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Falken Wildpeak A/T4W - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Falken Wildpeak AT4W - Official Image

Across the two all-season all-terrain tests, the Falken Wildpeak AT4W shows a split personality: it is a standout on-road/off-road all-rounder in the 2024 aggressive A/T test (overall 1st/5, test winner), but it struggles notably in winter-focused snow/ice testing (overall 5th/6 in the 2025 winter A/T test). The pattern suggests the tire excels in road manners, subjective refinement, and dry performance, while its snow/ice capability-especially in LT fitments-lags meaningfully behind key rivals.

In mixed-use conditions, the AT4W is consistently described as easy to drive and strong value, pairing top-tier subjective comfort/noise with very competitive dry braking and near-best dirt pace. However, snow metrics are repeatedly near the bottom of the field (often last), with large deficits to the best tire in both timed handling and traction/braking measures, making winter performance the clear limiting factor in its overall profile.

Performance Strengths
  • On-Road Dry Performance Strong
    • 1st place dry braking (41.17 m) in 2024 test (35x12.5R17)
    • Dry handling 3rd/5 in 2024 test, only +0.4% from best (47.92 s)
  • Road Manners (Comfort/Noise/Subjective Road) Strong
    • 1st place subjective comfort (10 points) and 1st place subjective noise (10 points) in 2024 test
    • 1st place subjective road score (10 points) in 2024 test
  • Off-Road / Dirt Performance Moderate
    • Dirt handling 2nd/5 in 2024 test, only +0.1% from best (71.8 s)
    • 1st place subjective dirt handling (10 points) in 2024 test; article notes 'fastest in the dirt' and 'most drivable of the group'
  • Wet Handling Balance Moderate
    • Wet handling 2nd/5 in 2024 test, +1.3% from best (56.39 s)
    • 1st place subjective wet handling (10 points) in 2024 test
  • Value Moderate
    • 1st place value metric in 2024 test (0.57 price/1000)
    • Overall test winner (1st/5) in 2024 test while also ranking 1st on value
Performance Weaknesses
  • Snow Performance (Braking/Traction/Handling) Strong
    • 2025 winter test: snow handling 6th/6 (+16.4% from best, 107.93 s) and snow circle 6th/6 (+14.1%)
    • 2024 test: snow braking 4th/4 (+29.3% from best) and subjective snow handling 4th/4 (+20% from best)
  • Ice Traction/Braking Moderate
    • 2025 winter test: ice traction 4th/5 (+14.4% from best, 2.06 s)
    • 2025 winter test: ice braking 3rd/5 but still +13.8% from best (12.89 m)
  • Consistency Across Fitments (LT vs P-metric implication) Minor
    • 2025 winter test (LT 265/70 R17) overall 5th/6 with multiple near-bottom snow results (e.g., snow traction 5th/5, +12.1%; subj. snow handling 5th/5, +12.5%)
    • Article note in 2025 winter test: 'LT version of the tire has less snow grip than the P-metric version'

Test History

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The Best All Terrain Tires For Winter 2025 Tested

2025
Winner: Nokian Outpost nAT

The Falken Wildpeak AT4W. finishes a disappointing last place. We've now seen in multiple tests that the LT version at least, has given up some snow performance to get that improved wear resistance...
Weak:
Ice Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling
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1
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The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 Winner

2024

As the newest tire in the test, the AT4W showcased modern all-terrain tire development with class-leading refinement and strong all-round performance. Combined with the best value rating thanks to ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Road Score, Dirt Handling, Subj. Dirt Handling, Value, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling
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