Best LT AT Tires in 2025

[K Dub]

I picked up a set of Toyo Open Country ATIII today and my first impression is, "meh."

On the right is my old Falken Wildpeak with about 17k miles on it. It still won't fit underneath with a factory hitch, and it has a nail in it, but that's not my point. The new Toyo has similar tread depth to the mid-life Falken, and the sidewall relief is just sort of drawn on compared to the chunky blocks on the Falken. I don't know how they perform yet, but cosmetically they're much less aggressive than Wildpeaks. I gotta figure out a spare, again, but I feel like returning these in exchange for the new Falkens. The Toyo cost a few bucks more, but the lighter weight appealed to me. What a conundrum.

 

[onemanarmy]

do you need the side lugs on your mud bogging adventures?

 

[K Dub]

do you need the side lugs on your mud bogging adventures?

They get used... I enjoyed the Falkens and they took me to some hard to reach places over the past few years.

 

[Rednexus]

My tire guy thinks the Toyos are a better tire overall and the Falkens are too expensive. For reference, my AT3Ws were $165/ea in October 2020. The AT4Ws were $284 in 2024 (we didn't have that much inflation). But, he mostly outfits road-going trucks and SUVs.

FWIW, the AT4Ws are even better than the AT3Ws, IMO. They are a bit more off-road focused while being better in the snow than the AT3Ws. They are worth the extra weight.

 

[Roody]

I picked up a set of Toyo Open Country ATIII today and my first impression is, "meh."

On the right is my old Falken Wildpeak with about 17k miles on it. It still won't fit underneath with a factory hitch, and it has a nail in it, but that's not my point. The new Toyo has similar tread depth to the mid-life Falken, and the sidewall relief is just sort of drawn on compared to the chunky blocks on the Falken. I don't know how they perform yet, but cosmetically they're much less aggressive than Wildpeaks. I gotta figure out a spare, again, but I feel like returning these in exchange for the new Falkens. The Toyo cost a few bucks more, but the lighter weight appealed to me. What a conundrum.

I've seen the Toyos go everywhere the Falkens have gone, and I maintain with apples-to-apples size/load tires the Toyos are better on road and equal if not as good off, but if they way the tire looks is always going to bother you then you know what you have to do

 

[K Dub]

I just went for a spirited canyon drive and a short freeway hop. These are good tires, and a huge improvement over old Wildpeaks. I think it comes down to if I want to waste more time at the tire shop or not.

 

[Rednexus]

I just went for a spirited canyon drive and a short freeway hop. These are good tires, and a huge improvement over old Wildpeaks. I think it comes down to if I want to waste more time at the tire shop or not.

That's probably why my tire guy likes them so much. My rig is more trail/tow focused so I like the AT4Ws. They are porky compared to the Toyos though.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

So I'm insanely impressed how well my new General Grabber AT/X's are dealing with the PNW intense winter. Right now I've got an issue where my ABS and traction control aren't working (grumble) and even without these things the tires and basic driver skill is far and away all I need. I've been in situations where other drivers get stuck and I just drive along like it's dry pavement. Even my wife's 4x4 RAM 2500 struggles in this stuff.

 

[ericm979]

So I'm insanely impressed how well my new Coopers are dealing with the PNW intense winter. Right now I've got an issue where my ABS and traction control aren't working (grumble) and even without these things the tires and basic driver skill is far and away all I need. I've been in situations where other drivers get stuck and I just drive along like it's dry pavement. Even my wife's 4x4 RAM 2500 struggles in this stuff.

Which Coopers?

I was in south Oregon this week during an epic (for there) snow storm. About a foot over a couple days. Lots of stuck cars, chain controls etc. The Falken Rubitreks worked great on all of it even fresh powder. I recently bought a used Chevy 2500 truck. It's still on the OE tires but they're worn so I want to replace them. LT Rubitreks are about $60 each cheaper than KO3s or AT4Ws. Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT was another tire I'm considering.

 

[DodgeH8TER]

Got a sidewall flat, got 48K on my KO2's. KO2's are about to be discontinued. Guess I should probably get a new set. I hate to ask, as the only thing more debated over here is "should I use premium gas"... but here we go... (deep inhale)

What tires do you guys think are the best LT AT tires for the trail in 2024?

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For me personally since I get a deal on tires I’d go Mickey Thompson. I’m unimpressed by BFG because they are super heavy and tend to wear uneven

 

[DodgeH8TER]

I picked up a set of Toyo Open Country ATIII today and my first impression is, "meh."

On the right is my old Falken Wildpeak with about 17k miles on it. It still won't fit underneath with a factory hitch, and it has a nail in it, but that's not my point. The new Toyo has similar tread depth to the mid-life Falken, and the sidewall relief is just sort of drawn on compared to the chunky blocks on the Falken. I don't know how they perform yet, but cosmetically they're much less aggressive than Wildpeaks. I gotta figure out a spare, again, but I feel like returning these in exchange for the new Falkens. The Toyo cost a few bucks more, but the lighter weight appealed to me. What a conundrum.

Toyos are a good tire. I like nittos a little more. They are sister companies but nitro is like the Lexus of the two. They are a nicer tire for a similar cost. Big O tires are made by Toyo and are actually really good and are about 100$ less than Toyo and nitro

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Which Coopers?

I was in south Oregon this week during an epic (for there) snow storm. About a foot over a couple days. Lots of stuck cars, chain controls etc. The Falken Rubitreks worked great on all of it even fresh powder. I recently bought a used Chevy 2500 truck. It's still on the OE tires but they're worn so I want to replace them. LT Rubitreks are about $60 each cheaper than KO3s or AT4Ws. Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT was another tire I'm considering.

