The KO3 has a completely different compound than the KO2. Acting like the new KO3 will be the same as the KO2 is extremely ignorant in my opinion It is a completely different tire. Not trying to convince you to try them, but I'd highly recommend checking out Nate's video on @OutdoorAuto comparing it with the KO2.
Comparing tires is one thing, first hand experience is another. I don't put any stock in tire spec comparison video's. Real world experience is all I care about. If that makes me ignorant, so be it!
There completely garbage I had a set for 30days on a 45 day trial and they swapped them out for falken at4w but they don’t stock them you have to order them. I’m very happy the tread on the ko3 was falling apart and they rode rough and vibrated the said I got. Bad set I disagree there garbage over priced
Comparing the ko2s that came off my truck when I bought it to the falken AT4Ws I have now, these not only have better traction on and off-road, but they're quieter and not as stiff. Not to mention, like you said in the video, my tires were 2018s, replaced in 2023, so dry rotted that i wouldn't drive them further than 100 miles without feeling unsafe. Got about 4k miles on my Wildpeaks and so far I haven't had a single complaint, absolutely love these and depending on the mileage span I will definitely grab another set.
I have KO2's on my Tundra that I take offroad in Baja and they have held up great. Good traction in the dry, loose, rocky stuff when aired down a bit (20-25 psi). Previously had the original KO's and they chipped quickly on the same terrain (mainly from the rock embedded hard pack dirt road sections). It doesn't rain/snow where I go, so I don't have much concern about traction in those conditions. Never had balance issues with either...maybe I was just lucky. I went with the BFG's partly because of their stout sidewall to help prevent getting flats in Baja. I'm glad my KO2's still have many miles left to go so I can hear what the long term reports are on the KO3's, and also check out other options for the next set of tires.
I have to agree got 35k on KO2s jeep Gran Cherokee V8, live in Carson City. Snow ,mud stream cross, dessert they have been fine. Little noisy though now that they are quite worn .
I do agree that the KO2's are hard to balance and wet traction is poor especially on a diesel with all the low end torque. I might give the KO3's a try because it looks like they have moved in the right direction with the tread pattern and from what I understand the rubber compound on the new KO3's is different than what was used for the KO2's. I have never had the dry rot issue, probably because the tires are wore out in 3 years due to milage. I usually get to about 45,000 miles and then look for replacements. I am very tempted to give the falken AT4W's a try, they do look like a nice tire.
I had the OEM AT3WA's on my Ram. I was surprised by how good they were on snow and ICE even with 40k miles on them. Now I'm at 55k, and it's time to swap them out. I think I'm going with the AT4W's
2014 Denali 1500, 1 set of KOs, 2 sets of KO2s, recently bought 1st set of KO3s. All 275/65 20s. Over 160K miles with no complaints. Hopefully the next set of tires that I buy will have a brand new truck sitting on them!
I've had my KO2s for 70K + miles (and still going) in 5.5 years of use. I live in S. FL. where we have rainy (stormy) seasons as well as blistering summers. I seldom slip and the tires have not dry rotted yet. It's rotated and balanced about once a year and the wear is perfect. I haven't even aligned the truck in 5.5 years. I'm not saying that people don't have issues with these tires, it's well documented, but I have not. I can see how a pickup or any truck with a lighter rear end will certainly slip. As much as I'm interested in the AT4W, the weight is a big turn off.
I agree with the cracking on KO2’s. I don’t agree with the bad wear. My last set had 50000+ miles and still had ample tread life left. I’m buying KO3’s when they are released for my current truck.
Was looking at the KO3’s and the latest greatest Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT in 295/70R17 for my ‘06 Dodge Megacab 4x4, and decided to go with the Coopers. The Stronghold AT is a very nice riding tire with a fairly aggressive tread, albeit not a mud terrain tread…no longer than I’ve had them on I’m impressed with them so far. Time will tell if they hold up well.
Has anyone ran the " c " load class of these new BFG KO3's? I see BFG offers one in a 285/70/17 size. and wonder just how soft a ride it would be around the new technology put in.
I wouldn’t right BF Goodrich off they are continuing to address their tires weaknesses and they get better all the time, I haven’t tired the KO3 yet but I’m definitely interested to see how good they’re going to be, keep an open mind it might turn out to be a really great tire.
