Hi, please take this as constructive criticism. I feel this video has no substance. You point out the design of the tire, which anyone can see from looking at photos, and a few points about each of them. However, there was no real comparison of the two. For example, It would be good to get into the tread design and compare them to one another, explaining why one would perform better than the other in a given condition ie. Snow, mud, sand, gravel, dry. This isn't the first time I have felt this way. Many of your videos felt very surfacy. No doubt you guys have a tonne of knowledge but I would love to see that passed on in a more technical and detailed manner. Doing performing tests with each tire and providing footage of said tests, would be massive.
@markswayn26283 жыл бұрын
Watched this through and whilst there is a good description of the tyres, I was disappointed there wasn't actually any comparison of their relative performance.
@TrailBuilt3 жыл бұрын
Believe me when I say that we would absolutely love to do more real world testing side by side comparisons and are working on plans to have those types of videos in the future. Thanks for watching Mark!
@spuddoright19703 жыл бұрын
I agree. I watched this video because these are two tires I'm considering but I learned nothing to help w/ my decision other than specs that are readily available wherever I choose to buy my tires.
@tonyronquillo22463 жыл бұрын
Agreed with the comment. More information that helps compare the tire IRL.
@andyham60943 жыл бұрын
Yeah I could’ve just read the spec sheet and compared myself. I was expecting actual comparison reviews
@Adam-rp2fi3 жыл бұрын
That's where we come in. I scroll through the comments looking for people who have real life experiences and depend on them every day.
@Dochorahan3 жыл бұрын
I had both. I'll be putting Wildpeak AT3W on my trucks/suvs from now on. The KO2 slipped in the rain like crazy. The AT3W is quieter, grippier, and doesn't slip in the rain.
@VicOrlando3 жыл бұрын
Your comment is a deal closer for me. I'm sick of losing traction in rain also with BFG
@OggaDugga3 жыл бұрын
Damn I didn’t know that about the BFGs...Are they that bad with slipping?
@Dumontjon3 жыл бұрын
@@OggaDugga I live in a rainforest and run ko2's. They are fine in the wet. Not great, not shit.
@tylerdubois90203 жыл бұрын
Went from Wildpeaks to KO2s because I put a lift on my Jeep and found a really good deal on used tires of a larger size. I liked the WildPeaks better. Next tire set will be Duratracs, as they seem to be even better for offroading. I agree though, I have a rear-auto locker and if it rains the KO2s like to chirp like crazy, never had that issue with the Wildpeak and the locker.
@jacobking41063 жыл бұрын
@@OggaDugga once they are at about 50% they do get somewhat slick. Had my chevy 1500 tail end randomly swing out in light rain taking a pretty easy curve going 40mph. I got my Falken Durtrec AT pretty much the same time as the atw3, for half of what the BFG cost. Better grip on slick mud also
@deaconmma30483 жыл бұрын
I've had a set of both these tires , i'd pick the Wildpeak's all day. I noticed bad hydroplaning with the bfg's, and they wore out quicker, get the Falken's folks.
@rjnixon10613 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. I've had both and currently have wildpeaks on 3 vehicles. Love them!
@noeflores57943 жыл бұрын
Same here, owned both currently running the ATW. Agree with KO2 hydro planing.
@BushmanCanuck3 жыл бұрын
I've heard FALKEN has changed the compound ruining the tire in 2020?
@rjnixon10613 жыл бұрын
I just put a set on my wrangler and I haven’t checked the manufacturing date but they seem as good as the past tires I’ve ran. And I’ve been off road and in snow already.
@jrod09813 жыл бұрын
Agree. Ran both. Wildpeaks all day long. I thought they were much better in snow too.
@jimren56383 жыл бұрын
I had BFG's on my '93 Grand Cherokee and thought they were quite good over all. I now have a 2019 4Runner with Wildpeaks and they are excellent. I think they are superior on road especially in rain/snow. The BFG's were a little better off road. This is my personal experience with two different vehicles years apart.
@mikeharmer20303 жыл бұрын
I have the KO2s on my lifted 2012 Yukon XL. I use it for deer, moose and bear hunting every year and they are awesome tires. Several of my buddies get stone punctures each year and i have not. My buddies are all slowly switching to KO2s as they seem to be the best tiers for actual hard coditions like sharp blasted rocks hidden in the mud and snow. I also tow and load them up with big weight, with no floating or handling issues. My wife sometimes daily drives around town in bad weather throughout the year and they are quiet with excellent wear. Very happy with them.
@davelariviere6822 жыл бұрын
Pssst - FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W….. I have had multiple sets of KO2’s…. Again - Pssssst FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W✅
@derrickschultz68712 жыл бұрын
Yes ko2's are good.. but compared to the falcons....
@dc45acp3 жыл бұрын
I've had both tires on my Ram. Snow and ice are my primary concerns and I can honestly say the Wildpeaks are by far better. I liked them so much that I threw a set on my Yukon too.
@timothyandrewnielsen3 жыл бұрын
@@billfrank204 lol
@bushlite3332 жыл бұрын
@@billfrank204 Hurt feelings
@my89scottsdale672 жыл бұрын
I've never had the bfg's but I've got a set of the falkens on my truck and we have a ton of snow and ice on the roads and they still blow my mind Everytime I go out
@richardpregler94802 жыл бұрын
I had Hankook Dynapro ATM on my Tacoma. Terrible in the rain. I have the Wildpeaks at3w now much better in the rain and snow.
@JasonBedient Жыл бұрын
I've had the BFG's on my ram 1500 ecodiesel since 2018 and now have 46,000 miles on them. I live in Norcal and take trips to tahoe and oregon for skiing and summer camping but 80% is highway driving. I haven't rotated them as much as i probably should but i can say that the back two tires are now basically slicks. I guess i don't wash my truck enough either to notice but it scared me how much snow i drove on last winter with these in this condition. I know i'm near the range of an average 50K warranty on these but that two of them are so bald tells me they were probably kicked about 5K ago. Not really that great in MY opinion. I'm not a race car driver and if you've tried to do a burnout in an ecodiesel, it's not happening unless you really try. I'm going for the Wildpeaks. Hopefully they last a bit longer.
