Falken tires

[Sal-XK]

Anybody have any knowledge of this brand in an off road tire. I've started my tire search so just covering all angles.
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[07JeepXK]

Are you looking for an All Terrain tire or a Mud Terrain?

[Sal-XK]

Are you looking for an All Terrain tire or a Mud Terrain?

I'm going to go with an AT this time. I do all rock and sand driving and want a quieter ride on the road.

[BonesWK]

Saw an article in Petersons about those Wildpeaks, they seemed to think they held their own for sure on the rocks. Preformed well all around.

Im considering them when its time for me to get new ones down the road.

[07JeepXK]

I'm going to go with an AT this time. I do all rock and sand driving and want a quieter ride on the road.

But you are still going with a larger tire then you currently have correct?

[Sal-XK]

But you are still going with a larger tire then you currently have correct?

Ya I think I settled on the size you mentioned 285\70\17 seems like a good size and decent price range and a good fit for the XK

[07JeepXK]

Sounds good. Now get them ordered along with that Rusty's adjustable track bar!

[Sal-XK]

Sounds good. Now get them ordered along with that Rusty's adjustable track bar!

Hahahha ya I'm being lazy :)


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[NeilSmith]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TEuvYwZxUs

[Sal-XK]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TEuvYwZxUs

Nice those might be able to handle my abuse LOL


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[criket]

Obviously they seem to make a good tire. I've seen several people on JF use them and they seem to like them.

Since your XK sees mostly rocks and highway, I think it's a wise choice.

[EvilJager]

Lol i was looking at these tires a few weeks ago... i think its on the project jk rig. From the videos i saw they preformed well but i think they were real heavy... might wana double check tho

[Chapman89]

Sal, a co-worker of mine just had a set installed on his stock XK and he really likes them. Riding around town and on the highway they were noticeably quieter and smoother than my Bridgestone Revo 2 AT's granted my tires are probably halfway worn. I'd definitely consider a set especially after seeing them in person, the tread has a lot of depth and look like they would perform well for the type of driving you do.

[Sal-XK]

Cool thanks bro!


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[Omelet]

What others have said! They are great tires. I have a few buddies out here that beat them pretty hard in the rocks and they do very well. I had a really hard time deciding between these and the Nittos. Next time around i might go with the WP since I now have a dedicated wheeling set. I really like the grooving that they did for KOH! I might have to copy that design to get a little more performance out of them :D

[Sal-XK]

I just ordered mine 285/70/17


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[criket]

Woo hoo!!!! Will they be on before the 31st?

[LWM]

I just ordered mine 285/70/17

Where did you order them from? I might go that way too!

[Sal-XK]

Where did you order them from? I might go that way too!

Discount tire direct saved $50 this weekend, also put in there that I heard of them threw this forum which without the sale being posted I probably would of went somewhere else so not a stretch. :)


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[AJeepZJ]

I just ordered mine 285/70/17


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Awesome, dude. Can't wait to see that big girl on those fat meats!

[07JeepXK]

I just ordered mine 285/70/17


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Damn you beat me to it. I can't order my tires for a few more weeks. Still waiting on the Army to pay me my bonus! I cant wait to stuff 285/70's under my XK. Going to do the fender flare mod this week!

[BonesWK]

Awesome, dude. Can't wait to see that big girl on those fat meats!

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awesome Sal

[Sal-XK]

That post was pretty funny! I decided not to wait to get them I'm going wheeling at the end of the month and want to be done and set for the summer.


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[07JeepXK]

I can't wait until you get them installed and let us know how everything works out. I'll take some pictures this week when I cut my fender flares just incase you decide to go that route. Im going to take 1 inch off the flares all the way around (front and rear) and modify my plastic inner fender well liners to keep mud/water out of the engine bay. That might take some creative thinking though since i'll have no way to rivet the liners back onto the flares once I cut 1 inch off.

[Sal-XK]

Ya I'd like to see that mod. Hopefully there in stock and I'll have them soon.


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[Discount Tire]

Discount tire direct saved $50 this weekend, also put in there that I heard of them threw this forum which without the sale being posted I probably would of went somewhere else so not a stretch. :)


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You rock man! Thank you for your business. I'm running a set of these on my Wrangler and they have been unstoppable for me. I'm not easy on them either. A little over a week ago I went out to Tierra Del sol and tried to get some footage of the rock guards on the level 8 ZX. To get the footage I had to really abuse the sidewalls. When I post the video I'll show you what I am talking about. These tires are tough!

