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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

 

 

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

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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...b2a703a614514e7f71891aed02c95d58.jpg

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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

 

 

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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!

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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. 
 

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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

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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. 

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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. 

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