Installed new Falken Wildpeak A/T3W Tires (235 65 r17)

[Wasatch-Man]

I've had my Maverick Hybrid for about 16 months, and with the heavy snowfall we had in northern Utah this past winter, I decided it was time for some new tires! After reading lots of threads concerning tires, I decided on the Falken A/T3W's. I decided on 235 65 r17 size. I was thinking about the 245's, but finally decided on the 235's. Although I've only had them for one day, my initial assessment is I like them very much. They provide a smooth stable ride, and tire/road noise is minimal!

The folks at Discount Tires in Bountiful, Utah (Dawson) were great! They answered all my questions, and even took me to their tire storage area so I could see the tires in person before making my final selection!

Thought I'd post a few pics for anyone who thinks they may be interested in the Falken A/T3Ws.

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[Bob The Builder]

You will like Falken tires. I plan eventually to put them on my Maverick when it comes in but gonna run the Pirelli's for a year and get some use out of them. I buy the A/T trails as I need something a little less aggressive.

 

[Decayed]

You will like Falken tires. I plan eventually to put them on my Maverick when it comes in but gonna run the Pirelli's for a year and get some use out of them. I buy the A/T trails as I need something a little less aggressive.

How's the road noise with the A/T trails? They are on my short list. They look like a great compromise between an aggressive A/T tire and a good handling all season.

 

[MaveRichard]

Looks great!

I went with CrossClimate 2s and stuck with the stock size of 225/65R17. These Falken’s were in the running as well though.

Continentals made it 9200 miles. I was actually able to sell them, too.

These are quieter and ride much better. I only have ~400 miles on them so far, but I just filled up and hand calculated 45.6MPG. Compared to my last tank of 45.7.

 

[Distracto]

Guess I'll ask the burning question! ...how'd it affect your mpg?

 

[MaveRichard]

Guess I'll ask the burning question! ...how'd it affect your mpg?

Too soon to tell probably.

 

[Wasatch-Man]

Looks great!

I went with CrossClimate 2s and stuck with the stock size of 225/65R17. These Falken’s were in the running as well though.

Continentals made it 9200 miles. I was actually able to sell them, too.

These are quieter and ride much better. I only have ~400 miles on them so far, but I just filled up and hand calculated 45.6MPG. Compared to my last tank of 45.7.

Thank you! I really like the CC2's! Those look great! Those will serve you well, as Michigan can have some nasty winters! BTW, my family are all in Michigan!

 

[Wasatch-Man]

Guess I'll ask the burning question! ...how'd it affect your mpg?

I've only had them for one day, but will definitely provide an update in the coming weeks!

 

[Wasatch-Man]

Too soon to tell probably.

Yep, I've only had them one day, but will provide an update in a week or two! I've heard they don't affect the mpg too significantly. If it gives me good handling in my winter driving, losing a mile or two in mpg will be worth it.

 

[Wasatch-Man]

You will like Falken tires. I plan eventually to put them on my Maverick when it comes in but gonna run the Pirelli's for a year and get some use out of them. I buy the A/T trails as I need something a little less aggressive.

I hear you! I had my stock Continentals on for about 16 months! They held up well, and I probably could've ran them a bit longer, but we had such heavy snow last winter, I decided to go ahead and get my new ones.

 

[Montana]

I'm confused because they look like the Wildpeaks that FORD uses and not the consumer versions.

You got them from Discount Tire?

 

[Jraoffroad]

I noticed the Falkens got much quieter around 200 miles on my Tremor.

 

[Jraoffroad]

I'm confused because they look like the Wildpeaks that FORD uses and not the consumer versions.

You got them from Discount Tire?

I don't think the OEM AT3's are anything special. The look changes with the size.

 

[Montana]

I don't think the OEM AT3's are anything special. The look changes with the size.

Lots of posts with 235/65R17's that have the more aggressive looking consumer versions. I thought this at first too, but no.

 

[MaveRichard]

Thank you! I really like the CC2's! Those look great! Those will serve you well, as Michigan can have some nasty winters! BTW, my family are all in Michigan!

I had them on a previous vehicle and they are the closest thing to a “no sacrifice” tire that I have ever seen.

They look a bit silly IMO, but the grip that they have in all conditions is remarkable. I’m sure I will make a more detailed post about them at some point after I put a few thousand miles on them. Winter is coming….

Michigan is a beautiful place, I have lived here my whole life. We are surrounded by 1/3 of the worlds fresh water!

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