Wildpeak at3w XL

[Mike458]

I’m looking at getting a new set of Falken Wildpeak at3w, stock size 275/55 R20. My question is has anyone had any experience with the XL tires vs the load range D? Looking at the specs, the XL tires are 48lbs and have 13/32 tread depth. The SL load range D are 56lbs with 18/32 tread depth.
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I’m thinking the gas mileage is better on the XL while ride will be better on the Load range D tires. Anyone have experience between the two?

 

[HSKR R/T]

Didnt realize they made the AT3W anymore since they released the AT4W

 

[Mike458]

Didnt realize they made the AT3W anymore since they released the AT4W

Yep. I’m looking at purchasing from Walmart. Maybe they have some extra stock available.

 

[Bt10]

The load range D will also be a stiffer ride than XL, along with the mpg drop. Obviously a half ton wouldn’t come near the limit of the XL, but some people prefer the stiffer sidewall of LT tires when towing.

 

[SpeedyV]

I’m looking at getting a new set of Falken Wildpeak at3w, stock size 275/55 R20. My question is has anyone had any experience with the XL tires vs the load range D? Looking at the specs, the XL tires are 48lbs and have 13/32 tread depth. The SL load range D are 56lbs with 18/32 tread depth.
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I’m thinking the gas mileage is better on the XL while ride will be better on the Load range D tires. Anyone have experience between the two?

Mileage and ride will be better on the XL tires.

I bought a set of OEM A/T3Wa tires online through Discount Tire, as they had treated me well for 6 years / 55k+ miles and I didn't need the fuel economy hit of heavier tires. After I'd paid for them and arrived for my appointment, they informed me that they weren't able to get them. I eventually had the A/T4W XL tires installed (at no extra charge, which was a significant price break). They're only 3 lbs heavier per tire, unlike the D range. That's still just enough that I can notice the difference in acceleration and see a drop in mileage, especially in town. Falken engineered these with a much stiffer sidewall than the previous generation, so turn-in is super solid. And the XLs have a longer mileage warranty than the Ds (65k vs. 60k).

I've run D and E tires on 3/4-ton trucks in the past, and I wouldn't put them on a 1/2-ton. But that's because I wouldn't be driving a 1/2-ton if I were towing enough to need those tires. YMMV!