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My Crosstrek Wilderness came stock with the Geolanders, love em so far. Good on the highway and off road performance is 10/10
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Tire update: Nokian Outpost nAT tires

The overview below is exactly what I have found to be true with these tires. I would add that the colder the temp the better they are. Still snowing here and temps between 15 and -5 every day. Not selling you on these but for me they are a solid A rated tire!


The Nokian Outpost nAT is a premium all-terrain tire designed for year-round, severe-weather capability (3PMSF rated) and high durability with Aramid-reinforced sidewalls. Compared to competitors like the Falken Wildpeak AT4W or Toyo Open Country AT3, it offers a quieter, more comfortable ride with superior winter performance while maintaining strong off-road traction in mud and snow.
Key Comparisons with Other All-Terrain Tires:
  • vs. Falken Wildpeak AT4W: The Outpost nAT is generally quieter on-road. While both are aggressive, the Falken AT4W is sometimes considered more of a "heavy-duty" option for towing, whereas the Nokian excels in balancing on-road comfort with off-road, rugged performance.
  • vs. Toyo Open Country AT3: The Toyo is widely regarded as a versatile, long-lasting, and established AT tire. However, the Nokian Outpost nAT holds an edge in extreme winter conditions and offers higher durability with its Aramid-infused sidewalls (Pothole Protection).
  • vs. BFGoodrich KO3: Both are high-end options, but the Outpost nAT focuses heavily on all-weather, all-season performance (specifically slush and ice) while featuring a specialized, cut-resistant tread.
Key Strengths of the Nokian Outpost nAT:
  • Superior Winter Performance: 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rating for severe snow.
  • Durability: Aramid Shield technology resists damage from rocks and potholes.
  • Comfort & Quiet: Known for being surprisingly quiet and smooth for an aggressive AT tire.
  • Tread Design: Features a "North American Thread" (nAT) designed to handle diverse terrain, including mud, sand, and gravel.
  • Tread Wear Indicators: Includes a percentage indicator to easily monitor wear.
Best Use Cases:
The Outpost nAT is ideal for drivers who need a daily driver that is comfortable on the highway but has the ruggedness for consistent, demanding off-road trips and severe winter conditions.
 
My max towing is around 5,000 to 6,000 pounds. If I were hauling heavier and/or more often, I would have gone a different way. If your niche is mostly highway/on road with some off road and you face winter like here in NW Pa this is a superior choice. Probably a good plow tire as well. If you are off road and always in mud/rocks? I can't speak to that. I can say that these will roll in very deep snow where you are pushing it with your bumper and grill though.