Thanks to OnX Offroad, I really do love the app so happy to have them supporting the testing. Also if you want more of this sort of content in the future please share this video around your groups and forums so it doesn't flop. For a review of the Nokian Outpost nAT in the near future follow ua-cam.com/channels/EkIDGp1BtY7rqdw6uCKH5Q.html webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/offroad/membership/?promo=tyrereviews
Close to an area where you could have tested the sand performance in polished sand that like Aussie bull dust is a very good way to seperate tread patterns effectiveness. May I suggest Sand Hollow rec park. Some mild and not so mild dunes there to drive.
The KO3's are made at the BFG3 Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. BF Goodrich is owned by Michelin and all BFG tyre's are held to the highest standard right along with all Michelin tyre's! The BFG3 facility still uses the hard working people in the vicinity of Tuscaloosa to HAND build each tyre, each step of the way! Every step is hand inspected by specifically trained quality personnel! All the way from the mixing facility, to the final inspection before it leaves the plant! Quality is at its best before any part, step, or material is sent to the next, to be used in the hands on process of assembling these tires! It is actually a really neat process to observe in order to create just one of these tyre's. Enjoyed the review! Have a great day!
Hi ! Can you please make a video explaining the dangers of using OLD like +10yrs old tyres . I'm calling this out because here in belgium you can PASS MOT with 10-20 years old tyres if they are not worn. So now we are seeing peope buying old second hand tyres just to pass MOT in belgium.. people buy these cars and have NO IDEA they are in an accident waiting to happen. i have an anecdote about that personally if you are interested. good video's and keep up the good work !
Literally have two Jeeps out in my driveway, one with the BFG & one with the Falkens, and both with about 5000 miles (8000km) on the set of tires. Every little detail of your review was exactly what I experience and feel. And, the vanity part of the raised white letters is another “amen.” I will say that the Falkens have balanced a little better with less weights, though. When you get up to the 315/70R17 size, though, the popularity of the BFG on the Ford Raptor for so many years does make it an easier tire to get a replacement for (in the U.S.). But when you can buy 5 Falkens for the price of 4 BFG, that is moot point. The wet traction and price will probably have me replacing with the Falkens when it is necessary in the future.
I'm shopping for the 315s and I haven't seen the price difference to the point you can get 5 Falkens for the price of 4 K03s. What is really going to push the 315 size market is the Sasquatch Broncos.
Any feedback or advice on whether or not one tire is better on gas mileage than the other? I understand that the wild peak four is quite a bit heavier. Thank you in advance.
Looking forward to the objective testing, especially wet and snow! Great intro and general impression feedback; hopefully the wait won't be too long! This is my favorite tire review channel; thanks for the efforts!
Are they noisy? I have the ridge grapplers and they good on my truck but I’m thinking to go bigger to 35s and between the nitto reccon grapplers am the tko3
Standard load AT4Ws on my Xterra. They ride really nicely on road, with great grip in wet so far. Amazingly quiet even at highway speeds. 100 mile gravel trip with some 4x4 mandatory sections and they felt and performed great. Traction through bumpy corners stood out to me, interesting to see you mentioned that here. I get a lot of rain so I think they will be great tires for me.
@@Icutmetal Correct, but I believe he stated in the video that he thought the KO2 was better than the AT3W, in snow, in his experience. I was simply pointing out that my experience with the two, was the opposite.
This is the experience I’ve had as well (although on different vehicles, Jeep xj -BFG Toyota Tacoma - Falken) I have also heard the at4w is not quite as good as the 3w in the snow, due to the harder compound which was needed for the higher mileage warranty. I still think the at4w is going to be great in the snow and I will be getting a set in the next couple of weeks.
I’ve never driven on the Falkens but I’ve had the KO2s on my F150 for the past 4 winters in Ontario and I’ve been super impressed. If the KO3s are supposed to be better in snow than the KO2s then they will definitely be my next choice.
This is the battle of the titans, I was hoping you might pit these tires against each other, you're the man. You rock. Thanks for your in-depth tire reviews!!!
Good review!. I live fairly close to you in Elko, NV and just fitted the 285/75/16 Falkens to my '97 F250 diesel 4X4 last week. Replaced Michelins. Very quiet now. They were much less expensive than the BFGs. These are my 3rd set of various Falkens I have bought, and they sold me on the brands quality. I have 8 year old BFGs on my Jeep and they are great. So far, I am real happy I got the AT4Ws, especially for the price.
@@StephenShreds I had a slight rub only when carrying a big passenger, so I put washers on the bumper bolts. No lift, stock Alcoas. Took them on some nasty trails last month and they were really impressive.
@@StephenShreds Any day now. We've had flurries, supposed to be 10 degrees tonight. My girlfriend has the Falken AT Trails on her Honda Pilot and it turned it into a little snow machine, one reason I went with the AT4s. I'll let you know.
I was just in salt lake this weekend for a concert, I was surprised to hear you live there. I'm about 2 hours north in Idaho. Love your videos, I'm a tire nerd as well
Impressive showing by Falken/Sumitomo. Coming in and doing so well against a titan like BFG isn't a small feat. I'll be looking forward to snow data. If you can throw in a dedicated snow as well that would be a great data point
Very helpful review - and not the result I would have expected based on my experience with the previous generations! If the K03 doesn't ramp up noise pretty quickly with wear like the K02 did, this will be a killer tire.
Your fans in the UK will be most interested in how they perform in the wet, mud and at around freezing! Having run both Wildpeak AT3 and the KO2 over several years, I found the Falken far better in the wet and also in the snow. The Falken gave me greater security all round - I even fitted then in my SDV8 Range Rover! Looking forward to an objective test. Thanks.
I bought the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W 265/70/R17 115 SL. I have a 4Runner. I had KO2's on before. I wanted the KO3's but they are not out in my size yet.The KO's are a lighter tire, but the size Wildpeak I purchased are only 2.2 lbs heavier. The comfort is better than the KO2, also much quieter. I did not lose any MPG, may have actually gained a bit. Off-road? Fine so far, and defiantly better in the rain than the KO2.
this comment is pulling into an AT4 purchase. Curious about how they would do on moderate and a higher trails as well as snow, that would seal the deal.
Thank you for the great tire reviews! I have the Falken Wildpeak AT3W on my Tacoma right now. While overall I'm mostly satisfied with the Falken, I won't be replacing them with the AT4W when time comes. Because of my work, I park my tacoma for days at the time in the garage without driving it. When I come back 4 to 7 days later, my tire have developed a flat spot. And for the first 10 to 15 minutes of driving, it's like I'm driving on out of round tires. It creates enough vibrations in the stearing and through the cab to be annoying. After the tires warm up from driving, it's smooth again. 60% paved road / 40% gravel and snow in the winter. Except for my flat spot problem, they do what they are supposed to be doing, on the noisier side.
In Australia the Falkens are about $100 cheaper per tyre..I’ve had my AT3’s for 100,000km across 2 different utes and they still have a tiny bit left in them, easily the best AT Tyre I’ve had and very good on road..
My new set was so junk I binned the 3 that didn't blow... 1 blow side on seal road only 300kms. They simply couldn't be balanced Not the rims the new set was fine.... the company would pay for replacement and blamed on the rims... yet proved that wrong with new set and still refused...
@@thatcanadianguy3964 my experience matched. The at3w was a better winter tire than the ko2. I went with the at4w for my new Jeep for this reason. I can't wait to see the winter performance tests.
