[Binkers78]

Did a search for these Falken tires and found this thread. Thanks! I bought a 2015 Brownstone LT extended cab 4X4 almost exactly two years ago today. I did a few changes but waiting on the rest until I need new tires. I will need a set before winter and know it is early but have been searching while waiting for spring here in Iowa. I wanted something a little more aggressive for the fields but also good on highway going to town and such. I was looking at these Falken tires in 255/70/17. Discount tire told me about them.

Because level kits and lifts are mentioned I am going to add the following. I am surprised at the different rake dimensions I have seen on four trucks. Since I bought mine three other trucks were bought from family and a friend. My front/back difference is only 3/4". My father-in-law has same truck and his is 1-1/16". My nephew has crew cab Z71 and his is almost two inches. The other truck is a LT crew cab and his is 1-5/8". All of us have different dimensions from driver to passenger with driver side lower? I assume crew cabs make a difference. All of us were close on the back height. Anyway, I showed Discount tire my truck when I dropped my wife off after a tire was fixed on her ride and they said the 255/70/17 would fit without any level kit or lift after some measuring with stock tire clearance. I hope they are right. I am going to set it in advance that we can check and confirm before I leave. If they will not do it I will check with local company that specializes on lifting and 4x4 accessories or Tire Rack. I do have black plastic GM splash guards and black GM wheel well fender protectors.

I will haul some stuff and pull fishing and hunting boat and small utility trailer quite a bit with this. Heavy work is done with 3/4 ton farm truck.



THANKS AGAIN!!

I'm gonna do the same size a 255/70-17 I plan on atleast do 1" but may do the leveling shocks at 1.4". Let us know if they fit with no lift

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[Binkers78]

Just got mine on today! 255/70/17 with Eibach leveling shocks at 2". Haven't had the chance to really try them out too much yet. Other than driving around in the rain. Am I crazy or are these quieter than the stock tires? I swear there's less hum at around 35 to 50 mph. Just feels like a smoother ride over all. Definitely happy with the purchase and can't wait to get em out into the dirt. Next up is rims . Just waiting for the tax return.

This looks sweet. And like I just said in the last reply this is the size tire I want

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[MaineCoastCustoms]

I'm glad so many people found my thread helpful! I've got 10k on the tires now and still look brand new. Been blowing through the Maine snowy winter without issues.

 

[JeffC]

I've run Cooper Discoverer AT3's and General Grabber AT2's on my old truck ('07 CC 2wd Z71)

I had approx 45-50k on the Coopers with plenty of tread left when I traded the truck. Had some uneven wear on one tire that was caused by a bad wheel bearing.

The Generals I had before the Coopers, had over 80k on them and wasn't quite to the tread bars.

I would rotate and balance the tires every oil change @ 3k which depending on my work assignment at the time would mean every 2-6 weeks. Yes driving from Montgomery AL out to Ward or Butler (near MS state line) and back I could easily rack up 300 miles in a day.

 

[SouthernCanyon]

With Falken AT3w tread pattern and blocky build with it rub with A RC 2in leveling kit at 265/70/17 with z71 wheels? Also is added a wheel spacer 1.25 or 1.5 would there be any rubbing? Thanks for the help. I have search but have not gotten any info about it with these tires. Thank you.

 

[CCEnthusiasts]

With Falken AT3w tread pattern and blocky build with it rub with A RC 2in leveling kit at 265/70/17 with z71 wheels? Also is added a wheel spacer 1.25 or 1.5 would there be any rubbing? Thanks for the help. I have search but have not gotten any info about it with these tires. Thank you.

I wouldn't think so. I am running a 285/70/17 Falken ATW3. I only have rubbing at full lock. You may have to do some very minor trimming but that's all.

 

[DRDANO]

Just out of curiosity...does anyone have any idea how the fuel economy of these vs. stock tires works out?

 

[CCEnthusiasts]

Just out of curiosity...does anyone have any idea how the fuel economy of these vs. stock tires works out?

If you're going stock size to stock size id imagine maybe 1 mpg at the most as these are not mpg tires. I don't think anyone has really gotten these tires to match the stock, usually gone up a size or two so I doubt you'll get any scientific data.

 

[EricChevy]

Does anyone have these in a 265/65r17 with or without a level? Please post pictures? Thanks

 

[Mitchell1604]

Which falken at3 tire size should I order the
LT tire size or just regular 265/70-17

 

[RatRacer]

Is this the LT tire size or just regular 265/70-17

Can be had in both flavors. I have a set of non-LT's.

 

[Brownstone Metallic Z71]

Installed the new Falken shoes yesterday. Wow, I love the look with the bigger size. I have the RC 2" leveling kit and went with the P265/70/17 tires. Only slight rub at full turn on the bottom of the carpet on the wheel well. I still have the stock Z71 wheels. Drove to work this morning and really liked the way the new Falken's felt. :smile2: Truck looks much beefier with the bigger size stuffed in the wheel well.

 

[yokev]

I bought a set of the Falkens back in 2012 (IIRC). I came across 'em on America's Tire's website, and was attracted to their(then) 'cheaper' price and [somewhat] aggressive tread pattern, so I picked up a set.
I remember them seemingly wearing well, but their off-road grip was noticeably lower than the BFG(AT)'s and Nitto Terra G's I had been running previously-at least on the terrain we have here in SoCal: Hard-pack/blue-groove, loose-over-hard etc. I don't think I ever got to try 'em in muddy and/or loamy conditions.

 

[JT@Bajakits]

I bought a set of the Falkens back in 2012 (IIRC). I came across 'em on America's Tire's website, and was attracted to their(then) 'cheaper' price and [somewhat] aggressive tread pattern, so I picked up a set.
I remember them seemingly wearing well, but their off-road grip was noticeably lower than the BFG(AT)'s and Nitto Terra G's I had been running previously-at least on the terrain we have here in SoCal: Hard-pack/blue-groove, loose-over-hard etc. I don't think I ever got to try 'em in muddy and/or loamy conditions.

Yeah, the old AT2's were an ok tire for the price.

For off road use, they were not as good as the BFG K0's or Nitto's.

Falken did a lot more R & D with the AT3's and it's a completely different tire than the AT2's.

JT

 

[Discount Tire]

Falken did a lot more R & D with the AT3's and it's a completely different tire than the AT2's.

JT

100% correct.

 

[LansonF]

I'll chime in. I LOVE my AT3W's.

They are quiet, grippy, and they look boss. That's all you need to know!

 

[shft22]

Question to you guys, on a stock Diesel with a 2in level kit and 1.5in wheel spacers, can I fit 265/70/18 with little rubbing, or is this too large of a tire.

 

[Ghost_Canyon]

And they are on!!!! Loving the new look! Minimum rub at full lock and when pulling into a driveway so might be just a bit of trimming. Barely any poke outside of the fenders which is nice Really like the way these Falkens ride!

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what size are those rims

 

[rich7930]

what size are those rims

20's


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[G2SKIER]

Ok so what load rating are y'all going with on these? The E or the lesser? $20 price difference in 285/70r17


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