Falken WildPeak A/T Trail review
The Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail is widely regarded as a premier all-terrain tire for CUV and SUV owners seeking a balance between daily road comfort and off-road capability. Users consistently praise its exceptional performance in snow, rain, and light trail conditions, noting that it provides a significant upgrade in confidence over OEM tires without introducing excessive road noise or harshness.
Owners rate it 22.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
94%By road tests
71.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 671 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail is widely regarded as a premier all-terrain tire for CUV and SUV owners seeking a balance between daily road comfort and off-road capability. Users consistently praise its exceptional performance in snow, rain, and light trail conditions, noting that it provides a significant upgrade in confidence over OEM tires without introducing excessive road noise or harshness.
Pros
- Exceptional traction in snow, slush, and wet conditions
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tire
- Robust durability and resistance to punctures on gravel and rocky trails
- Aesthetically pleasing, aggressive tread design
- Smooth on-road ride quality and handling
Cons
- Reported minor to moderate decrease in fuel economy (MPG)
- Some users experience a 'spongy' or less responsive steering feel compared to dedicated street tires
- Occasional reports of premature tread wear depending on driving surface and vehicle weight
- Minor increase in road noise noted by a subset of users
Worth knowing
- Subaru owners (Forester, Outback, Crosstrek) frequently cite this tire as the ideal 'stock replacement' for improved versatility.
- Hybrid vehicle owners (RAV4 Hybrid) report a slight, noticeable drop in fuel efficiency, though many consider the trade-off for traction worthwhile.
- EV owners (Chevy Bolt EUV) noted that the tires provided a more comfortable ride and better durability than OEM self-sealing tires.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
Goodyear Eagle F1 vs Falken Azenis FK460 vs Wildpeak AT Trail · 255/40 R20
1st of 3
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 3 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 3 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 3 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 3 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 3 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 3 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 3 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 3 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 3 | |
| Subj. Noise | 3rd of 3 |
Falken WildPeak A/T Trail specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 680 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community members frequently recommend the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail as a solid upgrade over stock tires, praising their quiet and smooth on-road manners, aggressive stance, and enhanced grip in snow and light off-road conditions. Users note negligible impact on fuel economy and appreciate the balance they strike between daily driving comfort and capability on rough terrain or mountain passes.
From 25 threads and comments.