3-Peak Mountain Snowflake Tires

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Not sure what it means when you see this logo on the side of a tire or what testing it has gone through to earn it? In today's video, we walk you through what it means to have this badge what why you should consider having a set of 3-peak mountain snowflake rated tires as your next set! Let us know what set of 3-peaks you have or if there are any questions we can answer.

[@Splagnate]

I have the Falken Wildpeaks sadly I live in Florida so closest thing I have to compare is running over dropped ice cream outside of Dairy Queen, which they handled very well!👍

[@rds990]

"Sadly" ???? I'd be jumping for joy if I never saw snow again.....EVER !!

[@brianmurray9246]

I live in the mountains of Colorado with the falken wild peaks and i can safely say they work great!!

[@justinsane7128]

I live in colofornia and my Snow Allergies feel Lethal.... I got a heated vest with batteries for Xmas... Santa iz smart af!

[@ZacTexC]

I like the dipped version

[@mitchelljosephiii4724]

Bravo! I freaking lol

[@VikingAF1111]

I live in Alberta Canada. Wheeling here is mud rocks sand and yes lots of snow at higher elevation. So I’ll say once for all and without a doubt the Snow rating is essential. I run the wildpeak AT3W on 2023 Rubicon Extreme Recon. Aired down to 18 psi 3 feet of wet heavy spring snow is no competition for these tires. From the snow to mud and river beds and back to snow. I’ve run Mickey Thompson MTs and Toyo open country AT3s, the falkens dominate

[@ELMOcall911]

Not to mention super icy condition. Firestone tires are horrific for icy conditions

[@grahamrothphotography]

I have them too on my 11 grand cherokee, but they suck on ice (only had them since march), so getting a winter set because I drive highways to get to work. Edmonton AB

[@AndrewJTakacs]

Dude, your channel is so helpful, clear and concise! I’m buying a set of tires and have been looking at a few different ones and your channel has helped a lot!

[@markchristopher3202]

Thank you. Good info and no death metal music.I'm in the Seattle area and run snow flakes on my '71 Ford 1/2 ton TWD.

[@BPRescue]

There is a real and noticable difference between AT tires with the 3 Peak rating and winter tires such as Blizzaks. Living in the NW, I have about 6 months of winter. My BFG AT KO2s work pretty well for on road conditions, though you do feel it get loose on ice. For me, these are good enough for on road travel, though I do have acreage and with the off road performance being better in deep snow, I am comfortable in using these year round on my Tundra. My Wife has a 4Runner, and especially given she does not have the experience driving in the winter and does get nervous, and my truck takes the abuse on the property or camping, I do have a 2nd set of Blizzak snow tires that I put on hers for winter. When it comes to any winter road conditions from hardpack, to ice, or black ice, these Blizzak winter tires are off the charts and very noticable, even comparing to the 3 PEAK rated BFG tires I run. Between the sipes and softer compound that stays soft in very cold conditions, there is just no comparison and it is astounding how well these tires work from breaking performance, to grab and control. Again, when talking deep snow they are not as good at my BFGs, but the reality is they are far better for typical road conditions during the winter. The Blizzaks are also night and day when comparing all season car tires to winter tires and why I supply my kids with winter tires for their cars per the safety aspect. So, if you are comfortable in winter conditions with regular tires like the BFG AT KO2s, then run them. If you are hesitant or nervous driving in winter conditions, you will be shocked at the difference in what winter tires like Blizzaks provide. I guess for those old school football guys who played before gloves, the difference is putting on the gloves they have today and catching a ball. Shockingly, It is truly that big of a gap...

[@Betty_white_3.0]

I just moved to WA from TX and currently have Goodyear Wrangler Territory M/T on my truck. I’ve never driven in snow or ice, would it be best for me to get some blizzaks or a tire with the 3 peak rating? Also my wife has nitto Tera grapplers A/T on her 4 runner, would it be best to run a different tire as well during the winter? Thank you.

[@seanu4963]

@@Betty_white_3.0 I'd say it depends on how much driving you'll be doing in the snow and how frequent it snows where you are. I'm in MT and I have blizzaks for my outback. The rest of the year I have geolandar g015 which do great in snow too but when it gets real cold and icy and I have extended road trips that's when the blizzaks come out. If I wasn't into winter sports I'd be fine with the A/Ts but again its preference.

[@benbroccoli89]

Cooper Discoverer AT3 Sport 2 on my Jimny. Amazing on the road, and I know i'm ready for any situation.

[@CrazyGreek80]

I have these on my 2017 Landcruiser look great and perform awesome from sand snow and mud. I wanted a hybrid tire looked at Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Mickey Thompson AT, and Maxxis Razor AT 811 but none had the three peak snow rated which helps when in the mountains.

[@ragdolltrucking]

I remember before the mountain snowflake symbol, tire companies still used to advertise results from standardized tests to sell winter tires, one company in particular made a tire that had “the shortest stopping distance on ice” the tire had no tread blocks whatsoever, just five siped lateral grooves and were flat out dangerous to actually use in winter (it didn’t pass the snowflake test, and was replaced by the x-ice)

[@petset77]

1996 Tacoma 4x4 3.4 with 318,000 miles. Cheap (relatively speaking) Goodyear Wrangler Authority from walmart. Most aggressive tread on their rack as I was getting some motor oil. Worth trying, and worth buying. On my third set. 3 Peak, M+S, and they work pretty well. They slip in mud on the mountain roads where I live if it rains hard, but grip pretty well in snow up to about 14-16". 1988 Samurai with about 150k miles. Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac. 3 Peak and M+S. Maybe the truck, maybe the tires, but better grip in most conditions. Was stuck only once (wife forgot to lock the front hubs!). Purchased at a dedicated tire store when I bought the truck in Salida, CO. about 6 years ago. Somewhat more expensive for smaller tires. Just got General Altimax Arctic dedicated winter tires for wife's Subaru Crosstrek. This is the second set I bought. They stay on the vehicle all year, and last a few years. Her son used the car for vacationing last year because of the great mileage, and blew one out in FLORIDA in July. Snow tires on Florida pavement in summer. Duh! She had use of his 4Runner for the almost year, with highway tires until I put a set of Wrangler Authorities on it last November. ***Both wife and I are 60+, and don't drive hard any more, summer or winter. No doubt adds to tire life, and keeps vehicles on the road in all conditions.

