NEW Falken WILDPEAK AT4W I Test - Compare - Review

In this video we will test, compare, and review the brand new Falken Wildpeak AT4W tires! We test them in snow, mud, and rain. We will discuss all the improvements since the AT3Ws. Are they really the best all-terrain tire? That depends...
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[@jcs5520]

I just got my AT4Ws installed last week and i love them. They are handling great in the alaskan roads so far. During this summer they will be teasted offroad and through lots of mud. Feel like i made the right choice so far. Great video

[@Fjrohrs]

Also in Alaska, where did you end up getting them?

[@midnightt6991]

no issues with balancing? I know the KO2s people had issues getting those to balance.

[@jasoncass8771]

Great review! That's very relevant to me since I live just south of you in WA. These are first on my list for tire replacement.

[@jarhead767]

Thanks for the review. I absolutely dig the Wildpeaks as I live in S Louisiana where it rains a lot and value wet weather traction. The AT3Ws definitely ROCKED! Looking forward to trying out the new version.

[@Betty_white_3.0]

I’ve had these on my wife’s 4Runner for the past 2 weeks(285/70/17). So far they have performed great in the typical PNW weather of rain, snow and ice. Thinking of putting a set on my truck as well. Great video!

[@catalystactual6491]

Stock suspension/lift?

[@Betty_white_3.0]

@@catalystactual6491 lifted, 2 weeks ago along with the new AT4’s. Did Bilstein 6112’s in the front & Bilstein 5160’s in the rear along with an Icon 2” lift spring.

[@christrarback9748]

I read that as 2 years....😂😂😂 I was confused for a second

[@RTB71289]

I just had a set installed on my truck. Loving them so far. Cant wait for the new smell to go away. Smells like hot stagnant pond water.

[@Cachua15]

Got these on my jeep. Such a good tire. Thanks for the info!

[@noctilucent7396]

Excellent test. Good job.

[@mikegallagher2732]

AWESOME Review !!!!! 😄 I've Run DURATRACKS on my Tacoma for YEARS .( IN EVERY Condition) , And I was Dying to try something Different ( The O.G. Duratracks are a VERY Outdated tire now, And are known for their WEAK ASS sidewalls) The NEW Version wasn't available in my area yet, So i pulled the plug on THESE and I'm VERY Happy !!!! A HUGE two thumbs up !!!!

[@jetdr]

I like the at4's a lot, will be grabbing a set very soon.

[@AllTerrainAction]

I'll be putting my order in AT4W's now. Thanks!!

[@twocrowsblades3544]

Had my falcon wildpeak at4w for about 3 weeks now and love em so far ! I have factory size 17s on my fj with 3 inch lift American outlaw gloss blk wheels ❤ and weight with factory size is not bad even though Lt Tire size does weigh more it’s not bad at all !

[@n3vqh]

Looking for new tires after the K/O2's slid all over the road while towing in the rain today. Granted they are pretty worn but like you said they were never good in the wet. Might try these. Thanks for the review.

[@alopez7184]

Wonder now they do against the general ATX in the snow. General outperform the AT3W when i switched. Also lasted longer as well.

[@slt_trek]

Absolutely cannot wait! Hopefully gonna be grabbing a set for my Soob once my AT3Ws are toast!

[@T4Rgarage]

I think you’ll be very happy with them

[@brianmadlock8385]

Great video! How do the compare to the Micky Thompson Baja boss at?

[@LacDole]

You got me shopping again! I have to say I have 3PMSF BFG KO2 on my 2023 4R LTD on TRD Pro rims and I live in Central FL, so during torrential rain, like 2-3in/hr, is usually not a problem, aquaplaning is minimal, compared to my 20in Bridgestone OE tires. Won't compare to my Michelin Defender LTX I had on my 2016 Tacoma though! 🤪

[@jollytime0811]

Great review. Will keep these tires on my radar when its time for new tires. Have you looked into differential breather kits for a possible review/tutorial?