I'm excited to see how these compare against the Nokian Outpost nAT. I've been waiting for some sort of a good comparison review on the Nokian outposts before winter, but I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and risk it. As someone from Wisconsin it'll be nice to get something that is good in winter and I hope they are as they seemed good in your review of them
They use them up in Whistler for the maintenance vehicles, they guys I rode with weren't that impressed. When the snow arrives and gets deep enough to be an issue, chains are mandatory to drive up the ski hill until snowmachines are used.
The snow comments are interesting. For me it’s been the opposite. I love the KO2s for dry roads, gravel, and rock. I love the Wildpeaks for wet, snow, and sand. It’ll be a while before I need new tires but I’m leaning towards KO3’s.
I have over 100000 km on my at3w 265 70 16 and loved them fantastic in the wet About to replace them with at4w in 265 75 16 on my 1999 diesel Land Cruiser prado Cheers from New Zealand
BTW, if you value the color of your whitewalls out, make sure to buy Detail King Tire and Whitewall cleaner. The stuff really gets those white letters to look like new with about 30 seconds of your time (no joke. The stuff works great and fast). I am rocking the BFG KO3 on my Colorado and absolutely love them. They are quiet, they were amazing in the rain so far. Can't wait to try them in this Utah snow in the coming months. I am thinking of putting the Falken on my wife's SUV when she needs tires to compare the two directly but feel I won't go wrong with either choice
Amazing comparison as usual! Haven’t tried either of the new tires yet, but in the past I’ve always liked running the KO2’s here in Colorado because off road and in snow they are tough to beat! Thx for all you work on this. That Cayenne sounds badass!
Was looking for something a little bigger for my small Jeep. I live in CO and I do a lot of driving in the mountains so I really wanted something that could handle the dirt/gravel roads, snow, and regular highway driving. Just purchased a set of the BFGs so I am definitely looking forward to trying them out. Thanks for the in-depth review
I always loved BFG's but I have had so many issues with balancing on the KO2'S that I recently moved back over to TOYO. This being said I do have my eyes on the Falkens for the next set, I am currently running them on my 6X6 Pinzgauer 712M and I'm liking them. I'll watch how the feedback is on the KO3's moving forward as well. Thanks for the comprehensive and thorough review
Just purchased the HD AT4W's for my Ram 2500 ready to see how they perform here in the Rockies during the winter! Had terragrapplers previously and were horrible in the snow. Ended up just parking and using my other vehicle lol. Great video!
My last two sets of tires have been BFG KO2s (06 TJ and 16 JKU.) I decided to get the Falken AT4Ws due to their wet weather performance. The KO2s were just too slippery for my light Jeeps. So far, I'm very happy with the Falkens in rainy conditions. We haven't had any significant snow in NC, but you can bet your happy ass I'll be out there in it with the rest us lunatics.
What would be really useful is some objective testing that includes tires at different lowered pressures. I'd like to see which tires conform to obstacles best and at what PSI and almost nobody is doing this type of testing except for one-off videos showing the importance of airing down. I'd like to see a standard load on different tires by make, model, and size (such as the difference between a 35" with a 15" rim, 17" rim, 18", etc) and how those deform around a consistent obstacle like a 4x4 timber.
14:15 - I agree. I live in the Utah mountains and my experience with the snow performance aligns. The KO2 (which my neighbor had) was better than the AT3W (which I had). The AT3W was fine under straightline acceleration and braking, but the lateral grip and handling was considerably worse. I'm really curious if the new tread patterns continue that trend or improve the handling of the Falken.
I'm from Idaho and recent transplant to WA. I've found the AT3W significantly out performing KO2 in the snow, and that seems to be the trend from others as well. Quite surprised you found the KO2's better
I also agree the at3w is better than the ko2 in the snow. I went with the at4ws for this reason, but it appears the released ko3 has better siping than the early models. I can't wait to see the comparisons come winter!
I think the type of snow (powder vs wet/slush/ice) is key to what’s going on here with the majority saying the AT3W is better in the snow, and some finding the KO’s better. This actually aligns with the KO’s being better in the sand and AT3W’s being better in the wet.
I am torn between the two of these. I have never watched videos about tires when I was younger, now I am driving roughly 100 miles a day and need tires for my 15 Sierra and both of these I was looking at strongly. I am torn between them due to snow in my area if we get any this year with the longer drive now. This is making it tougher. Great video comparing the two tires
Having tried both the KO2 and the AT3W my anecdotal experience has been that the AT3W won out on both snowy conditions and wet conditions vs the KO2. That being said I prioritize road mannerisms for my AT tire so I'll probably be trying a set of the KO3s as I don't like the design decisions Falken went with the AT4Ws making them heavier than the prior gen and more geared towards towing.
@@trdpro2grfks Yes, and I like that. My vehicle spends 95% of it's operating time on pavement, I don't want to try and optimize for the 5% it doesn't.
I agree. I had KO2's on my Ram, and they were very slippery on wet road conditions. I now have a Tundra with stock AT3's, and they are great. I feel safe driving with my family on wet road conditions. Although I do prefer the look of the KO3's better, I would probably buy the AT4's just to be safe
What? The ATW3 absolutely trounced the KO2 in both wet and snow. I can't recall ever hearing the KO2 was better at snow, at least not anywhere here in the PNW
The REAL question will be how will the BFGs perform about halfway thru it’s tread life. That was always the issue with the KO2s-good tire until the siping wore away. Then they became snow skis in the wet and were very loud and prone to cupping/uneven wear.
Throw the Nokian Outpost nAT in with these Edit- commented before you even mentioned them lol. Getting Nokian's in SL rating for lower weight 285/70r17 for my 2 door JK. Mostly highway/DD but work in Ohio and have a lot of cold rain/slush with the occasional snow storm.
While I have offroad aspirations, the truth is that my vehicles are pavement pounders, so the highway comparison was welcome! I had KO2's on a previous truck, and liked them quite a bit but found them lacking in wet. Specifically, crowned 2-lane where puddles collected on the right side, they tried to throw me off the road o.0 That truck did have alignment/suspension issues, so maybe they didn't get the best trial from me. But I will be prioritizing on-road, and will be looking at Load Range A/B or C offerings for my current truck, which is highly unlikely to tow.
Awesome review. Can't wait for snow and wet test. I was running BFG KO2 LT285/70R17 Load C BSW vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W P285/70R17SL. The BFG were slightly lighter. Even though BFG KO2 were slightly expensive I have a safe feeling it been made in USA vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W made in Thailand. Right now I'm running Toyo Open Country AT3 P285/70R17SL. I'm now more tempted to run light weight tires as I feel like driving on stock size tires. New BFG KO3 and Falken Wildpeak AT4W seems to have gain weight alot and that discourages me since Toyo Open Country serves well well with the amount to tire strength I need, but sure not strong as 3ply side wall BFG KO2. I bet its same or improved for KO3. not sure if Falken Wildpeak AT4W have 3ply side wall but Falken Wildpeak AT3W were not available with 3ply side wall. Again, I'm just a average user have no idea. Waiting to learn more about these 2 especially in wet and even more in snow performance.
Yes that is why the new AT4W is a bit heavier in some sizes. There is a new 3 ply sidewall with a 2 ply turn up at the bead. Making it one of the thickest sidewalls for an A/T.
I’ve had Falken Wildpeak AT3W 275/70R18 on my 2015 F150 for 72,826 miles (6 yrs) and they still have decent tread left. Think I’m going to order 4 more AT3Ws again cause I don’t have any complaints with them. I have never towed with these tires so I think that’s why they have lasted so long, even tread wear w normal tire rotations every 10,000 miles or so. Good tires!
