Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail Update
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- My thoughts on the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail's after 60 plus thousand miles of use. They have been everywhere, and this is what I think of them.
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I also put Wildpeak A/T Trails on my Forester Sport and have about 30k on them. Great tire. We occasionally get a lot of snow where I live in Washington, and I have always felt very confident with them. They're not as good as a winter tire, especially when it gets really icy, but they definitely do a lot better than the OEMs. And even in the winter, I spend more time on mud and dirt than snow, and most of the time on pavement. The tire does great on every surface. It's an excellent balance for me.
Your Forester looks great btw.
Thanks! Yeah I think they have a good balance for different situations. Being from Southern California I’ve learned there’s a difference in what’s acceptable for snow tires here, is completely different from the Midwest or back east. lol. Glad you like them as much as I do. They do a lot at a great price point.👍🏾
Thank you for making the video. How's the MPG?
Just put these on my wife's Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. I've heard nothing but good things. After driving on them just a few days, I can say they feel great on dry pavement. Quiet, good ride, good cornering. We'll see how they do in wet and snowy conditions (I'm sure much better than the stock tires we replaced).
@@earthling1984 glad you like them so far. I’m sure they won’t disappoint.👍🏾
Wow, I'm impressed you've got 85k miles on your Forester now!
I just crossed 100k the other day.
I'm glad to hear you had a good experience.
I’m actually just under 91k miles now. I was finally able to slow down on the mileage a bit. Lol. But I’m still loving it!
Thanks!
When I found out Falken made a 3PMSF-rated mild all-terrain tire specifically tuned for unibody vehicles, it was like they finally acknowledged that Subie drivers exist.
But what keeps them as my default choice of tire for my Subaru Outback XT is that they offer it in 225/55R17 (stock size) AND have that size with a V-speed rating (149 MPH), which is EXACTLY what my OBXT needs.
Compared to other all-terrain tires, they handle hard cornering very nicely. I've even gotten rotation from them when I've tried to, and they've felt predictable doing so. Just like you, it has taken my Subie everywhere and anywhere I have wanted to go.
Though, for my Subaru XV Crosstrek, I plan to give its competitor in 225/55R17, the Nitto Nomad Grappler, a try. The Nomad Grappler tires aren't V-speed rated like the Wildpeak A/T Trail tires in the same size (not suitable for OBXT), but they are H-speed rated, which is suitable for the XV.
It's interesting to see other Subie drivers come to the conclusion the Wildpeak A/T Trails are highly-suitable for Subaru's crossover vehicles.
I usually like to try different things, and not get stuck on one, but that’s where I am with these tires. I’m stuck on them. They haven’t given me any reason to try any others. Price is right, performance is right, and the quality is right. In my OP they hit a home run with these tires.
But, I would love to get an update on those Nittos after you get some time on them.👍🏾
I have a 2024 Crosstrek Sport. The OEMs aren't great. I'm in the SE, snow is a non-issue. 95%+ of my driving will be on pavement. I might look at these, but leaning towards CrossClimate2s for their rain performance and dry pavement handling.
Dude I love your forester! I just got mine last weekend 2020 looks just like yours but bone stock. Gotta save up the coin to add some cool stuff like you have done. I'll be following your channel for updates. Great job so far!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. Thanks for the subscribe!✌🏾
I bought winters this year, but when my falkens had low miles i used them that first winter and they were better than the best all seasons ive tried but not as good as the winter tires I bought. They also handle really well with good sidewall control. Glad you enjoyed them
Yeah, that’s something we don’t deal with here in California. It took hearing from a few people who live in places where it’s constant snow in the winter, to know you need a true winter dedicated tire during the season.
They have done well for me for what I’ve put them thru. Thanks!
It's one thing most people haven't talked about with these tires, handling vs. whatever tires they replaced. I'll be replacing new OEM continentals known to be dismal in snow, and we get lots of it. I drive rather spirited and also want a tire which has good handling characteristics, and again, few have really discussed this when talking about these Falkens, so thanks for mentioning it.
