Falken Wildpeak AT4W - C or E rated Tires?

Im in the market for new tires. I see the Wilkpeak AT4W is offered in C (SL)load or E load range now. What do you recommend? I tow a small trailer thats 5k lbs but not far or very often.

2019 Tundra TRD

 

I replaced a set of AT3W in load range E with AT4W in C. Really mellowed out the small road imperfections, making the ride much better. Recommend the C.

 

I personally really like the durability of E-rated tires on these heavy trucks. They make the ride a little firm as well, which I appreciate.

 

I don't tow but I haul and offroad with extra weight on the truck and the E rated tires take an absolute beating. I've gotten so many cuts that I feel would have popped a lower load tire. I vote E.

 

I do see they dont make a C rated in 275/70R18 size though. I was thinking of getting the bigger size - so I may have to go E rated.

 

C rated will be best for ride comfort but may wear a little faster.

I was looking at the 35x11.5r18 wildpeaks that are C rated. They went from $365 to over $400 overnight earlier this month. Screw that.

I then got Hankook 285 75 18 tires that E rated for $260. I'm cheap like that.

 

I recognize those AGP wheels! How you liking them? Any issue with sling on the side of truck or balance issues?

 

C rated is more plush feeling and better ride comfort. E rated will be stiffer, but more capable for tow feel and side wall protection. I personally have Falkens Wildpeaks AT4Ws in E range, love them. I like a stiffer ride, but I also tow more. I like that they can handle more pressure and range for PSI.

Also, if you want triple side wall, their Duraspec, you need to specify it. E range doesn’t automatically come with it, most are 2 ply side walls otherwise. Each e range tire I believe can handle 3,600 pounds each! Very capable tire. 60k warranty and 18/32 tread. I vote E rated. It’s a super quiet tire, I don’t ever hear it. C load range is 65 k warranty and not much more for the E rated one. If you off road once and it saves your tire, it’s worth it to me.

I would make sure to get a cooler too. Genuine transmission cooler is what I installed.

here is a pic of my wheels

 

No balancing issues. I have driven 500 miles with no vibration.

As far as slinging...I had 0 offset wheels before and it was annoying keeping the truck clean.

I bought Ark Mud guards for them but was lazy installing them. I barely got these wheels last week and a couple days later I installed the mud guards. So I wouldn't know how bad they are. It shouldn't be too bad though.

I did a quick video yesterday

https://youtu.be/5p6D9L7VA2k?si=iSwV6phMLdE8Kbd_

 

What size wheels? Do you prioritize fuel economy or tire durability on the seldom tows? I went from SL to on E on my 20" wheels and hate the ride. Not to mention the increase in tire weight noticeably reduced my mpg. I'm going back to SL. Never had an issue with SL and towing and actually only ever had a tread puncture on the E's ironically. If it were a dedicated or frequent tower, I'd say E for sure. For seldom towing and better fuel economy, I'd go SL. On 18" wheels the ride quality is affected less due to more sidewall but the fuel economy would still take a hit with heavier E tire.

 

Nice video!

can you post the link for your mud flaps?

love the wheels, how far do they poke out?

they are 18x9 with +18 mm offset?

 

Thanks.

With my tires the actual tread is flush with the body. Only the sidewall sticks out. I love the stance compared to my old wheels.

Yes 18x9 with +18 et.

https://arksplashguards.com/collect...cts/2007-2021-toyota-tundra-trixpoly-mudflaps

 

thank you for the link, awesome looking! Makes me feel like I need a pair now, haha

 

I run Ds or Es because I use my truck on hunting ranch with rough rocky roads and tow heavy boat. If I had a pavement princess I would go with Cs.

 

On that note I would like to add that I have had some sidewall issues with C rated tires in rocky gravel and I’ve also been glad to have the extra load capacity when I have inadvertently overloaded a truck or two in the past. It’s good insurance at the cost of a plush ride.

 

Thanks! Are you running the stock size tires 275/65R18? I am thinking of moving up to 275/70R18.

 

I stayed with Stock, 275/65r18. Very capable and wanted to keep OEM for towing. Going larger will impact gas mileage and possibly odometer. Seems like a lot of trouble for slightly larger tire. Stick with stock. Trust me, they are better in person and stick out some for being an AT. Amazing tire. I don’t hear them at all while driving. Very quiet.