Ford Everest Tremor with Falken Wildpeak AT4W Tyres

Twenty thousand kilometres of daily driving, wet highways, gravel tracks, mud, river crossings and Tasmanian snow

22 Sep 2026

The Ford Everest Tremor on a cold Central Highlands road in Tasmania

Roughly 20,000 km
90 per cent sealed roads
275/65R18 AT4W

Twenty Thousand Kilometres in Tasmania

Gary has put roughly 20,000 kilometres on his 2025 Ford Everest Tremor since buying it new. About 90 per cent of that distance has been ordinary highway and sealed-road driving, much of it in wet Tasmanian conditions.

The rest has taken the Everest onto gravel roads, muddy tracks, steep climbs, river crossings and snow-covered routes. Together, those kilometres provide a broad real-world view of an all-terrain tyre used as part of everyday life.

“These tyres have spent most of their life on the road, but they have also taken on gravel, mud, steep tracks, river crossings and Tasmanian snow. What has impressed me is how well they move between all of those conditions.”

Ford Everest with Falken Wildpeak AT4W tyres on a rocky Tasmanian track — The Everest and AT4W package on a rocky Tasmanian track

After roughly 20,000 kilometres, the overall impression is strongly positive. The tyres have remained comfortable on the road, capable when the surface changes and visually in excellent condition for the work they have done.

The Wheel and Tyre Setup

One of Gary's first changes was the wheel and tyre package. The factory 265/70R17 setup was replaced with 18-inch Fuel Rebel wheels and 275/65R18 Falken Wildpeak AT4W tyres.

The overall tyre diameter is only about 1.5 per cent larger than the factory combination. The new package fills the guards well, gives the Everest a stronger stance and keeps the vehicle practical for regular highway use.

Fuel Rebel wheels and Falken Wildpeak AT4W tyres on the Ford Everest Tremor — Fuel Rebel wheels and Falken Wildpeak AT4W tyres give the Tremor a purposeful but practical setup

“It gives the Everest the stance I wanted while still feeling right at home during everyday driving.”

The Falken Wildpeak AT4W suits the way the Everest is used, with most kilometres completed on sealed roads and regular trips onto gravel and four-wheel-drive tracks.

Falken Wildpeak AT4W tread and sidewall after approximately 20,000 kilometres — The AT4W tread and sidewall after approximately 20,000 kilometres

If you're considering a size change, make sure the new tyre's load and speed ratings meet or exceed those on your vehicle's tyre placard, and check your state's rules on vehicle modifications.

Confident Everyday Driving

Most of the Everest's kilometres have been completed on sealed roads, making everyday comfort and predictable behaviour an important part of the review. Gary says the AT4W has remained easy to live with on long highway drives and in wet conditions.

Gary says cabin noise has stayed well controlled for an all-terrain pattern, and he has noticed only a slight change in fuel use. The overall road experience remains comfortable, settled and well suited to the long distances commonly covered in Tasmania.

“They are comfortable and predictable on the highway, and they have given me plenty of confidence when the roads are wet.”

Ford Everest Tremor on a wet, snow-covered Tasmanian road — Wet highways and snow-covered roads are a regular part of the Everest's use

That road performance gives the setup genuine everyday value. Gary can leave the tyres on for daily driving and still have the traction and durability he wants when a trip continues beyond the bitumen.

Ford Everest Tremor on a sealed road — The tyre and wheel package remains composed on sealed roads

From Gravel Roads to Snow

Away from the bitumen, the tyres have faced loose gravel, muddy tracks, steep climbs, river crossings and Tasmanian snow. The variety of conditions has shown how well the setup adapts as the surface changes.

For normal road use, Gary runs his tyres at around 40 psi (about 276 kPa). On rougher gravel roads and four-wheel-drive tracks, he generally drops them to 28 to 30 psi (about 193 to 207 kPa), depending on the surface.

“Tasmania is a pretty good place to find out whether an all-terrain tyre really can do a bit of everything.”

Falken Wildpeak AT4W working through wet and muddy terrain — The AT4W working through wet and muddy terrain

These are Gary's own settings for his vehicle and the way he uses it, not a recommendation. Always check your vehicle's tyre placard, and see Tyre Review's tyre pressure advice before adjusting pressures for off-road driving.

Ford Everest crossing a loose, muddy surface — The Everest maintaining momentum across a loose muddy surface

Capability Away from the Bitumen

The AT4W package has handled the more demanding parts of Gary's driving with confidence. On gravel and rocky tracks, the tyres have supported controlled progress while maintaining the comfort expected from a vehicle that still spends most of its time on the road.

The photos also show the tyres working under load as the tread meets loose rock, mud and changing cambers. The wheel and tyre combination looks well matched to the Everest and has continued to perform consistently across these conditions.

Ford Everest driving through loose and muddy surfaces — The Everest carrying speed through loose and muddy surfaces

Aired down to suit the track, the tyres provide a more compliant footprint over rough ground. That flexibility has helped the Everest remain comfortable and capable while preserving the everyday manners that suit Gary's mix of driving.

Falken Wildpeak AT4W on a muddy Tasmanian track — The Falken Wildpeak AT4W in a muddy Tasmanian track sequence

Wear After Twenty Thousand Kilometres

Wear has been one of the biggest positives. After approximately 20,000 kilometres, Gary says the tread still looks deep and even, and the tread blocks and sipes still look to be in excellent condition.

The visual condition is especially encouraging given the mix of highway kilometres, wet roads, gravel, rocks, mud and snow. The tyres continue to present well and retain the purposeful tread profile that attracted Gary to the AT4W in the first place.

Falken Wildpeak AT4W tread after rocky climbs and muddy gravel — The tread remains in excellent visual condition after rocky climbs and muddy gravel

The Verdict

The Falken Wildpeak AT4W has delivered the balance Gary wanted: comfortable everyday road manners, predictable wet-weather behaviour and the capability to enjoy regular gravel driving, four-wheel-drive tracks and winter conditions.

After 20,000 kilometres, the tyre and wheel package feels well matched to the Everest Tremor. It looks right on the vehicle, has handled a broad range of Tasmanian conditions and has worn well so far, in Gary's experience.

“For the way I use the Everest, the overall balance has worked really well. Based on the performance and wear I have seen, I would 100 per cent fit them again.”