[@T4Rgarage]

Thanks man! I have looked into them a bit. I could do an install/review in the future, I’ll put it on the list, cheers

[@pkizzle65]

Have these waiting at my tire shop, while I run through the last of my Yokahoma A/T shoes. Hoping I will be impressed.

[@sullivan9191]

Load rating is super important and so overlooked

[@jbt7115]

Great vid. Glad they performed at least as good as the AT3W’s knowing that the tread compound did change.

[@teamhonzilla]

Great video I was about to order the AT3 but now im going for the AT4 because of your video ❤ Thanks!!!

[@T4Rgarage]

Both are great but the AT4Ws are definitely an upgrade

[@NigelNaughton]

The AT4 are a lot heavier and IMHO not that much better at all with that weight increase.

[@teamhonzilla]

@@NigelNaughton don’t it depend on E load and SL load im going with oem size 265/70/17 Thanks!

[@AA-vr8ez]

@@teamhonzillathey’re heavier even in SL, but it’s up to you. I would compare at least any tire purchase with 2 other competitors

[@teamhonzilla]

@@AA-vr8ez okay Thanks!

[@boston1450]

Excellent video. Great review of both on road & trails. I have appt next week to have these put on. Ive looked at 10 reviews with no On Road-On Trail review & this helped out a lot. Im not a off road'r & in Maine getting the tire that works on road/gravel roads its nice to know before purchase. Thank you kindly... EDIT. To be installed on 2023 Tacoma 4×4 TRD Sport 4dr SBed w/Bilstein lift. I drive slow (speed limit or less) & get 22intown/24-25 mpg @ 50mph-60mph on i95 flat to lite grades on rt1 or r2 & i95 Maine. If I loose 2-4mpg because tire & tire weight that's fine as long as I stay above 20mpg on a small truck.. I hope they are loud & keep the moose & deer away 😂

[@Packer1290]

Glad you did some real world testing. Not just looking at the tread and making educated guesses like most of your fellow youtubers. LOL!

[@vincentowens3513]

2020 Tundra Crewmax, put on a set of the AT4W’s. Super happy with them so far, bout 600 miles so far. Mainly highly daily driving 50 miles plus. Super good handling in heavy rain. Hope some off-road soon. So far, so good.

[@MattJones1829]

What were your prior tires and did these new tires hurt your fuel mileage? Owning a 2020 Tundra Double Cab myself, I know they're not known for being fuel sippers...lol. I can get my preferred size (265/70-18) in P-Metric for around $240/tire and am seriously considering these new AT4Ws.

[@richardpowell1389]

I'm probably going to pick up a set of these in 295/70 r18s.

[@ruckinehround6965]

I have ran ko2 s for years. Recently put a new set on my 4 runner and ram2500…..seems new compound is very hard and they have lost performance in ice and snow in my opinion. Will not run these next winter might go to a dedicated winter for hwy and ice. Alberta Canada.

[@amirualpotly3172]

I've been waiting for this! Thank you for uploading it. Thinking of getting a set for the f150

[@jimzimmerman6670]

Awesome review

[@T4Rgarage]

Thank you!

[@AA-ih6kt]

My only issue with buying the at3 q now is that they are discontinued so if you need a set or 1 tire due to blowout in a year you may not find one

[@saintkenny9296]

I have been using the Cross Climate 2 for over 3 years. They are great in the snow. Due to the soft treads however on Cross Climate 2’s they do not go the distance over the year and hugely suffer in durability! I have a 4 set and haven’t even owned them a year and on my next month rotation I will have to replace them. They are huge when new at picking up screws and nails. I have had to fix or replace my Cross Climate 2 tires 🛞 close to 10x’s. I am not exaggerating! I am done with these tires! I sure hope the Falken tires will do so much better for my Camry Hybrid Le!

[@voodooblue6162]

Still rocking the ATW3, but will try some Mickey Thompson Baja Boss next time.

[@Nosaj-dt1ij]

I did a lot of research and decided to go with the AT4W over OE (non-3 peak) AT3W. I AM worried about the weight and its impact on mileage. We shall see

[@AA-ih6kt]

they are heavier then the at3....but what abpout vs the hankook dynapro extreme?

