Falken Wildpeak A/T3W vs Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires

Falken Tires was established in 1983, not too long ago, and in just two years, it could expand to the US from its home nation Japan. Falken Tires is well-known for its all-terrain and high-performance tires, but it has also introduced tires for trucks, SUVs, CUVs, and passenger cars. Mickey Thompson tires was founded in 1963 and has since conducted substantial research and development with its products, with a primary focus on tread designs and rubber compound innovation. To withstand challenging conditions, Mickey Thompson tires feature stronger sidewalls and deeper treads. The company is also responsible for several industry firsts, including wide, low-profile tires.

Designed for adventure, Falken all-terrain tires provide extreme off-road capability without compromising on-road comfort. Falken tires, including the Wildpeak, produce capable all-terrain tires that provide solid traction on- and off-road, and the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W offers excellent aggressive off-road ability and on-road traction.

Mickey Thompson all-terrain tires are made to withstand any terrain you choose to explore and last long. A variety of options for off-road or city driving are available in the Baja series and MTZ line from Mickey Thompson. The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T is engineered to provide exceptional performance, handling, and tread wear on the road—as well as exceptional performance in muddy and snowy situations.

Even though they both work well, which tire is better?

Let's use SimpleScore to compare the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W vs Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires to help you make the best decision.

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W tires

Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W boasts an optimized tread design mixed with a silica tire compound, providing aggressive off-road ability, improved moderate to severe winter traction, and difficult terrain driving without compromising on highway drives. Backed by a 55,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W features technologies like 3D canyon sipes to an entirely new proprietary lower sidewall. In addition, its full-depth sipes and grooves ensure that the tire's performance and appearance remain consistent over time. Its tread is designed for prolonged wear.

With its remarkable longevity, exceptional handling, and astounding traction, the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W has an excellent SimpleScore of 9.2 out of 10.

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires

Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for LT-metric sizes and a 60,000 mile warranty for other sizes, the Baja Boss A/T is the latest hybrid all-terrain tire from Mickey Thompson. Features like asymmetric tread design, silica-reinforced compound, aggressive Sidebiters, and PowerPly XD 3-ply construction all work together to provide excellent performance. Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T provides enhanced moderate to severe winter traction, along with low noise levels, durable tread, and a comfortable ride.

The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T has an incredible SimpleScore of 9.3 because of its amazing traction, great longevity, and superb handling.

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W vs Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires on traction

All-terrain tires are perfect for both on- and off-road driving because they have grooves and channels that distribute the load equally and improve traction.

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W features an improved tread design paired with a silica tread compound that boosts grip. Its 3D canyon sipes, full-depth sipes, and grooves reduce the risk of hydroplaning, increasing wet traction. Additionally, it is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, which means it provides excellent moderate to severe winter weather traction. With an outstanding traction score of 9.8, the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W excels in traction.

The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T receives an impressive traction score of 9.8 out of 10 thanks to the Sidebiters, which improve traction and performance both on and off the road. Its rubber compound that has been silica-bolstered improves grip. In addition, the LT sizes' T1 compound offers traction in chilly and wet conditions, and the asymmetric tread design is ideal for off-road grip.

In terms of traction, the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W is comparable to the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T.

ADVANTAGE: TIE

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W vs Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires on handling

On terrain like gravel or mud, the wide tread with grooves and channels offers good traction, yet there's still enough tread in contact with the road for responsive handling.

The Falken Wildpeak A/T3W has an excellent handling score of 9.4, and with its Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification, it can resist extreme snow conditions without sacrificing performance or handling. With a silica-reinforced rubber compound, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T boosts wet handling and braking performance. Additionally, on paved roads, the asymmetric tread pattern of the Baja Boss AT improves handling and gives it an excellent handling score of 9.4. The T1 compound (LT sizes) and S1 compound (SUV sizes) offer exceptional wet handling and braking.

In terms of handling, the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W is similar to the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T.

ADVANTAGE: TIE

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W vs Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires on longevity

All-terrain tires' softer rubber tread might deteriorate more quickly, thus an all-terrain tire with good longevity is an added advantage.

The Falken Wildpeak A/T3W has a 55,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. Its optimized tread design is engineered for extended wear, and its aggressive sidewall along with offset shoulder protects the tire from damage. The class-leading tread depth ensures long-lasting wear, while the 3D Canyon sipe technology interlocks the shoulders to resist wear from increased torque giving the Wildpeak A/T3W a great longevity score of 8.6. With a great longevity score of 8.8, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T has a longer wear and features Powerply XD which adds a thicker denier cord to the angled third ply, increasing puncture resistance. Its silica-reinforced compound provides cut and chip resistance and reduces uneven wear on paved roads.

In terms of longevity, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T marginally outperforms the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W.

ADVANTAGE: Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T

When to use each

All-terrain tires are built to endure the demands of off-roading. They feature a more durable design than highway tires, making them resistant to punctures, cuts, and other damage. All-terrain tires like the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W and Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T benefit your wheels if your car frequently travels between rough terrain and paved roads; however, if you spend most of your time on the road and drive less off the road, you should check out highway-terrain tires.

Which one should you choose?

Which of these two all-terrain tires fits you the best? Based on SimpleScore, there is almost no difference between the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T and the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W. In terms of handling and traction, the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W and Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T perform similarly and exceptionally well. In terms of longevity, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T slightly exceeds the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W. Let's check to see if their pricing differs in any way.

While the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W costs around $125 each, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T costs around $190. This means that a set of four Falken Wildpeak A/T3W tires will cost at least $500, and four Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires will cost at least $760.

Based on SimpleScore, you should choose the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W if you:

• Drive a pickup truck like the Toyota Tacoma and SUV like the Jeep Cherokee
• Prefer the tire that has a longer warranty (55,000 vs 50,000 miles).
• Want an excellent all-terrain tire at a more reasonable price
• Want to benefit from Road Hazard Protection

On the other hand, you should purchase the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T if you:

• Drive light trucks like the Ford F-150
• Prefer better longevity (8.8 vs 8.6)
• Are ready to spend more money on an aggressive tire

Especially when it comes to the production of all-terrain tires, Falken and Mickey Thompson have been well-known brands in the tire industry for many years. Even the all-terrain tires, the Baja Boss A/T and the Wildpeak A/T3W, work incredibly well. You are free to choose one over the other, though, based on your vehicles and the factors that are most important to you: longevity and pricing.

Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help as our helpful agents are more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.