FALKEN Wildpeak Trail A/T Snow Review

[Hyim]

Had my Wildpeak trails now for about 2 months. Solid tires was curious how they perform in snow. My size is 245/65/17. I live in Toronto Canada, we had a pretty big snow storm last week and it was the perfect time to test these tires out. As I expected from a “NEW” tire, stamped 2021 week 36. They worked perfect, no problems at all in the snow. Tires looked amazing in the snow. Tire pressures set at 35psi front and 32psi rear. Yah I put 32 in the back because I don’t have much to carry usually and I noticed based on tread contact to ground that not the full tread is in contact with ground when 35psi is used. So I dropped them to 32psi in the rear and full contact patch now on tires. Had small difficulty driving thru 15” of snow. But I think it’s cause of ground clearance. If I were drop tire pressures to 25psi might be better due to more tire flex which will expel snow more. I have a 1” lift kit installed in the front too. Here’s a pic of how it looked.

Initially I was debating on the AT3W vs Trails, but ended up going with the trails for multiple reasons. I was able to get them at almost cost price plus $80CDN rebate, so price was one. 2nd availability on AT3W when I was shopping was zero. 3rd after looking at multiple AT3W pictures, I think that tire is too aggressive looking for this vehicle/tire size setup. Don’t get me wrong the AT3W Look good but for my style and use might be little overkill. 4th tire noise will be much more noticeable vs the Wildpeak trails. Since the trail is kind of of a hybrid light terrain duty tire, it suited my needs more. Fuel economy would suffer much more with AT3W. I currently average 10.5L/100km (Canadian ratings) which is not too bad. With the stock Conti tires, I was able to achieve 9.8 so not a big change in my opinion with the Wildpeak Trails. Noise on the trails are much more noticeable from stock Conti’s but the ride quality outweighs the noise. The moment I put these tires on, braking felt better and my highway squirrelling feel was eliminated immediately. Could be from putting a tonneau cover on but we’ll never know. But overall I’d recommend these tires hands down. 9/10. Not 10/10 cause nothings perfect .

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[Rick W.]

That happens to be the same color I ordered and the same tires I plan on putting on mine. Do you happen to have more pictures of your truck.

 

[Hyim]

That happens to be the same color I ordered and the same tires I plan on putting on mine. Do you happen to have more pictures of your truck.

All photos but the last one is before 1” front level kit

 

[Nighowl2000]

Mine came stock with these at a 17" 235 size. Work well. But yes I would love to have a 1.5 lift with 245s

 

[Hyim]

Mine came stock with these at a 17" 235 size. Work well. But yes I would love to have a 1.5 lift with 245s

The 245/65/17 provide a slightly larger tire height due to 245 width. The amount is minor but it is slightly taller but still within 5% tire rotation ratio. It’s 3.4% larger then stock I recall right. I only have the 1” level kit not a 1.5” lift kit. Pretty much a 1” steel block spacer for front struts to level out the vehicle.

 

[Silver Bullet]

Great looking rims and tires. I also live in Toronto and have a silver xlt. What rims are those and where did you buy them?

 

[MrMjd]

Had my Wildpeak trails now for about 2 months. Solid tires was curious how they perform in snow. My size is 245/65/17. I live in Toronto Canada, we had a pretty big snow storm last week and it was the perfect time to test these tires out. As I expected from a “NEW” tire, stamped 2021 week 36. They worked perfect, no problems at all in the snow. Tires looked amazing in the snow. Tire pressures set at 35psi front and 32psi rear. Yah I put 32 in the back because I don’t have much to carry usually and I noticed based on tread contact to ground that not the full tread is in contact with ground when 35psi is used. So I dropped them to 32psi in the rear and full contact patch now on tires. Had small difficulty driving thru 15” of snow. But I think it’s cause of ground clearance. If I were drop tire pressures to 25psi might be better due to more tire flex which will expel snow more. I have a 1” lift kit installed in the front too. Here’s a pic of how it looked.

Initially I was debating on the AT3W vs Trails, but ended up going with the trails for multiple reasons. I was able to get them at almost cost price plus $80CDN rebate, so price was one. 2nd availability on AT3W when I was shopping was zero. 3rd after looking at multiple AT3W pictures, I think that tire is too aggressive looking for this vehicle/tire size setup. Don’t get me wrong the AT3W Look good but for my style and use might be little overkill. 4th tire noise will be much more noticeable vs the Wildpeak trails. Since the trail is kind of of a hybrid light terrain duty tire, it suited my needs more. Fuel economy would suffer much more with AT3W. I currently average 10.5L/100km (Canadian ratings) which is not too bad. With the stock Conti tires, I was able to achieve 9.8 so not a big change in my opinion with the Wildpeak Trails. Noise on the trails are much more noticeable from stock Conti’s but the ride quality outweighs the noise. The moment I put these tires on, braking felt better and my highway squirrelling feel was eliminated immediately. Could be from putting a tonneau cover on but we’ll never know. But overall I’d recommend these tires hands down. 9/10. Not 10/10 cause nothings perfect .

where did you get them in Canada—Canadian Tire?