@jehjeh371113 жыл бұрын
Bought a set of Wildpeaks from 4WP and love them. They ride smooth and quiet and handle wonderfully. Played around in some snow with no problems and got them for less than $1000 installed.
@Jjb432 жыл бұрын
I’m jealous, I just dropped 1400 installed. 265/65/18. Guess we can blame inflation
@tracy0622 жыл бұрын
was the handling lighter compared with ur previous tires?
@jehjeh371112 жыл бұрын
@@tracy062 they handled great. My previous tires were run of the mill radials. These Wildpeaks made very little highway noise and were very fun off road.
@zixuhlent1 Жыл бұрын
Hows the interstate sound?
@jehjeh37111 Жыл бұрын
@@zixuhlent1 not bad at all. A little noisier but really not bad.
@evilamc19623 жыл бұрын
I’ve had both tires on my trucks and the Falken Wildpeaks out performed the KO2s in wet roads snow and mileage. Both sets were the same size, same air pressure same everything.
@nicksearles39963 жыл бұрын
Yeah but I also had a pair of wildpeaks that handled like trash. Amazing traction but wore out in unpleasant ways
@mickjlv58363 жыл бұрын
You’re right the Wildpeaks handled better on the snow and mud.
@666dynomax Жыл бұрын
What mileage did you get on each
@tito1030110 ай бұрын
enough said thanks
@cpgeorge2518 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had both. The Falken’s had way more grip in wet and snow conditions and they were more quiet on the road. It was a better tire for performance. The BFG’s had a harder compound and lasted longer on the road. Either way you go, both tires are at the top!
@trullmann3 жыл бұрын
I own a Gen 1 Hennessey Raptor and had the KO2 tires. I went with AT3W Falken tires to try out and absolutely love them! These Falken tires have much more cornering grip on dry and wet pavement, my speeds through the turns are much faster on Blacktop and dirt roads. The very weekend I put these tires on my Raptor we had a pretty good blizzard in Colorado, I absolutely took it for a proper test drive up in the Rocky Mountains for around 3 hours, absolutely Blown Away by their performance in the fresh snow, hard pack, and ice. I've had these Falken tires about 2 and 1/2 years with almost 55,000 miles on them right now, and they still look pretty good! Also on acceleration these tires hook up much better on Blacktop with less tire spin. There are other tires I would like to try but with how good these have been I'm not sure I want to try another brand.
@johnkaper11292 жыл бұрын
I considering both tires for 2019 4runner. I hear great things about the Wildpeak in snow and rain, but hardly any comments on they do in dirt and sand. I live in Southern Calif with like no rain and all of off roading is in the desert, so I think that the KO2s might be a better choice. Your thoughts? Tks
@trullmann2 жыл бұрын
@@johnkaper1129 these tires have many miles up in the Rocky Mountains on loose dirt roads, they are much better than the bfg ever did for me. In the dirt playing around, they have much more side bite and overall traction. I'll will not be buying bfg again considering how well these Falken tires have done for me, not even if they offered 1/2 pricing on the bfg. I would think in the sad these Falken tires would do great considering how well they do in loose dirt.. hope that helps
@laloak883 жыл бұрын
I got Falken on my T100 SR5 for 3 years now and I still jave like 75% life tread left. They have performed fantastically in the wet/snow conditions of WA. Then I moved down to SoCal and they have work excellent on the desert/dunes.
@johnbacani2323 Жыл бұрын
Every how many kms do you rotate the Wildpeaks?
@laloak88 Жыл бұрын
@@johnbacani2323 I do it every oil change, but you could do it every other oil change.
@BluePatch-pc7sx9 ай бұрын
I have had KO's and KO2's and like them both. The KOs came on a 1991 Jeep Wrangler my wife bought for me back in 2014, only drive it around 3k a year. KO's are holding up great taken them to Pismo beach CA and Borrego Springs CA. Never driven KO's in snow or rain, they do great in sand and rock. My wife drives a 2015 4Runner been throught 2 sets of KO2's had two flats one nail and one railroad spike. I drive a 2017 Sequoia and put KO2's on it, love the look of the KO2's all sets have lasted over 50k. The only real off roading I do is fire roads and dirt. May have to give the Wildpeaks a try, thanks guys!!!
@rd45013 жыл бұрын
Got the falken for my awd Toyota sienna and they perform great on snow
@thomdandridge8563 Жыл бұрын
I love my KO2 from BFG. I purchased my first set for my, 2000XJ in 2010. When we bought the Jeep. With a hundred and twenty thousand on the Jeep. Since then we have driven the XJ across country from Fl., to Ut, Nv, Ca.,and all points in between.wheeling in all the states we traveled to. Everything from mud,snow, ice, sand, and rocks. We are on our 4th set of BFG KO2 now. Still in the same XJ. With over three hundred thousand on it. Thank you for the comparison it was informative on understanding something’s about tires I was not aware of. It would have been a bit more helpful to know how they stacked up in different driving situations. At 68 years old I believe I will be sticking with my KO2 tires. They have never let me down.
@robedmund99487 ай бұрын
Thanks. I have a 93' XJ Sport that needs new shoes. I run KO2s on my '03F150 (just put on my 3rd set) and couldn't decide between these two tires. Your review is making lean toward sticking with the KO2s for the XJ.
@pressendforspanish3 жыл бұрын
K02s on my Jeeps and Ram. Excellent tire. No experience with the Falkens. I have no reason to change. Perfectly satisfied.
@Kylewraps7 ай бұрын
Do you hate the Ko2s yet?
@brucenelson5623 Жыл бұрын
I currently have a 2002 F250SD with the 6.8L v10, Being born and raised at Lake Tahoe I have had 4X4's for over 50 years. Early days running Firestones in the 60's & 70's then switching to BFG's as they were great in the deep snow. Recently the guy at the tire shop I have been going to for 30 years talked me into the Falken A/T Wildpeak's, size 35X12.50R17LT, I have only 2,000 miles. Currently live in Southern California so haven't had them in the snow yet. In the rain I have hydroplane issues and these are by far the loudest tires I have ever had on my trucks. People can hear me from blocks away, you would think I had mudders on the truck. I would love to go back to the BFG's as for me they are the best tire for my truck that weighs over 6,100lbs.