@@andrewkennedy9704 transfer case is made of butter, the air suspension leaked and is very difficult to replace, hence being on coilovers now, which also suck and the valve covers bleed oil constantly. Also no low range box in gen 2
@@tyrereviews ah. The reason I asked is for the fact I'm looking at getting one and gen 1s are hard to find here that are not beat to an inch of death. Gen2s like yours are more available. I did know about the t-case and air suspension issues so I would find one without the air. Best of luck with yours. I do still like it tho. Shame you're not too keen on it.
Finally! As you know, Jon, I’ve been waiting for this test since you soft all terrain test! Thanks, as usual, very helpful. However, given how closely matched they are, the decision, for me, will pivot on wet road performance, as my Ranger Raptor’s KO2s are terrible, but allegedly, BFG have put a lot of effort into improving this aspect of the KO3. We shall see! By the way, I think the very open shoulder tread pattern on the KO3s is likely to be very advantageous in mud.
hi legend, I have a dilemma about buying new tires for my vehicle. It is a Ford Kuga 4x4, size 235/45 R19. Now I have an offer Michelin xice end snow dot 21, and Hankook winter icept 3 dot 24. Both of them are new, only the Michelins have been there for 3 years. I live in a mountainous area with a lot of ice and snow, plus big hills, really big. The price is the same. Thank you
Thanks for the video, I have a 2020 Ranger and was looking for a new daily tire to replace my C Load Range K02's... Only Falken is offering a C Load Rating in 265/70R17, and sounds like the difference is so minor that might be an easy decision (and save +$200). Thanks for the great video and reviews !
Good video! I am leaning KO3's for my 2023 Colorado Trailboss before the snow falls in Minnesota. The current Goodyear Territory MT's are not triple peak rated and on the loud side for only have 5k on them.
Great review; I have BFGoodrich Trail Terrains from the factory on my truck and I'm looking to upgrade to KO3s..... after the OEM tires wear out, which might be a while!
@@thatcanadianguy3964 everyone raves about the Baja Boss AT in the snow, even more than the AT3W. It’s no dedicated snow/winter tire but it’s probably one of the highest rated tires for snow. Sounds like you have firsthand experience. Can you elaborate and say what you prefer for AT in the snow?
@@chrisridebike8 i have tried both the k03 1 season on ice then next season went witrh aw3w, honestly both great tire but on glare ice the at3w were much better! 30xxxon the bfgs, and 20xxx so far on the at3w! both great predecessors to these tires!
I've run the Kalken Wildpeak's now for two years. They work well for me, are not loud on the highway, and the ones' I purchased were made in Buffalo, NY, USA.
I’d love to see the Nitto Recon grapplers as part of the objective testing too. Found they were quieter than the ko2 for road performance and so far have had better on road grip at least in my experience.
I have the Falken Wildpeak Trail on my Highlander and I just adore them. The new ATW4 is 4lbs heaver and $1 more a tire in my size. I do alot of light fire road stuff with occasional proper offroad trail stuff and never felt the need for more. I think the new ATW4 is more suited for larger, heavier applications (Sequoia, 4Runners, etc) that are really going to punish them offroad.
Really good video mate, I'm a big offroad guy did think your objective A/T group test was a little poor, mainly due to the strange sample of tyres. Would love to see more of this ilk, particularly with the Toyo AT3 & General Grabber.
I’ve never been impressed with the KO2’s consistency over mileage and age. Hopefully the KO3 is better. I’ve had very good luck with Wildpeaks and Duratracs, both the original and the new RT. I currently have the Duratrac RT and it performs fantastic in everything I’ve put it through, including snow. But it does likely have more noise than the KO3 and Wildpeak.
BFG All Terrains have been my go to tires for decades. I ran Wildpeaks on my truck once, and never again. They felt like I'm on balloons on the road, and didn't get the traction off road. Also I picked up a flat where my BFGs would have shaken it off and be unaffected. My choice is clear in this comparo.
I got the AT4s on my 4Runner. Very smooth and quiet on road. Wet traction is amazing. Have done some rugged gravel backroads, nothing but good experience. I was leaning to the KO3s at first but the wet traction sold me on the AT4s. 60000 mile warranty was a big plus too. Both are great tires 🤘🏼
@@4RunnerSteve 265/70/17 Honestly I wasn't expecting how quiet and smooth they are. and also here in central Texas it gets REALLY hot and these tires have some kind of upgraded polymer and heat diffusing features which make them last longer in brutal heat. Which was another plus. they are a perfect blend of "aggressive" look and performance with the traction and handling of an all season type tire. I love them
I do a lot of gravel road everyday because I work in windfarms and 15 years ago I only went for BFG before the K02 launched. It was basically the only answer to our problem, but since the K02s I started testing another tires and a new world open up! Nowadays its hard to justify the 200€+ that they ask for the K02s, I think the Falken AT3W are much better value. We don't have the AT4W in Portugal yet and K03 will be on sale probably in late 2025...
Currently have AT3Ws on a 2020 Wrangler Rubicon and they will need to be replaced next summer. I have the K03s on a '98 4Runner. Both are OK in snow when compared to the Blizzaks I run on an Audi Q7 but don't want to run dedicated snow tires. I live in Utah as well and looking forward to the snow comparison! Love the channel BTW!
BFG all the way for me! I've had ko2's for about 9yrs now and done 95,000kms in Aussie conditions and there's still a decent amount of tread left but will need to replace them soon. 1st set of tyres I have actually enjoyed spending money on so pretty dam happy with the results and if the ko3's are an improvement . . . . . Say no more!
Jonathan, I like the offroading tire reviews even though I haven't offloaded in about 10 years. Thanks for posting! I'd also like to ask if you can do some videos that cover multiple categories of tires. For example DWS 06+ vs the Pilot Sport 4 or Indy Firehawk. I think a lot of people cross shop these because they aren't sure if there's enough performance gain to justify giving up all season capabilities.
I just bought the KO3’s on my 2019 1500 Silverado to replace the factory goodyear duratrac. So happy so far especially the road noise. Have been great off-road so far but let’s see how the do getting firewood in the fall (mud-snow) and a cold icy Wyoming winter. Hopefully they will perform as well as the KO2s I have on my old truck.
@@gregdavis3723 Not so, the oem duratracs do not have the 3peak symbol on them? They should but they don’t? I don’t know if it is a cheaper version but they are not as good as my old KO2s. We live in a cold (average high of 15 in January) so we deal with compacted snow (ice) most of the winter vs slushy snow. The compound on the KO3 are supposed to have a higher silica content and it has much better siping than the duratrac, which should translate into better ice traction. Hopefully!?
I’ve been running Falkens for 6 years on my FJ in the NE. They are fantastic ……. but don’t kid yourselves. There are no replacement for a dedicated snow tire. I use them to get me through light snow through December which helps save my ware and tear on the snows. From January to March, its snow tires all the way.
I'm running the Falken's on my dually and I like them, my peers are having issues with the KO3"s with heat expansion on their haulers..... I gain 5-8 psi over 500 mile pulls versus their BFG's gaining 12-15 psi from the heat during similar pulls. couple of haulers said they've had separation issues.
Great review! I’m looking to change my stock Bridgestone Duelers to the BFG KO2 or the new KO3 on my new 2024 Toyota 4Runner. I live in the Pacific Northwest but after seeing your review I’m thinking about the Falken Wildpeak because of the rain here. But as you mentioned, KO3 has the raised white letters, which would look better on my 4Runner in Underground color.
I have the K03s on my new Ranger Raptor. They are very quiet for an off-road tire. The dead spot I have noticed as well but is preferred for me who will be driving on pavement more than gravel.
I've owned 5 sets of the KO2s on 4 different vehicles. They are great in snow, but terrible in the wet stuff. They also cupped badly on every vehicle. It wasn't a shock, balance or alignment issue. They cup due to design. I'll never buy another KO tire. I'm very interested in the Nokia NAT. Please review them!