[@tj_offroad]

Sipes on the AT4 are also full tread depth vs half tread depth on the AT3's. This means that grip should remain good through the entire life of the tire and not get worse halfway through.

[@noctilucent7396]

That's great news

[@KTB3007]

Your right - after couple years no good in snow.

[@jamesvegas702]

I have a bronco sasquatch due for a tire change. seems like i can get the ko2’s on sale at walmart right now, should I buy those or spend the extra money and get these?

[@sunnydlight2375]

Keep up the videos man. You're crushing it. One of the best out their for 4runner content.

[@T4Rgarage]

Thanks so much man! Definitely going to keep pumping out the content. Got some exciting plans for late 2024/25

[@sunnydlight2375]

You're at the same pace as CarCarNut and I followed him when he was only around 1k followers. I'm sure if you just stay the course you're gonna get up there. @@T4Rgarage

[@rupertgumban9251]

Awesome review!hey man Body Armor have winch hiline wings now in their website. It will great to do install video, thanks

[@T4Rgarage]

I’ll have to check that out! Cheers!

[@OscyJack-]

I've had 4 in the garage for a month, waiting on a fifth cuz one of mine has a lot of runout

[@RobertoFarrenPhoto]

I've got the AT3Ws and love those things. The one thing that I've noticed with the AT4Ws is that while the sidewalls and side biters do look more aggressive, they have definitely closed up the lug spacing on the blocks around the outside of the tread pattern. I popped into the local tire store and saw them in person side by side and you can see clearly they closed them up making them seem less aggressive in that area of the tread. I would assume that you get less performance off road given that, than you would with the AT3Ws as you'll clog up quicker and evacuate less. Maybe it's offset somewhat by the stepped lug pattern around the edge but the lug gaps are definitely noticeable. From my point of view I think the AT3Ws looks a nicer more aggressive tire.

[@lawsonorsak8380]

No idea how you think a much flatter tire looks more aggressive. Side by side its like night and day difference, & I'd say the AT4W's nearly look like mud terrains.

[@Icutmetal]

@@lawsonorsak8380Looks are subjective, man…I’m sure there are plenty of people that would disagree with your opinion too.

[@DanBrando]

I absolutely CAN agree they tightened up the center lugs. Purely aesthetic viewing is I don’t like them as much as my at3’s. Performance may be there but I think I’ll try something new when my tires need replacing

[@RobertoFarrenPhoto]

@@DanBrando so I ended up putting a set of Toyo Open Country RT Trails in 285/70R17 C load on the 4runner. Only had them six weeks but had them in the wet, on the road and the trail and they’ve been awesome. They came in at 56lbs which beat the Falken Wildpeak AT4W one size down 275 C load. That said I’m eyeing the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT in the 285 SL load for winter which are only 46lb (the same weight as the AT3Ws in 265 SL) and are 3 peak snow rated with a tread warranty of 60K miles if you go with the SUV version of the tire. The Toyo RT Trails are not 3PMS rated and I’m up in New England so do see snow, especially winter camping in the Whites. I appreciate running two sets of tires is expensive but I’ll offset the wear in the long run.

[@sumokaa]

@@IcutmetalHard for it to be subjective when the tire makers main advertising is how much more aggressive they are. Plus they physically are more aggressive with larger chunks of rubber on the sidewall. Either way, my opinion doesn’t really matter. IMO they kind of ruined them by making them so ridiculously heavy they are basically mud tries. This takes away the main point of running an AT (at least for me). I can run an E load Geolander MT & be like 6lbs lighter per tire! That’s just insane

[@thomasmulligan9253]

I’ve never seen a Limited done up like that

[@kdcarver]

Bought a set a month ago for my 2011 F150 FX4. I'm disappointed in the highway driving performac. The tires require a lot of driver attention to keep the truck on track compared to the Bridgestone Dueller Revos I had on it previously. I have to make small adjustments as if the steering is loose. I've had the car aligned by the top independent alignment shop in the area and the suspension checked, so this is not the issue. Has anyone else experienced this with these tires?