I was a fan for numerous years...I even have a set of white lettered out on my golf cart. The KO 2's didn't last on our HD trucks for all the reasons mentioned and we switched to Falkin. Waiting for the AT4 to come out in our size.
Im looking at going from 33s to 35s. I have always had ko2 and they always work great. I thought of trying something different like falcon at4 or mickey Thomas baja boss. Thing is they run crazy heavy compared to bfg, for this Im thinking of sticking to bfg.
Have two sets currently rains 80 inches here.no problem.I got onto so really soggy ground performance was great new grass on top.I drove them in 12inches od snow worked great.I have hadat least 8 sets of bfg all terrains.I has a set of 33 1250s on 8 inch rims full time 4 wheel drive.Amazing on the beach in soft sand.I got over 60k on them old chevy trucks with full time were hard on tires
A/T3W were far and away an improvement over the like 10 sets of BFG’s I previously ran. The new compound had me interested but the new a/t 4’s with the longer range just seems to make more sense.
I have noticed a lot of light cracking appearing between the tread blocks on each set of KO2's that appears a few years after purchasing them. I've had 3 sets over the years. I never had any issues with the KO2's aside this 'cracking'. Is it superficial? Perhaps, but it doesn't inspire confidence.
The BFGoodrich KO3 tires are reportedly easier to balance compared to the KO2s due to improvements in the tire’s construction and design. Here are a few factors that likely contribute to this: 1. Improved Uniformity in Manufacturing: BFGoodrich likely made adjustments in the manufacturing process for the KO3 tires, leading to better consistency in material distribution across the tire. When a tire is built with more uniformity, it reduces the need for extra weight to balance it. 2. Enhanced Tread and Sidewall Construction: The KO3 features an updated tread pattern and 3D-locking sipes, which offer a more evenly distributed tread across the surface. This even tread wear and improved structural design help the tire maintain a more balanced rotation, reducing imbalance issues that could arise from uneven tread patterns in the KO2. 3. Weight Distribution: The KO3 might feature more balanced weight distribution throughout the tire, meaning the overall design minimizes heavy spots. This allows the tire to rotate more smoothly without the need for excessive balancing weights. 4. Technology and Testing: BFGoodrich has used over a decade of data and testing in the development of the KO3. This extensive testing likely allowed for refinements in the design that improve balance and ride comfort over the KO2, making the KO3 less prone to imbalances during manufacturing  . These improvements contribute to why the KO3 may balance more easily, reducing the effort and materials needed to balance them after installation.
Thanks for your input. Tried the K02 and traction in the rain was bad and they had uneven wear. Was thinking about trying the K03 but I’m very happy with my Toyo AT3.
I have multiple sets of ko2's on my wranglers and they served me well. I currently have falken at3 on my Maverick Tremor and they seem awesome but too new to say. My daughter put falken on her bronco sport and she loved them Regardless you certainly can't go wrong with the falkens
The KO2s on my 95 f150 4x4 look fantastic, but I agree that the grip is not great. I have Yokohama Geolandars on our Subarus that grip better in almost all conditions. No issues balancing the KO2s, so i can't agree with him on that, and no dry rot or uneven wear adter 4 years of light use. The truck goes great through deep snow. One thing not mentioned is how tough the tire is. The previous set of KO2s lasted more than 10 years and were never punctured. Thd bead aleays held up well also. The only knock in these tires that i really have is rhe traction. There are better gripping tires out there.
BFGs, had 2 sets, better than nittos, for price looking at Falken rubican, kumosAT and just seen a deal on nokian nATs, any opinions appreciated for 1/2 to ,no 10plys
Have had them. Always an issue with balancing, traction ok at best, but from what if read, BFGs are a harder compound. But they were always horrible in the rain !
Last summer I was looking for a set of tires and they had a falken at3w, toyo open country at3, and bfg ko2 lined up in the show room and both the bfg and toyo felt soft on the tread, the falken was notably harder rubber. Now what the ko3 will seem like in comparison to its prior tire, good question.
I've had four sets of ko2's on my 01 Dodge 1500 4x4 and I have got 90,000 miles out of all 4 sets and that's no shit. But I'm a stickler for rotation and pressure. The tires are 33/12.5/15. Guess what I'll buy next set that I need, duh.
