When you look at Toyo Open Country AT3 and Falken Wildpeak AT3w (now AT4w), each has unique features for different terrains. Both boast sturdy treads and broad bases but have differences.
The Toyo Open Country AT3 shines in dry grip. It offers stable lateral traction, enhancing control and responsiveness. Plus, it’s quieter, a significant advantage. On the other hand, the Falken Wildpeak AT3w (now AT4w) excels on wet roads. Its intelligent multi-channel siping pattern boosts grip. Both tires provide decent off-road traction. Yet, Toyo’s weaker sidewalls may raise concerns.
Key highlights of these tires include:
- The Falken Wildpeak AT3w has thicker lugs for better traction. It works well at lower psi pressure levels.
- The Toyo Open Country AT3 is stable on-road. It needs more biters on the shoulders for better off-road performance.
- Both tires are 3-peak mountain snowflake rated. There are minor differences, explained later in the winter section.
- Both tires have matching UTGQ ratings. The Falken Wildpeak has deeper treads.
The Toyo Open Country AT3 and the Falken Wildpeak AT3w (now AT4w) have similarities. But their distinct features suit different driving preferences and conditions. This makes them great for various applications.
Toyo Open Country AT3
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Meet the Toyo Open Country AT3: a tough tire for all terrains. It handles any driving condition with ease. Made for adventure, it blends strength and tech for top performance.
This tire grips well on various terrains, providing stability. It’s great for trails, mud, or highways. You’ll enjoy a smooth ride everywhere you go.
The Toyo Open Country AT3 is tough and reliable. It works well on wet or dry roads. You’ll feel secure and comfortable on any surface.
This tire is perfect for daily commutes or weekend trips. It’s durable, versatile, and high-performing. Choose the Toyo Open Country AT3 for your next journey.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
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Meet the Falken Wildpeak AT3W: a tough tire for any terrain. It’s built for both on-road and off-road adventures, giving you top-notch performance and reliability.
This tire can handle rocky, muddy, and snowy conditions with ease. It offers great grip and control, so you can navigate challenging landscapes confidently.
On paved roads, the Wildpeak AT3W provides a smooth ride. It’s designed for wet and dry conditions, making it versatile for all types of weather.
The tire’s sturdy construction ensures durability and resistance to damage. It can tackle rocks, debris, and obstacles encountered off-road without a hitch.
Whether you’re camping or cruising city streets, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W is your go-to companion for outdoor fun and exploration.
Embrace adventure with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W – conquer any terrain with confidence!
Differences between Toyo Open Country AT3 Vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Durability
All-terrain tires need to be tough for rough terrains with obstacles.
The Falken Wildpeak AT3W stands out with its strong build. It has a thick tread and a sturdy inner structure. It’s ready for challenging terrains with its robust construction.
The Falken tire’s sidewalls have extra layers for added strength. On the other hand, the Toyo Open Country AT3 lacks reinforcement.
The Toyo tire has weaker sidewalls with fewer layers. It falls short compared to the Falken tire’s construction.
The Toyo AT3 is less sturdy with shallower treads. It doesn’t match the Falken’s robustness.
Tread Appearance
The Toyo Open Country AT3 has unique S-shaped ribs with F-like notches. Shoulder blocks have mud scoops for traction. Despite fewer sipes, it’s winter-rated for great performance. It lacks stone ejectors but has wide channels for water.
On the other hand, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W excels in wet performance. Zigzag-shaped sipes on shoulder blocks provide flexibility. Central blocks have full-depth sipes for stability. Ramp-like structures offer extra grip. It may face stone retention like the Toyo tire.
Tread Longevity
The Toyo Open Country AT3 and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W both have special tire designs to ensure even wear. Using advanced technology, these tires reduce friction for lasting performance. Additionally, their rubber compounds are fortified with long-chained carbon to resist wear and tear effectively.
When it comes to durability, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W shines. Its design allows for deep tread depths of up to 19/32″, ensuring a longer lifespan. On the other hand, the Toyo Open Country AT3 tackles wear by strengthening its tread and adding ridges. However, this may make it wear out faster.
In conclusion, both tires show similar wear patterns. But tires with shallower treads, like the Wildpeak, might wear down quicker.
Noise Reduction
The ridges in Toyo Open Country AT3 reduce noise. They block air movement noise from the shoulders.
Similar technology like Whiper Groove Tech, used by Cooper, is in the Toyo AT3. It boosts noise reduction by limiting air flow. The Falken Wildpeak AT3W also has this tech, but smaller ridges.
The Toyo Open Country AT3 has slightly better noise levels. This is due to effective noise reduction ridges.
Comfort Performance
The Falken Wildpeak AT3W challenges the idea that all-terrain tires compromise comfort. It provides a smooth ride on dry and wet roads due to its silica-rich compound. This softer, elastic rubber ensures a comfortable driving experience.
The Wildpeak AT3W tire’s soft tread absorbs impacts for comfort. Tread depth affects ride comfort by absorbing shocks directly. Deeper treads offer more cushioning for a smoother ride. The Falken Wildpeak AT3W has the deepest tread, ensuring comfort.
The Toyo Open Country AT3 lacks in rubber quality and tread depth. Its firm rubber and shallow treads make the ride less comfortable.
