Falken Wildpeak AT4W vs BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
3 tires ranked on the 3 independent tests that drove all of them together. Every measurement is scored against the best of the group, then weighted by discipline; move the weighting and the leaderboard re-ranks.
The quick answer
On the Balanced weighting the Falken Wildpeak AT4W and the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 tie at 96.1%.
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Falken Wildpeak AT4W
96.1%leads
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BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
96.1%0.0 pts behind
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Nitto Recon Grappler AT
94.2%1.9 pts behind
Scores are relative: in every measurement the best tire of the group scores 100% and the rest are scaled to it, so a tire can rank first here and still trail a tire that never shared a test with it. Data updated October 2026.
Leaderboard
Each discipline score is the weighted mean of its measurements across the 3 shared tests, and the total is the weighted mean of the disciplines. Pick a preset or set the sliders yourself, then update: the table below re-ranks without leaving the page.
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Value
| Rank | Tire | Score | Dry | Wet | Snow | Ice | Off road | Comfort | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falken Wildpeak AT4W | 96.1% | 99.9% | 99.1% | 88.3% | 98.8% | 99.2% | 98.4% | 90.7% |
| 2 | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 | 96.1% | 94.7% | 96.4% | 99.6% | 91.3% | 100% | 98.5% | 87% |
| 3 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT | 94.2% | 96.4% | 90.4% | 95.8% | 100% | 97.7% | 93.1% | 96.9% |
Discipline columns show the score on the current weighting; 100% means the tire was best of the group in every measurement of that discipline.
Performance overview
One axis per measurement, with the best tire of the group at the rim. The larger the shape, the fewer weak spots.
Every measurement
Averaged across the shared tests, in the unit each test recorded. The direction under each title says which way is better.
Full data table
The averaged figure behind every bar above, grouped by discipline. The best figure in each row is marked.
| Metric | Falken Wildpeak AT4W | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT |
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| Dry | |||
| Dry Braking ftlower is better | 138 | 148 | 144 |
| Dry Circle ghigher is better | 0.72 | 0.69 | 0.7 |
| Subj. Dry Handling Pointshigher is better | 9.5 | 9 | 9 |
| Subj. Road Score Pointshigher is better | 6.75 | 7.5 | 7.25 |
| Wet | |||
| Wet Braking ftlower is better | 155 | 158 | 171 |
| Wet Handling slower is better | 84.45 | 84.91 | 87.52 |
| Subj. Wet Handling Pointshigher is better | 7.5 | 8 | 6.6 |
| Wet Circle ghigher is better | 0.57 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Straight Aqua mphhigher is better | 59.3 | 63.4 | 60.3 |
| Snow | |||
| Snow Braking ftlower is better | 68 | 58 | 61 |
| Snow Traction slower is better | 7.25 | 5.44 | 6.23 |
| Snow Traction ftlower is better | 49 | 46 | 46 |
| Snow Handling slower is better | 58.19 | 55.47 | 55.84 |
| Subj. Snow Handling Pointshigher is better | 6.52 | 6.65 | 6.4 |
| Ice | |||
| Ice Braking ftlower is better | 48 | 53 | 46 |
| Ice Traction slower is better | 5.96 | 6.23 | 5.94 |
| Off road | |||
| Dirt Handling slower is better | 75.18 | 74.87 | 75.59 |
| Subj. Dirt Handling Pointshigher is better | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Comfort | |||
| Subj. Comfort Pointshigher is better | 7.75 | 8 | 7.13 |
| Subj. Noise Pointshigher is better | 7.5 | 7.63 | 7 |
| Noise dBlower is better | 55.05 | 57.72 | 55.75 |
| Value | |||
| Value Price/1000lower is better | 4.95 | 5.8 | 5.33 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / tlower is better | 9.8 | 9.3 | 8.2 |
Test-by-test record
Across the 3 shared tests, the tire that finished highest takes the win; a tie at the top is a draw. The finishing positions are against the whole field of each test, not just these tires.
| # | Tire | Wins | Draws | Losses | Avg. position | Best |
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| 1 | Falken Wildpeak AT4W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4.7 | P3 |
| 2 | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5.7 | P3 |
| 3 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10.7 | P7 |
The 3 shared tests
| Test | Wildpeak AT4W | All Terrain TA KO3 | Recon Grappler AT |
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| 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test | P3 | P7 | P17 |
| The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated | P6 | P3 | P7 |
| 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tires On-Road Test | P5 | P7 | P8 |
Two at a time
3 head-to-head pages exist for pairs in this group, each with the full measurement-by-measurement record for just those two.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best tire overall?
Across 3 shared independent tests, the Falken Wildpeak AT4W ranks highest overall with a score of 96.1%, ahead of the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 (96.1%).
Which tire has the best wet braking?
The Falken Wildpeak AT4W has the best wet braking across 3 shared tests, averaging 155ft.
Which tire has the best dry braking?
The Falken Wildpeak AT4W has the best dry braking across 3 shared tests, averaging 138ft.
Which tire has the best rolling resistance?
The Nitto Recon Grappler AT has the best rolling resistance across 3 shared tests, averaging 8.2kg / t.
Which tire has the best snow braking?
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 has the best snow braking across 3 shared tests, averaging 58ft.
Which tire has the best subj. noise?
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 has the best subj. noise across 3 shared tests, averaging 7.63Points.
Which tire do owners rate highest?
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 has the highest owner rating at 79% from 16 reviews.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements and finishing positions are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when every tire in the group ran in it, so each figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the ones beside it.
About the scoring
In each measurement the best average of the group scores 100% and the others are scaled to it. Discipline scores weight those measurements, the total weights the disciplines, and the default weighting follows the season of the tires.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.