Great video. So, for my GMC Sierra thats 90% on road, 10% off road, mud and sand mostly...no towing. If on road ride comfort and low road noise is a main consideration, would you suggest the BFG or the Falken? I'm currently running the General Grabber A/Tx's and they've been pretty good so far. Thanks for what you do! Keep up the great work. I'll be watching your other videos to figure the best tires to put on my Genesis G70 later. Cheers!
Thanks for this comparison/review! I just wish you’d talked about how these compare to the Nokian nAT (since it sounds like you have fresh experience with these). I’m pretty set on the nAT for my next set of tires on my Rivian R1T, but wonder how it stacks up to these two.
I had the nokians on a different wheel size which means I couldn't directly compare. My gut says they're very close, a little more noise from the nokians
@@tyrereviews thanks for the reply! It’s probably hard for you to say, but would you say the nAT is likely the best winter performer of the three? If you have a chance some time, an “AT and AS for your EV truck/SUV” could be an interesting video/video series since factors like efficiency (rolling resistance/aero) and road noise are both more apparent and higher priorities when considering tires for EVs, yet with a vehicle like the Rivian, off-road capability is also desired by many. Durability is also put too the test with such high weights and torque figures. We EV drivers-and specifically Rivian owners-would certainly appreciate your insights and thorough testing abilities! I would think it would be interesting content for others as well. Thanks for all the work you put into your channel, you really have the best tire review channel I’ve come across-I’ve learned a lot through your videos.
@@sidhammer9461 Really hard to say. I would be confident saying it will beat the AT4W in winter, the ko3 has the potential to be close. I hope to test at the start of feb
Just put the BFG KO3s on my 2021 Ram 2500. Looking forward to a good winter tire here in Utah after having lived through a set of those terrible Bridgestone tires the truck came stock with.
I love the videos and all the reviews that you do, but is there a possibility that you can do reviews of tires when they’re half worn? As you know, tread pattern evolve as tires wears down which is going to give it different properties for all driving aspects encountered. Understandably, this would be fairly expensive so I would understand the hesitation. Thank you
As you correctly pointed out, cost is the issue. You have to wear the tires in the same way to be fair, which means a convoy, which means 30k miles driven on each set. It's way too expensive currently. There's work being done with machine wear but it doesn't align fully with road wear yet.
I’ve had KO2’s on my 4Runner for 30k miles. Durable, good on dry pavement, good on rocky PNW forest service roads, cool looking sidewall, BAD in the rain. Ok in the snow. We get a lot of rain so I think I have to go with Falkens next time, shame they made the tire heavier.
I went the Mickey T Baja Boss. They seem to be a bit more aggressive that these two. The wild peaks are probably the most common tyre here in Australia. They are very good value for what you get. The Mickey T's were a lot more expensive here.
I’ve run both predecessors on a 2016 Tahoe and 2018 Sierra, my biggest complaint on the AT3W was the ride. Even in P metric trim they rode noticeably firmer than the KO2, in LT trim aired down, it was so un pleasant I traded them in on a set of firestones.
Have used both the previous 16 inch versions on my defender 90 TD5 and both were incredibly tyre pressure sensitive off road ( UK mix of mud, grass, sand and rock/stone) with a drop to 20psi transforming how they perform on different surfaces. I might have missed you mentioning it, but I did not hear you mention off road tyre pressure changes so assume you didn't - it would be interesting in your longer term ownership experience with the KO3 if you re-ran the sand etc with the lower pressure and reviewed how it behaved
Could I ask what size you run? I’ve a military-spec Defender on (6.5 x 16) Wolf wheels fitted with standard MOD Michelins in “metric inches” 7.50 x 16 (no profile quoted) and they’re aren’t many tyre options in that size. I’ve read that 205/80/16 is the closest equivalent though…
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Close to an area where you could have tested the sand performance in polished sand that like Aussie bull dust is a very good way to seperate tread patterns effectiveness. May I suggest Sand Hollow rec park. Some mild and not so mild dunes there to drive.
Wish we had OnX in Aus
The KO3's are made at the BFG3 Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. BF Goodrich is owned by Michelin and all BFG tyre's are held to the highest standard right along with all Michelin tyre's! The BFG3 facility still uses the hard working people in the vicinity of Tuscaloosa to HAND build each tyre, each step of the way! Every step is hand inspected by specifically trained quality personnel! All the way from the mixing facility, to the final inspection before it leaves the plant! Quality is at its best before any part, step, or material is sent to the next, to be used in the hands on process of assembling these tires! It is actually a really neat process to observe in order to create just one of these tyre's. Enjoyed the review! Have a great day!
Hi ! Can you please make a video explaining the dangers of using OLD like +10yrs old tyres . I'm calling this out because here in belgium you can PASS MOT with 10-20 years old tyres if they are not worn. So now we are seeing peope buying old second hand tyres just to pass MOT in belgium.. people buy these cars and have NO IDEA they are in an accident waiting to happen. i have an anecdote about that personally if you are interested. good video's and keep up the good work !
Hello I want to ask what is your opinion about Bridgestone Dueler at/002 on snow mud rain ??
TFL just tested these 2 tires on a wrangler in snow. At 30 mph the Falken took double the distance to stop. DOUBLE!!! I’m sticking with BF.
I've got the AT4W's and live in Florida. I can tell you they handle excellent in the rain.
Literally have two Jeeps out in my driveway, one with the BFG & one with the Falkens, and both with about 5000 miles (8000km) on the set of tires. Every little detail of your review was exactly what I experience and feel. And, the vanity part of the raised white letters is another “amen.” I will say that the Falkens have balanced a little better with less weights, though. When you get up to the 315/70R17 size, though, the popularity of the BFG on the Ford Raptor for so many years does make it an easier tire to get a replacement for (in the U.S.). But when you can buy 5 Falkens for the price of 4 BFG, that is moot point. The wet traction and price will probably have me replacing with the Falkens when it is necessary in the future.
I'm shopping for the 315s and I haven't seen the price difference to the point you can get 5 Falkens for the price of 4 K03s. What is really going to push the 315 size market is the Sasquatch Broncos.
Do you think the KO3s are a little more comfortable
Which tire is quieter on road?
Any feedback or advice on whether or not one tire is better on gas mileage than the other? I understand that the wild peak four is quite a bit heavier. Thank you in advance.
Looking forward to the objective testing, especially wet and snow! Great intro and general impression feedback; hopefully the wait won't be too long! This is my favorite tire review channel; thanks for the efforts!
I just got the KO3 fitted to my work truck, really like them so far 🤘
Glad you like them, please get a review on www.tire-reviews.com/Tire/BFGoodrich/All-Terrain-TA-KO3.htm
Are they noisy? I have the ridge grapplers and they good on my truck but I’m thinking to go bigger to 35s and between the nitto reccon grapplers am the tko3
@@idontcaresapo8233no they are pretty quiet. My Ram 2500 and went from stock highway tires to KO3. Barely hear a difference. I love them
Did you get the 6 ply or 10 ply? Just curious if 10 ply is noticeably rougher handling as some people have mentioned
Standard load AT4Ws on my Xterra. They ride really nicely on road, with great grip in wet so far. Amazingly quiet even at highway speeds. 100 mile gravel trip with some 4x4 mandatory sections and they felt and performed great. Traction through bumpy corners stood out to me, interesting to see you mentioned that here. I get a lot of rain so I think they will be great tires for me.
running AT4Ws now on my Ram1500, very happy with them -- had 2 sets of ATW3s before -- got over 70,000 miles on each of them on an F150
Do you mind sharing a photo? Looking to get the same for my ram. Are they loud? Have you ever had road tires on before?