[Sal-XK]

That's good to hear because rocks are about 90% of my wheeling.


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[Sal-XK]

Great news looks like my tires will be here by the 15th!!!!! That was a lot faster then I thought they were going to get here.

[lekmedm]

Awesome, dude. Can't wait to see that big girl on those fat meats!


An instant classic!

[Matt]

I find it hard to believe Sal isn't putting something "extreme" on his XK.... toning it down with ATs to be "practical"??? Someone check if he has a fever...

[AJeepZJ]

An instant classic!

lol!


I find it hard to believe Sal isn't putting something "extreme" on his XK.... toning it down with ATs to be "practical"??? Someone check if he has a fever...

I think he'll like them... I don't think he'll LOVE them... but I think he'll like them.

[Sal-XK]

I find it hard to believe Sal isn't putting something "extreme" on his XK.... toning it down with ATs to be "practical"??? Someone check if he has a fever...

I figured fitting 32.7x11.2 tires on a 2" lift was kinda extreme :( and for the MT's they were great but loud which I'm tired of right now LOL


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[Matt]

Dude just take out your hearing aid... loudness problem solved! :D



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[Sal-XK]

Dude just take out your hearing aid... loudness problem solved! :D



.....going to run and hide now! https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/07/smileyangry017-1.gif

LMAO the funny part is I have hearing loss and there still loud


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[NeilSmith]

LMAO the funny part is I have hearing loss and there still loud


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yeah, that was my thought. they must be loud if YOU can hear them. LOL

[Sal-XK]

yeah, that was my thought. they must be loud if YOU can hear them. LOL

Ya when I first got them I was ok with it but that wore out. They gripped like mad off road that's for sure but as much as I avoid mud the MT's were not worth it. Then took into account the highway miles between my house and the trails and the beach the rough ride and noise was out weighing the benefits for me. I run mostly rocks and sand so I think the AT's will be a good fit. I would never discourage anyone from running the maxis big horns that's for sure those things were off road beasts that bit hard and took serious abuse.


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[07JeepXK]

Thats why I like my MT/R's w/Kevlar. They really aren't that loud (well I dont think they are) and they are awsome in every terrain. Not only that but they are amazing in the snow too!

[Matt]

same reasons I went with the duratrac.... AT tread in the middle section and MT lugs on the outside. :)

[07JeepXK]

If they didnt have the all terrain section in the middle of the MT/R's they would be crazy loud!


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[Sal-XK]

My tires showed up! but I'm at work :( I gotta get out of here LOL

[Carn75]

My tires showed up! but I'm at work :( I gotta get out of here LOL

Your sounding like a junking needing his next fix!!!!:D

[Matt]

Your sounding like a junking needing his next fix!!!!:D

Lol that's what we all are!!

[Sal-XK]

New tires are going to be tight! There mounting them now!


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[Sal-XK]

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[Matt]

I'm sensing a date with Sally-the-Sawzall tonight!

[Sal-XK]

I'm sensing a date with Sally-the-Sawzall tonight!

The fenders and wheel well are already on the garage floor LOL I guess I can't avoid the pinch weld mod any more either.
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[Discount Tire]

Looking good. The tread is a lot deeper than it looks in pictures isn't it?

[Sal-XK]

Looking good. The tread is a lot deeper than it looks in pictures isn't it?

Ya it's pretty deep :)


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[Sal-XK]

Oh wow are these things quiet :) I felt like I was riding in a caddy LOL I could actually here wind noise hahahaha sweet.


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[criket]

Oh wow are these things quiet :) I felt like I was riding in a caddy LOL I could actually here wind noise hahahaha sweet.


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Is this outside wind noise or did you break wind?

[Sal-XK]

Is this outside wind noise or did you break wind?

LMAO I heard my roof rack wind noise for the first time. But now my rack is off so I'm back in the garage.

[07JeepXK]

Curious as to what your plans are for the front end. Without the inner plastic fender wells, water and mud will get right into the engine compartment. Or are you not worried about that?

[Sal-XK]

Not a huge concern for me because I avoid the stuff any way. It's really not that open either so the rain shouldn't be an issue. What I was thinking was forming some aluminum to close the few spots up that are open. Or maybe some cheaper tin would work it only has to deflect water and maybe some rocks once and awhile. I'll add this to my picture list.


