I looked and didn't find this particular tire question addressed on any threads - apologies if I missed it and I'm adding to the "tire thread" noise.
I'm wondering if any of you have experience with both tires and any insights of how they compare. I had initially assumed that the AT4W was just a newer and improved replacement for the AT3W (and I see many posters who have assumed the same), but the more I look online it seems that they are fundamentally different, and that's why it's still easy to find the AT3W in stock in many places. Based on the videos I've watched the AT4W is a stronger, tougher tire, but is actually worse than the AT3W in several aspects that matter to many drivers. The AT4W is significantly heavier, less plush/comfortable, and measurably worse on snow and wet pavement (a well-regarded highlight of the AT3W). Seems like the AT4W is intended for those who spend a significant amount of time off-road and need more overall toughness, while the AT3W is a better "all-around" tire for most drivers that balances solid AT capability with a measure of civility (though not as much as "trail" type mild ATs).
I'm leaning towards the AT3W, in an SL rating instead of E rating to save weight, but I was wondering if anyone has first-hand experience with both tires to confirm/refute what I'm hearing online.
I'm wondering if any of you have experience with both tires and any insights of how they compare. I had initially assumed that the AT4W was just a newer and improved replacement for the AT3W (and I see many posters who have assumed the same), but the more I look online it seems that they are fundamentally different, and that's why it's still easy to find the AT3W in stock in many places. Based on the videos I've watched the AT4W is a stronger, tougher tire, but is actually worse than the AT3W in several aspects that matter to many drivers. The AT4W is significantly heavier, less plush/comfortable, and measurably worse on snow and wet pavement (a well-regarded highlight of the AT3W). Seems like the AT4W is intended for those who spend a significant amount of time off-road and need more overall toughness, while the AT3W is a better "all-around" tire for most drivers that balances solid AT capability with a measure of civility (though not as much as "trail" type mild ATs).
I'm leaning towards the AT3W, in an SL rating instead of E rating to save weight, but I was wondering if anyone has first-hand experience with both tires to confirm/refute what I'm hearing online.