[@nandiito]

I just got quoted at $1500 for a set of 18s! Bought the same tire (its replacement at3w) a year and a half ago for a different truck for $1200 and about 6 years ago I got at3w 20s for $800! Tires are definitely “inflating” 😂

[@apache11743]

Little extra weight for a stiffer sidewall is the way to go

[@98MAzdaMilleniaS]

I just ordered these 9 hours ago for my GX460

[@T4Rgarage]

Nice! Hope you don’t have to wait a month like I did

[@4bvenom733]

Going back to falken on my next set and ditching the hybrid tire

[@kevinstarski1598]

What hybrid tire?

[@user-yi1rw3cf9s]

FYI, that size is standard load with 2 ply sidewalls and does not have the new 3 ply Duraspec sidewalls like you stated in the video.

[@T4Rgarage]

Ahh good catch, thank you! I’ll make a correction

[@kevinstarski1598]

It's unbelievable how many reviewers online just say that or that tire "comes" with 3 ply, whereas only certain sizes do (other tire makes too) ...it's very misleading to potential buyers...

[@cultclassicmotoring5636]

Have you had experience with standing water/hydroplaning in the KO2? If so had that been an area in which the AT3/4W excels? I'm seriously considering making the switch as my 4R is becoming downright dangerous to drive in heavy rain conditions with the KO2's.

[@Mario-yf9dp]

What size? Are you running C or E rated?

[@cultclassicmotoring5636]

@@Mario-yf9dp 265/70/17 c-load

[@KojiGaming]

My 235/85R16 KM2's were also atrocious in the rain at highway speeds. Turned me off buying the KO2's almost entirely. AT4W's are probably going to be my next set - AT3W's apparently don't hydroplane anywhere near as badly as the BFG's so I assume the AT4W will have similar performance.

[@cultclassicmotoring5636]

@@KojiGaming the new KO3 just officially released today and it looks to be miles better than the outgoing KO2. People have also been stating the new AT4W is not nearly as good as the outgoing one. Also lots of manufacturing issues, maybe they rushed it to market too quickly?

[@KojiGaming]

@@cultclassicmotoring5636 I spotted the KO3 at Costco yesterday! It looks like the choice of tire to go with but I'm going to watch some more reviews and such before I decide. Thanks for the update on the A/T4W too.

[@Toyota4runnerman1120]

What load did you get ?

[@VladimirGolev]

Have your mpgs changed after a swap? I’m still concerned about their weight… It looks like a huge business mistake for many consumers to discontinue such a success without proper match in 4th model.

[@T4Rgarage]

The lightest option of the AT4W is lighter than the lightest option of the new KO3. If you want a super light AT tire though, get the Toyos. I haven’t noticed any huge difference personally but my vehicle isn’t stock and has a ton of extra weight as is

[@Bananahammock88]

Ko2 are by far the worst tire I’ve had in the rain. But I’m really looking at the Toyo rt trail, and the cheaper tires at under 800 for the 285 set, the maxxis razr at.

[@T4Rgarage]

Me too, terrible in the rain. The Wildpeaks are insanely good. I’ll have to look into the Toyo R/T trails more. Toyo makes good tires

[@ryanm4013]

I’m also giving the RT Trails a hard look. I currently run Toyo Open Country ATIII’s and love them, so I have high hopes for the RTs

[@Kaigaughen]

The original RTs were not great in rain. But other wise great tires, they were on par with the KO2s I had in rain. So if the trails are better than the originals probably good choice

[@PAWulf6]

What size tire and what load rating did you use ?

[@T4Rgarage]

SL 285/70R17

[@sullivan9191]

@@T4Rgarageit’s actually a c load

[@jdm8577]

My Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T’s on my 4Runner would eat those for breakfast 😂😂😂😂

[@T4Rgarage]

Maybe they could eat breakfast together and just, you know, be friends. Idk

[@jdm8577]

@@T4Rgarage lol maybe

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

Falken pushed me out of purchasing them again if I can't find at3w's. Too heavy for the size I want

[@T4Rgarage]

Falken really should have released more sizes in SL version. Sorry to hear they don’t have a lighter option for your size. Hopefully they will add some in the future

[@kevinstarski1598]

Ironically my size doesn't come with 3 plies...we should switch :-)

[@Jonesocinco]

You should get 3 of the same trucks together to do a comparison test of 3 tires. Otherwise this is just a subjective feeling type of video.