[@squeebee75]

In states like Colorado it really is needed. I bought some Pro Comp tires for the Jeep a few years back. Overall they were a good tire but in the snow they were worthless. I was the guy other jeeps were pulling out of the snow. Their replacement tires eat snow and ice for fun. Now I’m back to the helping others out and driving with confidence. If my Bronco ever gets here, new do it all tires that preform in winter are a priority!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Nice boys, keep cranking the vids out! Fun watching you guys grow!

[@TrailBuilt]

Thanks Timmy!!! When are we going on an extreme Winter camping adventure with ya?! 😎🤘🏼

[@TruckHouseLife]

@@TrailBuilt as soon as the borders open lol

[@TrailBuilt]

@@TruckHouseLife Ahhh that's right! Damn, that's too bad. Hopefully it won't be long!

[@WayneKDolik]

We run 3 peak Michelin snow tires in 10ply here at 5-7000 feet in Idaho with good Snow and off road results in Hunting season. We have two sets of rims 4x4 ford Lariat 4 door.

[@PNWLiving1725]

I got the dedicated winter tires, and dedicate street/sand maxxis at tires now. So happy with them. Excited to go to the dunes sune

[@Domino7581]

I have the 3 peak Open range all terrain tires, & love them all year round .

[@TugHillGuy]

I think it's good to mention what vehicle you had your tires on because certain tires definitely perform better on certain vehicles than on others.

[@michelleroetter6515]

Mickey Thompson Baja boss at for me in northeast has been awesome. I also tow a side x side almost every weekend.

[@bfed2831]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@RichQcCa]

Have the KO2 w 3 peaks and it's going extremely well in the hot California weather.

[@666dynomax]

How is it on the ice there though

[@OldGriz708]

I live in the northern Rockies of Idaho near the Canadian border. I tow fairly heavy loads all year round and have found the best tire for the winter is the Cooper AT3.

[@NoahPARK82]

How does this tire wears out

[@OldGriz708]

@@NoahPARK82 I have about 45,000 miles on them now and they are just past 1/2 way through the tread.

[@Shine13373]

Ran Falken Wildpeak A/Ts on my 2015 Forester XT and loved them. Enough traction to still zip around on the freeway in boost and still go over the mountain passes in whiteout conditions. Just ordered Wildpeak A/T3Ws for my new Forester hoping to go play in the snow soon since I barely trust the tires that came from the factory in the rain.

[@WheresWaldo05]

You dont have any boost in that vehicle. You do know what boost is right?

[@ejhayes76]

​@@WheresWaldo05the Forester XT has a turbo engine. Sadly, that trim (with it's turbo) is not available in the recent Forester models.

[@nomadchad8243]

I have 3peak Wildpeaks for spring fall but my Michelin X-ICE# just paid for themselves yesterday during our ice storm when I decided to pull my SXS down the highway. I didnt go sideways but I definitely started going sideways when the tires decided to save me.

[@stevevice9863]

I have Falken Wildpeak AT3w's on my 4Runner and have been through 2 winters with snow and ice on the hill up to my house and they performed with minimum spin and never got stuck....didn't even need to put it into 4wd. Also have used them in Colorado going up Imogene pass and Engineer pass in wet weather and didn't have any issues at all. They have excellent traction on wet pavement, and are quiet, (for an AT tire), on dry pavement. I have no complaints so far.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

That's really good to know,I'm here in New Jersey with my Sequoia 275-65-18 and I'm really looking into buying those tires,was also thinking about the KO2s...

[@matthewgraham2241]

Got the kenda at2 on a couple wks back waiting on the snow, rain they’ve been excellent

[@timothygonzalez6679]

Just used these Toyo Open Country AT3's on my 2019 Ford Ranger in this NJ snow storm we just had and they were incredible, people thought i was a lunatic driving with such confidence in the snow. Truly a HUGE upgrade from my OEM Hankook ATM's same size as stock. Love them

[@MrLegendL2118]

Yup, I started with the Open Country AT2's and got my 50k miles out of them (bc it's an LT tire and that's all they warranty LT tires for) in about 4-5 years. Then just a month ago installed the Open Country AT3's 285/70/17 (for $243 mounted, balanced and installed) sitting on a 2005 E350 4" lift 4x4 Van and can tell ya they feel so much better. I've been through 3 feet of snow no problem with the AT2's so I know these with perform even better with the 3 peak rating, super happy, Toyo for life!

[@timothygonzalez6679]

@@MrLegendL2118 glad to hear you got the mileage out of the old set. I do about 55K miles a year and I was wondering what kind of tread life to expect out of them. The rock in the snow 👍🏾

[@MrLegendL2118]

@@timothygonzalez6679 The tires came with 16/32 tread and I had 9/32 left, I prob could of gotten another year or so out of them, but the only reason I lost them was to dry rot. I took a turn a little to fast and the sidewall split from the bad dry rot. Then a week later literally the day before I was getting the new tires installed, I even had them in the back of my van, something happen where my tire just deflated as I was backing up out of a spot, maybe I ran something over lol. So i had to call a tow truck and have him drop it off at the shop at 9:30pm so that was a nice $143 bill lol to tow it a mile and a half. If you got the P metric tires they have a 65k mile warranty I believe. I need the LT tired for the weight my van can hold.

