The Falken Rubitrek A/T01 vs Falken WildPeak R/T01 highlights two different off-road philosophies within Falken’s lineup. The Rubitrek A/T01 is a balanced all-terrain tire, designed for drivers who spend most of their time on the road but still want reliable traction on gravel and light trails, offering quieter and more comfortable daily driving. In contrast, the WildPeak R/T01 is a rugged-terrain tire with a far more aggressive tread and reinforced construction, built for tougher off-road conditions like mud, rocks, and deep trails. This sets up an interesting internal Falken battle — everyday all-terrain versatility versus hardcore off-road capability.
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Results: Falken Rubitrek A/T01 vs Falken WildPeak R/T01
Results below were taken from the Tire Rack’s “On road all terrain test“. A total of 11 tires were tested this time around in Tire Rack’s own proving ground. The graph below shows the comparison between Falken Rubitrek A/T01 vs Falken WildPeak R/T01 based on the relevant performance category. The Falken Rubitrek A/T01 was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark. Note that for subjective evaluation, we equate 1 point as 5%. Hence for example if tire A is graded 7 while tire B is graded 6, A is better than B by 5%.
As both tires are categorized as all season tires, Tire Rack has included snow & ice in its testing portfolio. The tire size of interest is 265/70R17 which is a common tire size for Toyota Tacoma. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle is a Toyota Tacoma.
Wet
In wet braking, the Falken Rubitrek A/T01 stops 19 feet earlier than the WildPeak R/T01, which translates to an 10% shorter braking distance, giving the Rubitrek a clear safety advantage in emergency stops. In wet handling lap time, the Rubitrek A/T01 completes the lap 2.31 seconds faster than the WildPeak R/T01, a 6% quicker performance, showing better overall grip and control on wet corners. Subjectively, the Rubitrek A/T01 also scores 0.63 points higher in wet handling, representing a 3% better driver confidence rating compared with the WildPeak.
Overall, the Rubitrek A/T01 clearly delivers stronger wet-road performance, stopping shorter, cornering faster, and providing better driver confidence than the more aggressive WildPeak R/T01, which prioritizes off-road traction over wet-road capability.
WildPeak R/T01 :
- -10% in wet braking
- -3% in wet handling (subj)
- -6% in wet handling (lap time)
Dry
In dry braking, the Falken Rubitrek A/T01 stops 2 feet shorter than the WildPeak R/T01, which is about a 1% shorter braking distance, giving the Rubitrek a very slight advantage in stopping performance. However, in subjective dry handling, the WildPeak R/T01 scores 0.06 points higher than the Rubitrek A/T01, representing roughly a the same handling score with no much differences in between.
Overall, the dry performance between the two tires is extremely close, with the Rubitrek slightly better in braking.
WildPeak R/T01 :
- -1% in dry braking
- ~0% in dry handling (subj)
Noise/Comfort/Ride Quality
In noise, comfort, and ride quality, the Falken Rubitrek A/T01 scores 6.50 compared with 6.17 for the WildPeak R/T01, meaning the Rubitrek holds a 0.33-point advantage, equivalent to about a 2% higher comfort rating.
WildPeak R/T01 :
- -2% in average of Noise, Comfort & Ride Quality.
Snow
In snow braking, the Falken Rubitrek A/T01 stops 9.96 feet shorter than the WildPeak R/T01, which equals a 10% shorter braking distance, giving the Rubitrek a clear advantage when stopping on snow. In snow acceleration, the Rubitrek A/T01 requires 10.93 feet less distance to gain traction than the WildPeak, translating to a 18% stronger acceleration performance, showing better ability to put power down on slippery surfaces.
However, in snow handling lap time, the WildPeak R/T01 completes the lap 0.22 seconds faster than the Rubitrek, a 1% quicker performance, indicating slightly better dynamic control when cornering on snow. Subjectively, the Rubitrek A/T01 scores 0.33 points higher in snow handling, representing a 2% better driver confidence rating.
Overall, the Rubitrek A/T01 performs better in most snow metrics, particularly braking and acceleration, while the WildPeak R/T01 only holds a very small advantage in lap time handling.
WildPeak R/T01 :
- -10% in Snow braking
- -18% in Snow Acceleration
- -2% in Snow handling (subj)
- +1% in Snow handling (lap time)
Ice
In ice braking, the Falken Rubitrek A/T01 stops 13.6 feet shorter than the WildPeak R/T01, which equals a 20% shorter braking distance, giving the Rubitrek a very clear advantage on extremely slippery ice surfaces.
WildPeak R/T01 :
- -20% in Ice braking
UTQG ratings
It’s also important to note that the WildPeak R/T01 is dominated by LT (Light Truck) sizes, which do not carry UTQG ratings, making direct treadwear comparisons more difficult. However, Falken provides mileage warranties for both tires. The WildPeak R/T01 comes with a 50,000-mile warranty, while the Rubitrek A/T01 offers a slightly longer 55,000-mile warranty, suggesting a small advantage in expected longevity for the Rubitrek.
| Brand | Tireline | Size | Tread Wear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falken | Rubitrek A/T01 | All | 660 | A | B |
| Falken | WildPeak R/T01 | All | – | – | – |
Price
For the 265/70R17 size, the Falken Rubitrek A/T01 costs $191, while the Falken WildPeak R/T01 (LT specification) costs $334. This means the WildPeak R/T01 is $143 more expensive, making it 75% more expensive than the Rubitrek A/T01 in this size.
Tire size: 265/70R17
- Rubitrek A/T01 : $ 191
- WildPeak R/T01 : $ 334 (LT size)
Difference: +75% more expensive for WildPeak R/T01
Summary
From my perspective as a tire engineer, the Falken Rubitrek A/T01 is the more balanced choice, delivering better wet, snow, and ice performance along with improved ride comfort and a slightly longer 55,000-mile warranty, making it well suited for daily driving with occasional off-road use. The Falken WildPeak R/T01, however, is built for tougher environments, with its aggressive rugged-terrain design and LT constructions providing stronger durability and off-road capability, though at the expense of on-road refinement and at a much higher price.
Dr Edwin Pang