All-Terrain T/A KO2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 1333 reviews for the All-Terrain T/A KO2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 75% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The tires provide excellent traction and performance in various driving conditions, including snow, mud, and off-road environments. They are praised for their durability, with some owners reporting over 100,000 km of use. However, a few customers have experienced issues with premature wear or balancing problems. Overall, the tires offer a balance of on-road comfort and off-road capability.
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Gold Standard
The T/A KO2's are the absolute gold standard in light truck tires ! Not only in performance, but in styling and in the "wow" factor as noted when other truck guys check them out. Grip wet and snowy roads like bear claws. Highway ride is smooth too. There's two things in life you don't skimp on, work boots and truck tires. Get these and you're halfway there.
BEST TIRES EVER
I ordered new set of 33x12.5x15BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 to put on my 1997 Tacoma,to replace the 33x12.5x15BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KOI have already on which on Friday oct 30 will be 8 years since I bought them and I put 84K on them, this is the 3rd set of 33x12.5x15BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 I buy for the truck
They last for ever
I am getting new set of 33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 today to be put on my 1997 Tacoma with3"body lift.the set I have on my truck now is BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO 33x12.5x15 , Friday oct 30 eill be 8 years since I bought this set and I put 84000miles,yes 84000 miles on this set,I had my truck for 17 years and this is the 3rd set of tires I will put on it
Best tires I bought in my life
Well what can be said that everybody else has.I have bought these tires recommended to me by one of my best friend who unfortunately passed away 5 yrs ago not that it is so important but I bought them in 11/2006. The only reason I am replacing them is due to a windfall I received I have @least 80,000 miles on this set & are showing actually age cracking in between the tread that doesn't bother me that much I've driven on less & with less tread I was going to wait until next year but plowing season is just around the corner & I hate to put my tire chains on the ones I made last year the best with ice cleats they are used on the Alaskan haul road. The dot # s are BFW8UJ113606
A long time user rave.
I first encountered the KO fitted new to a 1989 Nissan Safari 4x4 fresh off the boat as a used Japanese import in 1999. 290,000 km later I am on my 3rd set of KOs. Also I am running them on my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have never been stuck in mud or snow and have only ever had one puncture. The wear is amazing, 80 to 100,000 km from new down to 3mm tread depth. I find them a quiet running tyre but they do get a bit noisy when the tread wears down below 5-6mm. In short, I love 'em! I can't justify using Mud Terrains because I seldom require anything that aggressive. I'm just a bit annoyed that I can't get a set of KOs in 225-60R18 for my wife's 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Operating conditions: Safari: 265-75R16 on 8" rims. (Australian Spec)* Jeep: 255-70R16 on standard rims (Standard Spec) * Note: Australian spec actually specifies 265-70 section. Thanks, BFG, for a pretty amazing tyre.
They made the best even better.
I bought these in 285/70r/17 for my Thaoe and I really enjoy the new look. They look agressive with out being too agressive. I have used them on the highway, dirt and mud and I have no complaints. Im looking forward to see how they will handle in the snow/ice this winter.
great tire
best tires I have ever owned, great handling and wear, this is my 3rd set on 2 different trucks, just got 50,000 miles out of the last set and 60,000 on the previous 1 on a different truck
Outstanding!
I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado Z71 1/2 ton lifted 8". 35x12.50x18" KO2's are impressive. I've never had a quieter, better handling, and most aggressive all terrain tire till today. 10 ply all terrain KO2's have no drag on my application. Compared to all the all terrain tires in the market, the KO2's beats it. Not only by price but definitely the performance that these tires can do. Snow is coming soon and I will come back and give another review for the winter. Don't spend your money on mud terrains. These KO2's will do the job and last longer.
