Falken Wildpeak Tire 4ply vs 10ply

I plan on buying the Falken Wildpeak tires in the near future and would appreciate some feedback on the LT tires (10 ply) vs. AT (4 ply). I don't use my pickup for off road use other than fire trails for hunting. I have a 4 wheeler for that purpose. I would assume the 10 ply tires would last longer as they have a deeper tread. My concern would be the ride quality with the stiffer side walls. I have a 2017 TRD Sport and will be buying the 265/70R17 tires as I don't plan on lifting the truck. Thanks in advance .

 

E load definitely ride rougher than SL side by side , I personally only used e load if towing big or off-roading in rocky places aired down , due to their tougher sidewall.

Lot of people like the extra ply for safety measure but the general consensus is they ride tougher and are heavier. Good luck with your decision.

 

I went with the lighter tires and have had 0 issues. I do basically the same type of offroading as you and they're more than enough without adding an extra 40 pounds

 

I have the SL rated tires in 265/70/17. I have had them for 26k miles or so. 0 issues. Not noisey, didn't impact my ride or mpg's. They have something like 3/32 or 4/32 less tread depth but who cares. I tow and wheel frequently. I wouldn't touch 10 ply's myself. I'd have to measure the remaining depth, but they still look really good.

They work great on dry roads and great on wet roads. Better than they should be in the snow and only ok in the mud imo. They aren't mt's so no big shock.

 

Expect a stiffer ride and less mpg due to weight and less rolling resistance.

 

Everybody says expect a stiffer ride with E-load tires but to be honest I've never noticed it going between cars that have them and lighter tires. Suspension and tire pressure makes way more difference in my experience.

 

Go low.

E serves a purpose you don't use.

Unneeded unsprung weight is an enemy.

 

I use my tires for the same purpose you mention. I did not get E and am happy.

 

I had 265/75/16 k02’s E load and sold them to purchase the 265/75/16 Falken in SL because of a very noticeable harsh ride. I immediately noticed more pickup and a few mpg gained.

 

265/70/17 Toyo open country at2 SL here and works for me.

 

The upcoming 2020 Pro Tacoma has wheels that are 4 pounds less and a spring rate change, that weight really does alter things.

 

Ride quality will be a bit harsher 10ply compared to 4ply. I have 10ply General Grabbers for the "just in case" factor, and because all of the work trucks I use have 10 ply so for me its always been the "standard", but I have friends who run 4 ply and do mild offroading with no issues.

 

I have the SL's & they have a nice ride compared to a stiff 10 ply tire. I've read that the thread depth is not as deep with the SL's but I feel they do just fine for what I do

 

I pulled the trigger on the 4 ply as I found a deal on eBay. TireBuyer had a special $453.56 with a $60 cash card discount with free delivery to a shop of your choice to mount them. I think that is a fair deal.

 

I have SLs and I did blow one tire out offroading..going down a fire road. Could of been a sharp foreign object for all I know...blew a ping-pong ball size hole in my tread.

Other than that, I've been happy with them!

 

Excellent that sounds like a damn good deal

They do great in the snow which you will appreciate up there in MN!!!

 

Love my C Load LT265/75/16 A/T Duratracs. Best rain rating and has the 3 peak snow designation which saved me from needing designated winter tires & designated summer tires.

 

E load is heavy, will ride hard and eat your gas mileage. These are not 1-tons.

C-load is max IMO... for your application and tire choice... go with the standard load/P-rating.

 

I went from a E load to C load in the same tire, same size.
I only gained 1 to 1.5 mpg.
Considering the weight difference I thought there would be more of a gain in MPG

 

Has anyone run the stock tires in a size up? - Goodyear Wrangler AT Adventure with Kevlars in 265/75/R16? If so what has been your experience?

Currently running Duratracs in C load 265/75/R16 which have been great overall but I do miss the MPG and soft ride of the stock tires.