[@thedirtbag7]

2020 ranger here in SLC with the toyo AT3. Outstanding tires! And they look great on the truck

[@pigbelly100]

I couldn’t agree more. I just put AT3’s on my GX470 two weeks ago. I live in upstate NY and we got 3 1/2 feet from the same storm. I was out driving around during the storm on roads and through fields, and they worked flawlessly. Much better in the deep snow than my old AT2’s.

[@SamSam-ke9zy]

Yes. They are needed. 3 years after my jeep slide off a highway from black ice when speed was reduced I realized the tires I had were michelin woth no 3peak rating. The missing piece finally set in as to why it happened.

[@zxej6879]

I prefer General Tire, for the balance of price and performance. But I bought a 2020 Dodge Durango GT AWD with the Tow-N-Go package. I have Z type cable chains and Autosock traction devices. But living in California, most of the weather is nice. But I drive in conditions that are as low as 18°f. And my area gets snow up to 2ft some years. So after 20,000 miles I got rid of the Bridestone 422 tires that came stock. And gave the Toyo AT3 tires a try. While the tires have a firm feel. They ride better on rough pavement. The old tires were good in the rain. The AT3's feel a little nicer. The stock size was 265/50-20. Went slightly taller with 255/55-20 tires. The speedometer only reads 1mph slow at 70mph (GPS checked). 3PMSF is a good standard. And the past 3 years of use on our Ram diesel pickups. Have given us good traction, wear, and ride characteristics.

[@biz4twobiz463]

TY for the video. I just learned that I do NOT need 3-peak Snowflake tires. So, an all-terrain with M+S is good enough.

[@fishgod368]

i run KO2'S march - sept now. i live in the BC Rockies and real winter driving usually starts mid october and lasts until april and having proper tires is a must,. the KO2'S are actually really good on snow and ice covered streets and highways and are a good compromise. a couple years ago i put a set of Toyo GSI 5's on my moms ram 1500 for winter and i was so impressed i put a set on my Jeep. getting 2 new sets of the new Toyo GSI6'S on thursday for both vehicles. huge difference in control and really believe a lot safer.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

So overall are they pretty much equal because i have a Sequoia 275-65-18 in New Jersey???

[@brandonjoyner7495]

I run Kumho Road Ventures on my 98 Grand Cherokee. Good all year round All Terrain tire. Especially for those Missouri snow blizzards. They are 3 Peak snowflake rated.

[@TrailBuilt]

We know a thing or two about blizzards here in Wisconsin! Thanks for the feedback brother! 😎

[@dustintitterington1856]

We live in far North Eastern Ca @ 5000’. From Nov - April the roads regularly have snow and ice on them. A high of 30° is not unusual through winter. I run 3 peak AT’s ( Currently Falken Rubitrek 35x12.50x16. Goodyear Duratracs are great also) on my F250 superduty. Very happy. And I run dedicated studded winter tires on our Explorer in Winter ( Nov - Apr/ May) and BFG AT’s in the summer. I like that my wife can drive on a totally iced over road in the winter and it simply doesn’t slip- even if you try 😉. A set of winter tires is not a lot more than a deductible and certainly a small price compared to life!

[@jimmyh1817]

Yay for the Rubitrek! Still hard to get in the USA. So sad. What do you think of them compared to the AT3W? I have never used the Rubitreks, but I think they look like they have better design than the AT3W for the most common scenarios. Thoughts?

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Those dedicated winter tires sound great....

[@jonallen1985]

I have the open range all terrain tires from Les Schwab on my Silverado 1500 4x4, they have the three peak mountain snowflake symbol on it and they do great year round.

[@Regolith86]

I think I had a pair of those on a 1991 Ford Explorer and they were very good in snow, though that was before the 3PMS symbol came about. Can't remember for sure if it were them, though. All I remember is that they came from Les Schwab, and they weren't Toyo or any of the other main brands. Had a pair of Michelin A/Ts later that were very good in just about every condition _except_ snow. I wanted to replace them with something better but decided to wait until they wore out. Ended up wearing the Explorer out first.

[@SEO122]

Thanks for explaining the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake criteria! I run General Grabber ATX tires on my wife's 2009 Dodge Nitro 4x4, and Nokian Rotiiva AT+ tires on my 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 here in Wisconsin - both with the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake on their respective sidewalls.

[@TrailBuilt]

Hello fellow Wisconsinite! Both great tires and thanks for watching!

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Do the General Grabbers performs really well in the rain and snow???

[@SEO122]

Quite well, yes. They are, however, a bit more loud with their aggressive tread pattern compared to the Nokian Rotiiva ATs.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@SEO122 Much appreciated...

[@approachingtarget.4503]

For many years now we have experienced the benefits of snow tires. We are only a hour south of you in WI. And we started out trying some very unknown brands. I also worked for firestone. So the blizzecs where used widley. The jetson tires are some of the best we have tried. The benefits is a non directional tire. The "blizzexs" suck! They are a one season tire and dont clean out with slush. Most of our local first responders ran these on squads,ambulance, and light duty fire trucks. With very little satisfaction. We turned them to jetsons 15 years ago. With the invent of the cooper weather masters. We found our new and to date best winter tire. They are good for about 2 years with continuous year round use. If changed, the compound will last about 4 years before it hardens. 99% of winter tires are directional. Great for forward movement on pavement. In deeper snow they also clog up. The larger voids the winter masters have....they clear out on each revolution. Both of these have the optional stud points. And we got to try them in the rocky mountains a few years ago. Outstanding performance. I have had the same set on my jeep for 4 years now. They are 50% tread that has hardened this fall, so a new set is needed. They are on back order. If i need to find others....i have no problems going back to the jetson brand. They are a slight bit softer, so i dont recommend summer use!!! Dont pay for the hype of main brands. And if you plan on driving in the winter storms or off road. Dont get the directional treat designed.