@TrailBuilt Жыл бұрын
Well if you ever want to go back to those BFG's just let us know. Always tough when you try something new out for your truck and it does not turn out they way you anticipated!
@LordHaveMercyOnUs2473 жыл бұрын
Just bought a new set of the Falken AT3 Wildpeaks for my 4Runner. Loved the first set and got almost 55k out of them on and off-road with hard driving. They not only look badass they are badass! Was able to go without chains in snow and icy roads with no problem. Definitely recommend these especially for the money.
@LuisJimenez-pb3ge2 жыл бұрын
I have the AT3W’s and love them, quiet on the road, grippy when aired down, and they look great.
@gr8pony7273 жыл бұрын
Just spent 3 weeks abusing my KO2s. High speeds on the highways for 10 hrs at a time for over 4600 miles carrying my heavy rig in comfort and quiet. I ran my 04 Yukon XL up a mine road made of blasted rock and the KO2s were superb. Great traction and shifted direction on the blast rock like I was on pavement. Did trails in Moab, and high altitude mining “roads” in Ouray and they never gave me issues. They Run super quiet and get the job done no matter the surface. They do cake up on thick mud, but still had enough grip to get my heavy rig out of trouble. I’ll buy these til they stop making them.
@CaptainFALKEN2 жыл бұрын
Same. 3 years doing burnouts, ripping slides in my truck and running at 37-40 psi most of their life and still never a puncture or a leak. Mine are just balding now, but even the same as just when it snowed awhile ago, I plowed through 5-10" of snow for fun and made it out easily. Pros and cons for both of these. Only thing I can point out about K02s, not as grippy in the rain (not that it's a problem for me). That's about it. Revolutionary tire. Some used Wildpeaks I'm just trying out soon, which is cool and all. I'm just awaiting another set of K02s in a different size.
@montechie2 жыл бұрын
I've just started using a set of AT3Ws, they came stock on a Gladiator Rubicon, and they've performed well in 6-10" of wet snow on and off road. Haven't gotten stuck despite my best efforts.
@normanrodriguez1913 жыл бұрын
Just got my first set of Falken AT3 for my Wrangler, honestly they do amazing in the Rain/Snow and without chains too
@juanluismedina39273 жыл бұрын
How loud are they? Are they ok for a daily?
@normanrodriguez1913 жыл бұрын
@@juanluismedina3927 Honestly, not loud at all and I daily them everyday. I run 305/55r20 on my set up
@peten64453 жыл бұрын
I ran the falken on my 3inch d fj cruiser. They are amazing in rain and snow.
@jsvm103013 жыл бұрын
@@peten6445 I'm getting some AT3Ws on my FJ soon!
@JwcubTHS3 жыл бұрын
I was so happy with the stock KO2s on our JL Wrangler Rubicon, that I bought the same tires when we upgraded to 35s. They are quiet, provide a good ride and are great off-road and in the snow. 😎
@DeanLbee3 жыл бұрын
AT3W all day long. Mine have lasted 3 years with timely rotations. Great in the snow. Make just noticeable noise. Highly recommend tire and affordable! 👍
@FairDinkumAussieBloke3 жыл бұрын
I just replaced my KO2's at 5 years old with more than 50% tread
@jonnyhilljackson57882 жыл бұрын
I got 14 years out set bfg ko. Just ordered ko2 try
@CaptainFALKEN2 жыл бұрын
My 3 year old K02s being bald from burnouts and ripping slides and also off-roading have never had a puncture or a leak on my stock wheels. Drove on them over 30,000 miles. Epic tire in literally everything. Except ice or rain. Rain is fine if you ain't trying to play. It's just time for something with more tread than what I got is all. Wildpeak seems to have very few complaints and most people happy with them. I'm trying a used set, but no denying the indestructibility of the almighty K02. I worked at 2 tire shops already, over 2 years of being a tire tech and sometimes when customers come in with BFG K0 tires, they're over 10 years old and haven't hit the lowest tread. They just have some siping is all and people still roll on it.
@Ioading...103 жыл бұрын
Owning both: Falkens: Have a best grip of all A/Ts & best tread life BFGs: Toughest A/Ts & most aggressive lookin
@Ioading...103 жыл бұрын
@HelloSukas everything hence the word of the tire "All Terrain"
@jmar30113 жыл бұрын
@@Ioading...10 duratracs have way more grip than wildpeaks
@baine5.73 жыл бұрын
Thanks saved me from finishing this video ha
@Labsy3 жыл бұрын
@@jmar3011, yes, Duratracs grip way better in mud, wet grass or deep snow, but they suck on wet or snowy asphalt, they are pita to balance, and what bothers me most, they are prone to puncture sidewalls, have has all 4 tires ripped off and punctured many times. I've changed tires under most unconveinient circumstances, and i am sick of being best friend with tire repair shop. I've got rid of Duratracs exactly due to being not reliable at all.
@grenobel3 жыл бұрын
I had the Duratracs on my XJ for two miserable years. They were slightly better in the mud than KO2s, about the same in snow, much louder on the highway, less comfortable, ripped open the sidewall once and could absolutely never get them to balance properly. The balancing part was my biggest complaint since the XJ is fairly light, they would literally shake the whole vehicle. I've gone to the KO2 now and the only real complaint I have is mud traction. Other than that they are superior in every way *for my XJ.
@patrickbrewer76933 жыл бұрын
My truck came with the Wildpeaks stock and they have been awesome tires so far, just over 26000 miles.
@MikeConroy-cp8be Жыл бұрын
Liked the video & all the information, purchased the Falken wild peaks for my 2018 4×4 2500 170"mercedes sprinter van & love them, was surprised on how well they worked on the street (265/75r16)slight sidewall roll going thru turns at 80mph, no hydroplaneing at same speed in heavy downpour & stopped amazingly well on dry pavement in an emergency at highway speed no slip, no chatter
@rhumpher9a3 жыл бұрын
My wild peak Falkens have been wearing awesome with very little road noise along with great traction when off road and in snow!!! Love them & would purchase again for my 2013 Ram 3500 Mega Can Dually 4x4.
