If you’re planning to buy all-terrain tires, Toyo Open Country AT3 and Falken Wildpeak AT3W are bound to be in your consideration.
Here we’ll look into the critical aspects of each tire, compare them side-by-side, and weigh the pros and cons of these tires.
Toyo Open Country AT3: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Stabilization
Stability is the Toyo Open Country AT3’s middle name. The tread offers superb road handling and stability.
- Handling on-road
The aggressive tread on the AT3 grips the road for superb road handling. The vehicle moves well on the road due to the large shoulder lugs covering gaps in the tread.
- Weather conditions
The Toyo Open Country AT3 handles well in all weather conditions. They drive well in snowy and rainy conditions.
- Heat Diffuser Technology
The Toyo’s sidewalls feature the Heat Diffuser Technology that cools down the sidewalls when hauling heavy loads and provides increased sturdiness.
Cons
- The 12-ply F load range leaves few options
- Can be noisy when driving at speeds above 75 mph
Falken Wildpeak AT3W: Pros and Cons
Pros
- 3-D Canyon stripes
The 3-D canyon stripes shield the tire from damage caused by high torque while providing stability.
- Tread depth
The depth of the tread and its design offer superb driving in snowy conditions. The tread forces water and snow from under the tire, offering a better grip.
- Heat Diffusing Technology
The AT3W also features the Heat Diffusing Technology that keeps the tires cool, preventing heat-related tire damage.
- Sidewall protection
There is silica fused into the tires to protect the sidewalls from tears and roadside damage.
- Durability
Falken’s gait block tread design gives the tire stability and increased durability.
- Other distinct features
The AT3W also offers road risk conservation, principal deterioration life, and exterior pinnacle sidewalls, making it a premier tire.
Cons
- Tread does not always handle mud well
- Offers fewer tire sizes than competitors
Toyo Open Country AT3 vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W: How Do They Differ?
1. Speed
Toyo Open Country AT3
The AT3 has an S speed rating of 112 mph and a T rating of 118 mph.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
The AT3W has a T speed rating of 118 mph and an S rating of 112 mph.
Winner
Both tires offer the same speed ratings, so it is a tie.
2. Braking
The AT3W offers the same outstanding brake performance on the wet and dry pavement as the
AT3, making it a tie in the braking department.
3. Off-road execution
Toyo Open Country AT3
The AT3 does very well off-road. It more than holds its own off-road with its aggressive tread design, well-defined edges, and substantial shoulder lugs. Unfortunately, the s-shaped blocks and shallower tread depth offer less traction and grip than off-road competitors.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
The AT3W does great off-road due to the sturdy shoulder blocks preventing tire damage and throwing stones and debris from the tires. The tires also clear the mud out quickly.
Winner
The AT3W superior traction wins this.
4. On-road execution
Both the AT3 and AT3W offer outstanding traction on-road, especially on dry pavement. There are some subtle differences not worth mentioning that separate the two.
The AT3 has the better steering response, but the AT3W does much better on cornering. Depending on what you prefer, It is a tie for the on-road performance.
5. Execution on wet pavement
Toyo Open Country AT3
Its great performance on wet pavement and hydroplane resistance makes the AT3 a great tire on the wettest pavement.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
While the Falken Wildpeak AT3W offers as excellent a performance as the AT3, its hydroplane resistance is not as good.
Winner
The Toyo Open Country AT3 hydroplanes by for win in this category.
6. Level of comfort
Toyo Open Country AT3
Customer complaints of humming in the cab at higher speeds.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
The silica compound in the tire’s rubber translates into a quiet cab.
Winner
The AT3W’s quiet cab ride makes it the winner.
7. Durability
Toyo Open Country AT3
A reduction in contact patch and decreased rolling resistance from a higher void ratio and groove width make the AT3 durable. Combining steel belts, black carbon infusion, and polyester cords increase the tires’ longevity.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
The AT3W’s treads contain steel on the inside, add that to the narrower tread grooves, and you have a tire with an increased contact patch and incredible durability.
Winner
The increased contact patch and amazingly durable tire make the AT3W the durability winner.
8. Hydroplaning
Both the AT3 and the AT3W offer excellent performance in hydroplane resistance.
Winner
The AT3W wins with a slight edge provided by its wide and open shoulders, circumferential grooves, and aggressive deep tread.
9. Tire Vibration
Toyo Open Country AT3
The silica-infused tires have a better vibration reduction capability than the AT3W.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
While the AT3W provides a vibrationless ride, it is not as good as the Toyo.
Winner
The AT3, with its vibration-free ride, is the winner.
10. Mileage
Toyo Open Country AT3
The AT3 weighs less than the AT3W using less gas and getting better mileage.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Putting on a full set of the AT3W tires will increase gas consumption due to their weight, thus cutting down the mileage on your vehicle.
Winner
The AT3 with the lighter tire weight wins in mileage.
11. Tire sizes
Toyo Open Country AT3
The AT3 provides 15 to 22-inch tires in 127 different tires.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
The AT3W also offers tire options in 15 to 22-inch. Unfortunately, they only have 69 different tires.
Winner
The Toyo Open Country AT3, with its large variety of tire offerings, wins the size race.
12. Warranty
Toyo Open Country AT3
Toyo has a 45-day/500-mile tire trial and a 65,000-mile warranty.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
The Falken has a 55,000-mile tire warranty but no tire trial.
Winner
Toyo wins hands down with its 65,000-mile warranty and tire trial.
13. Weight
Toyo Open Country AT3
The AT3 weighs 26 to 76 pounds depending on the tire size.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
The AT3W weighs 31.1 to 82.5 pounds depending on the tire size.
Winner
The AT3 has the upper hand with its lighter weight for faster.
14. Tire price
Toyo Open Country AT3
The AT3 cost between $145 and $600 depending on the tire’s size. Of the two tires, they are the most expensive.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
The AT3W is priced between $137 and $449.
Winner
The AT3W is the obvious winner with the least expensive tire.
Toyo Open Country AT3 vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W: Which one should you choose?
This depends on what you want the tires for. Both do well on-road and off-road and in wet and snowy conditions.
If you want a good warranty and tire trial, you’ll enjoy the Toyo Open Country AT3. But you can go with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W for superior mudding and rocky terrain tires.
The subtle differences make each tire unique, and that choice is yours to make!
FAQs
1. What is the ply on the Toyo Open Country AT3?
Ans. That depends on the tire. If you are going for an F series tire, you can get it in a 12-ply.
If you want an E series tire, it will come in a 10-ply.
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