My experience with snow, on both, is that the AT3W was better than the KO2. Both great tires, but I'll take the Falken.
So neither of these tires.
@@Icutmetal Correct, but I believe he stated in the video that he thought the KO2 was better than the AT3W, in snow, in his experience. I was simply pointing out that my experience with the two, was the opposite.
This is the experience I’ve had as well (although on different vehicles, Jeep xj -BFG Toyota Tacoma - Falken) I have also heard the at4w is not quite as good as the 3w in the snow, due to the harder compound which was needed for the higher mileage warranty. I still think the at4w is going to be great in the snow and I will be getting a set in the next couple of weeks.
Agreed
I’ve never driven on the Falkens but I’ve had the KO2s on my F150 for the past 4 winters in Ontario and I’ve been super impressed. If the KO3s are supposed to be better in snow than the KO2s then they will definitely be my next choice.
This is the battle of the titans, I was hoping you might pit these tires against each other, you're the man. You rock. Thanks for your in-depth tire reviews!!!
I got Falken Wildpeak AT4W this June on my GMC Acadia AT4, and I love it. Can't wait to test them on snow.
Let me know how you like them and be sure to put a review on www.tire-reviews.com
how much has your fuel mileage drop considering at4 is a heavier tire?
@@JoseAntonio-pb7nd not much, before the at4w my mpg was 23, now is 21. I'm running 255/65r17
@@yufeidu6643 That's a huge drop considering they're still p-rated tires.
How do they feel and sound at high highway speeds?
I'm running AT3's at the moment and I've put them through some torture, holding up beautifully 👌, wouldn't hesitate putting AT4's on next
I went with the Falken AT4w just for the skinny 33 size (255/85r16) and I love em!
Just ordered that same exact tire and size for my 23 tacoma. Extra 1" of lift with no mods.
Good review!. I live fairly close to you in Elko, NV and just fitted the 285/75/16 Falkens to my '97 F250 diesel 4X4 last week. Replaced Michelins. Very quiet now. They were much less expensive than the BFGs. These are my 3rd set of various Falkens I have bought, and they sold me on the brands quality. I have 8 year old BFGs on my Jeep and they are great. So far, I am real happy I got the AT4Ws, especially for the price.
Did you have any rub? Or do you have a lift?
@@StephenShreds I had a slight rub only when carrying a big passenger, so I put washers on the bumper bolts. No lift, stock Alcoas. Took them on some nasty trails last month and they were really impressive.
@ delt with snow yet? I’m thinking of picking up a pair. I’m in Alaska and just blew a Nokian tire a couple days ago
@@StephenShreds Any day now. We've had flurries, supposed to be 10 degrees tonight. My girlfriend has the Falken AT Trails on her Honda Pilot and it turned it into a little snow machine, one reason I went with the AT4s. I'll let you know.
I was just in salt lake this weekend for a concert, I was surprised to hear you live there. I'm about 2 hours north in Idaho. Love your videos, I'm a tire nerd as well
My inlaws are in idaho falls!
Impressive showing by Falken/Sumitomo. Coming in and doing so well against a titan like BFG isn't a small feat. I'll be looking forward to snow data. If you can throw in a dedicated snow as well that would be a great data point
Very helpful review - and not the result I would have expected based on my experience with the previous generations! If the K03 doesn't ramp up noise pretty quickly with wear like the K02 did, this will be a killer tire.
Yessss! I love that you included these most popular tires. I may have not searched on your page but I love the very informative videos!
Glad it was helpful!
Your fans in the UK will be most interested in how they perform in the wet, mud and at around freezing! Having run both Wildpeak AT3 and the KO2 over several years, I found the Falken far better in the wet and also in the snow. The Falken gave me greater security all round - I even fitted then in my SDV8 Range Rover! Looking forward to an objective test. Thanks.
I bought the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W 265/70/R17 115 SL. I have a 4Runner. I had KO2's on before. I wanted the KO3's but they are not out in my size yet.The KO's are a lighter tire, but the size Wildpeak I purchased are only 2.2 lbs heavier. The comfort is better than the KO2, also much quieter. I did not lose any MPG, may have actually gained a bit. Off-road? Fine so far, and defiantly better in the rain than the KO2.
this comment is pulling into an AT4 purchase. Curious about how they would do on moderate and a higher trails as well as snow, that would seal the deal.
Thank you for the great tire reviews!
I have the Falken Wildpeak AT3W on my Tacoma right now. While overall I'm mostly satisfied with the Falken, I won't be replacing them with the AT4W when time comes. Because of my work, I park my tacoma for days at the time in the garage without driving it. When I come back 4 to 7 days later, my tire have developed a flat spot. And for the first 10 to 15 minutes of driving, it's like I'm driving on out of round tires. It creates enough vibrations in the stearing and through the cab to be annoying. After the tires warm up from driving, it's smooth again.
60% paved road / 40% gravel and snow in the winter. Except for my flat spot problem, they do what they are supposed to be doing, on the noisier side.
In Australia the Falkens are about $100 cheaper per tyre..I’ve had my AT3’s for 100,000km across 2 different utes and they still have a tiny bit left in them, easily the best AT Tyre I’ve had and very good on road..
My new set was so junk I binned the 3 that didn't blow... 1 blow side on seal road only 300kms. They simply couldn't be balanced
Not the rims the new set was fine.... the company would pay for replacement and blamed on the rims... yet proved that wrong with new set and still refused...
Thanks for a good review. I really hope you are able to do a review in deep snow!
I'm hoping it should happen early next year
Canadian here that ice fishes, had k03s and atw3 on same truck, k03 are ok in summer and at3w way better on ice!
@@thatcanadianguy3964 my experience matched. The at3w was a better winter tire than the ko2. I went with the at4w for my new Jeep for this reason. I can't wait to see the winter performance tests.
I'm excited to see how these compare against the Nokian Outpost nAT. I've been waiting for some sort of a good comparison review on the Nokian outposts before winter, but I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and risk it. As someone from Wisconsin it'll be nice to get something that is good in winter and I hope they are as they seemed good in your review of them
They use them up in Whistler for the maintenance vehicles, they guys I rode with weren't that impressed. When the snow arrives and gets deep enough to be an issue, chains are mandatory to drive up the ski hill until snowmachines are used.
@@ryansmith7974 did those guys expect the Outposts to perform like chains or dedicated snow tires?
Nokian tires are junk. Buy the Falkens
@@user-pp5or5og4k Lol Nokian makes better tires than Falken any day of the week.
@@user-pp5or5og4k Nokian tires are far better than Falkens.
The snow comments are interesting. For me it’s been the opposite. I love the KO2s for dry roads, gravel, and rock. I love the Wildpeaks for wet, snow, and sand. It’ll be a while before I need new tires but I’m leaning towards KO3’s.
Sand is interesting, I didn't try the KO2s in sand but the KO3s def felt a little stronger
I have over 100000 km on my at3w 265 70 16 and loved them fantastic in the wet
About to replace them with at4w in 265 75 16 on my 1999 diesel Land Cruiser prado
Cheers from New Zealand
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I am rocking the BFG KO3 on my Colorado and absolutely love them. They are quiet, they were amazing in the rain so far. Can't wait to try them in this Utah snow in the coming months. I am thinking of putting the Falken on my wife's SUV when she needs tires to compare the two directly but feel I won't go wrong with either choice
Thank you for this comparison it was just the one I hoped fore :D i personally have the Wild peak AT3Ws going on 70K km still rolling.
Long awaited video …worth it..❤️
Can’t wait for snow test ..hope to see them soon
I had KO2s on my old Subaru. They made the car decent in mud, but the dry and wet pavement braking was quite poor.