Better than Original BFG AT
First off, awesome tire. I have been very impressed with the ride quality, wear, and handling of these tires. I had them installed on a 2012 F150 King Ranch and they replaced the stock tire. Size is LT275/65/20. Typically drive about 3000k a month, mostly interstate or highway. Also frequently used off road on hunting property access roads, power lines, and fields. I used to have the original BFG AT KO's and wasn't too sure about purchasing the AT KO2's. After a few thousand miles I have come to realize it was the best tire purchase I've made. I will summarize my thoughts on each category: Look - Didn't know if I liked the aggressive sidewall look at first because it didn't look "clean" to me but honestly the look has grown on me. After all this isn't a passenger car tire! Ride - If you've ever had premium tires (G-Year, Michelin) then you know what a difference they make over knock offs. This is my second set of BFG AT's (KO2 this time) and these tires ride as good as or better than the stock Michelin's that came on my truck. The ride is actually less harsh than before and absorbs all kinds of potholes, bumps, and road wear with a soft feel. There is no more abruptness to the ride of my truck anymore which is surprising due to the E Load rating. Most E tires I have had in the past were much stiffer and felt like riding a dump truck due to the bouncing around. Not the case here. Also there is no shake or vibration in the wheels which is important to me as I spend a lot of time both in the woods and on the interstate. Noise - Honestly this part of the tire is a huge difference than the previous BFG AT's and one of the biggest upgrades in the design and quality that must have been made. I've had plenty of experiences with the MT K02's which were fairly loud if you didn't rotate them, and other all terrians that you heard hum down the road. My opinion is that the road noise is so minimal I did not notice any difference in going from a road tire to the all terrains. Towards the end of the rotating cycle you can hear a soft hum as you cruise down the road in lower speeds with the windows down. However I can't hear them with the windows up and have no problem talking on speakerphone while driving at any speed. I rotate every other tire change (so every 8000 miles). Handling - This tire has done very well in every condition I have been in. A few examples: - In my state, we have terrible roads and therefore when it rains the roads are very dangerous because of hydroplaning. I actually bought new tires (this tire) after almost losing control on the interstate from hydroplaning. Have not had that issue since and never felt a loss of control with these tires. - Off road: These tires go well in all muddy situations from rain soaked farm soil to damp clay. This tire (or any really) isn't the best with dryer or very wet clay as it will just cake into the tread. I haven't had that happen with these tires as they are pretty self cleaning in most conditions. - Did not slip on very steep and very slick boat ramp pulling a 7000lb boat out of the water in 2wd. - Never tested in snow as we rarely get any! Cons / Considerations I haven't had many issues with this tire but I bought it knowing what to expect. A lot of the negative points people make (about any item) are due to having different expectations or a lack of knowledge of the product and usually a combination of both. This review is about an All Terrain tire, with aggressive tread and is heavy, and has an E load rating. Knowing these facts are critical in basing an opinion before providing negative feedback. That being said here are mine: - The tires themselves are hard to clean around the edge due to sidewall tread pattern. Mud likes to stay in the little grooves. This is being picky but that mud is hard to get out without a decent scrub. - I rotate every 7.5k to 8k miles which is longer than recommended 5k. That last thousand miles will have a little bit of tire hum. This isn't a negative or a con to me but just something to point out. -If you drive gravel roads a lot and don't like rock dings, be weary of this tire. It loves to pick up gravel and sling it all over the place. This isn't a huge problem for me but if you are buying tires that stick out past fender you will throw them all down the side of your truck. - This isn't' really a negative but I would note fuel MPG did decrease. HOWEVER, I went to a much heavier tire and a bigger tire. I would say while MPG did decrease it was only by 1mpg. These tires are load E range and not necessarily designed to go on 1/2 ton trucks. They are made for the F250's or larger where there is need to have 75psi in the tires. Overall I've been very impressed with the quality of the new BFG AT KO2 and would recommend this tire over the originals. It is quieter, has a better ride, and handles equally as efficient as any all terrain I've driven on. If you ever had the originals, or any other subpar off road tire then do yourself a favor and purchase these. You get what you pay for and more.
NIGHT AND DAY DIFFRENCE
I went form some cheap old 31 in Stampede sr ATs to 33 in KO2s ATs on my 93 ranger and I love them! My 31s would nearly shake my truck to pieces over 60 mph ,but the KO2s are like ridding on pillows ,so much so that the day I put them on my truck I accidently found myself doing 80 thinking I was doing way less than that. The steering is also much more responsive and I'm able to corner much faster and easier too, as for handling on surfaces other than asphalt ,as expected they did phenomenal! Dirt, gravel ,mud ,you name it ,they take it! I'm still waiting to see how they do in snow but I have high expectations. As for fuel efficiency ,even with a 2 inch taller tire it remained at a steady earth saving and wallet fattening 16mpg ,which was very impressive seeing how these 10 ply KO2s weigh approx. 20 pounds more per tire than my 31s! All in all I cant find anything bad to say about these tires ,I've bought BFG's before but these completely blew my mind and are outstanding!!!