[@darrylm3627]

Good Stuff & Great Tips 👍 Thanks!

[@TrailBuilt]

Thanks for watching & Thanks for the support!

[@photoapeal]

I have 37" Nitto Trail Grapplers and they seem to slide easy; we got a small amount of snow and while everyone else got stopped in front me mine slid. Cars were in front of me so I was going slow. These are M+S rated tires. I had to slide into the next open lane to avoid an accident. Not sure if that was an isolated experience but I've been apprehensive driving in snow since with these tires. I also got stuck in about 6-10" of unplowed snow in a parking lot, kind of embarrassing when these cars with little tires were getting out with no issue. I had to use my Maxtrax in 4wd low to get out. Great summer tires I will say but I'm questioning its winter capabilities.

[@johngeary8534]

I have MAXXIS at in Reno. Lots of snow and I love these tires. Better than my last set of BFG…

[@ColdNorthernRaider]

I am in Minnesota, and my old Jeep had AT's, and it honestly sucked in the snow compared to my current Subaru with Michelin X-Ice Winter Tires. I am going back to a more offroad vehicle soon (Bronco), but still leaning toward dedicated winter tires, regardless of the look. I only have to switch tires twice a year, October and March usually. Snow was fine with AT's, but Ice is a whole different game.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

So those winter tires are really that good on ice???

[@jimotten6206]

Great info, keep up the good work,

[@TrailBuilt]

Thanks JIm 👍

[@jamiequesada9259]

Sw Minnesota I have some Goodyear Wrangler Ultra Terrain AT on my 98 chevy and I will say I have not had a more better all terrain tires and I have ran ko2's as well as wild peaks. Used all 3 tires on rock, gravel dirt, mud snow, ice.. mountain...ect.. ect everyone should give the Goodyear's a good look.

[@Liberty-Works1111]

I live in Mich, have ran Both Firestone Winter force and Blizzaks on 4Runner & jeeps ... I cant see owing multiple sets of tires for every season, especially big & expensive suv tires but I will say this... The Winter force were great and the Blizzaks were Outstanding in deep powder & ice...No tire I have ever run could compete with the Technology that's in those tires in harsh winter conditions... If a company emulated many of the aspects of these tires & put them in a larger tire... I would buy them but anything less & it would be whats out there now... Also, most winter tires that are truly great, wont work on hot roads and actually feel slick & unstable due to the engineered soft multi-cell compound...

[@TrailBuilt]

Great Feedback! Thanks so much G Keefer!

[@burningmanmike]

Nokian WRG4 is a pretty good tire. I've used them in the PNW for 3 different cars/SUVs, with success.

[@golferpro1241]

I thought they wore out early on mine

[@667Gurba]

I live in the middle of Norway and here dedicated winter tires are mandatory. Fortunately.my gen1 Avalanche WBH has stock tires size so I'm able to run dedicated winter tires. I have the Nokian R3 SUV and they are great for winter conditions.

[@toldroyd1]

You were probably most correct when you suggest that drivers may just be driving too fast for the conditions. Just because the speed limit says 70 MPH that doesn't mean you can drive 70MPH when there is snow or ice on the road. 40 may well be too fast on AT or MT tires. Every time we get a little snow i find lifted trucks with 37' or larger tires down in the borrow pit on the freeway. if the county mounties or state highway cops get to them they will not only need to pay for a tow but a sizeable "too fast for existing conditions ticket, Just because you can get going doesn't nessesarily mean you can stop or turn. A lot of these Jerks think 4WD means they are invinceable Sorry for the spelling, i just got a new keyboard with a sticky "A" and it throws off all my typing.

[@betweenthepines4000]

Underdog tire is the new Firestone XT. They are great for winter as an AT tire. I use my Falken AT3w for summer because the firestones are better in winter conditions.

[@LarryAnderson-jx7xv]

Read up on Firestone "town and Country" and then tell me that you would ever give company a cent.

[@kenm4678]

I see by you're website you carry Nokian tires. The best snow blend I have used are Hakapeliitta LT2's. Nice enough to get me to get Rotiva AT Plus several years latter!

[@JDMintegraVTEC]

And now the LT3's! Great tires run them on all of our vehicles.

[@adamhill364]

Iv got kanati trail hogs on my 18 ram, we got 44 inches of snow last night and the truck was unstoppable went through everything love these tires 10 ply 3 peak

[@iffykidmn8170]

Need video.

[@Justin12833]

I don’t see a mid tire being good at going through snow.

[@sprk11]

hey thats me. Central BC -40C for a week each winter -30C for almost a month and lots of sub zero temps with melt and freezing alternating with the occasional foot of snow to wake up to in the morning.

[@theborg269x]

I have Yokohama geolander go15 a/t and thay are better then any other winter tire I've had.

[@gypsyking4234]

Very informative video. I have had dedicated winter tire/wheel combo for all 3 cars however I'm leaning towards all weather tires such Falken wildpeak All Trail as having extra 12 wheels and tires is taking way too much space in my garage.

[@TrailBuilt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jack2198]

I put the Falken AT's on my 2020 subaru outback and love them.

