Largest best performing A/T tires that fit BASE model rims / wheels?

[Oakpv1]

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/super-swamper-tsl-bogger-tires/1110?Tire+Height_PQ=44

I’d go with these.

Lol! I’m on it!

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[Macjr]

I put Falken Wildpeak AT3w’s on my Tacoma TRD Offroad with TRD pro 17 wheels off a 4Runner Pro ..grippy in wet weather, not too loud and are nice looking. I’m very happy with them..keep in mind I only drive 5-7k a year on my Taco so I can’t speak for wear with driving so little

 

[kodiakisland]

My biggest problem with Falkens is country of origin. If you are lucky, you get Thailand made, but a lot are now being made in China. I’d rather buy an equivalent tire made in the US if possible. For me there are other good choices that support American workers.

 

[Wyo]

My biggest problem with Falkens is country of origin. If you are lucky, you get Thailand made, but a lot are now being made in China. I’d rather buy an equivalent tire made in the US if possible. For me there are other good choices that support American workers.

Are you sure? Japanese company with a big plant near Buffalo, NY. Do you have some links where it says these come from China at all?

 

[kodiakisland]

Are you sure? Japanese company with a big plant near Buffalo, NY. Do you have some links where it says these come from China at all?

They are made in several plants. All you have to do is look on the tire. It will tell you where it is made. Google is your friend as well. Plenty of Chinese made Falkens in the US market of late.

 

[Wyo]

They are made in several plants. All you have to do is look on the tire. It will tell you where it is made. Google is your friend as well. Plenty of Chinese made Falkens in the US market of late.

Just not seeing any hard evidence on that. Thanks

 

[Jackattack]

No one has really seemed to mention ply or density yet? Not that tires are typically measured that way. In my experience (growing up in the south where mud riding is a top way to pass time) softer tires are best for this as they allow more trasfer of mud in and out of the grip. Even in all trains. With what your doing though, looking for performance and life I'd recommend spending a little extra to get higher ply tires so they don't wear more under a load (pulling a camper or multiple people and gear frequently) and with a more dense rubber, harder rubber. Like a BFG KO2. They will last longer on the road and will work well in some mud conditions but also great on dirt/sand offraod conditions. Just my take and opinion though. Hope it helps!

 

[kodiakisland]

Just not seeing any hard evidence on that. Thanks

OK, go down to your nearest Big O or Discount Tire and look at several Falkens in different sizes and styles. It will say it right on the tire. Just like the two pictured above in this thread that are from Thailand.

 

[gotmud06]

Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs FTW. I loved them on my wife's JK so much I put them on my F150. Best snow tire I've ever had on any of my trucks, can handle mud, and looks great.

 

[VoltageDrop]

Just not seeing any hard evidence on that. Thanks

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?tireMake=Falken&tireModel=WildPeak+A/T+Trail
I rarely buy from Tire Rack but their site is great for research. I always buy US-made tires unless I'm buying sticky car tires from Japan. The Wranglers I just put on my trailer were $52 installed at WalMart on a promo which was less than the Chinese alternatives!

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

I like my Falkens and my grabbers. Will never own a Cooper again. They were mediocre up until they dry rotted at the ripe old age of three years.

Toyos do the same shit. Trash tires.

 

[Dlerojo]

Can a Ford certified mechanic tune the speedometer? Iwas wondering if i should just bite the bullet and have the dealer do the work

you can update your speedo with a $20 adapter off Amazon and forscan

 

[North7]

No one has really seemed to mention ply or density yet? Not that tires are typically measured that way. In my experience (growing up in the south where mud riding is a top way to pass time) softer tires are best for this as they allow more trasfer of mud in and out of the grip. Even in all trains. With what your doing though, looking for performance and life I'd recommend spending a little extra to get higher ply tires so they don't wear more under a load (pulling a camper or multiple people and gear frequently) and with a more dense rubber, harder rubber. Like a BFG KO2. They will last longer on the road and will work well in some mud conditions but also great on dirt/sand offraod conditions. Just my take and opinion though. Hope it helps!

No mud in the Sierra Nevada mountains, much different terrain than the south.

 

[Gasherbrum]

I have KO2's on an old Jeep and they are super in all respects. But currently I'm leaning towards giving the Firestone Destination X/T a shot. It's a new tire with a more aggressive tread than their popular A/T line and has gotten good reviews so far. Don't know if it's intentional by Firestone or not, but the center tread pattern appears to spell "USA":

 

[Wyo]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?tireMake=Falken&tireModel=WildPeak+A/T+Trail
I rarely buy from Tire Rack but their site is great for research. I always buy US-made tires unless I'm buying sticky car tires from Japan. The Wranglers I just put on my trailer were $52 installed at WalMart on a promo which was less than the Chinese alternatives!

Interesting. I looked up the LT285/70r17 and it says Thailand. I wonder where all the U.S. Falken tires are going from the large plant near Buffalo, NY? Need to do some more research. I'm fine with Thailand as I have friends there but I also avoid China as much as possible (it's honestly seems impossible with many things).

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