On-Road Performance
Highway performance isn’t usually expected from all-terrain tires, but these two have shattered that myth. The Falken Wildpeak AT3w boasts excellent handling, thanks to large shoulders. Its elongated lugs, closely arranged, give the shoulders more bulk. The Toyo Open Country AT3 provides superior dry grip with stable rib placements on the tread.
Wet Traction
Falken Wildpeak AT3w excels on wet roads among all-terrain tires. You might find superior tires, but here’s the deal… can they handle rough terrains like Falken Wildpeak? Typically, aggressive tires sacrifice wet performance. Despite its rugged tread, Falken Wildpeak AT3w maintains excellent wet braking and handling.
Dry Traction
When looking at Toyo Open Country AT3, it gives quick feedback on steering changes.
The tire is stable with a firm compound, reinforced ribs for stability.
Shoulder blocks play a big role in handling, maintaining position.
Fewer sipes and no notches mean more rubber-road contact.
Falken Wildpeak AT3w has similar dry traction, soft compound.
Soft blocks stay put with supporting ridges on ribs.
It balances softness and stability well.
Longer shoulder blocks with connectors for better cornering.
Toyo has better dry handling, Falken is slightly slower.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel economy and rolling resistance go hand in hand. High rolling resistance means more fuel used. Rolling resistance is influenced by weight, rubber type, and grip. Also, tread width and biting edges play a role.
Between the Toyo Open Country and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, the Toyo has better fuel economy. It’s due to its stiffer compound and lighter weight. These factors decrease rolling resistance.
The Toyo Open Country has a firm compound, reducing rolling resistance. The Falken Wildpeak AT3W has softer rubber, making it heavier and less fuel-efficient.
Switching from E-rated tires, you might see a 1 to 2 mpg difference in fuel economy. The Toyo Open Country usually provides better efficiency.
Total sizes
The Falken Wildpeak AT3W comes in 76 sizes. It fits rims from 15 to 22 inches. Most sizes are 17 inches, but there’s one in 22 inches with an XL load rating. Tread depth ranges from 12/32″ to 19/32″. Weight varies from 35 to 79.4 pounds.
On the other hand, the Toyo Open Country AT3 offers a wider range of sizes, spanning from 15 to 22 inches. Tread depth ranges from 12.7 to 17/32″, with the highest depth available in only one size. The weight of the Toyo AT3 tires ranges from 28 to 72 pounds.
Snow Performance
The Toyo Open Country AT3 has a firmer build. This can reduce snow grip. Yet, it has many biters to catch snow efficiently. Its rounded shape and wide tread aid in superb snow traction.
On the other hand, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W shines in siping. Its dual siping design locks to trap snow effectively. Side biters act like snow vices, boosting snow traction. With deeper treads, it handles thick snow confidently.
Off Road Performance
Off-road situations change quickly. Both tires offer good traction. I’m impressed by the Falken Wildpeak AT3w. It’s a hybrid-all-terrain tire with unique features. The grip compound is excellent. Saw-tooth edges and shoulder lugs provide solid traction, especially on rocks.
Muddy Terrain Traction
AT tires often struggle in mud due to their design limitations. Mud requires a tire to be powerful, heavier, and have sufficient room for mud displacement.
The Falken Wildpeak AT3W handles mud well. Its design clears mud easily. Shoulders scoop out mud effectively. Shoulder lugs ensure lateral stability in deeper mud.
The Toyo Open Country AT3 is lighter, less mud pressure. It crushes mud with multiple biters, but clears mud slower. Staggered shoulder blocks scoop mud decently, but limit performance.
Sand Performance
Sand is tricky. It’s soft above, hard below. Keep moving forward.
The Falken Wildpeak AT3W is perfect for sand. It has a softer composition for sand grip. The tire’s stiffer sidewalls aid in digging. Weight and saw-tooth edges enhance digging capability. It excels at digging but faces slope challenges.
The Toyo Open Country AT3 is lighter, grips sand better. It has softer sidewalls with scoops for improved traction. This helps it keep moving forward on sandy terrain. In contrast, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W lacks these features.
Rocky Terrains Performance
On rocks, durability matters. The Toyo Open Country AT3 lacks it. Off-roading with this tire won’t give you confidence. Sharp rocks can easily puncture its 2-ply sides.
The Falken Wildpeak AT3w is better for protection. Its softer compound grips rocks well. Aggressive lugs help flex sidewalls when lowering PSI.
More biters in the tread pattern. Check the shoulder blocks. Toyo lacks side steps, ramps, or notches. Falken offers alternating blocks with notches and ramps.
Chamfered edges on Z-shaped blocks aid traction. More sipes act as biting edges in the tread.
Which tire offers better value to money?
Price fluctuates, but Falken Wildpeak AT3w impresses. Toyo Open Country is decent, yet Wildpeak excels in wet conditions and comfort.
Conclusion
Toyo Open Country offers stability on dry roads, good hydroplaning resistance on wet.
Off-road, it lacks durability and aggressiveness but performs satisfactorily.
Falken Wildpeak matches dry performance, has deeper tread, resists hydroplaning. It’s more durable and better off-road with biters.
Both tires earn the 3PMSF rating for snow.