[@offroadnut]

Sailun Terramax at 4s is the absolute best bang to the buck. Awesome in the snow, rain, and in the woods. A great tire at a great price!!!

[@darrylm3627]

Great Tips, Good Stuff👍🏿😄I like the 2 sets ideal. I have 2016 F250 XLT 4W 4D I'm in San Jose Ca my son (Airmen) bough a home Colosprg,Co so I'll take I-70 winter or summer thru Glen Canyon and I need to be prepared road detours to by passes. I like the 2 sets ideal hybrids for year round. and winter once In colosprg switch to BridgeStone Blizzak 👍🏿🤔

[@henryford2736]

You don't need winter tires in Colorado Springs if you have 4wd. Waste of money.

[@iffykidmn8170]

A/S M&S =summer tires or NE Wisconsin(Appleton)

[@Leonidas6674]

"well its probably Just worn out, or second thing prolly just driving too damn fast in the icy conditions" Lmaoo I love the sense of humor that made me crack up 😂 all jokes aside I had a rated mud and snow tire worked great at the ranch and in muddy slippery conditions. But there are levels and when that tire is Three Peaks certified it just helps so much more with stability inside snowy or muddy conditions. I just put some Mickey Thompson Baja boss 265 75 R16 on my Toyota Tacoma 2003 and I couldn't be happier

[@estebanrivera8820]

I'm half tempted to get a set of snow tires to go play in the snow in the mountains. There are some trails I'd like to hit when they are covered in snow.

[@McKevittS]

Just got a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T's, 3 peak rated hybrid tires... I am very much looking forward to ski season this year to test them out

[@logangibson72]

I just bought some today. How are yours holding up?

[@McKevittS]

@@logangibson72 they look great on the truck. Very little road noise. You are going to be very happy with them.

[@logangibson72]

@@McKevittS thank you buddy

[@eldiablo8myStash]

How’d they work out for you? I’m on KO2’s but shopping a new tire for winter in a 37”. I see quite a few running these in Oregon.

[@craigquann]

Had general grabbers at2 for 4 years, year round in Ontario Canada. Upgraded recently to general grabbers atx. Had a great experience with the at2's so I'm sticking with. Used in all situations. Highway commute, weekend trail rides and Canadian winters. Got over 70000km on the set with lots of life left. Personally recommend anyone give them a good hard look when considering tires.

[@TrailBuilt]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing this info! We always appreciate good feedback!

[@jeffreywoodall2629]

My AT2’s have been phenomenal. I can’t find ATx’s in stock. Solid tires

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Seems to be some really good ones out there,from those you mentioned to the Falken Wildpeak,BFG KO2s,etc,im still deciding on which ones here in New Jersey with my Sequoia 275-65-18

[@ottallman]

The wrangler ultraterrain does pretty good!

[@jermainedouglas7301]

Agree! ATX on my 4runner have been beasts and quiet for all terrains!

[@shawndejong6699]

In Ontario you either run dedicated snows or ATs that are three peak rated. To do anything else is foolish.

[@701chevy9]

Up north by the border. Get dedicated snow tires if you're in a snowy climate. There is no comparison from dedicated winter tires to three peak all terrains. Sometimes even winter don't have total traction on ice, you need them studded for ice driving, but can easily get by without studs on a snow tire. With anything you've got to slow down in the winter.

[@jmboberg6]

Replaced my KO2s with Kanati Trail Hogs and I couldn't be happier. Amazing in snow and mud... Just like a Duratrac but available in a 37!

[@Justin12833]

Mud tire isn’t gonna be amazing in snow so not sure what you are saying.

[@keithmorrison9372]

I have the falken wildpeaks at3w 3 peak tires..I love them. I run them year round. I have no complaints about them. I live in Oregon.

[@Mexicansouthpaw]

Used them this past week in the snow/ice in the portland area. Work great. Have gone to Mt. Hood and haven't had any issues in the snow.

[@--emt]

Was thinking about picking up a set but I kind of like the look of mud terrains I live in Massachusetts so I see a lot of snow ice and diverse weather.

[@eldiablo8myStash]

I’m in Hood River and running KO2’s but upgrading to a larger tire and was leaning towards some Wildpeaks myself for upper elevations but thus far these KO2’s are killin it.

[@keithmorrison9372]

@eldiablo8myStash I'm in lane county Oregon. I've had the wildpeak atw3 on 2 trucks. The last was a 2013 f-150. I love the atw3. It's great on and off road. It's amazing in sand, snow and gravel. Not so good in clay. Mud I have no complaints. It's quite and has a nice ride. I sold the f-150. I got a Chevy Duramax now with 285 75 16. I'm looking at the Falken wildpeak RT now. But I'd have no issues putting another set of atw3 agaiin.. But I really want to try the wildpeak RT now. I highly recommend the atw3

[@Bstoolandmechinic]

Got duratrac on my 1997 chevy love them. I have th bfg on my 2004 yukon also like those neither have let me down.

[@user-pt6dl9si1t]

Is bfg ko2 good in snow?

[@dls0001]

I was always a summer tire and swap to snow tires kind of guy. Then found the new Toyo Open Country AT3 and no longer do I swap tires. Love these tires all year long and look nice and aggressive on my Tundra and 3 peaks rated!

[@SteedDigital1]

I was gonna say. He's talking about swapping and yeah i have loads of tires for everyhting but my truck just runs AT3s all year around. Middle of hot summer they still seem to be doing great. Not mushy or slipping at all.

