Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WildPeak A/T3W is ahead, 71–64
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 74 · 441 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 5 in 2019 4x4 Australia All-Terrain Tire Test R17 (overall ranking)
“New tires! Falken Wildpeak A/T3W Listened to advice on here and went from 265/70 to 265/75. Looks more rugged and handles a lot better. Before & After Read more”
Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #34 of 42 in 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test (overall ranking)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | WildPeak A/T3W | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 54 |
| Source | WildPeak A/T3W | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 77 | 62 |
| Source | WildPeak A/T3W | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 72 | 78 |
| Source | WildPeak A/T3W | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 73 | 61 |
| Source | WildPeak A/T3W | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 70 | – |
| Source | WildPeak A/T3W | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | – |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 65 |
| Source | WildPeak A/T3W | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 71 | 57 |
| Category | Falken WildPeak A/T3W | Nexen WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 64 |
| Dry | 72 | 59 |
| Wet | 75 | 64 |
| Snow | 71 | 75 |
| Comfort | 71 | 65 |
| Noise | 68 | – |
| Treadwear | 65 | 65 |
| Handling | 71 | 57 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Neither tire has a score here yet, so this weight changes nothing.
WildPeak A/T3W
WinGuard
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | WildPeak A/T3W | WinGuard | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 83% #2/5 · 2019 4x4 Australia All-Terrain Tire Test R17 | 3% #34/42 · 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test | +80.4 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community feedback for the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W is overwhelmingly positive, with users praising their rugged look, improved handling, and exceptional performance in severe weather like Pacific Northwest ice storms. Owners appreciate their durability and capability on both highways and light trails, expressing disappointment that the model is being discontinued in favor of the newer A/T4W.
“I’m really bummed the Wildpeak A/T3Ws are discontinued These tires have held up well, got me safely through two PNW ice storms, and now I found out that if someone tries to slash your tire, and you don’t notice it for a day, they will still hold air. Anyone know if the A/T4Ws hold up as well? Looks like I’m going to be needing a new tire sooner rather than later. Read more”
“New wheels for the 50 New wheels on the cx50. Wasn’t 100% sure about the bronze on red but I like it. 17x8 sport terrain cv-1 wheels and 235/65R17 Wildpeak A/T3W tires.”
“Pulled the trigger and did a 2 inch level with 285/70/17 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W.”
Based on 10 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Falken WildPeak A/T3W | B · Nexen WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 660 B B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 55,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Falken WildPeak A/T3W
Nexen WinGuard
Winner: Falken WildPeak A/T3W — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Nexen WinGuard if snow matters most to you.
Falken WildPeak A/T3W scores 71 vs 57 on handling.
Falken WildPeak A/T3W scores 72 vs 59 on dry.
Falken WildPeak A/T3W scores 75 vs 64 on wet.
Falken WildPeak A/T3W scores 71 vs 65 on comfort.
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Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
