New Rubber - Falken Wildpeak H/T02

[dtholmanmax]

Wasn't really needing new tires but didn't want to pay money for an oem that couldn't be patched so I pulled the trigger. Been eyeing these for a while. I couldn't justify the cost of the AT3Ws that I had on my 2017 Z71 since I never go off-road and do a lot of highway miles for work...I like the sidewall and the mileage warranty...anyway, no thoughts yet on driving with them but thought I'd post a couple of pics. They're not cleaned up yet but still change the look quite a bit and I'm please...thoughts on driving to come

 

 

[dtholmanmax]

[f8l vnm]

nice in between tire but some decent sidewall for a HT tire. I like it 

[Texas Daddy]

Smart choice. Never felt as safe flying down the road on an AT. I went conti terrain contact in HT (wanted ATs for longest rime). Very smooth and excellent in rain...

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[Duramax3oh]

9 hours ago, dtholmanmax said:

Wasn't really needing new tires but didn't want to pay money for an oem that couldn't be patched so I pulled the trigger. Been eyeing these for a while. I couldn't justify the cost of the AT3Ws that I had on my 2017 Z71 since I never go off-road and do a lot of highway miles for work...I like the sidewall and the mileage warranty...anyway, no thoughts yet on driving with them but thought I'd post a couple of pics. They're not cleaned up yet but still change the look quite a bit and I'm please...thoughts on driving to come

 

 

Thanks for posting, these look great. I am looking for a good highway and towing tire while trying to maintain a good look. The AT3Ws, Ko2, Ridge Grappler, etc are just too aggressive for what I want... but these I will have to look into!

 

Please keep this thread posted with your opinion as you get some miles on them!

Edited January 12, 2021 by Duramax3oh

[Duramax3oh]

@dtholmanmax Ok you’ve had these a few days and I’m dying to know... What are your impressions of the new tires!? How do they compare to the stock tires you had?

Edited January 19, 2021 by Duramax3oh

[UGADawgs]

Also, did you go with the E load LT version for towing to get more plys or stick with the SL load standard version ?

https://www.falkentire.com/tires/light-truck-suv-cuv-tires/wildpeak-h/t02-tire

[Duramax3oh]

Welp got my Bilsteins installed today and went ahead with these Wildpeak H/T02 in size LT275/65R20. Thanks for intro OP! Your lug tread seems slightly larger/more pronounced than mine. I wonder if each side is a little different, if so I might switch them around next tire rotation. 
 

My impression so far, they are much more subdued and tame looking like OEM style. Maybe the other side has a slight “better” look... but I like them so far. Haven’t tested them at all but I think they will fit my needs well as largely highway and towing tire. They are extremely quiet which was important to me. 
 

Edited January 24, 2021 by Duramax3oh

[dtholmanmax]

Hey sorry I've been actually working and not messing around in here too much. Yeah each side is a bit different. I think the general sidewall lug is about the same but one side has raised outline of the lettering which is what I went with. Like OWL but without the white...I think they're about equal on sound to the OEM Bridgestones but may be slightly heavier as mpg has dipped just a hair. Haven't driven in heavy rain with them yet but seemed fine in a few days days of heavy drizzle and wet roads

Edited February 3, 2021 by dtholmanmax

[dtholmanmax]

Btw went with SL as I hardly ever tow

[lucas287]

On 2/2/2021 at 11:26 PM, dtholmanmax said:

Btw went with SL as I hardly ever tow

 

Now that you've had a lot of seat time. What are your overall thoughts? Ride compliance? (feeling on small bumps) and highway smoothness? I hate when you end up fighting tires to get a good balance. 

[driver1965]

I purchased the Falken AT3/W's (LT275/65/R20) on stock 20" rims. The cost for BFGoodrich & Falkan were the same so went with the Falkans. Good tire, does NOT increase noise. Much better look than the Generals street tires it came with. 

Cheers...