I am a fan of Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws (Load Range E) based on my priorities:
1. Performance: After 25k miles on the Raptor—the quiet ride characteristics (city/highway) are better than any AT tire I have owned. No change, no hum, no vibration.
2. Wear: I’ve attached photos. Sumitomo/Falken nailed it. They have an easy 30k left before I’d consider replacement—as this tire has a greater tread depth/stepped blocks vs. comparables.
3. Rented Mule/Daily Driver: My Raptor receives regular PMCS, but is treated as a “rented mule” (daily driver, vehicle for adult kids to have fun with, all around use/abuse). It sees snow, gravel, mud, and coffee shops/malls.
4. Comfort: I’ve consistently maintained them at 36F/34R (at 72F room temp). Ride quality is great.
5. Fuel economy: AT3Ws are heavier than OEM C rated tires. How you drive matters. As a daily driver, I get 17.3mpg daily driving (based on the Ford computer). MPGs go in the toilet when driven hard—regardless of tire as we drive a 6000lb rolling brick with barn door aerodynamics.
6. Engineering: I personally believe that Sumitomo/Falken hit a home run with this tire and hope that other manufacturers build upon this. I run BFGs and Michelins on other vehicles and am only expressing my views about this tire.
As always, you have to determine what you want out of a tire and then proceed from there.
NOTE1: I do not work for Sumitomo/Falken(r) and have no conflict of interest/financial interest. I post as a consumer and not as a representative of my OEM, any manufacturer, or any company. My opinions are my own.
NOTE2: Images are front and rear with 25k miles of mixed use at 36F/34R—with a son who drops the pressure when he is having fun.