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Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3750

Falkon wild peak AT3 anyone? in 265/65/18

Hello

Probably over 2 years since I decided to change my 16" alloys for 18" and some new tyres. I have the option of 2 tyres.

1) BF Goodrich KO2 265-65-18 each cost 210.20 inc fitting and balancing, plus VAT = 252.24 x 5 = 1261.20

2) Falken Wild-peak AT3 265-65-18 each cost 133.20 inc fitting and balancing, plus VAT = 159.84 x 5 = 799.20

I has not even seen these Falcon tyres but my other option Cooper AT3 are not available.

I will admit my truck is a Garage queen now (though just done around 900 miles full of holiday stuff to Cornwall) so its more for looks

So BFG's for £1261 or Falkon AT3 for £799 (set of 5 fitted and balanced)

Seems a fair increase for the BFG but are they worth it? If someone has the Falcons it would be good to hear?

Quick search they seem more popular in the USA and on the new Defender?

image for what they look like?

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8th Aug 2022 1:11pm

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

4x4 Tyres should have the Coopers as my chum just had 5 in that size done from them a few days ago.

https://4x4tyres.co.uk/tyre-search-results...size/3544/

8th Aug 2022 4:47pm

Scotm

Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 666

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey

What is the difference between the Cooper AT3 Sport and the Cooper AT3 LT. I was looking for the LT version a couple of months ago but was out of stock everywhere. Albeit I was keeping to standard 235/85.

8th Aug 2022 5:46pm

jpboost

Member Since: 13 Apr 2021
Location: Gatwick
Posts: 377

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

Having recently gone from coopers to bf Goodrich, one of the main things I've noticed is that the bfgs are much heavier. Like practically double.

I'm generally pleased with them, and glad I made the swap, but it's highlighted that my (oe) shocks are past their best. You can feel them struggling with the extra weight.

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8th Aug 2022 6:19pm

DSC-off

Member Since: 16 Oct 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 1403

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

BFG's prices have been getting harder to justify.
There are many good tyres around for a lot less.

That picture above is the Falken MT.
This is the latest AT pattern, AT3WA, and it's 3PMSF winter rated:

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8th Aug 2022 9:49pm

mwestcrew

Member Since: 09 Dec 2019
Location: South Warwickshire
Posts: 251

2011 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Baltic Blue

I run the AT3 in 17 on my 130, they are an excellent compromise tyre. Good price, M&S rated, quiet, good in the wet, not too bad in the sticky stuff.

Heartily recommend them.

Certainly wouldn’t buy them from Craddocks, suffered too much poor service from them over the years including scratched rims, long waiting times, bad stock records.

I’d recommend 4x4 tyres in Stratford on Avon. Great service. 2011 130 Utility Body
2005 110 Van

9th Aug 2022 7:15am

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