100% ...nailed it. My bfg's after 1 year blew a back tire and ripped up the whole right rear of the bed to pieces. Had it checked out and apparently the whole cap just let go.... destroyed my truck. NEVER Again will I buy BFG'S
I think you nailed it. They might have been the first to really get established as a "serious AT tire" 25 years ago,.....but I think many of the other manufacturers then put a lot more effort into making better tires while BFG seems to have largely just rested on their laurels/reputation. Currently have a set of 285/70/17 KO2s on my Gladiator that I can't wait to replace.
I’m curious do you know why BFG are putting rfid chips in their tires? To me personally that’s concerning and will probably “steer” clear of them. I personally value my privacy as much as is possible in todays time at least.
I love KO2 for everything except wet, wear and balance. So they are basically good looking snow tires. lol Such a shame they cup all the time and develop flat spots. Def feels like you’re riding on squares. BFG do better!
I have them less than a month..K03 are not for one each nail proof... my tire K03 got a hole with a one each very thin nail .. Before , I had wildpeak for 4 years and never had a flat.. K03 they are noise > they sound like a cloud of mosquitoes around your ears. good on rain will wait for snow how they do..I am not to happy with K03 ... they look good
100% agree….look good, but overrated in my opinion. Tried several times with the same results each time…can’t get balanced. Nitto and Cooper have always treated me well though.
Lol. I pre-ran the pro course of the SCORE Baja 1000, the toughest off road course in the world, in a two wheel drive pickup equipped with 285/70R17 (33") K02 tires. Obviously you know nothing about vehicles. You probably don't even know the first model year of the original GTO.
@@Gurn-xh5fg and none of that has anything to do with tires being hard to get balanced lol…which one you want? The first year the GTO package was an option on the Le Mans or the first year the GTO was a standalone model?
There completely garbage I had a set for 30days on a 45 day trial and they swapped them out for falken at4w but they don’t stock them you have to order them. I’m very happy with the at4w but the the tread on the ko3 was falling apart after 2000 miles and they rode rough and vibrated the said I got. Bad set I disagree there garbage over priced
Ko2 are great. Idk wtf your talking about. I live up north . We get real winters here months of cold n deep snow. Ive never been stuck w them. Your just flat out wrong. Never had any issue balancing them. Stop making up lies
The KO3 has a completely different compound than the KO2. Acting like the new KO3 will be the same as the KO2 is extremely ignorant in my opinion It is a completely different tire. Not trying to convince you to try them, but I'd highly recommend checking out Nate's video on @OutdoorAuto comparing it with the KO2.
Comparing tires is one thing, first hand experience is another. I don't put any stock in tire spec comparison video's. Real world experience is all I care about. If that makes me ignorant, so be it!
There completely garbage I had a set for 30days on a 45 day trial and they swapped them out for falken at4w but they don’t stock them you have to order them. I’m very happy the tread on the ko3 was falling apart and they rode rough and vibrated the said I got. Bad set I disagree there garbage over priced
Not ignorant if you’re basing it off data trends.
I've had several set of BFG's from AT's to MT's and run Toyo AT3's now for a reason.
Personally have had 5-6 sets of ko2s on various of my vehicles and always find myself to going back to them after trying something different.
5-6 sets says a lot. Jesus.
@@ohmanyourecool1right? Damn good tires.
@@4WDisLife been a Goodyear mtr guy for over 10 years but they’re discontinued and looking for something else in the market.
Same here
Comparing the ko2s that came off my truck when I bought it to the falken AT4Ws I have now, these not only have better traction on and off-road, but they're quieter and not as stiff. Not to mention, like you said in the video, my tires were 2018s, replaced in 2023, so dry rotted that i wouldn't drive them further than 100 miles without feeling unsafe. Got about 4k miles on my Wildpeaks and so far I haven't had a single complaint, absolutely love these and depending on the mileage span I will definitely grab another set.
I have KO2's on my Tundra that I take offroad in Baja and they have held up great. Good traction in the dry, loose, rocky stuff when aired down a bit (20-25 psi). Previously had the original KO's and they chipped quickly on the same terrain (mainly from the rock embedded hard pack dirt road sections). It doesn't rain/snow where I go, so I don't have much concern about traction in those conditions.
Never had balance issues with either...maybe I was just lucky.
I went with the BFG's partly because of their stout sidewall to help prevent getting flats in Baja. I'm glad my KO2's still have many miles left to go so I can hear what the long term reports are on the KO3's, and also check out other options for the next set of tires.