Hah, I'm an idiot. I meant GENERALS. Got General Grabber AT/X's.

 

[rav8]

Hah, I'm an idiot. I meant GENERALS. Got General Grabber AT/X's.

I had Cooper Discoverer AT3's on a 1999 Expedition years ago. I admit I didn't maintain the suspension components as well as I should but I had seperations on two tires in under 30k. That was the only time I strayed from Falken since the mid-90's.

 

[r2m]

I picked up a set of Toyo Open Country ATIII today and my first impression is, "meh."

On the right is my old Falken Wildpeak with about 17k miles on it. It still won't fit underneath with a factory hitch, and it has a nail in it, but that's not my point. The new Toyo has similar tread depth to the mid-life Falken, and the sidewall relief is just sort of drawn on compared to the chunky blocks on the Falken. I don't know how they perform yet, but cosmetically they're much less aggressive than Wildpeaks. I gotta figure out a spare, again, but I feel like returning these in exchange for the new Falkens. The Toyo cost a few bucks more, but the lighter weight appealed to me. What a conundrum.

They look like they have more sipping so on paper, they should be better in wet conditions.

 

[K Dub]

They look like they have more sipping so on paper, they should be better in wet conditions.

I've reread all the reviews that brought me to this decision and I'm sticking with the Toyos. They may look like minivan tires, but by all accounts they get the job done. I still like shopping for variety, and I've experienced what Falken had to offer. Time to give Toyo a chance.

As far as my personal preference, having drawn on lugs is worse than white walls. There is a structural element to useful objects, and an aesthetic element. Just because something is useful, doesn't mean it has to be ugly, and great design is a marriage of the two competing objectives. But aping usefulness as a marketing ploy is offensive to me, and that goes for so much in our market today. Tacticool aesthetics can't die fast enough. I'd rather they hadn't drawn fake tread on the sidewall, but if it doesn't adversely effect the performance it's not a deal breaker. Just another example of form over function and the marketing bait & switch that underlies many consumer goods in today's market. So it goes.

 

[r2m]

As far as my personal preference, having drawn on lugs is worse than white walls. There is a structural element to useful objects, and an aesthetic element. Just because something is useful, doesn't mean it has to be ugly, and great design is a marriage of the two competing objectives. But aping usefulness as a marketing ploy is offensive to me, and that goes for so much in our market today. Tacticool aesthetics can't die fast enough. I'd rather they hadn't drawn fake tread on the sidewall, but if it doesn't adversely effect the performance it's not a deal breaker. Just another example of form over function and the marketing bait & switch that underlies many consumer goods in today's market. So it goes.

I feel the same way every time I see a product in a multicam or OCP type pattern and they tack on the name "tactical" in the product name.

 

[Banandalorian]

Nobody knows that I'm a tactical greyman conceal-carrying for everyone's safety as I lace up my Merrell Moabs, tuck my 5.11 Polo into my Viktos Gunfighter Jeans with an AR mag pocket for some reason, and climb back into my desert tan Tacoma with a punisher skull and gun silhouette stickers on the back window. I adjust my Oakleys, check my six, then I check your six because 2 is 1 and 1 is none before I head to my favorite sports bar where I only sit with my back against the wall.

 

[r2m]

Nobody knows that I'm a tactical greyman conceal-carrying for everyone's safety as I lace up my Merrell Moabs, tuck my 5.11 Polo into my Viktos Gunfighter Jeans with an AR mag pocket for some reason, and climb back into my desert tan Tacoma with a punisher skull and gun silhouette stickers on the back window. I adjust my Oakleys, check my six, then I check your six because 2 is 1 and 1 is none before I head to my favorite sports bar where I only sit with my back against the wall.

You forgot about the tactical flashlight, 3 or 4 tactical multi-tools on your belt and your black baseball cap with the overly arched brim, drawn low on your brow as you peruse the scene in the bar.

 

[Rednexus]

Nobody knows that I'm a tactical greyman conceal-carrying for everyone's safety as I lace up my Merrell Moabs, tuck my 5.11 Polo into my Viktos Gunfighter Jeans with an AR mag pocket for some reason, and climb back into my desert tan Tacoma with a punisher skull and gun silhouette stickers on the back window. I adjust my Oakleys, check my six, then I check your six because 2 is 1 and 1 is none before I head to my favorite sports bar where I only sit with my back against the wall.

Key differences between your local species of CCW-bro and our speciesᵗ that is endemic to Southeast Missouri include:

Merrell Moabs = Steel-toe cowboy boots*
5.11 Polo = Nine-Line Apparel T-shirt -OR- Under Armor polo
Viktos Gunfighter Jeans = Ariat Jeans*
Tacoma = Emissions-deleted diesel 2500 truck -OR- Wrangler with angry-eyes grille

ᵗFull disclosure - I'm friends with several guys who fall squarely within this camp
*Denotes something that I personally own

 

[Arailt]

Key differences between your local species of CCW-bro and our speciesᵗ that is endemic to Southeast Missouri include:

Merrell Moabs = Steel-toe cowboy boots*
5.11 Polo = Nine-Line Apparel T-shirt -OR- Under Armor polo
Viktos Gunfighter Jeans = Ariat Jeans*
Tacoma = Emissions-deleted diesel 2500 truck -OR- Wrangler with angry-eyes grille

ᵗFull disclosure - I'm friends with several guys who fall squarely within this camp
*Denotes something that I personally own

Haha I know plenty of tacti-cool guys who dress up like extras from Jack Ryan and wear Vertx pants in 115 degrees. The go-to for those types down here seems to be Raptor Rs, TRXs, or 2500-3500 diesels with "come and take it" Texas vanity plates and at least one Molon Labe or don't tread on me sticker.