@jrenaud223 жыл бұрын
Kind of a weird question for all terrain tires but how are they on the highway and rain? I live in FL and my Jeep JKU is my daily driver. No snow or steep rocky trails near me. For offroading, it almost all sandy/muddy trails and the beach. Looking for the best of both sandy trails and highway driving. Getting close to deciding on the Falken AT3W I think
@juangerardotorres7703 Жыл бұрын
Is a dumb Question of course 🙄 Falken A /T 3W is the best 👌 👍 this tire deserve 👏 🥇🥇🥇🥇 Gold Medal
@Akmt963 жыл бұрын
I got a set of E load(all they had in stock, I know it's overkill) KO2 265/75/r16s mounted a couple weeks ago. I'm not sure if my old Hancook Dynapros that came on my frontier were just crap tires or if these KO2's are just that great- but I can confidently say the difference is VERY noticeable. I don't spin tires coming out of parking lots, my corning in the rain feels far safer, and quite frankly they look really good. I would easily recommend the KO2's to anyone who asked.
@DPRyan-vd5pp2 жыл бұрын
I have a Jeep GC, 2015 with Hankook dynapro HT’s right now…love em but I’m getting BFG KO2’s this Saturday! Can’t wait, I’m in Colorado so I can’t wait to test them out in the snow!
@Terry_Aki2 жыл бұрын
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@_P0tat07_ Жыл бұрын
I had wildpeaks that were almost bald and they still did amazing in heavy, slushy snowy roads. Was so happy with them I got them again.
@Chicanoverland3 жыл бұрын
During my search two years ago I found Falken to be cheaper by $100 each! E rated 285/75 LT 17. Haven’t disappointed!
@etiennescarbinski789011 ай бұрын
75 cheaper here as of 2023
@RavancheII2 жыл бұрын
I have the BFG KO2 on my 2010 Raptor SVT and I love them. Love the look, love the handling, love the tread.
@kennethcorbin73173 жыл бұрын
I have the wildpeak at3 on my tuck for a little over a year now. Really good tire so far. Minimal road noise and great in the rain. And seems to handle the mud with no issues.
@Icutmetal3 жыл бұрын
You guys are confusing side wall and tread plies. BFG’s have 2-ply sidewall in load range C, and 3-ply in D & E. Wildpeak’s have a 2-ply sidewall. Also, the KO2 doesn’t feature the 3PMS and mileage rating in the same tire. Up until late 2020, you could either get the DT version in some sizes with a mileage warranty (but without the snow flake rating), or the 3PMS rated version, which doesn’t have a mileage rating. Recently I was able to confirm with BFG that all the KO2’s have both the mileage warranty and snowflake rating.
@jd_60423 жыл бұрын
This is correct
@Icutmetal3 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how a channel with perceived credibility can mix something like that up.
@MO-xv1cz3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had both on a 2017 4runner. I would repurchase the Wildpeaks. Similar traction performance, better on road and wear with the wildpeaks in my experience.
@aliwilliams90303 жыл бұрын
Hey what size where you able to fit on there?? I’m thinking of putting wildpeaks on my 2015 4Runner.
@MO-xv1cz3 жыл бұрын
@@aliwilliams9030 275-70-17
@jasondeselle81453 жыл бұрын
How are the Wildpeaks on the highway? Better than the KO's?
@MO-xv1cz3 жыл бұрын
@@jasondeselle8145 I think they track better and are quieter.
@johnkaper11292 жыл бұрын
Did you do any desert off roading, I live in the SW so snow and rain is not an issue. Do you have preference for the dirt and sand, I have 2019 4Runner? tks
@jsvm103013 жыл бұрын
I tried the Falkens after burning through my KO2s on my F250. I was impressed! Quiet, durable, much better when I towed and the wear was even. My KO2s were too soft for such a heavy setup. Not to mention the Falkens are very affordable.
@wrmartinez3 жыл бұрын
Exactly I tow alot I went to Yosemite in the snow and I go off roading rocks dirt mud they are the best tires I ever had
@zachkelly36823 жыл бұрын
Just purchased falkens and was blown away by their snow and ice performance. Put these on my jeep trailhawk and went from minor slippage in snow with stock tires to almost none. Did 5 inches unplowed snow 2 weeks ago on dirt roads with 0 issues and also drove on a frozen lake with some snow.
@RobDavis19662 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. I have a '21 GC Trailhawk and the stock Goodyears are terrible in the snow
@DukeFame883 жыл бұрын
Bought my Falkens in last month. They are doing great in this snow in north east. Very quiet on the road. I used to have michelin's on the gx460...wildpeaks are just as quiet and smooth.
@congav40343 жыл бұрын
I also have a GX can you compare noise and ride performance on the road? Thanks!
@jakealvarado75523 жыл бұрын
Falken have the best grip on mud and wet roads. Driving thousands of miles when heavy rain and I feel super safe !
@cruzp88273 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reading a spec sheet.. I have bfg’s on my company issued truck and wildpeak at3 on my personal tacoma. The falkens are far superior on highway, rain and snow. Neither one see a lot of mud so can’t compare there.
@pnw_element98223 жыл бұрын
I’m rocking the wild peaks... best money ever spent
@idontcaresapo82333 жыл бұрын
I bought mine today now I’m Waiting hahah I got the 295 75 18 at3w
@pnw_element98223 жыл бұрын
@@idontcaresapo8233 Ur gonna love them best dollars spent these tires does the job well I have em on my Honda Element 235/70/16 16x8+ 25 offset
@troyscottstevenson3 жыл бұрын
love my wildpeaks!. got them on my f150 and explorer. they perform well, look great, and wear awesome.
@pnw_element98223 жыл бұрын
@@troyscottstevenson I took my Honda Element with these tires on to browns camp driving in snow mud etc worked great I’m not complaining best money I ever spent
@MEDEDOME3 жыл бұрын
On my Jeep wranglers and F350 I have always bought BFG A/T and M/T tires over the years. But now I have a WK2 Grand Cherokee and I will be going with the Falken Wildpeak A/T tires when the factory Goodyear Wranglers are done. I have owned quite a few sets of BFG and find they need to be rotated often to prevent feather edging and cupping. They also wear down faster then I would like for what they cost in 33 and 35 inch sizes.
