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Anyone's thoughts comparing an SL to a C tire? I'm not even considering ones in E rating. Too stiff.
Not exactly the same comparison, but I went from an E (Grapp) to a D (BFG) to an SL (Conti). My truck sees dirt and gravel roads, tows 3K+ two or three times a month and I don't think twice about my SL tire decision. There is a statistic somewhere saying the vast majority of light trucks rarely see a dirt road ?‍♂

An SL is primarily a road tire, OEM ride, good MPG, quiet, OEM handling, etc. You can off-road with them, just not rocky off-road, watch out for pointy rocks and boulders.

A C tire is a little better than the SL. Used in commercial, heavier loads and less likely to puncture than an SL.

Generally speaking a C tire is a nice balance for on-road travel and off-road confidence. But I wouldn't discount an SL either.

Another thing to consider about these tires and others I've come across is the lack of a rim guard. A rim guard lets the wheel recess into the tire and is meant to protect the edge of the wheel. Some wheel designs "sit on top" of the sidewall or bead so to speak and the rim guard sorta blends the wheel with the sidewall of tire. For example, my wheels are simulated bead lock like (2021+ Roush wheels). I tried a BFG AT KO2 which didn't have a rim guard so my wheel looked like it was popping out of the tire; looked really dumb IMO. Hence the Conti's I have now which have a rim guard and look sharp.

Any way, hope this helps.
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The only AT tire in the OEM size for the Tremor is the... OEM tires the Grabber ATX and they are an SL, which I like. I love how soft and comfy the ride is. There's a few tires in C but Im not sure if they'd be noticeably stiffer than I like. The majority of AT are in E and I don't want that for a daily. I like my soft ride.
 

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I too would look at the SL or XL rated tire option, but the tire still weights significantly more than competitors.
 
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Do you have plans to come out with the 33x12.5 20? That’s the size I run and love how these tires look. Will definitely be getting a set when the time comes if they have my size. Got 20k left on my toyos yet probably so 6 months or so I’ll be getting some
 

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Do you have plans to come out with the 33x12.5 20? That’s the size I run and love how these tires look. Will definitely be getting a set when the time comes if they have my size. Got 20k left on my toyos yet probably so 6 months or so I’ll be getting some
If you go on falkens website you can click link that shows every size that will be available
 

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Have a set of 285/70-r18s on order. Loved the At3w ride and handling in the wet and soggy PNW on two other rigs. Hoping these live up to their predasessors.

Are the At3w's being officially retired at this point?
 
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Do you have plans to come out with the 33x12.5 20? That’s the size I run and love how these tires look. Will definitely be getting a set when the time comes if they have my size. Got 20k left on my toyos yet probably so 6 months or so I’ll be getting some
The 33X12.50R 20 is slated for production. I do not have a time frame as to when though. AS I get updates, I will be sure to pass them along!:)
 
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Have a set of 285/70-r18s on order. Loved the At3w ride and handling in the wet and soggy PNW on two other rigs. Hoping these live up to their predasessors.

Are the At3w's being officially retired at this point?
No indication that the AT3W is slated to be discontinued at this time. I imagine they will be around for a while. :)
 

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A less known tire Falken Rubitrek.
I am pretty impressed in snow and ice and highway so far.
saved me some cash as well

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Ford F-150 Falken Wildpeak A/T4W Tires | NOW Available at DTC IMG_5169
 

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Heavy AF and $$$. DTC is swapping my AT3W’s to AT III’s tomorrow.
Funny enough I'm going in the opposite direction. Swapping out my AT III's for the AT4W.
 

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Ordered a set of the new AT4s.

Due to my unique size (285/ 55R22) they are backordered about 3 months, which thankfully isn't a big deal to me.

Thanks for your assistance DT person.
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