275/60R20 Falken A/T3W Fuel Economy

[Freedom]

I am looking at upgrading my stock 275/60R20 Hankook tires to Falken A/T3W (115 load). I get impressive fuel economy now, which is 23 MPG. For those of you running 275/60R20 in the 115 load range (not the LT), how much of an MPG drop should I expect? Also considering Rubitrek, just not much info on them, and also not sure if the MPG is different between them. Thanks all!

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[fordtruckman2003]

I'll be waiting to see results of your test. Looking at doing the same change next year. I do enjoy 20 mpg in the city.

 

[Captain Chaos]

I've been looking for the same answer, I'm planning on trying the rubitrek when the time comes for new tires, I was also hoping to find some real word info, so far I've found nothing ...

 

[HammaMan]

Should be unremarkable in that you're just swapping brands of the same size / specs.

 

[Black_ice-Dragon]

I just ordered a set of the A/T3W to replace my stock tires. I should have them on next week and let you know if I lose any fuel economy.

 

[fordtruckman2003]

Looked at specs last night and maybe 6 lbs heavier so doubt any noticable change. Not like going to LT and gaining 20+ lb.
Going up a size would be more weight but not sure that can be done without rubbing anyway.

 

[jakearb]

I swapped from whatever factory tires were to the Falken A/T3Ws on a RAM1500 and there was no difference in mpg. Waiting till the current tires on my F150 wear down to swap to Falkens again. I'm averaging 24.5mpg with the 2.7L currently.

 

[Black_ice-Dragon]

I just swapped out the General Grappler APT's I had on my truck yesterday for the AT3W's. So far it feels like I'm getting slightly better gas mileage than I was previously. I am averaging about 11.5L/100KM. So about 20MPG overall. Il have to see long term. But so far not much of a difference on my powerboost.

 

[Freedom]

I just swapped out the General Grappler APT's I had on my truck yesterday for the AT3W's. So far it feels like I'm getting slightly better gas mileage than I was previously. I am averaging about 11.5L/100KM. So about 20MPG overall. Il have to see long term. But so far not much of a difference on my powerboost.

Thanks for updating us! This is encouraging.

How is the noise compared to the Generals? That's the other thing I'm working through with these Falkens.

 

[Black_ice-Dragon]

Funny enough the Falkens feel better on the road so far. But that may be bias since I just replaced them. As for noise I cant say I notice a difference personally so far on any highway driving I have done. The cabin is so isolated these days from noise. I am mostly curious to see how well these handle when winter comes.

I previously had BFG KO2's on my 2010 F150 and I drove the Coquihalla during a snow storm with no problem. Im curious if the Falkens can improve on that. The only thing I have heard might be an issue with the Falkens is they can be tough to balance. Though my dealership had no issues.

 

[fordhouston]

You’ll be fine as long as you do not opt for LT rated tires.

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