Why I chose the Falken Wildpeak AT3W for a high-mileage daily-driver and overland build, and how they have performed after 10,000 km of Alberta highway, forest service road and crown land.
The shortlist: BFGoodrich KO2 ($420+/tyre), Toyo Open Country AT3, Falken Wildpeak AT3W. The Wildpeaks won on value – $80 less per tyre than the KO2, plus the three-peak mountain snowflake rating.
The OEM tyres were done at 280,000 km. I needed something that handles forest service roads and crown land access roads while staying comfortable on the highway daily commute, and I did not want to pay KO2 money for it.
Highway manners are the surprise. At 110 km/h they are maybe 10% louder than OEM – completely liveable for a daily commute.
They are slightly heavier than what came off, so there is a minor fuel economy hit. Noticeable on paper, not really noticeable in the wallet.
Gravel forest service roads, wet clay, loose rock – no drama. The only situation I would want more tyre is deep mud, and for that you would need a dedicated mud terrain anyway.
Ten thousand kilometres in and they have handled everything from the Icefields Parkway to unmaintained crown land south of Nordegg. Would buy again.
What they cost, what they do well, and what they do not.
275/65R18, fitted at a shop. About an hour start to finish.
No tools needed on your end. Book it, drop it off, drive away.
Forest service roads and wet clay with no drama at all.
Roughly 10% louder than OEM at highway speed. Entirely liveable daily.
Properly rated for severe snow, which matters for an Alberta winter.
A minor fuel economy hit compared to the OEM tyres.
Deep mud is where they run out. For that you want a dedicated MT.
Icefields Parkway to unmaintained crown land south of Nordegg. Would buy again.
Per tyre, 275/65R18. Installed price will vary. Prices last checked May 2026 – worth ringing around, they move.
Where I bought mine. Installed price came to $1,360 for the set of four.
Usually within a few dollars, and often faster to book.
The convenient option if you want it done the same week.
Cheapest on paper, but you are arranging your own fitting on top.
More of the truck build, and the back roads I keep taking it down.
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