Method 703 (17" +35, Gloss Titanium)+ Falken Wildpeak AT4W 255/80R17

[uraniumrich]

not Heritage blue obviously but similar wheels I think mine are the 708 275 Toyo tires. Just got them installed yesterday love the poke and overall look

They look great on your Meteor Shower LC!

 

[amzazai]

Keep us posted on your mpg after taking in consideration a slightly larger tire size to correctly read your mph and total miles drive.

 

[uraniumrich]

Keep us posted on your mpg after taking in consideration a slightly larger tire size to correctly read your mph and total miles drive.

I've gone from about 22 mpg to 19 mpg. But, it's not an easy comparison because the lower temperatures also decrease the mpg. My best guess is that it's decreased my mpg around 5-10%. Although the tires are the nearly the same size, the addition of 20% more rotation mass at each corner (10 lbs) plus an increase in rolling resistance are likely the biggest culprits. The Falkens are much quieter than I expected, even at highway speeds.

 

[amzazai]

I've gone from about 22 mpg to 19 mpg. But, it's not an easy comparison because the lower temperatures also decrease the mpg. My best guess is that it's decreased my mpg around 5-10%. Although the tires are the nearly the same size, the addition of 20% more rotation mass at each corner (10 lbs) plus an increase in rolling resistance are likely the biggest culprits. The Falkens are much quieter than I expected, even at highway speeds.

You’ve definitely done your research and I’m sure that’s why you chose the Falkens, but what are your thoughts on Toyo Open Country A/T III’s. Tire Rack specs shows that they are 51lbs for the same size tires and they also have excellent or good reviews.

 

[uraniumrich]

You’ve definitely done your research and I’m sure that’s why you chose the Falkens, but what are your thoughts on Toyo Open Country A/T III’s. Tire Rack specs shows that they are 51lbs for the same size tires and they also have excellent or good reviews.

I have no personal experience with the Toyo tires. But, nearly everything I read put the KO3 and WildPeak AT4W at or near the top of All-Terrain tires that are off-road focused. The KO3 wasn't available in the size I wanted, so I went with the Falken. My take is that your choice of tire depends on it's purpose. Since I wanted something more off-road focused, the KO3 and WildPeak AT4W rose to the top.

Here's a great video that includes the Toyo Open Country A/T III's.

 

[Skidaddl]

Very nice writeup. You obviously put a lot of research and thought into this. I like your decision too. I think I'll go that way as well, though maybe matt black wheels. Have you gotten an impression of how loud the tires are? Also, have you tried chalking to set tire psi?

I have these tires on my Tundra in 275/70/18 (E rated). Noise is minimal.

 

[Skidaddl]

not Heritage blue obviously but similar wheels I think mine are the 708 275 Toyo tires. Just got them installed yesterday love the poke and overall look

Awesome! Been waiting to see titanium rims on a Meteor Shower. Looks great. Are those 17's or 18's?

 

[Skidaddl]

You’ve definitely done your research and I’m sure that’s why you chose the Falkens, but what are your thoughts on Toyo Open Country A/T III’s. Tire Rack specs shows that they are 51lbs for the same size tires and they also have excellent or good reviews.

I'm getting noticeably longer wear on my Falkens than I did on the Toyos.