[@666dynomax]

thats great to hear, I have a tundra too and that is my next tire. First tire when it left the dealer was the KO2 3PMS rated they were horrible, have kelly safari (duratrac sister on now) they are NOT 3PMS rated but are way better than the KO2 were ever... can't wait to hit the Toyos!!! Did you ever have the AT2 or just the Toyo At3, i'm wondering how they compare in tread life and in snow.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Mannnn it's so many really good snow rated tires I don't know which ones to choose,I'm leaning towards Falken Wildpeak AT3W but now I'm reading about these Toyo Open Country AT3s for my Sequoia 275-65-18 here in New Jersey,decisions,decisions...

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@666dynomax Seems like those KO2s are just better on dry land...

[@richardbartlett6701]

@@mercedesbenzs600bash they work fantastic here in the Rockies in all seasons. From CJ's to full size trucks still the best I've run. And mine aren't pavement princesses..

[@TheDerek5757]

I live in Northern BC Summer tires in Summer Snow tires in winter Simple !!!! 🙂🙂👍🤘💪💪

[@bad3032]

I live in the eastern sierras. We got over 700" ft last uear. Buying a 4x4 truck and thinking about patagonia XT so i can offroad to go to my fishing spots come summer

[@ThePeca1988]

Just found the Renegade A/T, pretty cheap, and has the mountain snowflake symbol. I'm about to replace my M+S Grabbers, they slide like crazy when its a bit colder and the road is wet, they had me sliding a few times allready when slowing down for an intersection, they are crazy slippery

[@NigelNaughton]

N.E. Wisconsin huh? Whereabout? Near the Chequamegon National Forest? As far as tires, my Falken Wildpeak AT3W 285/75/16 on my 1997 Land Cruiser are amazing!! I have driven them in almost every conceivable terrain and temp. Definitely getting these again.

[@TrailBuilt]

Appleton, WI and lots and lots of great feedback on the Wildpeaks!

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@TrailBuilt NE Haha Appleton is south of GB, Wausau Rhinelander would be a closer description of NE

[@rds990]

@@iffykidmn8170 Seeing as Wausau is 90+ miles WEST of Appleton ....I'd think NOT.

[@HeliRy]

I used to think it was all just marketing smoke and mirrors. But I finally broke down and got some 3-peak tires for the winter months a few years ago… and holy crap! The hype is real. Turned my 4x4 into an absolute winter tank. It’ll go up, over and through damned near anything I put in front of it. It’s honestly as if the snow isn’t even there.

[@TrailBuilt]

We are off-road enthusiasts too! We don’t promote things we don’t actually use and feel confident standing behind! Glad you decided to take the plunge!

[@TugHillGuy]

I had BFG KO2s on my '98 Ranger 4x4 and they were excellent on snow, slush and ice. I live on the Tug Hill in northern NYS which has the highest snowfall of anywhere in the US east of the Rockies. I was pleasantly surprised by how well they balanced and rode on pavement given their sidewall armor and the tall sidewalls. They were 31" x 10.5" w/15" rims. This was back in the day when Ford and Toyota had 15" rims on their compact pickups. The only other AT tire I had that was particularly good in snow was my General Grabber ATs I had on my '88 Bronco II.

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

Tug Hill is southern NY state.

[@TugHillGuy]

@@nooneyouknowhere6148 Wrong

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

@@TugHillGuy have you ever been in new york? It's at the very least mid state. I lived in central square when i was young. Then we moved back up north to Messina. Most of my family are around waddington, madrid and Potsdam. So yeah, southern new york to me ;)

[@TugHillGuy]

@@nooneyouknowhere6148 Everything south of the northern border is not southern NY. Snowfall levels on the Tug Hill are much greater than in Messina or Potsdam. Where I live in northern Florence averages about 250" per year due primarily to lake effect from Lake Ontario and Lake Huron (especially the Georgian Bay). There are parts of the Tug Hill north of me (e.g. Barnes Corners) that typically get a lot more than we do.

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

@@TugHillGuy i know. I was poking fun at you for claiming to be in Northern ny. Technically you are just above the halfway mark so you are north of a lot of the state. Just not in the north country.

[@finnirish1251]

Yea theyre needed. I dont have the money for 2 sets of tires. So snow tires would have gotten me 3 to 6 months of the year. But I got an a/t and ill have them for 5 years and never have to change them.

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

A lot of SUV and pickup truck owners prefer the look of 'all-terrain' tires with an aggressive tread, even though they never drive off-road. I am one of them. I am running a set of Toyo Open Country AT III's and though it has not snowed (northeastern U.S.) since I bought them, I LOVE everything about them......they handle well in the rain (provided you drive like you have some sense), they're quiet (I don't hear mine under 60 mph), they're mountain peak rated, and they look good. So far, after 3 months, I give them 10/10.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

My Sequoia 275-65-18 here in New Jersey needs a really good rain,snow tire,I was leaning towards Falken Wildpeak AT3W but now I'll research those Toyo's AT3s...

[@alumniduck]

In my state, the snow rated all terrain tires saved me from chaining up while going over the mountain passes for about 25 years now. The cops see the 3 peaks on the tires and away I go, while everyone else is laying in the slush putting on chains.