@nofyfb1232 жыл бұрын
From my experience, frequent rotation need and tire wear is a function of a jeep. I have never rotated tires on any of my Toyotas (before Honda stopped being Honda) Hondas over probably a million of miles over the years, and no matter what crappy tires I had - even general (!!!) - they always wore perfectly evenly.
@MEDEDOME2 жыл бұрын
@@nofyfb123 You must never have had a set of 33 or 35 inch diameter BFG A/T or M/T tires. They feather edge and cup on every truck I have seen them on that don't get rotated on time or at all. I have been a licenced mechanic for over 30 years. BFG recommends rotation every 5,000 miles for their A/T and M/T truck tires.
@nofyfb1232 жыл бұрын
@@MEDEDOME That's true - the largest tires I have ever dealt with were 265-70-17. On the other hand, I have never dealt with any fords, gm's, chryslers either.
@MEDEDOME2 жыл бұрын
@@nofyfb123 Biggest killer of any tire is improper wheel alignment, improper tire inflation pressures and worn steering and suspension components. These issues will wear and destroy a new set of tires in no time even with proper maintenance. All the BFG truck tires are rated for about 50k miles with proper rotation. 10 tire rotates another words is recommended.
@nofyfb1232 жыл бұрын
@@MEDEDOME You absolutely are correct. That's why I explicitly mentioned absence of fords, chryslers, gm's from my universe. Thus no crappy poorly designed and implemented/worn suspensions.
@exceleratorjoshua3 жыл бұрын
I've had my Falkens for 2 years now. Honestly they handle great. Still have so much thread on them. My vehicle is a fairly light 4 runner. I once had a chance to air down the tires in snow because I couldn't go back up a hill I came down on. Man what a difference went up the hill and got to my destination without the tires skipping. No complaints from me. My car is only 2wd
@butcherknife59knife463 жыл бұрын
I just picked up 5 for my 2004 Dodge sprinter. White lettering out . Drove home and they are quite and rode nice so lets hope they get me around safely while road tripping the back roads were ever possible. My first pair. Around Bend Oregon out!
@joecocklin85963 жыл бұрын
I've had both on my FJ Cruiser. The KO2's are great tires in the desert, but I really didn't like them in the snow. Living in Colorado I needed something more snow oriented. I currently have the Wildpeaks and they are awesome in the snow! But, I haven't had them in the desert yet.
@DPRyan-vd5pp2 жыл бұрын
I’m in Colorado, have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and getting BFG KO2’s Saturday.
@troyogden24602 жыл бұрын
Which do you like more for highway driving?
@jg47193 жыл бұрын
My personal experience experience with both tires on my Tundra is that the BFGs seemed to last about 3K longer before needing replacement. Not sure where they bought the tires and found the Falkens to be more expensive but personally I have always found the Falkens to be significantly cheaper than the BFGs. And as far as performance, the Falkens are far superior to the BFGs on hardpack snow and ice over the course of two winters and two different vehicles. He didn't mention the silica content of the tires but anyone who lives in snowcountry understands the value of a high silica based rubber compound in the winter. Unfortunately high silica based tires do wear faster on dry pavement hence why the BFGs lasted a bit longer. Also put the Falkens on our 4Runner because of cost and increased winter performance. Just my experience but seems like you pay a premium just for the BFG label. Hope that helps!
@kitchentimeinc Жыл бұрын
Absolutely my experience as well. On the market again and always debate getting the KO2 because they look amazing.
@666dynomax11 ай бұрын
That doesn't give me much hope. Ko2 lasted 56000km on my tundra. They were at less than 4/32 at that time. I think new they were 16/32
@brizzzy58003 жыл бұрын
I've had both sets of tires on my truck before and i can honestly say i like the falkens way more than the BFGs. I already have 40k miles on my falkens are they are at about 40% tread life. I got about 45k out of the BFGs before they were unusable
@jozefdabrowski64633 жыл бұрын
I have 70k on my bfg's and could get another 5/10 out of them
@FairDinkumAussieBloke3 жыл бұрын
I just replaced my BFG's. 5 years and approx 50%. Only replaced because of small sidewall gouge
@julespatten83363 жыл бұрын
I've had friends with the same issue. Also guys that run the falkens and they have lasted a lot longer.
@marctreglown25033 жыл бұрын
Running Wild Peak tires on my F-250 Powestroke like them a lot. They were under $ 900 for the set of 4, I've put 30k on them and they are holding up really well. I tow a Jet boat and do a little off roading. I would highly recommend them.
@mikefly5623 жыл бұрын
My new Jeep JLU Rubicon came with BFG K02's and so far, they have been good tires. Living in the Seattle area, I have put them through a lot, including heavy consistent rain and snow, as well as dry driving conditions, and so far, they have been doing fine, and so far (knock on wood) have not have any hydroplaning issues, despite very heavy rain over the last 2 months, keeping them at 33-34 PSI cold. Since these tires are new with the Jeep, I have no plans to change, but we'll see how they do when they get 1/2 way through their life and see if they are still doing well.
@ironhorse85732 жыл бұрын
I put some Falken all terrain wide peak 225/65r-17 tires on my Jeep Renegade. I live in South West Florida and it's been raining like crazy. When I drive on the road I have so much grip on the road when it's wet that it makes you feel very comfortable and my tires don't slip compared to my stock tires. I'm glad I bought these tires and that's what my renegade will have from now on.😁
@austinmartinez71243 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt. Falken is the way to go. Owned both. The KO2 slid so much and wore out.
@wrmartinez3 жыл бұрын
I have the Falkens and have never slipped
@csharpe39492 жыл бұрын
Falkens only come with a 2 ply sidewall. Deal breaker for me.
@FLAWLSS1 Жыл бұрын
I got my KO2 1.5 years ago and haven’t had any issues granted i haven’t driven it in snow, but due to all the reviews I just had Wildpeaks installed on my wife’s 2020 4Runner Limited😊
@TrailBuilt Жыл бұрын
You will have to let us know how she enjoys those Wildpeaks! They are on my list to get when I am ready for a new set of tires.