Sorry to hear. Nonetheless thumbs up for owning a Subie and hope you either still do or are planning to again [own a Subaru].
Amazing comparison as usual! Haven’t tried either of the new tires yet, but in the past I’ve always liked running the KO2’s here in Colorado because off road and in snow they are tough to beat! Thx for all you work on this. That Cayenne sounds badass!
Was looking for something a little bigger for my small Jeep. I live in CO and I do a lot of driving in the mountains so I really wanted something that could handle the dirt/gravel roads, snow, and regular highway driving. Just purchased a set of the BFGs so I am definitely looking forward to trying them out. Thanks for the in-depth review
I always loved BFG's but I have had so many issues with balancing on the KO2'S that I recently moved back over to TOYO. This being said I do have my eyes on the Falkens for the next set, I am currently running them on my 6X6 Pinzgauer 712M and I'm liking them. I'll watch how the feedback is on the KO3's moving forward as well. Thanks for the comprehensive and thorough review
My last set of KO2’s are impossible to get balanced properly, I’m just thankful they are almost done. I will be getting something else next.
Just purchased the HD AT4W's for my Ram 2500 ready to see how they perform here in the Rockies during the winter! Had terragrapplers previously and were horrible in the snow. Ended up just parking and using my other vehicle lol. Great video!
My last two sets of tires have been BFG KO2s (06 TJ and 16 JKU.) I decided to get the Falken AT4Ws due to their wet weather performance. The KO2s were just too slippery for my light Jeeps. So far, I'm very happy with the Falkens in rainy conditions. We haven't had any significant snow in NC, but you can bet your happy ass I'll be out there in it with the rest us lunatics.
Be sure to let me know / leave a review on the site when you get that snow
What would be really useful is some objective testing that includes tires at different lowered pressures. I'd like to see which tires conform to obstacles best and at what PSI and almost nobody is doing this type of testing except for one-off videos showing the importance of airing down.
I'd like to see a standard load on different tires by make, model, and size (such as the difference between a 35" with a 15" rim, 17" rim, 18", etc) and how those deform around a consistent obstacle like a 4x4 timber.
tinkers garage does a good job of this
14:15 - I agree. I live in the Utah mountains and my experience with the snow performance aligns. The KO2 (which my neighbor had) was better than the AT3W (which I had). The AT3W was fine under straightline acceleration and braking, but the lateral grip and handling was considerably worse. I'm really curious if the new tread patterns continue that trend or improve the handling of the Falken.
Were the vehicles the same?
Also from Utah and the at3w are better in snow than the ko2 . Also rides quieter and smoother
I'm from Idaho and recent transplant to WA. I've found the AT3W significantly out performing KO2 in the snow, and that seems to be the trend from others as well. Quite surprised you found the KO2's better
I also agree the at3w is better than the ko2 in the snow. I went with the at4ws for this reason, but it appears the released ko3 has better siping than the early models. I can't wait to see the comparisons come winter!
I think the type of snow (powder vs wet/slush/ice) is key to what’s going on here with the majority saying the AT3W is better in the snow, and some finding the KO’s better. This actually aligns with the KO’s being better in the sand and AT3W’s being better in the wet.
Once more available, would love to see reviews on other new tires like the Bridgestone AT Ascent, and the Yokohama AT4. Keep up the great work!
I am torn between the two of these. I have never watched videos about tires when I was younger, now I am driving roughly 100 miles a day and need tires for my 15 Sierra and both of these I was looking at strongly. I am torn between them due to snow in my area if we get any this year with the longer drive now. This is making it tougher. Great video comparing the two tires
Having tried both the KO2 and the AT3W my anecdotal experience has been that the AT3W won out on both snowy conditions and wet conditions vs the KO2.
That being said I prioritize road mannerisms for my AT tire so I'll probably be trying a set of the KO3s as I don't like the design decisions Falken went with the AT4Ws making them heavier than the prior gen and more geared towards towing.
@@trdpro2grfks Yes, and I like that. My vehicle spends 95% of it's operating time on pavement, I don't want to try and optimize for the 5% it doesn't.
yes falken! Mosy of the time its wet where we live, falken is the best. Ko2s slip like crazy, safety first, family first.
I agree. I had KO2's on my Ram, and they were very slippery on wet road conditions. I now have a Tundra with stock AT3's, and they are great. I feel safe driving with my family on wet road conditions. Although I do prefer the look of the KO3's better, I would probably buy the AT4's just to be safe
@@andresl6094OEM tire is very different from the same model aftermarket tire
When are you posting your long term review of the Nokian Outpost NAT? I’m curious about those along with these 2 tires!
What? The ATW3 absolutely trounced the KO2 in both wet and snow. I can't recall ever hearing the KO2 was better at snow, at least not anywhere here in the PNW
I was thinking the same thing.
I live in the PNW, would the wild peaks be good for an f150?
The REAL question will be how will the BFGs perform about halfway thru it’s tread life. That was always the issue with the KO2s-good tire until the siping wore away. Then they became snow skis in the wet and were very loud and prone to cupping/uneven wear.
What would your prefer in snow.
@ Duratracs are pretty hard to beat if we’re just talking about snow. They also get pretty loud as they wear tho.
Finally, thanks for this thorough review. It definitely settled it for me: K03s for the win. Road noise is key for me.
Throw the Nokian Outpost nAT in with these
Edit- commented before you even mentioned them lol. Getting Nokian's in SL rating for lower weight 285/70r17 for my 2 door JK. Mostly highway/DD but work in Ohio and have a lot of cold rain/slush with the occasional snow storm.
While I have offroad aspirations, the truth is that my vehicles are pavement pounders, so the highway comparison was welcome! I had KO2's on a previous truck, and liked them quite a bit but found them lacking in wet. Specifically, crowned 2-lane where puddles collected on the right side, they tried to throw me off the road o.0 That truck did have alignment/suspension issues, so maybe they didn't get the best trial from me. But I will be prioritizing on-road, and will be looking at Load Range A/B or C offerings for my current truck, which is highly unlikely to tow.
Awesome review. Can't wait for snow and wet test. I was running BFG KO2 LT285/70R17 Load C BSW vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W P285/70R17SL. The BFG were slightly lighter. Even though BFG KO2 were slightly expensive I have a safe feeling it been made in USA vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W made in Thailand. Right now I'm running Toyo Open Country AT3 P285/70R17SL. I'm now more tempted to run light weight tires as I feel like driving on stock size tires. New BFG KO3 and Falken Wildpeak AT4W seems to have gain weight alot and that discourages me since Toyo Open Country serves well well with the amount to tire strength I need, but sure not strong as 3ply side wall BFG KO2. I bet its same or improved for KO3. not sure if Falken Wildpeak AT4W have 3ply side wall but Falken Wildpeak AT3W were not available with 3ply side wall. Again, I'm just a average user have no idea. Waiting to learn more about these 2 especially in wet and even more in snow performance.
Yes that is why the new AT4W is a bit heavier in some sizes. There is a new 3 ply sidewall with a 2 ply turn up at the bead. Making it one of the thickest sidewalls for an A/T.
Cannot wait for winter testing. I live in SLC as well. I have the cooper rugged trek. AT3W was better winter tire by far than the cooper
I’ve had Falken Wildpeak AT3W 275/70R18 on my 2015 F150 for 72,826 miles (6 yrs) and they still have decent tread left. Think I’m going to order 4 more AT3Ws again cause I don’t have any complaints with them. I have never towed with these tires so I think that’s why they have lasted so long, even tread wear w normal tire rotations every 10,000 miles or so. Good tires!