[@keepithd2010]

Even though you did mention the difference between all weather and winter tires as far as the temperature the temperature is the most important thing as that's why you get a snow tire or what they call a winter tire when your weather conditions are below 40 degrees as that's when any tire that doesn't have a snowflake emblem the rubber is going to get hard and you will not have the traction on hard pavement roads as far as turning and stopping and also of course traction but most important is turning and stopping as the compound of the rubber is hard and there is hardly no traction on surfaces below 40 degrees. When you have a snowflake emblem on your tire then you know that it is capable of having incredible traction on dry and snow and of course also ice but depending on the brand of the tire you will see a significant difference whether it is deep snow traction on ice and also you're turning capabilities. I have been using snow tires ever since I started driving and at that time you only needed to put snow tires on the front or rear and since there was a lot of accidents you can only purchase for snow tires which makes sense because you need to have that constant traction on all four wheels. It is a night-and-day difference if you have front wheel drive with snow tires and you do not put snow tires on the rear this causes the rear of your car to have bad breaking and for the rear of the car to slide out either stopping straight or when making a turn which causes you to go into a curb. I have tried just about every snow tire that has been made and those of Bridgestone Blizzak is one of the best tires the rubber since it's so soft does not wear so good that's why I use the GENERAL ALTIMAX ARCTIC 12. Though I think the Hakkapeliitta R5 Spanish much more expensive it is an outstanding snow tire that is better than the general but the general is half the price and they are very long lasting and will last 4 to 5 seasons is taken off at the correct time of the year when it is above 40 degrees but I have noticed even driving them all year round they will last 3 Seasons and they also have the thickest tread pattern of all snow tires I have seen out there. They are also one of the thickest tread patterns out there 12/32 which is one of the reasons why they last so long and are so incredible in the deep snow

[@cogden17]

Cooper at3 XLT. ARE AMAZING IN SNOW. 3 peak rated

[@ms.annthrope415]

We recently received about 1.5 feet of snow in over 1 week. I have a set of Cooper AT3 XLT E Load on a Ford F250 4x4, 6.7 diesel. I have yet to get stuck. Ive crunched over and crushed the snow packs like a champ. Somwtimes it got a bit dicey and I hit the rear locking diff to keep going straight but I kept going. If I get a bIt stuck fro. A standing start, I just back up 5 feet snd get some momentum and I'm over the Hump. Thr tires are 3PMSF and have not let me down.

[@cruzzindodge]

I love my nitto ridge grapplers, they are 3 peak and are awesome in all weather

[@cruzzindodge]

Correction they are mud and snow rated... not 3 peak

[@sagesenteno133]

What truck are they on?

[@cruzzindodge]

@@sagesenteno133 2015 ram sport with 2in level kit... running 35x11.50r20 nitto ridge grapplers

[@sagesenteno133]

I'm concerned bout them cupping..I got 2500 so it's super heavy upfront.. Toyo RT's cupped towards the end...psi.? Driving habits? Might play a role I don't know

[@cruzzindodge]

Their great so far... rotate every 7-8k miles with no cuping... only have 18k miles on mine and show little wear so far. I also run mine at 45psi.

[@garryoliver6444]

just ordered a set of nexen all terrain with the 3pmsf rating for my f150 to use here in north carolina i hoping they will get me to work and back this winter never had this brand before.

[@TrailBuilt]

Should work great! Let us know after you have had them on for a while how you enjoy them.

[@ckear001]

Do you think airing down an A/T tire... like the new Nitto Recon will provide better winter performance?

[@stevewalker412]

Love my Goodyear duratracs

[@wickedmainah950]

Put a set of falken winterpeak ice 1 tires on the wifes rav4, for 90 bucks a tire they are amazing on ice and snow. Ride very quite also. They are studable but on awd cars it's not needed

[@rkba4923]

If you wanna travel in the Rockies during inclement weather without chains, you must have Three Peak rated tires on your vehicle. And, in some cases, you must be in a 4WD vehicle.

[@TrailBuilt]

100% agree!

[@Icutmetal]

@@TrailBuilt Well it’s the truth, not really a matter of opinion or something to agree or disagree with.

[@kiplambel4052]

Didn't realize Canadian provinces had seasonal regulations, but it sure makes sense. Guess I need to spoon on a set of 3 peak snowflakes before my 5 month Alaska and Canada trip starting in April.

[@solarfall2728]

If you're going all the way up there, don't play games with these 3 peak all season tires. Get real snow tires. There's a big difference. When you're in the middle of nowhere, stuck on the side of the road, very few cars/trucks pass by and they don't always stop.

[@kiplambel4052]

@@solarfall2728 my itinerary is basically May through September, with an additional couple of weeks on each end. And I'm self contained in a 3x3 pickup with pop-up camper. If I get stuck tat bad, I can wait a day or two. There WILL be 100's of miles/kms of gravel though, but 15k miles or more of pavement, so the drive back in Oct would be on worn out tires, if actual snow tires. (not to mention 15000 miles of highway noise!)

[@carterthiessen2664]

Canadian here. I believe only quebec mandates three peak tires. BC only requires the M+S rating, and tread depth must be above 3.5mm which is about 4/32. These are generally from October through to the end of April. After April there isn't any rules other than tread depth above 2/32 I believe but I don't think that is enforced that heavily and its dumb to drive on tread that thin anyway

[@slowcountryboy476]

I would have a specific truck for each tire you mentioned. Oh, I would an extra truck in case one truck breaks down with tires that are middle range of each tire you mentioned; sort of a bit of everything tire/truck combo becasue one truck broke down!!

[@TrailBuilt]

That is definitely the ideal scenario right there!

[@FreedomAtRisk]

team Toyo at3 here, great for Tahoe, but I do wonder about studded or dedicated snow tires

[@davidgodley521]

I like my Falcon Wildpeak AT3.

[@kingofthewoods9763]

I’ve been using on my Toyota general grabber at3 a good AT tyre

[@marksullivan3424]

Dedicated snows for me! Sierra Denali pickup so yes, pavement princess, but in Ontario Canada so spelty of below zero temps and snow/ice. Nothing compares to a high end Dedicated snow (X-Ice snow, Blizzak, Hakka’s)

[@yoojesss]

Just picked up my Falken Wildpeaks AT3W and they blew my mind away at how quiet they are. For what they are, they're MUCH more quiet than my Nitto Terra Grappler G2s, good grip, water traction is awesome, and first snow fall I've yet to encounter so I'm looking forward to that!

