Sgb020

Has anybody tried a pair a falken at3w after owening a pair of ko2’s on the same truck? If so how did the falkens compare?

OCMike

iTrader: (1)

You might want to ask what size too and rating too? Falken Wildpeak AT3W comes in both P and LT ratings while the K02 comes in only LT rated with several different load ratings.

You're kind of comparing apples to oranges unless you ask that too. I've learned a ton about tires just by reading a bunch of threads about truck tires on this forum.

Mike

Obxguy2000

Good question! I am actually considering both at the moment.

flowmasters40

I’ve always ran bfg’s on My Jeep. We switched to the falkens before our Moab Utah trip this year. I was so pleased i put them on my F150 as well.

Sgb020

My ko2 are d rated 285/55/20 and I want to go to p 275/60/20 falken at3w

mhamershock

I've run LT E rated Falkens through at least 2 sets. I've also run a pair or 2 at C rating too IIRC. They are my favourite tire. Once the Goodyears are shot on my 2018 Falkens will be going on.

Mike

doolin64

I've owned both...275/70r18 BFG KO2's and 305/64r18 At3ws. If I had to pick it would BFGs. Aft we about 10k miles my Falkens got really loud and I sold them. I'm running 305/55r20 BFGs now but just listed them on Craiglist. Looking at running Toyo Open Country R/Ts this spring.

RedsRock302

So, you have sold 3 sets of tires? And about to sell your 4th? Have you owned any of them long enough to give an opinion? All on the same setups? Leveled/ lifted? Type of driving? Rotation?

doolin64

I had enough on the BFG's and Falken's. My driving is mixed. Leaning more on around town. I'd say a 60/40 split. I have 1.5 level up front. I drove the BFG's and the Falken's about 12k miles a piece. Rotated every 5k miles. I'm not knocking the Falken's. I sold them to co-worker who is running them and has no issues. They had incredible winter traction (I plowed with them), but over time they got louder and I would hear them, turning, on off ramps etc. It wasn't unbearable. But it was enough to drive me to try something new. LOL I had a set of Continental Terrain Contacts for 5k miles (great quiet tire), I just couldn't stand the sport wheel on my truck due to the chrome bumpers. Made the wheels look like they were dirty with brake dust. My current BFG's only have about 4k miles and I'm only selling them to get something different. I want to go back to chrome wheels instead of black. I just bought a set of oem 20's off an 2018. Once my BFG's sell, I'll get tires and mount them up. I have tire issues. I know. Pictures are a little out of order. The last picture is my current winter setup. I plan to put snows on those wheels. I've only been running them for the last 2 months, can't wait to take them. I will say...17 inchers..ride amazing and my gas mileage is awesome.

Eduskator

My buddy has the same truck, but with KO2 (Load C or D, I don't remember). My Wildpeaks are surely quieter and the ride is better. It's a less aggressive tire (less AT) than the KO2.

For the price, I'm satisfied with my choice. I have the P-rated 275/60R20 and they are as quiet as the OEM ones (hankook dynapro). Your ride will be a lot better with p-rated tires. The softer sidewall will provide additional cushion. 1/2 ton trucks don't need LT rated tires unless they tow heavy loads regularly or unless owner needs aditionnal plys to prevent puncture during off-road use...