In this video, we compare the on-road-oriented BF Goodrich Trail Terrain and the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tires, examining their performance in dry, wet, snow, and off-road conditions. We'll break down how each tire handles different terrains, discussing their strengths and weaknesses.
Tread Design
Both tires feature a 5-rib design with two wide circumferential channels dividing the middle area from the shoulders, having paired lugs with numerous biting edges. The Wildpeak A/T Trail has less aggressive, more squared-off block shapes with unique siping designs. In contrast, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain is more aggressive with staggered shoulder blocks and deeper biters.
Braking Grip
The Falken WildPeak A/T Trail excels in braking grip due to its packed middle lugs and robust foundations, providing a solid on-center feel. The BF Goodrich Trail Terrain, with its more voided design, takes 2 feet longer to stop on average in 60 to 0 mph braking tests.
Sideways Grip and Stability
While the BFG Trail Terrain has a consistent shoulder-to-road contact, the Falken Wildpeak AT Trail provides faster handling and more responsive steering due to its lighter weight and stable tread blocks. It completes lap tests a whole second faster on average.
Wet Performance
The Wildpeak AT Trail offers superb wet performance, being 2.5 seconds faster in lap time tests and achieving a 20 feet shorter braking distance on average compared to the BFG Trail Terrain, which lags due to its continuous shoulder ribs impeding lateral water evacuation.
Fuel Economy & Tread Life
The Wildpeak AT Trail generates more rolling resistance, making it less fuel-efficient but offers decent tread longevity. The BFG Trail Terrain is more fuel-efficient and provides similar tread life due to its lower rolling resistance and greater tread depth.
Ride Quality
The BF Goodrich Trail Terrain offers superior ride quality, managing bumps better and producing less noise due to its continuous running shoulder ribs and softer rubber.
Winter Traction
Both tires are 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rated, but the BFGoodrich tire performs better overall, stopping 10 feet shorter on icy and snowy surfaces due to better snow-to-snow contact.
Off-Road Traction
On Sand: The BFG Trail Terrain excels with larger contact patches and more aggressive sidewall lugs.
On Rocks: The BFG tire offers superior grip with enhanced biting abilities and effective stone ejectors.
On Mud: The Wildpeak A/T Trail performs better with effective mud evacuation.
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