@@staciecarverd8136 right! I like to know the benefits or cons of swapping tires other than looking better. Lol. I did learn that we Californians have a different standard for snow tires than people from the Midwest or back east. Lol
@@Lucrativesoldier Well, there really is no replacement for a dedicated snow tire, and I've owned them a couple times.
I will also argue a lot has to do with the vehicle and drivers skill set, just as much as conditions.
I've owned vehicles which even with snow tires were a nightmare to drive in winter, but I also owned 2WD trucks with simple all terrains which went everywhere. With the '89 Cavalier I owned there were several times I plowed through snow which was rolling up onto my hood, and it just kept going. I never ran snows on that car either.
BTW, I grew up south of Buffalo, we deal with storms and deep snow quite often. I also learned to drive in it in a Chevette on all-season tires. They were tanks in deep snow.
Off topic a little bit but the topic of road noise comes up a lot in the conversations about tires and I just have to say Subaru has done an amazing job reducing the cabin noise..it’s very well sealed off and probably the only Japanese car I could say that about.
To be honest, I didn't think anything about road noise until someone compared it to their Range Rover. Obviously not an equal comparison. lol Ive been fine, especially since I have music on most of the time. But it has never stood out like it was a problem being able to have a conversation with someone in the vehicle.
If only Subaru put more effort in making their engines more long-term reliable 😂
@@EverydayJ1786 well this is my first Subaru and I just reached 102k miles with no issues.(knock on wood) lol. So I have yet to experience longevity or reliability issues.
@@EverydayJ1786 I just wish they had more power and did away with the cvt
@EverydayJ1786 500k miles isn't enough?
Thanks for the review and the update . My daughter just put these on her Ascent and when my Yokohama’s wear out I’ll be changing over to these on my Outback. Everyone seems to like them and they are substantially less $ then a Toyo all terrain I looked at. 👍
You're welcome! Thanks for the view and comment. They are great tires, and I hope they continue to be on the less expensive side. I haven't considered any other tires since going this route. Enjoy!
Love my Falkens at3w, on my second set. The price has gone up, but haven't really seen any others that I am willing to change to. They've handled everything from daily driving, mud, sand, snow, rock crawling, and your general unmaintained back roads.
I agree with you 100%. But the price of everything has gone up, so no surprise there. lol
I know the AT3W's are more aggressive than the AT Trails. How is the road noise?
@@Lucrativesoldier I heard when they originally came out, as to help promote them they were dropped in price, and now they're more or less at where they should have been.
I drive a Tacoma, ran 265/70 R17s, and swapped up to 285/75R17s. Honestly, I don't really notice it, there is probably some. Usually have music or podcast going. With the trail and road rash they've taken, I'd take a little noise over something quiet. My last set had a few plugs from nails, cuts into the sidewall (nothing deep), and even a few treads that got ripped off while crawling. Got about 55k before I jumped up a size. Depth-wise, they had at least 10k more miles on them for daily driving.
@@SSO_Media I’m not sure, but I know when I got my first set, they were quite a bit cheaper than the competition, which made it an easy decision to try them. Now I’m hooked, and didn’t even compare the price of any other tires. Lol
But like you, I will agree, it’s not often I’m riding around in silence, so road noises don’t bother me. I know when people compared the forester to luxury SUV’s, they talked about road noise. And for me, it was something I didn’t notice until then, because I always have music going.
Also, I swapped my tires after about 60-65k miles, but they still have some good amount of highway mileage left in them. Because I swapped the wheels too, I was able to keep the old set mounted on the oem wheels.
I am wanting to save MPGand get the trail tires. But AT3 are cheaper and lighter in the 235/65. And I drive mostly on the road barely go off roading. Which one do u recommend AT3 or Trail ?
Super helpful video. Thanks.