I have to agree got 35k on KO2s jeep Gran Cherokee V8, live in Carson City. Snow ,mud stream cross, dessert they have been fine. Little noisy though now that they are quite worn .
I do agree that the KO2's are hard to balance and wet traction is poor especially on a diesel with all the low end torque. I might give the KO3's a try because it looks like they have moved in the right direction with the tread pattern and from what I understand the rubber compound on the new KO3's is different than what was used for the KO2's. I have never had the dry rot issue, probably because the tires are wore out in 3 years due to milage. I usually get to about 45,000 miles and then look for replacements. I am very tempted to give the falken AT4W's a try, they do look like a nice tire.
I had the OEM AT3WA's on my Ram. I was surprised by how good they were on snow and ICE even with 40k miles on them. Now I'm at 55k, and it's time to swap them out. I think I'm going with the AT4W's
I’m a huge KO2 guy and put At3s on another vehicle of mine and had same experience. A better tire
2014 Denali 1500, 1 set of KOs, 2 sets of KO2s, recently bought 1st set of KO3s. All 275/65 20s. Over 160K miles with no complaints. Hopefully the next set of tires that I buy will have a brand new truck sitting on them!
I've had my KO2s for 70K + miles (and still going) in 5.5 years of use. I live in S. FL. where we have rainy (stormy) seasons as well as blistering summers. I seldom slip and the tires have not dry rotted yet. It's rotated and balanced about once a year and the wear is perfect. I haven't even aligned the truck in 5.5 years. I'm not saying that people don't have issues with these tires, it's well documented, but I have not. I can see how a pickup or any truck with a lighter rear end will certainly slip. As much as I'm interested in the AT4W, the weight is a big turn off.
I agree with the cracking on KO2’s. I don’t agree with the bad wear. My last set had 50000+ miles and still had ample tread life left. I’m buying KO3’s when they are released for my current truck.
I had KO2 on my dually for a few days but after I had them on I told them that I want the Falken Wildpeck A/T4W I have them on now.
Was looking at the KO3’s and the latest greatest Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT in 295/70R17 for my ‘06 Dodge Megacab 4x4, and decided to go with the Coopers. The Stronghold AT is a very nice riding tire with a fairly aggressive tread, albeit not a mud terrain tread…no longer than I’ve had them on I’m impressed with them so far. Time will tell if they hold up well.
Man I have really been looking at these. My KO2s have about a year left. Hope those work out for you. I'm definitely interested in the Stronghold
I found them very smooth, but fairly loud.
Has anyone ran the " c " load class of these new BFG KO3's? I see BFG offers one in a 285/70/17 size. and wonder just how soft a ride it would be around the new technology put in.
I wouldn’t right BF Goodrich off they are continuing to address their tires weaknesses and they get better all the time, I haven’t tired the KO3 yet but I’m definitely interested to see how good they’re going to be, keep an open mind it might turn out to be a really great tire.
I was a fan for numerous years...I even have a set of white lettered out on my golf cart. The KO 2's didn't last on our HD trucks for all the reasons mentioned and we switched to Falkin. Waiting for the AT4 to come out in our size.
Loving the KO3s on our truck
I have been running KO2s since about 2011 and I have not had any of these issues and I live in Texas. Maybe I just got lucky.
Weird. I'm in Arizona and my K02s are 4 years old and haven't seen dry rot.
Yeah I'm in Australia no problem here. Happy with my BFGs. I wonder if this bloke lives in the dreaded salt region.
Subscribing, waiting for that ko3 review, just got a set for the Rubicon after my destroyed ko2 were unsafe
I hear the ko3 is super easy to balance
Im looking at going from 33s to 35s. I have always had ko2 and they always work great. I thought of trying something different like falcon at4 or mickey Thomas baja boss. Thing is they run crazy heavy compared to bfg, for this Im thinking of sticking to bfg.
Have two sets currently rains 80 inches here.no problem.I got onto so really soggy ground performance was great new grass on top.I drove them in 12inches od snow worked great.I have hadat least 8 sets of bfg all terrains.I has a set of 33 1250s on 8 inch rims full time 4 wheel drive.Amazing on the beach in soft sand.I got over 60k on them old chevy trucks with full time were hard on tires
A/T3W were far and away an improvement over the like 10 sets of BFG’s I previously ran. The new compound had me interested but the new a/t 4’s with the longer range just seems to make more sense.
