Full-size 4x4 pickups can really benefit from extra ground clearance with a lift kit and oversize tires, and that’s where the Falken Wildpeak R/T01 comes in. The Wildpeak R/T01 is surprisingly civilized, though — this tire has a hybrid all-terrain/mud-terrain design that delivers dependable traction off-road without sacrificing road manners, ride quality and noise levels on the pavement. The Wildpeak R/T01 is tough and tenacious when the going gets rough, but it’s still a great tire for daily-driver duties.

So what makes this tire so exceptional? Let’s get into our Falken Wildpeak R/T01 review and see if it’s the right choice for your truck.

Features and Benefits

As a rough terrain tire, the Wildpeak R/T01 is meant to offer better off-road performance without sacrificing on-road comfort. Here’s how the tire does that and more:

• Aggressive shoulder features protect the tire’s sidewall from rocks and debris while boosting lateral traction and enabling it to claw out of ruts and crevices
• Hybrid mud-terrain/all-terrain tread features high-contact-ratio center for maximum contact with the pavement
• Heavy-duty casing design resists damage from punctures and cuts
• Tread blocks feature step-down design to minimize tread squirm for offroad use and towing
• DURASPEC 3-ply sidewall with high turn-up
• Good self-cleaning of mud and debris

Available in 16” to 22” sizes, the Wildpeak R/T01 is backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.

Pros and Cons

Like most Falken tires, the Wildpeak R/T01 has more strengths than weaknesses:

PROS:

• Generous tread life warranty
• Can be used aired-down for rock crawling
• Surprisingly decent ride quality and road manners
• Very tough and durable

CONS:

• Noisier than some might like, although not as noisy as a mud-terrain tire
• Only available in black letter sidewall

SimpleTire’s view on Falken Wildpeak R/T01 tires

Falken has a winner with the Wildpeak R/T01. It’s a great hybrid of mud-terrain and all-terrain performance, with materials and construction that can hold up to the roughest punishment and still keep coming back. Falken is still not a familiar name to many drivers, but that doesn’t mean they’re a second-tier tire when it comes to design and performance, and the Wildpeak R/T01 is proof. If you’ve got a 4x 4 truck with a lift kit and you’re looking for a great tire for on or off the pavement, the Falken Wildpeak R/T01 is a strong contender.

Vehicles the Falken Wildpeak R/T01 is a good replacement tire for

Able to be used on- and off-road, the Wildpeak R/T01 is a great choice in a replacement tire for drivers of vehicles like the Chevrolet Tahoe, Dodge Durango, Ford F-150, GMC Canyon, Jeep Wrangler, Nissan Pathfinder, RAM 2500, or Toyota Tundra.