I got my wildpeaks from the first video you posted about them. Mine are still going strong 24K later
Nice! Glad you are liking them. The better news is, you’re not even halfway thru them.👍🏾. Thanks for sharing!
Great review buddy loved everything you had to say. My last vehicle was a 2010 escape with a set of 30 inch ko2's and while very capable they were loud and hurt my fuel mileage. Now I have a brand new rav 4 and I am looking for something a little more aggressive than the original tires but nothing as crazy as my ko2's were. I think these might be perfect. Thanks very much for the review.
Thanks! I think you can’t go wrong with these tires. You won’t be disappointed.👍🏾
Thanks for reviewing these. Gonna put them on my Crosstrek.
Thanks for watching and commenting. You won’t be disappointed.👍🏾
Just wanted to say love your forester’s stance! Just picked up my 23’ sport recently so looking to grab some ATs, your review helps!
Thanks! Glad I could be of help. Congrats on your new purchase btw!🎉👍🏾. You can’t go wrong with these tires. You won’t be disappointed.
Thanks & shot-out from sunny south FL!
thats a good lookin car man
Thank you!✌🏾
I have the at/trails on a 2016 Forrester. Love them for off pavement and snow driving. Quiet, low impact on mpg, etc. However, they definitely have less traction on wet pavement than a good set of all seasons. Not a reason to pass on the at/trails, but something to be aware of.
Interesting. I haven’t had any issues on wet pavement. My forester still feels very planted and in control, even during serious downpour.
I have Wildpeak at3’s and they are loud . I’m buying these and hopefully they’re not noisy 🙏🏼
Good to know. I considered those and was concerned about noise also, so decided on the a/t trails instead. You’ll be pleased with the A/T trails.👍🏾
@@Lucrativesoldier I thought the noise wasn’t going to bother but it did . I just literally ordered the AT trails today .
@@obijuankenobi5284 Make sure you come back with an update.
@@Lucrativesoldier ok 👍🏼
Love the look man! What front bumper bar is that? Is it compatible with all trim models for the forester?
Thanks! That is the body Armor 4x4 bumper. It is compatible with all trims of the forester. If you go thru my videos, you’ll find some videos on it.👍🏾
I had the AT3 truck versikn on my jeep. Just picked up a 23 Outback Premium and these are going on. I had KO2s on my Jeep, and they dobr hold a candle to the Falkens
I think the at/trails have the perfect balance, and I'm stuck on them. lol
@Lucrativesoldier I agree.. even looking at All Weather tires I keep coming back to the Falken.. just all around good. And the downsides of the competition keep turning me away..
@@aqualungs77 when I bought y first set, one of the big deciding factor was cost. They were less expensive than all other comparable tires. I don’t know if that is still true or not, because I haven’t even considered any other tires to be concerned with the price differences when I bought my newest set. lol So I’m hoping that remains the same.
@Lucrativesoldier they seem to have gone up. I'm waiting for a sale, but without it they are 196$ ea.
@@aqualungs77 unfortunately that's no surprise to me, since it seems like everything else has increased in price by quite a bit. But that is still cheaper than the competition.
I see now you answered my question from last video. Long term Review haha 😂
lol no worries, glad I could help. Still loving them?👍🏾
2020 sport here with oem wheels and 235/60r18 falken at trails. I was under the car on the lift and peeped at the wheel wells and there is only one rub mark on both fronts where it seems to be full lock. Never heard it though. Love these things and had wildpeak at3w on a 08 escape before and gotta say I am now brand loyal
Yeah the rubbing isn’t too bad. I trimmed my left wheel well, and never got around to doing the right, and I haven’t been hearing any rubbing.
I agree, it’s going to be hard to get me on some other tires. Lol. Falken hasn’t given me any reason to do so.👍🏾
@zamoragiloz congratulations! I have a 2” lift. You can do 235/55/18 without a lift with no problem. I think it’s going to be a tight fit with 235/60/18, but I’m not for sure since I already had a lift when I went with that size. Hope.that helped.👍🏾
@zamoragiloz I am at stock height. I almost bought the 2 inch iron man lift kit a few months ago as it was on sale; ultimately, I decided not to because I love the stock suspension for every day use.
