Mustang's.
I have a 2 inch level kit on front, stock suspension otherwise.
Thanks for the input so far. My concern for not wanting an LT tire is threefold. For one, I don't need them by any stretch of the imagination. I'll never get anywhere close to hauling or towing enough to need them. For two, the weight difference can be substantial, I suppose depending on the tire you go with. With the Falkens, the SL 275/65/18 wieghs 47-48 pounds and the LT275/70/18 weighs 61 pounds if my memory serves me correctly. That's a lot of unsprung weight. And lastly, probably my biggest concern, is the ride difference. I know this is highly subjective but I like a smooth ride. I already feel like my 17 rides just a tad rougher than my 13 even though both trucks are running the same tire size. Probably because the 13 was running Michelins and the 17 is running Coopers. I like Cooper tires...but they aren't Michelins.
Keep em' coming. I know someone is running the stock sized 18" Falkens.
You may want to check into 265/70R-18 which is about 1/2" taller when compared to 275/65R-18.
The selection in this size is pretty vast with the majority of the options coming in standard load construction (non LT). The WildPeak A/T3W is an option for you as well.
03-14-2019, 03:06 PM
Anyone running stock sized (275/65/18) Falken AT3W or similar A/T tire?
