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re: All-Terrain Tire Recommendations

Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:06 am to
Posted by AaronDeTiger
baton rouge
Member since Jun 2014
1684 posts
Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:06 am to
I had nitto RECON grapplers. Just put on KO3s.

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W is another to look at. Fits right between the above two in road vs mud.



For Your Tundra & Use Case
Mud Priority: If you’re hitting thick, deep mud often, the BFG KO3 is your champ. Its weight (64 lbs) adds rotational mass, but the off-road grip justifies it—think of it as an MTZ lite. Noise is a trade-off for 50k miles.

Road Priority: For 50k miles/year with occasional mud, the Nitto Recon Grappler shines. At 58 lbs, it’s lightest, quietest, and still pulls in moderate mud—closest to your Toyo A/T III leanings but with a rugged edge.

Balanced Choice: The Falken Wildpeak A/T4W splits the difference. At 62 lbs, it’s a middleweight with strong mud grip (near your Baja Boss A/T vibe) and decent noise control—ideal if you want versatility without KO3’s heft or Recon’s milder off-road bite.

Recommendation
Given your MTZ history and “pretty often” mud use, I’d nudge you toward the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W. It echoes the Baja Boss A/T’s aggression (which you’re drawn to) with better road manners for 50k miles. The 62-lb weight is a fair compromise—less MPG hit than the KO3, more off-road guts than the Recon. If your mud is lighter trails, the Recon’s quiet 58-lb package might edge out; if it’s gnarly slop, the KO3’s 64-lb toughness could seal it. What’s your mud depth like? That’ll clinch it!

This post was edited on 3/21/25 at 9:28 am
Posted by Koolazzkat
Behind the Tupelo gum tree
Member since May 2021
2310 posts
Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:07 am to
Goodyear wrangler ultra terrain at, the best of both worlds.
Posted by slacker130
Your mom
Member since Jul 2010
8616 posts
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:24 am to
quote:

My tundra has BF Goodrich KO2.


I have the same set up, Tundra w/ KO2s, probably 40K on them. I’ve rotated every 5k miles. I can probably get 55k total, but they are getting progressively louder on the road. Wet traction also is abysmal.

I’m looking at the KO3s or something else when these finally wear out.
Posted by ElDawgHawg
L.A. (lower Arkansas)
Member since Nov 2012
3182 posts
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:46 am to
I misspoke..... I have RECON grapplers not Ridge grapplers.

Love them.... clearly can't remember the name but I love them.
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
28683 posts
Posted on 3/21/25 at 12:42 pm to
I have the baja boss with 40k on them. Still look basically new.

They get loud if not rotated every 5k.

Price was great.

They do seem to pick up nails more than others. And then the tire is so tough my big arse cant shove a plug into the hole. Had to use a half inch drill bit last time and then put a regular brown plug in.

No leaks after 20k. But Jesus
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
26867 posts
Posted on 3/21/25 at 1:11 pm to
quote:

but they are getting progressively louder on the road.


I've recently have noticed mine getting louder as well. I'll probably go to Nitto Ridge Grapplers when I switch.

I will say, that mine are not bad in the wet, at least not that I've noticed.
Posted by bluemoons
the marsh
Member since Oct 2012
5768 posts
Posted on 3/21/25 at 1:20 pm to
Cooper ST Maxx. 5th set for me. More aggressive than an all terrain but great tires.
Posted by calcotron
Member since Nov 2007
9251 posts
Posted on 3/21/25 at 3:42 pm to
quote:

misspoke..... I have RECON grapplers not Ridge grapplers.


Mine (4Runner) came with Terra grapplers. Great in dry, off road, roll nice. But not as much fun on the road in the rain.
Posted by bootlegger
Ponchatoula
Member since Dec 2012
5457 posts
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:47 pm to
My last set of Falken WildPeak at3 had 60k on them when I sold the truck, and they looked new still. Granted, it was on an F150 with a light 2.7 eco in it. But they were awesome. Put the Falken MT on my Frontier and they're doing great.
Posted by LSUTiger23
Madisonville, LA
Member since Jun 2010
1282 posts
Posted on 3/22/25 at 11:09 am to
Just bought a set of the recon grapplers of my F150. Love them
Posted by plazadweller
South Georgia
Member since Jul 2011
11808 posts
Posted on 3/22/25 at 3:08 pm to
I have 2016 Duramax and I’ve predominantly run Toyos. I would go with Toyo AT 3. I had a deal on some Cooper Discovery all terrains fall in my lap when I bought them this last time but as soon as these are toast I’m going back to the Toyos
This post was edited on 3/22/25 at 3:10 pm
Posted by plazadweller
South Georgia
Member since Jul 2011
11808 posts
Posted on 3/22/25 at 3:10 pm to
I had 1 set of those on my Duramax. As soon as they showed any wear they rode so loud and like complete crap. I’m also more accustomed to a very light all terrain though
Posted by KI5NKM
Member since Jul 2021
176 posts
Posted on 3/23/25 at 6:44 pm to
Very happy with my Toyo AT3s.

Pretty quiet and preform really well in the rain.

Will get them again.
Posted by Redfish2010
Member since Jul 2007
15209 posts
Posted on 3/24/25 at 9:13 pm to
I’m at 47k miles in my current ridge grapplers with another 7-10k miles left in them. I love them.

However, I’ve thought about the ko3’s to change it up as a comparison.
Posted by djs017
Member since Oct 2014
243 posts
Posted on 3/24/25 at 9:23 pm to
Have 110k miles on my falken at3’s over 7 years and not even starting to think about another set. Rotated pretty much every oil change. On a light aluminum body f150 with eco boost. I have a pic within the last 1k miles I’ll post if I can find it. As quiet as any tire I’ve had and pull ok off-road when needed (not great, but ok)
Posted by SwampMonster
Member since Feb 2025
280 posts
Posted on 3/24/25 at 10:03 pm to
quote:

and loved them


People on here need a refresher on the definition of love…grown arse men saying they “love” inanimate rubber compound.
Posted by PCRammer
1725 Slough Avenue in Scranton, PA
Member since Jan 2014
1621 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 10:06 am to
quote:

Just bought a set of the recon grapplers of my F150. Love them

I have the Nitto Recon Grapplers as well on my '22 Frontier Pro4x. I do recommend.
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