Since it’a on my mind, depending where you take your car to get a different tire size, they could recommend a different Psi, probably 1 or 2 off. Don’t sweat it, it will not make a huge or noticeable difference in anything if you just run stock 35/33 vs what they tell you.
The Forester is looking great! Btw, have you upgrade the battery? I wonder if it's necessary after getting some extra lights and subwoofer in the trunk...
Thanks! I upgraded the battery to an Odyssey battery. It made a difference for a while, but I’m finding that sometimes, usually after getting gas, the vehicle struggles to start.🥺 Not sure of the cause, but I hope someone can provide an answer. Seems like an issue with the starter.
Extra lights? Have vision troubles?
Really nice looking build! II just got a forester and looking to do something similar
- What sort of impact did you see on MPG with the new wheels / tires vs stock?
- Looks like you might have a lift? If so, what lift kit did you install?
Thanks! Well I will start by saying, I gave up on worrying about mpg.😂. Right now I probably average about 20 mpg combined city/highway. Considering the rims are a bit liter than oem, the added weight of the tire is almost equal to oem. I think the Prinsu plays the biggest part on mpg. Wind noise increases quite a bit. But it’s very functional, and I’m ok with the trade off. The Body Armor 4x4 bumper and winch add quite a bit of weight, which I’m sure effects mpg also. It has the iron man 2” suspension lift, which I’m loving, and makes this vehicle even more capable. I will also say that I’ve gotten a bit more aggressive on the gas pedal.
For me, I realized I enjoy the vehicle a lot more when I’m not concerned about overall mpg.
Hope I was a help.👍🏾
@@Lucrativesoldier Very helpful! Might be naive to think that I maintain someone maintain my current MPG haha. Great to hear on the ironman 2" suspension - I was actually already looking into that. Thinking Im going to do that with the wildpeaks
@@wally1138 lol yeah I learned pretty quick that just being in a little bit of a rush knocked the mpg pretty good. Lol. I also learned you get better mpg in the flatter states, than here, where you’re always going up or down hill. Lol
But I will be doing a vid on the Ironman suspension soon. I don’t think you’ll regret going that route.👍🏾
I just bought the Falken Wildpeak AT 235/50/19 for my 2020 GMC Terrain . I don’t go off-road too often , honestly the road to my house is a little rough but I mainly use my car in the highway . My main concern is , how well they handle heavy rain on highway roads ? I live in alabama and man it rains almost every single day , and it rains heavy too . I’m wondering if these are good at handling hydroplaning? Or slick wet roads
Nice! I think you’ll love them. I have’t had any issues with them in any type of conditions. We’ve had some pretty heavy rains this year, and never did I feel unsafe, or out of control. With that said, I’m pretty sure that with any tire, with the right amount of water and speed you can be hydroplaning. But these will make safe and secure in the rain.👍🏾
I've run these in the pacific northwest (also rainy) and they have a little less traction on wet pavement. I believe that's one trade-off of all terrain vs all season. Wider gaps between lugs means a little less rubber making contact. Those wider gaps should decrease hydroplaning though. I don't think it's a reason to pass on running all-terrains if you need them, but extra care on wet pavement is advised.
good info.
Will a tire shop order these tires or do you have to order them on line and then take them to a tire shop to mount for you? These are the tires I want when I buy a Subaru.
The tire shop can order them, but you may find the best deal shopping around and ordering them yourself.👍🏾
@@Lucrativesoldier thank you
@@Dawn191 You're welcome! Good luck!
would these be good On a midsize truck? Like a Tacoma or frontier?
I’m no tire expert, but I don’t see why not. They should be fine.
Give it a rest Toyo best for rirL nevad
lol to each their own.