@austincableguy3 жыл бұрын
I had KO2s on my jeep and now have AT3Ws. Both have done great offroad for me but I like the AT3Ws better. The KO2s seemed to hydroplane, the rubber got hard over time and became slick.
@daleleis55633 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Good to know. I have the BFG K02. Wish I had known this before I got them
@Mightycaptain3 жыл бұрын
I had this happen on a set of 265/75 16 tires. Got hard and slick in wet conditions. Tires where 8yrs old with 55k miles though. They started wearing like iron once that kicked in. But were dangerous on wet roads. Meanwhile a set of 31x10.50s the same age with about 44k miles wore down to balds and were still great on wet roads. Even though that is how that one tire ended they performed consistently. One thing I will say about the BFG is that traction is predictable. I find that has value. They also provided great feedback which I also find valuable. I replaced with wildpeak. I was not impressed with the road noise. Gas mileage in the same tire took a 1.5mpg hit. And to me the wet weather traction was trash in comparison to the bfg. Until the one got hard and plasticky that is. Snow seems to be similar. Mud idk.
@kenvanhaitsma57703 жыл бұрын
I own the Falken Wildpeak at3w in the 10ply rating 265/70/17 for my Tacoma Sport . I was not specifically looking for this rating when I was shopping. I looked at every place local and on line and found these through a Walmart seller for $704 for 5 tires shipped free. That was $30 per tire cheaper than any other tire deal, I found and they were 4-6 ply rated. My truck really doesn't need 10 ply tires but I am actually glad I bought them. I switch out these tires and extra rims for winter driving and hunting in Michigan winters. I feel I can really let a lot of the air out of the tires in mushy weather and not worry too much about the sidewalls being affected. They are very quiet on the highway. Not much more than the all season tires I run in the summer. BUT . There is one thing you will notice when you put them on . The mileage goes down about 4 mpg in winter. I set my mileage to zero in Nov putting them on and again in April. I average over 7000 miles in each period . The summer all season tire mileage was 19.5 mpg. The winter AT tires was was 15.2. I have had them for 2 winters now. Very good on rain and snow. Not so good on mud , wet leaves and moss . I am glad overall, that I bought them. At 15, 000 miles there is little tread wear and no increase in sound or decrease in performance. Everyone has to make their own decision for their needs . These tires fit my needs and wallet very well
@vadimnesen80602 жыл бұрын
Winter usually makes you use more gas though.
@MogulFarmer2 жыл бұрын
Running 4H lowers your MPG in a Trd Sport. I had 2 of them am ran dedicated winter tires.
@EatMyNotes3 жыл бұрын
I'd go with wild peak tread wear is pretty good for both but the wild peak are far superior in winter and for everyday use
@mikeogden5256 Жыл бұрын
I almost got the wild peaks but got the BFGs because I have had the BFGs in the past and they have never been a disappointment
@tavares1423 жыл бұрын
Got about 70k miles on my ko2’s. Going great so far.
@rds9903 жыл бұрын
I am a WildPeak believer as well. Biggest worry was my wife noticing extra road noise. She has her own car but rides in mine often. Not a single word about it. These things are amazingly quiet. The plan was to switch rims/tires every spring and fall here in MN. Stock in summer....the WildPeaks in winter. Now really think I may sell my stock wheels and tires and simply use Wildpeaks all the time. They are terrific.
@ickess2 жыл бұрын
I own the wild peak AT3W in 265/17 OR17. According to their info the cooling fins are for when you are running air downed the tire will not over heat. So it was not that the tire had issues and they added, was an extra feature so to speak. I have them on an 03 expedition that I’d driven them at 15psi on the beach and they’ve done great. Also in the snow and I’ve had no issues with them in the rain on pavement. Driven all up and down the east coast with them and they are still going.
@motorhead_jt212 жыл бұрын
Can’t speak to KO2s but my Wildpeaks (285/70/17s) have been fantastic, especially in heavy gulf coast rain storms. No issues whatsoever in heavy rain on the highway. 6k miles later, still quiet and very little tread wear.
@dinehbee61683 жыл бұрын
I remember when the WildPeaks were the cheapest in price. Now that everyone is rockin these they raised the pricing on them. Product in demand I guess. 😏
@thewhoopimen3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah, I’m one of the early adopters and am a little bummed at the current sticker price. It’s a fantastic tire
@George-on3zm3 жыл бұрын
LOL..they are very pricey now....toyo pricey
@MrRecica2 жыл бұрын
Yup I considered Falken until I saw they were another 100$ per tire than Duratracs
@RickFL20012 жыл бұрын
Im using BF Goodrich ko2 tires. LT 265/65R18 "E" rated on my stock truck. I like them much better than the Goodyear Wangers that came on my truck from the factory. I live in Florida where it rains alot and my ko2s dont slip.Thanks for sharing this video.
@dana.66953 жыл бұрын
I've had them both on my super duty. Hands down I would choose the falken again. Better in every way
@Everything.On.Wheels5193 жыл бұрын
How long did they last on your super duty? I was thinking about putting them on my 2500 power wagon.
@dana.66953 жыл бұрын
@@Everything.On.Wheels519 I have around 40k on them now. They have not had an easy life. Quite a bit of hauling and towing. I'm still running them.
@LG-mj5ns3 жыл бұрын
That's what i keep hearing about these tires.
@dana.66953 жыл бұрын
Just to be clear mine are load range E. I'm only partial to tires that give me the most for my money. The falkens have delivered as far as performance, handling, they are quiet for an A/T and they have held up well. I'm not easy on them
@Everything.On.Wheels5193 жыл бұрын
@@dana.6695 yeah I was looking for a 37x12.5x17. They're only have a D rated load in a 37...
@amyhuld4730 Жыл бұрын
Ran ko2s when they first came out... Hydroplaned in rain terribly...the old kos never did this.. Switched to wildpeaks atw3...much better overall imo.
@momomotorsports3 жыл бұрын
I have had both and the Wildpeaks are much better. When driving in the rain with the BFG I felt like I was driving on ice. Wildpeaks are smooth on the road, great in the rain and off road.