[@kevinstarski1598]

I agree

[@stevenflores5549]

I don’t give a damn about weight or mpgs. I care about performance. Got these on order arriving Monday. Can’t stand ko2s. Look good but absolutely suck in the rain.

[@damienmcneley8280]

Bought mine for pretty much same thing, but holy hell do they feel good

[@hellome219]

Even heavyer if at 275/70r17 ! 58.4 lbs

[@T4Rgarage]

Just go a little wider. 285/70r17 in SL. They will weigh less and 👀 better

[@CVPI03]

only reason I went with rt trail 10lbs lighter

[@comment_below]

for the record -i think a pound in wheel/tire equals one horsepower

[@T4Rgarage]

I must have -12whp then

[@comment_below]

@@T4Rgarage lol

[@Icutmetal]

For the record…that’s what you think? Thank goodness we got your thoughts on the record.

[@comment_below]

@@Icutmetal and yet here you are -ironic

[@Icutmetal]

@@comment_below When in Rome

[@AA-ih6kt]

Is at4w made in china?

[@T4Rgarage]

I’ve heard that some sizes are made in different places mine says “made in USA by sumitomo rubber”

[@noctilucent7396]

Designed in Japan, made in Japan, Thailand and China, luck of the draw.

[@sullivan9191]

@@noctilucent7396I bet it has to do with what port you’re closest to. West coast might be more likely to get Japan produced and east coast China ?

[@noctilucent7396]

@sullivan9191 I'm in Texas and got made in Japan at4w

[@deanc.5984]

They are stronger but heavier. You cant have it all!

[@erice4611]

Ko2’s suck At3w& At4w and Mickey Thompson baja boss A/T are the best all terrains!

[@trailrunnah8886]

These are no go for me due to the weight. The 4Runner is already slow and thirsty enough as it is.

[@Bacnow]

Yep! I was in the market for 35” tires last month and These tires were at the top of my list! Then i saw the weight…😱 Needless to say, i had to take a hard pass!

[@PortlandOriginal]

AT4Ws were my first pick until I saw the weight, bought the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Ts instead.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@PortlandOriginal how do you like the Mickeys? Those are my top choice right now, in SL.

[@alexusw2]

I agree. I got these tires on my Tundra. Feels like it has to work a little harder when accelerating. The power is still there just not as quick anymore.

[@KongmengXiong-ut4eh]

@@trailrunnah8886They are a great tire. They are built off the Baja boss mud tire. I believe they are the best A/T.Cons about the BaJa boss A/T is that they don’t last that long and the price.

[@SrsLe33]

The overlanders complaining about tire weight is insane, your metal bumpers weights more💀

[@KojiGaming]

There's a huge difference between unsprung weight (Your wheels, tires, hubs, etc) and your bumpers. Adding a lot of unsprung weight (Weight not suspended by suspension components) can cause a lot of premature drivetrain wear, specifically it can wear your transmission out pretty quickly. Whereas heavy bumpers won't do that because they are static mass suspended by the suspension vs. rotational mass that is directly connected to the pavement and drivetrain components.

[@useryggfdcc]

Air down KO2 tires in the cold.

[@panasrsm]

Keep your ATW3, lighter and they're not Made in china like the new ATW4. Huge disappointment to see that in the sidewall considering their price.

[@AA-ih6kt]

What?? Made in china?

[@T4Rgarage]

Just went out to check and mine literally say “Made in the USA by sumitomo rubber”

[@T4Rgarage]

Looks like my size/set, at least, came from a plant in Tonawanda, New York

[@damienmcneley8280]

Mine are also sumitomo rubber 🤷

[@carnagejlu]

You should probably throw your phone away too then. Also made in China…