Used Set of Falken Wildpeaks - Proceed with Caution?

[StillTippinStocks]

Howdy all!

Looking for persuasion/dissuasion/advice perhaps from members who have been in a similar position. Any and all advice is welcome!

I hopped on a deal I couldn’t pass up and I really didn’t give it much thought till post purchase. I found me a set of 5 Falken Wildpeaks for $450 with a lot of tread left on them except for 1 tire that can pass as the spare; I’m sure that’s what it was previously. The other 4 have what looks to be a few thousand miles on them. The catch here however is that 1 of the tires is a AT4W and the rest are AT3Ws. My plan would be to run the 3 good AT3s and 1 good AT4 and have the 1 spare AT3 (less tread).

Now after some research I found out that the AT4s are not only slightly heavier but also leave the factory with a little more meat (19/32”) new compared to new AT3s (17/32”). Meaning that the AT4 probably weighs more compared to the AT3s even with the wear. Other things to note: the 3s are 2021 and the single AT4 is from 2024. Lastly one of the AT3s is somewhat cupping.

My concern is: could this affect daily driving comfort and how would running this set up affect the ride over the long run? Could this affect sensitive systems like ABS and A-TRAC? Unfortunately I don’t have a tread gauge to get 100% readings on the treads and show yall but I want to start this post and come back with some #. I want to get some insight from members and see if anyone has done something like this and found it’s been just fine.

This may seem over the top and a waste of time but if I can effectively run this set up I’d say it’s a major win

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[Joestac]

Personally, I wouldn't even try to run those. Maybe if they were a 2 and 2 match it would be different. Even if all were brand new I just wouldn't trust running a single odd tire. They also seem pretty wide in the pictures, are they wider than 285?

 

[LuLu6G]

Personally, I wouldn't even try to run those. Maybe if they were a 2 and 2 match it would be different. Even if all were brand new I just wouldn't trust running a single odd tire. They also seem pretty wide in the pictures, are they wider than 285?

 

[LuLu6G]

I would want to know why the previous owner is dumping the odd set. Normally threads should match except for 2WD?

 

[Crose1695]

Running two different tires won’t be recommended by many. If it were me I would sell all those and just buy some new quality tires. small price for good quality, ride, safety and warranty from a reputable shop.

 

[StillTippinStocks]

Personally, I wouldn't even try to run those. Maybe if they were a 2 and 2 match it would be different. Even if all were brand new I just wouldn't trust running a single odd tire. They also seem pretty wide in the pictures, are they wider than 285?

Sorry I didn’t even include the tire size. They are 275/70/17s. I think the picture angle makes them look wider. Falkens def look wider too.

 

[StillTippinStocks]

I would want to know why the previous owner is dumping the odd set. Normally threads should match except for 2WD?

good question. The guy seemed legit he supposedly had them on a 4th gen 4Runner and got another used set 35” so he had these sitting. I guess on something like a 4th gen there’s less sensitive systems to worry and more room for error on tire diameter. I messaged the guy I got them from and he’s willing to trade them back for some cash on top for a set of 275/70/17 Goodyear Territory all even wear same tires off a new bronco. I saw them and they looked good I may end up going this route

 

[StillTippinStocks]

Running two different tires won’t be recommended by many. If it were me I would sell all those and just buy some new quality tires. small price for good quality, ride, safety and warranty from a reputable shop.

Yeah I’m either thinking now selling them or going back to the guy I purchased them from he’s willing to take back and add cash on top for pretty much new Goodyear Territory’s same diam from a Bronco. $700 all together for 4 of them.

 

[127.0.0.1]

if that was a pure woods buggy to never go on highway, sure

but if that is your primary rig for day-to-day, hell no.

 

[StillTippinStocks]

if that was a pure woods buggy to never go on highway, sure

but if that is your primary rig for day-to-day, hell no.

Ended up exchanging them for a set of Goodyear Territory MTs practically new let’s see how these fair.

 

[Joestac]

Ended up exchanging them for a set of Goodyear Territory MTs practically new let’s see how these fair.

Meaty boys!

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