I like the lifted cayenne
Thanks. It's pretty rubbish but it makes a nice noise. Should have gotten a gen 1
@@tyrereviewswhat about it is rubbish?
@@andrewkennedy9704 transfer case is made of butter, the air suspension leaked and is very difficult to replace, hence being on coilovers now, which also suck and the valve covers bleed oil constantly. Also no low range box in gen 2
@@tyrereviews ah. The reason I asked is for the fact I'm looking at getting one and gen 1s are hard to find here that are not beat to an inch of death. Gen2s like yours are more available. I did know about the t-case and air suspension issues so I would find one without the air. Best of luck with yours. I do still like it tho. Shame you're not too keen on it.
@@andrewkennedy9704 I hate it because it costs me money but when it starts up I love it again.
Finally! As you know, Jon, I’ve been waiting for this test since you soft all terrain test! Thanks, as usual, very helpful. However, given how closely matched they are, the decision, for me, will pivot on wet road performance, as my Ranger Raptor’s KO2s are terrible, but allegedly, BFG have put a lot of effort into improving this aspect of the KO3. We shall see! By the way, I think the very open shoulder tread pattern on the KO3s is likely to be very advantageous in mud.
hi legend, I have a dilemma about buying new tires for my vehicle. It is a Ford Kuga 4x4, size 235/45 R19. Now I have an offer Michelin xice end snow dot 21, and Hankook winter icept 3 dot 24. Both of them are new, only the Michelins have been there for 3 years. I live in a mountainous area with a lot of ice and snow, plus big hills, really big. The price is the same. Thank you
Thanks for the video, I have a 2020 Ranger and was looking for a new daily tire to replace my C Load Range K02's... Only Falken is offering a C Load Rating in 265/70R17, and sounds like the difference is so minor that might be an easy decision (and save +$200). Thanks for the great video and reviews !
Let me know how you find them!
Just put falkens on my 2022 ranger.. a miniscule hum on the road but grips much better than the oem hankooks.
Good video! I am leaning KO3's for my 2023 Colorado Trailboss before the snow falls in Minnesota. The current Goodyear Territory MT's are not triple peak rated and on the loud side for only have 5k on them.
Great review; I have BFGoodrich Trail Terrains from the factory on my truck and I'm looking to upgrade to KO3s..... after the OEM tires wear out, which might be a while!
BFG do seem to last well!
Too bad you couldn’t add the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT to the comparison. And maybe the Toyo Open Country AT3
They're on the list!
@@tyrereviewsadd Maxxis razer at too
They don't even compare for a all terrain tho, terrible in the snow
@@thatcanadianguy3964 everyone raves about the Baja Boss AT in the snow, even more than the AT3W. It’s no dedicated snow/winter tire but it’s probably one of the highest rated tires for snow. Sounds like you have firsthand experience. Can you elaborate and say what you prefer for AT in the snow?
@@chrisridebike8 i have tried both the k03 1 season on ice then next season went witrh aw3w, honestly both great tire but on glare ice the at3w were much better! 30xxxon the bfgs, and 20xxx so far on the at3w! both great predecessors to these tires!
I've run the Kalken Wildpeak's now for two years. They work well for me, are not loud on the highway, and the ones' I purchased were made in Buffalo, NY, USA.
Great review. The Falken will stay quieter over the life of the tire and the performance will last longer as well.
I’d love to see the Nitto Recon grapplers as part of the objective testing too.
Found they were quieter than the ko2 for road performance and so far have had better on road grip at least in my experience.
I have the Falken Wildpeak Trail on my Highlander and I just adore them. The new ATW4 is 4lbs heaver and $1 more a tire in my size. I do alot of light fire road stuff with occasional proper offroad trail stuff and never felt the need for more. I think the new ATW4 is more suited for larger, heavier applications (Sequoia, 4Runners, etc) that are really going to punish them offroad.
Agreed, these new mild AT tires are wonderful
Really good video mate, I'm a big offroad guy did think your objective A/T group test was a little poor, mainly due to the strange sample of tyres. Would love to see more of this ilk, particularly with the Toyo AT3 & General Grabber.
Wasn't the AT3 in that test? But yes I agree, I need to do a big test of the bigger AT stuff. I'm working on it pretty hard
I’ve never been impressed with the KO2’s consistency over mileage and age. Hopefully the KO3 is better. I’ve had very good luck with Wildpeaks and Duratracs, both the original and the new RT. I currently have the Duratrac RT and it performs fantastic in everything I’ve put it through, including snow. But it does likely have more noise than the KO3 and Wildpeak.
oooo nice, please review them here www.tire-reviews.com/Tire/Goodyear/Wrangler-DuraTrac-RT.htm we need more reviews badly
BFG All Terrains have been my go to tires for decades. I ran Wildpeaks on my truck once, and never again. They felt like I'm on balloons on the road, and didn't get the traction off road. Also I picked up a flat where my BFGs would have shaken it off and be unaffected. My choice is clear in this comparo.
I call BS, had 2 sets of Falkens, and also ran BFG’s. The Falken’s never felt like a balloon with any of them on 2 different vehicles.
There are many factors. The size of the tire, the load rating, the type and size of the truck and obviously the tire pressure and outside temp
@@ShelbyvsViper you can call anything you want, that was my experience with Falkens.
I got the AT4s on my 4Runner. Very smooth and quiet on road. Wet traction is amazing. Have done some rugged gravel backroads, nothing but good experience.
I was leaning to the KO3s at first but the wet traction sold me on the AT4s.
60000 mile warranty was a big plus too.
Both are great tires 🤘🏼
what size did you fit ?
@@4RunnerSteve 265/70/17
Honestly I wasn't expecting how quiet and smooth they are. and also here in central Texas it gets REALLY hot and these tires have some kind of upgraded polymer and heat diffusing features which make them last longer in brutal heat. Which was another plus.
they are a perfect blend of "aggressive" look and performance with the traction and handling of an all season type tire. I love them
@@HP_Tubcraft did you go with the 4ply?
Are you referring to the side wall ? I think mines 3ply but I’m not sure.
I was debating between toyo at3s, falken at4ws, and ko3s. I live in the pnw and if you say they at4ws are good in wet then ill get those
Good comparison. Curious to see your opinion on wet performance of these tires.
BF Goodrich increased their warranty from 5 to 6 years now for the new ko3, which is great!
Do you still have a review in the works for the Nokian outpost?
I do a lot of gravel road everyday because I work in windfarms and 15 years ago I only went for BFG before the K02 launched. It was basically the only answer to our problem, but since the K02s I started testing another tires and a new world open up! Nowadays its hard to justify the 200€+ that they ask for the K02s, I think the Falken AT3W are much better value. We don't have the AT4W in Portugal yet and K03 will be on sale probably in late 2025...
Amazing review. Well done! These are the exact tires I'm thinking for my next set. Leaning Falken 👍🏻
Currently have AT3Ws on a 2020 Wrangler Rubicon and they will need to be replaced next summer. I have the K03s on a '98 4Runner. Both are OK in snow when compared to the Blizzaks I run on an Audi Q7 but don't want to run dedicated snow tires. I live in Utah as well and looking forward to the snow comparison! Love the channel BTW!
BFG all the way for me!
I've had ko2's for about 9yrs now and done 95,000kms in Aussie conditions and there's still a decent amount of tread left but will need to replace them soon.
1st set of tyres I have actually enjoyed spending money on so pretty dam happy with the results and if the ko3's are an improvement . . . . . Say no more!
I went with the Falken on my 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Better price,great reviews and better tread life. Win win for me.