@cecilwilson15953 жыл бұрын
Ko2 tires are the best tires made. A wore-out pair are better than all the Tires you're showing.
@nickstewart12183 жыл бұрын
Had both on my xj. Falken all the way
@wrmartinez3 жыл бұрын
Falken on my xterra will never change
@rogy4965 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 Tacoma with the oversized Falken's AT3W's, at just about 52K miles. The last time I had my truck at Discount Tire for servicing they said it's time to replace them. I live in Arizona and travel off-road to hunt about 3-4 times a year, multiple days each time. With that, there are numerous "chunks" missing on the top of each tire, and a few small tears along the side walls. Not sure if this is normal wear for such a tire or not. They seem quiet on the highway and handle well on rain and mud. I've even had them on snow on Mt Lemmon, and them handled very well. Gas mileage on highway is around 18mpg, and 20-22 driving when I keep it under 60 mph around town. I try to keep the tires inflated to about 31lbs. Came to this site to compare the two tires, will look at the Pirelli Scorpions too.
@netsurfers93573 жыл бұрын
I have the WildPeak on my 2019 RAM 1500 4x4 and have never had any problems driving in the snow... really good tires!
@iamblaineful3 жыл бұрын
I love the Falken WildPeak AT3/W. Really good highway manners in all weather, especially rain where the KO2s are not very good. I also ran them in Death Valley offroad for a week covering a couple of hundred miles on trails aired down to 22-23psi...slick rocks, sharp rocks, deep sand, deep gravel, and rough rock strewn washboard desert roads. Incredible grip and toughness that never left me wanting for more. Love them.
@johnkaper11293 жыл бұрын
What size tires were you using, I have a 2019 4Runner and was going to upgrade to either the KO2s or the Wildpeak AT3W? Thank you
@iamblaineful3 жыл бұрын
@@johnkaper1129 33" technically 285 x 70 x r17, they were the "factory upgrade" option on my Jeep, but I also run them on my Dodge in a 31" for several years now. On the Jeep, a '21 Gladiator diesel, I've moved up to 37" x 12.5" on beadlocks.
@rcheas48943 жыл бұрын
Love the K02’s. I beat them up pretty good on the mountain rocks in Colorado last summer.
@TrailBuilt3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a heck of a time!
@mikesweeny2253 Жыл бұрын
Just had wild peak’s installed, tested them right away in heavy rain & they deal very nice. Snow ⛄️ is coming next here in Long Island New York so stay tuned but so far so good 👍🏼
@OneLeggedStormChaser Жыл бұрын
Lol... Mother Nature saw your comment and said sNOw this year
@FairDinkumAussieBloke3 жыл бұрын
I run the KO2 285/70R17 and they have been flawless for me so far
@BrickMudge3 жыл бұрын
I've been running Wildpeak AT3W's on my 2015 Ford F150 FX4 for about 70k miles now and they still have decent tread left. Crazy! And I have a lead foot! Ha! Of course I rotated them religiously every 5k miles for a long time, until this covid-19 crap threw everything out of whack. Speaking of which, I'm going to get them rotated tomorrow. I'm happy with their performance overall and they look great. They're pretty good in the snow and road noise isn't bad at all, but I've never been very impressed with them in the rain. I commute 100 miles on the highway every day, got over 150k on the odometer already! Everybody swears by their rain performance, but my issue is that they spin out too easily when I'm trying to accelerate. It's so bad that I drive in 4WD a lot when it's wet out, even when they were brand new. I wonder if anyone else has this problem. I don't think it would be so bad if I had a V8, but I'm rocking the 2.7L Ecoboost with lower gearing (FX4) and this thing has a ton of low end torgue! I call my truck "Jack rabbit!" Ha! There probably isn't an AT tire on the market that can compensate for that. That's my theory anyway! lol! (Update: Tires rotated on Jan 4 w/70,223 miles on them and still have 8/32" average tread depth)
@zacharysoun56123 жыл бұрын
I've ran them both and I actually have had a better experience overall with the falkens. I wanna try some Patagonias though
@joshkaylor76513 жыл бұрын
Same with mine I’ve had them 3 years 40000 miles just now hitting the tread bar
@idkwhtimduin3 жыл бұрын
How about toyos?
@zacharysoun56123 жыл бұрын
@@idkwhtimduin I haven't ran toyo tires. My last Nitto grapplers though. I really didn't have time to form an opinion as i ran them for about a month before i totaled my taco 😭😭😭😭
@jmar30113 жыл бұрын
you won't be disappointed with the patagonias!
@benzesp Жыл бұрын
Running 275 70 17 on my Xterra. I'm about 50% tread, they are getting loud on the highway 23k on them right. I rotate regularly. Been good tires in Kentucky for a little rocky off road and snow action. My mileage actually went up a bit after switched from General ATs. I don't think they look as good but they are very solid, will most likely buy again.
@ToledoCars Жыл бұрын
Both good tires. I prefer the Falkens out of the two choices. I've run both on TJs. The Falkens are significantly better in wet and snow grip. Toss up between the two for off road stuff and mud. BFG may have a durability or puncture resistance advantage, but hard to say for sure on that.
@VikingAF1111 Жыл бұрын
AT3w going on the rubicon extreme recon tomorrow. Comes factory with KO2s, I swapped them immediately fir the Falkens. They are incredibly superior in winter and tread life. I highly recommend the AT3Ws
@timokuusela57943 жыл бұрын
The BFG is more aggressive and my choice, but on a cold ,wet day, the first fast bend on asphalt can shock the unprepared; there is almost no sideways grip. Braking grip is still good, so they have a bit development to do still... Dry traction is ok
@UnblockedOne23 жыл бұрын
Wildpeaks. Had these on my truck for a while now. I tow a 5,000 lb trailer daily. Can't believe how long they've lasted. Just bought some for my van.