 

[Mikk]

I currently average 10.5L/100km (Canadian ratings) which is not too bad. With the stock Conti tires, I was able to achieve 9.8 so not a big change in my opinion with the Wildpeak Trails.

Are you basing this on what the instrument cluster is telling you? Bear in mind that your 245's have a 3.5% greater circumference, so the displayed economy will show incorrectly. You will have actually travelled 103.5km but the Maverick will think it's only gone 100. Using that, you are likely using only 10.14 l/100km, not 10.5 with the Wildpeaks.

 

[Hyim]

Are you basing this on what the instrument cluster is telling you? Bear in mind that your 245's have a 3.5% greater circumference, so the displayed economy will show incorrectly. You will have actually travelled 103.5km but the Maverick will think it's only gone 100. Using that, you are likely using only 10.14 l/100km, not 10.5 with the Wildpeaks.

The difference is so minor that it doesn’t even bother me, as long as I get a estimate I’m happy with the results

 

[Hyim]

where did you get them in Canada—Canadian Tire?

My good friend has a performance store, so he got me them pretty much at cost, plus the $80 rebate . If you’re located in toronto I can refer you.

 

[Hyim]

Great looking rims and tires. I also live in Toronto and have a silver xlt. What rims are those and where did you buy them?

RSSW Faith. 17x8 +40. I picked up used for roughly 300$ CDN. Was a good deal

 

[8211badger]

Had my Wildpeak trails now for about 2 months. Solid tires was curious how they perform in snow. My size is 245/65/17. I live in Toronto Canada, we had a pretty big snow storm last week and it was the perfect time to test these tires out. As I expected from a “NEW” tire, stamped 2021 week 36. They worked perfect, no problems at all in the snow. Tires looked amazing in the snow. Tire pressures set at 35psi front and 32psi rear. Yah I put 32 in the back because I don’t have much to carry usually and I noticed based on tread contact to ground that not the full tread is in contact with ground when 35psi is used. So I dropped them to 32psi in the rear and full contact patch now on tires. Had small difficulty driving thru 15” of snow. But I think it’s cause of ground clearance. If I were drop tire pressures to 25psi might be better due to more tire flex which will expel snow more. I have a 1” lift kit installed in the front too. Here’s a pic of how it looked.

Initially I was debating on the AT3W vs Trails, but ended up going with the trails for multiple reasons. I was able to get them at almost cost price plus $80CDN rebate, so price was one. 2nd availability on AT3W when I was shopping was zero. 3rd after looking at multiple AT3W pictures, I think that tire is too aggressive looking for this vehicle/tire size setup. Don’t get me wrong the AT3W Look good but for my style and use might be little overkill. 4th tire noise will be much more noticeable vs the Wildpeak trails. Since the trail is kind of of a hybrid light terrain duty tire, it suited my needs more. Fuel economy would suffer much more with AT3W. I currently average 10.5L/100km (Canadian ratings) which is not too bad. With the stock Conti tires, I was able to achieve 9.8 so not a big change in my opinion with the Wildpeak Trails. Noise on the trails are much more noticeable from stock Conti’s but the ride quality outweighs the noise. The moment I put these tires on, braking felt better and my highway squirrelling feel was eliminated immediately. Could be from putting a tonneau cover on but we’ll never know. But overall I’d recommend these tires hands down. 9/10. Not 10/10 cause nothings perfect .

Canadians really are just built different. Just some "small trouble" plowing through 15" of fresh snow lol. Looks awesome tho!

 

[Hyim]

Canadians really are just built different. Just some "small trouble" plowing through 15" of fresh snow lol. Looks awesome tho!

You’d be surprised, most cars that day errr stuck on the road. Major road closures and etc. pretty much the city shut down. Fresh snow so plowing thru problem, if it was a few days old. Probably break lower chin spoiler and undertray

 

[Mikk]

The difference is so minor that it doesn’t even bother me, as long as I get a estimate I’m happy with the results

Just remember that your speedometer also will read 3.5% low. An indicated 100km/h will really be 103.5km/h....

 

[Hyim]

Just remember that your speedometer also will read 3.5% low. An indicated 100km/h will really be 103.5km/h....

Yup I know. Good rule of thumb is keep it under 5% as most AWD systems tolerate anything under 5%. I’m a licensed mechanic, been modifying cars many years. It’s a pickup, don’t really speed in it, I try to be as fuel efficient as I can be. I drive in eco mode 95% of the time. I save the speeding on the track with my 350z nismo.

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