Jonathan, I like the offroading tire reviews even though I haven't offloaded in about 10 years. Thanks for posting! I'd also like to ask if you can do some videos that cover multiple categories of tires. For example DWS 06+ vs the Pilot Sport 4 or Indy Firehawk. I think a lot of people cross shop these because they aren't sure if there's enough performance gain to justify giving up all season capabilities.
I just bought the KO3’s on my 2019 1500 Silverado to replace the factory goodyear duratrac. So happy so far especially the road noise. Have been great off-road so far but let’s see how the do getting firewood in the fall (mud-snow) and a cold icy Wyoming winter. Hopefully they will perform as well as the KO2s I have on my old truck.
Be sure to let me know / leave a review on the site
For mud and snow, I think you're going to be wishing that you still had the Duratracs.
@@gregdavis3723 Not so, the oem duratracs do not have the 3peak symbol on them? They should but they don’t? I don’t know if it is a cheaper version but they are not as good as my old KO2s. We live in a cold (average high of 15 in January) so we deal with compacted snow (ice) most of the winter vs slushy snow. The compound on the KO3 are supposed to have a higher silica content and it has much better siping than the duratrac, which should translate into better ice traction. Hopefully!?
Will you be putting out a video for your long-term opinion onr the Nokian Outpost AT? I'm in Utah as well and would love to hear your opinion of them.
I’ve been running Falkens for 6 years on my FJ in the NE. They are fantastic ……. but don’t kid yourselves. There are no replacement for a dedicated snow tire. I use them to get me through light snow through December which helps save my ware and tear on the snows. From January to March, its snow tires all the way.
I'm running the Falken's on my dually and I like them, my peers are having issues with the KO3"s with heat expansion on their haulers..... I gain 5-8 psi over 500 mile pulls versus their BFG's gaining 12-15 psi from the heat during similar pulls. couple of haulers said they've had separation issues.
The new Ko3 tread and siping design intrigued me. After my Atx wears, Id be curious to try the Ko3.
Going tomorrow to put new shoes on my Wrangler Unlimited - these two are on the short list along with the General Gabber ATX.
Great review! I’m looking to change my stock Bridgestone Duelers to the BFG KO2 or the new KO3 on my new 2024 Toyota 4Runner. I live in the Pacific Northwest but after seeing your review I’m thinking about the Falken Wildpeak because of the rain here. But as you mentioned, KO3 has the raised white letters, which would look better on my 4Runner in Underground color.
The Ranger Raptor comes with KO3's as standard and Topher noticed they're still pretty slippery in the wet on his truck.
I have the K03s on my new Ranger Raptor. They are very quiet for an off-road tire. The dead spot I have noticed as well but is preferred for me who will be driving on pavement more than gravel.
Glad you like them! Please put a review up on www.tire-reviews.com/Tire/BFGoodrich/All-Terrain-TA-KO3.htm
@@tyrereviewswhat’s the benefit / positive of the dead spot?
I've owned 5 sets of the KO2s on 4 different vehicles. They are great in snow, but terrible in the wet stuff. They also cupped badly on every vehicle. It wasn't a shock, balance or alignment issue. They cup due to design. I'll never buy another KO tire. I'm very interested in the Nokia NAT. Please review them!
Great video. So, for my GMC Sierra thats 90% on road, 10% off road, mud and sand mostly...no towing. If on road ride comfort and low road noise is a main consideration, would you suggest the BFG or the Falken? I'm currently running the General Grabber A/Tx's and they've been pretty good so far. Thanks for what you do! Keep up the great work. I'll be watching your other videos to figure the best tires to put on my Genesis G70 later. Cheers!
Would be interesting to see comparison between KO2 vs KO3, not sure if BFGoodrich would support that or not
Love seeing you in Utah. I wish you would have an invite for a tire test…
Which one chucks more rocks at the side of your vehicle?
Thanks for this comparison/review! I just wish you’d talked about how these compare to the Nokian nAT (since it sounds like you have fresh experience with these). I’m pretty set on the nAT for my next set of tires on my Rivian R1T, but wonder how it stacks up to these two.
I had the nokians on a different wheel size which means I couldn't directly compare. My gut says they're very close, a little more noise from the nokians
@@tyrereviews thanks for the reply! It’s probably hard for you to say, but would you say the nAT is likely the best winter performer of the three?
If you have a chance some time, an “AT and AS for your EV truck/SUV” could be an interesting video/video series since factors like efficiency (rolling resistance/aero) and road noise are both more apparent and higher priorities when considering tires for EVs, yet with a vehicle like the Rivian, off-road capability is also desired by many. Durability is also put too the test with such high weights and torque figures.
We EV drivers-and specifically Rivian owners-would certainly appreciate your insights and thorough testing abilities! I would think it would be interesting content for others as well.
Thanks for all the work you put into your channel, you really have the best tire review channel I’ve come across-I’ve learned a lot through your videos.
@@sidhammer9461 Really hard to say. I would be confident saying it will beat the AT4W in winter, the ko3 has the potential to be close. I hope to test at the start of feb
Just put the BFG KO3s on my 2021 Ram 2500. Looking forward to a good winter tire here in Utah after having lived through a set of those terrible Bridgestone tires the truck came stock with.
Any idea when you publish a test of this seasons winter tyres?
Desperately need new ones....
I'll be publishing in about a month, i'm doing a big 19" size though so might not be relevant. Generally the good are still good.
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Thank you very much - so I can scale them down my Alfas 17''
Good review, both of these are overdue for a refresh.
You do realize both of these are new models, right?
I love the videos and all the reviews that you do, but is there a possibility that you can do reviews of tires when they’re half worn?
As you know, tread pattern evolve as tires wears down which is going to give it different properties for all driving aspects encountered.
Understandably, this would be fairly expensive so I would understand the hesitation.
Thank you
As you correctly pointed out, cost is the issue. You have to wear the tires in the same way to be fair, which means a convoy, which means 30k miles driven on each set. It's way too expensive currently. There's work being done with machine wear but it doesn't align fully with road wear yet.
I am aiming for the AT4W living in the Washington State, the wet weather performance is better for what I need.
I’ve had KO2’s on my 4Runner for 30k miles. Durable, good on dry pavement, good on rocky PNW forest service roads, cool looking sidewall, BAD in the rain. Ok in the snow. We get a lot of rain so I think I have to go with Falkens next time, shame they made the tire heavier.
I went the Mickey T Baja Boss. They seem to be a bit more aggressive that these two. The wild peaks are probably the most common tyre here in Australia. They are very good value for what you get. The Mickey T's were a lot more expensive here.
This is the best tire review I've seen! Thank you for this. Just subscribed
I’ve run both predecessors on a 2016 Tahoe and 2018 Sierra, my biggest complaint on the AT3W was the ride. Even in P metric trim they rode noticeably firmer than the KO2, in LT trim aired down, it was so un pleasant I traded them in on a set of firestones.
Have used both the previous 16 inch versions on my defender 90 TD5 and both were incredibly tyre pressure sensitive off road ( UK mix of mud, grass, sand and rock/stone) with a drop to 20psi transforming how they perform on different surfaces. I might have missed you mentioning it, but I did not hear you mention off road tyre pressure changes so assume you didn't - it would be interesting in your longer term ownership experience with the KO3 if you re-ran the sand etc with the lower pressure and reviewed how it behaved
Could I ask what size you run? I’ve a military-spec Defender on (6.5 x 16) Wolf wheels fitted with standard MOD Michelins in “metric inches” 7.50 x 16 (no profile quoted) and they’re aren’t many tyre options in that size. I’ve read that 205/80/16 is the closest equivalent though…
I would love to see a comparison between bfgoodrich ko3 and mickey thompson baja boss at
It's on the list!