@1_2_Many_Projects3 жыл бұрын
We have Falkens on a Tacoma, f150, and a jeep and they’ve been fantastic
@bradleymckinney833 жыл бұрын
I've also ran both on my Z-71 and I def take the falkens any day of the week.. imo they win in all categories . Havent had my truck in really bad stuff but a little of everything. Mud, snow, ice, loose dirt/gravel, road and wear, it's like a car tire, it's the quietest tire I've never heard lol, treadwear, etc... I like to try diff and new things so every time I buy tires it's almost a diff company but I stick to all/ terrains.. when mine wear out, I'll be getting another set of the falken wildpeak at3w for sure.. best tire I've ever had on my truck.. they look really good too when clean and wet..
@Splagnate3 жыл бұрын
Have the Falkens and have around 45,000 miles on them and they are still over 50% tread. I’ve taken them off-road and have run over everything from rocks to trees and never had a problem. Hope that helps
@SethDaughters2 жыл бұрын
Wildpeaks are on my Chev Colorado. I bought it used with BFGs on it. They were noisy and didn't have as much traction on the rocks in Moab as the Falcons. Sticking to the wildpeaks for the foreseeable future.
@arta.24413 жыл бұрын
I've had both and they are both great tires. THe KO2's are quite a bit lighter in the 35 inch range and I experienced substantial tire pressure fluxuations with my Falken's so I would say the heat vents are to cover a design flaw.
@bradraube49302 жыл бұрын
No comparison in the two. But then again I never really cared for the BFG. My most recent experience was on a 04fFx4 level 2 ranger and 31x10.50x15s. The truck came with BFGs, they were TERRIBLE in the snow. Later that week I put a set of Falkin AT3Ws on since I had the Original Falkin Wildpeaks on my old ranger And I loved the traction and the 100k miles I put on them. The AT3Ws outperformed the original wildpeaks and also blew the BFGs out of the water that they replaced
@jamessargent13323 жыл бұрын
I have AT3’s on my 2 wheel drive sequoia and I can still get threw snow like a champ no chains. Great in dirt and can withstand rocks
@kurt98623 жыл бұрын
What size do you have on your sequoia? Looking at putting 275/70R18s on my tundra.
@thecleanoffroader3 жыл бұрын
Same I can mob snow with 52k miles on my at3w
@overthinkerblue46373 жыл бұрын
Have had both ( ram 1500 ) got to go with the falken.
@rhonda8373 жыл бұрын
@mongo monkey i have had both falkens are better good day from the rockies.
@jimibennett823 жыл бұрын
My Wrangler Rubicon came with the Falkens which I've put just over 5000 miles on with no issues. Those first 5k miles were done in the midwest cold and snow but I just moved to Puerto Rico so it'll be interesting to see how they handle in a much warmer environment.
@codymac1813 жыл бұрын
I have tried Tokyo Open country, Nitto terra grapplers and Wranglers and the K02s are by far my favorite for mixed road offroad and snow. Took them to Moab and drove them all last winter and have been really impressed. Have not been in too much mud so may be different if I lived somewhere else.
@bobbyfanman1734 Жыл бұрын
Wildpeak AT all the way. They look great and are nice and quiet on the highway. Great traction on wet pavement too.
@texasfan88923 жыл бұрын
I've had KO2s on my Ram 1500 for over 2 years now and have put over 50,000 miles on them so far. Still a ton of tread left, probably because I rotate them every 7,000 miles or whenever I go in for an oil change. As some people have stated, they aren't the best in terms of grip on wet surfaces, but they certainly aren't horrible. If you don't smash the gas pedal when coming out of a turn, you should be ok. However, there are times when this isn't possible and even I have experienced a temporary loss of traction on wet roads. Overall, these tires are extremely quiet and smooth on the highway. Yes they do feel different than a standard highway tire, but that's to be expected. Overall I'm very happy with these tires and would recommend them to anyone. However, the traction on wet roads could be a little bit better so I think I will try the Wildpeaks once these are worn out.
@volcanic51872 жыл бұрын
Hi chief, wondering if the KO2 you have/had are made in USA or elsewhere ?
@connok33 жыл бұрын
Ran both. Prefer the Falken AT3W over the KO2 all day. Much better tire IMO.
@TheRealNolanStyles3 жыл бұрын
Why is it better
@bobbymoore20763 жыл бұрын
@@TheRealNolanStyles I agree wild peaks are better in my opinion also, wildpeaks are a lot better in winter conditions and in wet rainy conditions, ko 2s will last longer tho, I dont offroad so I cant give a opinion on that
@DaciaDusterTrails3 жыл бұрын
Latest BFG KO2 4 Seasons testing review - how it does on SUVs? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2TMYauLZtemeas
@titoskeleton957111 ай бұрын
I had falken tires installed by accident due to an incorrect order, and I had to run them for some time. Not kidding, a few weeks later it was raining bad and a deer jumped on the road, I swerved a bit to not hit it, and my tires held their grip better than I could have thought. I read the difference between the tires and decided to keep the falken tires. I'll admit I'm kinda biased but I still feel that if I had the tires that I wanted I would've been sliding unnecessarily.
@davidrdanner42323 жыл бұрын
I have had 2 sets of KOs and had outstanding performance around 70k on both sets , never had a set of Wild peak looks like a good tire.
@anthonygiordano39913 жыл бұрын
Even when it rained or on wet surfaces?
@bentleyprazma29362 жыл бұрын
@@anthonygiordano3991 I can agree with David. Not sure what guys are doing that they are having issues on wet roads. That literally describes the last two winters here in Saskatchewan. Snow melt freeze. Have yet to have an issue with traction and this will be my third set or fourth set now. I can’t speak to how the wildpeaks perform in comparison because when I find something that works I stick with it.
@matthewfarmer52843 жыл бұрын
Ko2 I have on my tundra love them I got 45,000 in two years and still have about half the tread
@danieloconnell95543 жыл бұрын
I have ko2s on my jeep wrangler very happy all around,always hooking up..
@leokarasinski42173 жыл бұрын
Wild peaks all day every day!
@kevinsauer57943 жыл бұрын
I've run both. The KO2 sometimes has a problem with filling up with mud because the tread is too close together. I have put the Falken through it's paces, and I haven't had an issue as of yet. Bot to mention, the Falken runs quite a bit quieter on the road.
@swokstubbs49883 жыл бұрын
I actually have a set of both of these tires, I greatly prefer my wildpeaks over the BFG's , ESPECIALLY in the mud