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[07JeepXK]

I had something similar in mind. Was thinking about finding some sheets of rubber this weekend that can be used to replicate the plastic inner fender wells to where I can modify it to my liking. Sort of like how they came up with the idea of gap guards for a vehicle with a body lift. So now I need to find some rubber that isnt to thick and thats flexible. My plan for the fender flares should be complete by tomorrow night! I like to play in the mud so I have to come up with something.

[criket]

I had something similar in mind. Was thinking about finding some sheets of rubber this weekend that can be used to replicate the plastic inner fender wells to where I can modify it to my liking. Sort of like how they came up with the idea of gap guards for a vehicle with a body lift. So now I need to find some rubber that isnt to thick and thats flexible. My plan for the fender flares should be complete by tomorrow night! I like to play in the mud so I have to come up with something.

A rubber that works well like you're explaining, is the rubber that they put on roofs, comes in rolls you know? I've used that rubber in many diff applications (mudflaps, door sweeps, etc.)

[Sal-XK]

I'll have to check that out.


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[Matt]

I've put body lifts on 3 past vehicles and have made my own gap guards each time. I order rubber sheet from mcmaster that's oil/weather/UV resistant. ... ill look up the P/N I used tonight, I would always get a 3'x3' sheet but it can be ordered in other variations.

[07JeepXK]

A rubber that works well like you're explaining, is the rubber that they put on roofs, comes in rolls you know? I've used that rubber in many diff applications (mudflaps, door sweeps, etc.)

Your the second person that has told me that. Might have to make a trip to Home Depot or Lowes tonight.

[07JeepXK]

I got exactly what I needed. Picked it up this morning from Miris Cash & Carry (local roofing supply store for contractors). Its really thin, very flexible roofing rubber that wont tear. I bought a 3ft x 10ft roll of it for $24. It will definitely be enough to do the front inner fender wells. If I need more for the rear when the front is done I can just stop by and pick more up.


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[Sal-XK]

Update my mpg's are up by almost 2 mpg :)


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[criket]

Update my mpg's are up by almost 2 mpg :)


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It's because you took the front fender flares off. :)

[Lt_JWS]

very nice Sal, those tires look great!

[Sal-XK]

I got my first trip out of the way! Went to the beach to do some fishing. Highway ride was awesome no noise at all and they tracked true and didn't wander with the lines in the road. Going over the bridge some of it is grates and they didn't like that part at all LOL. sand was already soft and deep tires did great I didn't air down just drove right on and it was point and shoot for me anywhere I needed to go I was fine. There were people stuck out there as usual including WK stock on stock rubber but she looked confused so we'll call that driver error which is usually the case anyway. So far I'm very happy I had a lIft and the MT's on less then a month from purchase so I never experienced the comfy side of the XK oh almost forgot I got 17.4 MPG getting there mixed driving 45-70 MPH :D


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[Discount Tire]

I got my first trip out of the way! Went to the beach to do some fishing. Highway ride was awesome no noise at all and they tracked true and didn't wander with the lines in the road. Going over the bridge some of it is grates and they didn't like that part at all LOL. sand was already soft and deep tires did great I didn't air down just drove right on and it was point and shoot for me anywhere I needed to go I was fine. There were people stuck out there as usual including WK stock on stock rubber but she looked confused so we'll call that driver error which is usually the case anyway. So far I'm very happy I had a lIft and the MT's on less then a month from purchase so I never experienced the comfy side of the XK oh almost forgot I got 17.4 MPG getting there mixed driving 45-70 MPH :D


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yeah, yeah, yeah, tell us the real story... Did you catch any fish?



Kidding, thanks for the feedback on the tires.

[BonesWK]

yeah, yeah, yeah, tell us the real story... Did you catch any fish?



Kidding, thanks for the feedback on the tires.

Well said - So Sal, anything??

[Holaday07 4.7]

where is the profile shot with the new tires on?

[Sal-XK]

The pics are in my garage thread. And no fish only the story of the one that got away my fault I set my line to early and pulled it out of his mouth :( I should of took a pic of the teeth marks in my bait.


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[Discount Tire]

no fish only the story of the one that got away my fault I set my line to early and pulled it out of his mouth :( I should of took a pic of the teeth marks in my bait.



I've had that happen many times especially when fishing top water for large mouth.