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Also wanted to add that in the above linked review video, he is commenting on the LT version of the AT4/W and he notes this. The LT version has some other characteristics different than the SL version of the tire that make it less winter capable -- namely the LT uses a stiffer rubber compound...

So, we put the AT4/W's on our Badlands a month ago -- posted another thread here about it. The AT3/W are discontinued, but still easy to find and priced great at $155 each at places like Discount Tire. So if anyone is looking for tires and are happy with the OEMs (which are rather good), this...

Ah, you have the Pirelli Scorpion ATR tires. Those are the standard on the Badlands if you didn't opt for the up-sized AT tire option. I've heard they're really good but short-lived due to their softer rubber compound. For those of us who took the upgrade to the more aggressive 235mm profile...

For the Falken AT Trail tires, both the dealership service department and Discount recommended those if we didnt want a full AT tire. Theyre like an all-season tire that’s beefed up a bit for light trail or dirt roads. May not be a bad tire, but looking at them, they just weren’t that appealing...

We run our '21 Badlands through automatic car washes all the time. Always touchless/brushless so don't bother with folding mirrors or worrying about antenna. Besides, if you fold the mirrors, they don't get cleaned... I refuse to use automatic washes with brushes. Ended up with scratches...

I'll let everyone know how the work out. This Bronco Sport has become my son's daily driver, but I still drive it off and on. He does a lot of the mountain driving and makes regular runs between Denver and Steamboat. Getting the A/T4w's installed tomorrow evening. My only reservation about...

OK, so going with the Falken A/T4w's. They're replacing the 3w's and supposedly have improved tread lifespan and winter traction. We shall see. Overly good reviews on them everywhere I've looked. The Nokians seem to have the best winter performance, as that's what the brand is known for, but...

Yeah, looking at these now as well. Too many choices.

I'm considering that. Yes, will be using Discount Tire and their price on the AT3/Ws is really good at the moment. While I'd like something "better" I've been happy with these as the OEM and fully know what we're getting.

So our '21 Badlands needs new tires ordered now. OEM is the Falken WildPeak AT3/W 235/65-17. It's due for new tires soon anyway, but found a chunk of sharp metal on the highway that resulted in a non-repairable flat and now driving with the notorious mismatched spare. I was already shopping...

Most used car dealers, especially the big guys like CarMax, Carvana, Vroom, etc.. are still struggling with inflated inventories that they acquired at a premium during and since covid. Ford dealerships won't want a used BS if they have new ones on the lot, especially with the plummeting price...

I'm in Colorado, like you. The market is still pretty hot for desirable vehicles. Getting MSRP is do-able if you shop around and are patient. Most dealerships will sell at MSRP, some even a bit under if you custom order as you have done. I think you're in a good spot with your x-plan pricing...

35K miles out of the Scorpion ATR is about right... The upgraded tire option from Ford for our Badlands is the Falken Wildpeak AT3W in 235/65-17. They're a great all around tire that performs well in most conditions. Slush and ice being their weakness, but that's typical for most unless you...

You want a dash cam. I've had dash cams in all my cars starting with my 2016 F-350 and with sentry mode on our Model Y it's another level. I'm really unsure how the insurance industry hasn't all but forced cars to have cams at this point. Anyway, having a dash cam has saved my butt once...

Given the parts-availability trend and what happened from the '21 to '22 Badlands (and other trims), I'm expecting the '23s to suffer another round of lost features. Of all the missing features on our '22 BL Sport that are there on the '21 BL Sport, the one that irks me the most is the...