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[DatWayMon]

The Ford website is not a fount of knowledge concerning the available tire options that come on the Badlands trim. Are the optional "off-road" 235/65 R17 tires the Wildpeak A/T3W or the Wildpeak A/T Trail as pictured?

My 2021 Badlands came with 235/65/R17 Wildpeak A/T Trail.

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[thekingprawn]

My 2021 Badlands came with 235/65/R17 Wildpeak A/T Trail.

Hmm, so a craps shoot maybe?

 

[DatWayMon]

Hmm, so a craps shoot maybe?

I think it still comes with the same optional tires. Here is a link to the 2022 spec sheet and on page 2 it still has the A/T's listed and not the A/T3W's.

https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North America/US/product/2022/bronco-sport/2022-Bronco-Sport-Tech-Specs.pdf

 

[Mark S.]

Unless Ford has changed optional tires, it's the Wildpeak A/T3W. That's what Ford offered for the 2021 MY, and that's how mine was equipped.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

I think it still comes with the same optional tires. Here is a link to the 2022 spec sheet and on page 2 it still has the A/T's listed and not the A/T3W's.

https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North America/US/product/2022/bronco-sport/2022-Bronco-Sport-Tech-Specs.pdf

My 2022 Badlands came with optional AT3W’s. The guide from December is not specific other than A/T, so it might depend on the time of day.

 

[Falken QA]

The Ford website is not a fount of knowledge concerning the available tire options that come on the Badlands trim. Are the optional "off-road" 235/65 R17 tires the Wildpeak A/T3W or the Wildpeak A/T Trail as pictured?

My 2022 Badlands came with optional AT3W’s. The guide from December is not specific other than A/T, so it might depend on the time of day.

The photos provided by Ford are generic and should not be used literally.

The Bronco Sport would use the OE Falken Wildpeak AT (AT3w), part# 59000690. It shares some of the design of the normal aftermarket/off-the-shelf Wildpeak At3w, with main differences appearing in a shoulder redesign to help meet noise standards set by Ford. @Escape2Bronco photo highlights the shoulder.

Ford simply left out "AT3w" in their description for the Wildpeak AT.

 

[Jrl]

The photos provided by Ford are generic and should not be used literally.

The Bronco Sport would use the OE Falken Wildpeak AT (AT3w), part# 59000690. It shares some of the design of the normal aftermarket/off-the-shelf Wildpeak At3w, with main differences appearing in a shoulder redesign to help meet noise standards set by Ford. @Escape2Bronco photo highlights the shoulder.

Ford simply left out "AT3w" in their description for the Wildpeak AT.

Wildpeak 235/65/17

 

[Escape2Bronco]

The photos provided by Ford are generic and should not be used literally.

The Bronco Sport would use the OE Falken Wildpeak AT (AT3w), part# 59000690. It shares some of the design of the normal aftermarket/off-the-shelf Wildpeak At3w, with main differences appearing in a shoulder redesign to help meet noise standards set by Ford. @Escape2Bronco photo highlights the shoulder.

Ford simply left out "AT3w" in their description for the Wildpeak AT.

Thanks for jumping in and clearing the fog. I could only speak to what came on mine.

 

[GulfCoastBronco]

I have used the Falken Wildpeak A/T3w on my last 3 trucks and loved them, unfortunately it does not seem they are made for the tires sizes on the Bronco Sport... any chance that may change in the future? 235/60R18 is the size I am running.

I have 235/65/18 Toyo AT3 I think it’s a nice look on the 18” wheel

 

[Bamsi]

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Hi. I am wondering, as everybody tales about proper tire sizing. Are all 245/65/17 tires really equally tall? Or varies because of thread type. Highway vs all-terrain vs off-road? Thanks in advance

 

[Kritas]

Hi. I am wondering, as everybody tales about proper tire sizing. Are all 245/65/17 tires really equally tall? Or varies because of thread type. Highway vs all-terrain vs off-road? Thanks in advance

The measurements are standardized across the industry.

 

[Bamsi]

The measurements are standardized across the industry.

So no difference because thread is deeper? Thanks

 

[RiotfunK]

The SL wildpeaks are hopefully built better than they were like 2/3 years ago. I went through them in a few thousand miles. They cracked, split and wore super fast. Plus the tread is actually less depth than what’s advertised. They didn’t do well in rain and snow. Were a terrible tire. Swapped them out to the E rated ones which wore like iron and bulletproof. The E rated were some of the best tires I’ve ever run. Just to burly for a BS. Plus you guys reneged on your warranty coverage. Sent photos and went through dealer. Still have the photos. You guys covered them and then decided not to and charged back the dealer. So iffy on getting another set.

 

[Kritas]

So no difference because thread is deeper? Thanks

Not that I am aware of. I'll let Falken weigh in to correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Meanderthal]

So no difference because thread is deeper? Thanks

Yes, the beginning dimensions of the tire are the same. So the outside diameter will be the same (within reason/tolerances) no matter what style of tire you buy (all season, all terrain, off-road, etc). The tread depth will most likely be different between those tire styles. A true off-road tire will have deeper tread, which will make it "squirm" on road in braking/cornering. An all-season will have shorter tread that will handle better on road but won't have the same grip off-road. The off-road tire will also have a softer compound that will wear faster than the all-season (especially on road). In all of these scenarios, the all terrain is a compromise between all-season and off-road.

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