[@Shine13373]

Good to hear, I just ordered a set of those for my Forester

[@666dynomax]

Have you ever had ko2 toyo or duratrac

[@brianbangy9703]

Duratracs sucked so bad

[@666dynomax]

@@brianbangy9703 how? Not very descriptive

[@brianbangy9703]

@@666dynomax they were absolutely terrible in the snow. They are coming off before winter looking at Toyo at III or possibly BFG but I've had alot of tires over the last 30 years and I wouldn't recommend duratracs to my worst enemy

[@JoseSantos-fw9nw]

I'm looking for toyo at3 235/65/17 but only find them XL ply rating, wonder if this size comes SL

[@evilamc1962]

Love Falken Wildpeaks. Ran multiple sets in the snow in 2wd with zero issues. Made the mistake of buying the TOYO AT3 since they are snow rated also. I bought them last winter and hated them immediately. I spill on any wet road and even worse in the snow. This year I’ve got 600 pound of sand in my truck….. still spinning. Once springs comes around I’m burning these tires. Worse tires I’ve ever had.

[@jimduncan9638]

Evil AMC I couldn’t agree with you more , I like up in Canada and put a set of toyo at3 on my truck and immediately thought they sucked , I have pretty much run every tire you can buy for winter and they tires are junk . The toyo at ll were way better for winter .

[@thetechlibrarian]

I live in Ohio and my Michelin cross climate 2 tires handled 10 inches of fresh snow like nothing I have ever driven, granted I have never ran a dedicated winter tire but have had my fair share of so called premium all seasons, but these cc2 are really in a League all their own, there's more grip than I have bravery.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

That's what a dedicated winter tire is suppose to do...

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@mercedesbenzs600bash right. But these are not dedicated winter tires.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@thetechlibrarian Oh ok I thought they were dedicated snow tires,I gotta research those,thanks my man...

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@thetechlibrarian Looks like they don't have 275-65-18 available...

[@thefix2573]

I wish they would make cross climates in LT sizes, not somethi n g like it, but the same. My work van needs them.

[@RavenRunFoxRoam]

Without even watching the video yet, YES. 3 peak mountain snowflake rating is non-negotiable for me. Must have. In the Colorado Rockies. I have Mickey Thompson Baja Boss

[@realistic.optimist]

I live in Alaska. I run EXO Grapplers in the winter and Ridge Grapplers the rest of the year - each set is tires and wheels so I can swap them myself. Granted there is a bigger layout up front as the wheels are optional but then you have to go pay and have them mounted and balanced twice a year and depending on where you live pay to have them stored the life, in years, doubles since you are driving on them half as much. MAN - your website looks a lot like Custom Offsets website.

[@TrailBuilt]

Or, does Custom Offset's website look like ours? 🤔... Anyways, you got a cool setup going. I see a lot of people going with that same strat as you. More money upfront but, in the long run saves and works better.

[@realistic.optimist]

@@TrailBuilt Good point. Actually, yours is easier to navigate.

[@realistic.optimist]

@@TrailBuilt you know of any 3PMSF tires in 38x13.5R20?

[@shasiceruti8994]

Very informative thanks for sharing

[@preacher031163]

With ur xperiance,will 31/10.50 duratracs work on my newly aquired 84 4 runner which is stock...

[@thefix2573]

Duratracs for me. Old style. I drive a Cummins so sound doesn't matter. Quiet compared to my 04 Taco with 36 swampers.

[@Denali_Rebel]

The three peak is necessary for me. Majority of the year we see temps down to 30’s

[@Icutmetal]

Wow! All the way down to the 30’s??

[@Denali_Rebel]

@@Icutmetal yeah 3 maybe 4 months we don’t see 30.

[@Icutmetal]

@@Denali_Rebel I was being sarcastic; I get that it’s all relative, but c’mon now. 30 isn’t that cold when you’re talkin’ about cold weather.

[@atadbitnefarious1387]

My dumbass rode to work (a 1.3 hour commute) on a motorcycle when it was 15 degrees out. It was then I realized I wasn't about that bike life as much as I thought I was lol.

[@tonyguerrero318]

What wheels are those over your left shoulder? The 12 spoke ones...

[@hedgerowpete]

Where does car winter tryes compare to say a far more rough grip 4x4 all terrain tyres? I am in the UK. Looking to travel in Europe mid winter. I own a small camper van. I was thinking to get. Not car winter tyres but off road 4x4 tyres. Can you compare the top three car tyres against three medium priced or equal prices chunky tread 4x4 tyres and see who has the better grip

[@Winch_Offroad]

I just got 40s In milestar patagonias for my CJ7. How are they for snow? Cant wait to film it for my channel.

[@TrailBuilt]

Sounds like you asked us a question you will soon have the answers for! Let us know how they perform. We would love to see the footage! When your done with that, send us a message so we can get you some Trailbuilt gear to rock on the trails! 🤘🏼

[@rdsjr64]

Cooper AT3 4s No issues ,,,,oh....and made in USA...

[@PolarBear00777]

Amazing Tire!

[@davidyanez3797]

Also made by a union usw

[@keithhawkins1966]

Go with the coopers

[@brianhawk1854]

Mine are outstanding

[@p.s.womack6734]

I bought a 2024 Tacoma TRD sport, not sure which tire to buy, I live in Seward Alaska, it seems the 3 peak mountain ones are what I need, Our temps fall below freezing often.