I have noticed a lot of light cracking appearing between the tread blocks on each set of KO2's that appears a few years after purchasing them. I've had 3 sets over the years. I never had any issues with the KO2's aside this 'cracking'. Is it superficial? Perhaps, but it doesn't inspire confidence.
The BFGoodrich KO3 tires are reportedly easier to balance compared to the KO2s due to improvements in the tire’s construction and design. Here are a few factors that likely contribute to this:
1. Improved Uniformity in Manufacturing:
BFGoodrich likely made adjustments in the manufacturing process for the KO3 tires, leading to better consistency in material distribution across the tire. When a tire is built with more uniformity, it reduces the need for extra weight to balance it.
2. Enhanced Tread and Sidewall Construction:
The KO3 features an updated tread pattern and 3D-locking sipes, which offer a more evenly distributed tread across the surface. This even tread wear and improved structural design help the tire maintain a more balanced rotation, reducing imbalance issues that could arise from uneven tread patterns in the KO2.
3. Weight Distribution:
The KO3 might feature more balanced weight distribution throughout the tire, meaning the overall design minimizes heavy spots. This allows the tire to rotate more smoothly without the need for excessive balancing weights.
4. Technology and Testing:
BFGoodrich has used over a decade of data and testing in the development of the KO3. This extensive testing likely allowed for refinements in the design that improve balance and ride comfort over the KO2, making the KO3 less prone to imbalances during manufacturing  .
These improvements contribute to why the KO3 may balance more easily, reducing the effort and materials needed to balance them after installation.
I have a set of KO3 on my tundra/work truck. They wear horrible last set for me going back to the toyo AT after these.
How much wear have u seen, in how much time?
Thanks for your input. Tried the K02 and traction in the rain was bad and they had uneven wear. Was thinking about trying the K03 but I’m very happy with my Toyo AT3.
Love my Ko3s! They perform great in the Southwest terrain!!
Had KO2s on two previous truck and they were fine... But got a set of my LR4 and they are horrific in the wet and quite loud!
I have multiple sets of ko2's on my wranglers and they served me well.
I currently have falken at3 on my Maverick Tremor and they seem awesome but too new to say.
My daughter put falken on her bronco sport and she loved them
Regardless you certainly can't go wrong with the falkens
BFG has addressed all of these issues. Softer compound to better design for water siping
What do you think of the General grabber atx, i have them on my truck 265 70 17 and they seem nice?
I run them. Excellent tire.
Yep…excellent tire
The KO2s on my 95 f150 4x4 look fantastic, but I agree that the grip is not great. I have Yokohama Geolandars on our Subarus that grip better in almost all conditions.
No issues balancing the KO2s, so i can't agree with him on that, and no dry rot or uneven wear adter 4 years of light use. The truck goes great through deep snow.
One thing not mentioned is how tough the tire is. The previous set of KO2s lasted more than 10 years and were never punctured. Thd bead aleays held up well also. The only knock in these tires that i really have is rhe traction. There are better gripping tires out there.
BFGs, had 2 sets, better than nittos, for price looking at Falken rubican, kumosAT and just seen a deal on nokian nATs, any opinions appreciated for 1/2 to ,no 10plys
Have been using Bf for the past 20 years ... best all-round tyre. .... there is a reason they are the benchmark
Have had them. Always an issue with balancing, traction ok at best, but from what if read, BFGs are a harder compound. But they were always horrible in the rain !
Last summer I was looking for a set of tires and they had a falken at3w, toyo open country at3, and bfg ko2 lined up in the show room and both the bfg and toyo felt soft on the tread, the falken was notably harder rubber. Now what the ko3 will seem like in comparison to its prior tire, good question.
I've had four sets of ko2's on my 01 Dodge 1500 4x4 and I have got 90,000 miles out of all 4 sets and that's no shit. But I'm a stickler for rotation and pressure. The tires are 33/12.5/15. Guess what I'll buy next set that I need, duh.
100% ...nailed it. My bfg's after 1 year blew a back tire and ripped up the whole right rear of the bed to pieces. Had it checked out and apparently the whole cap just let go.... destroyed my truck. NEVER Again will I buy BFG'S
I think you nailed it. They might have been the first to really get established as a "serious AT tire" 25 years ago,.....but I think many of the other manufacturers then put a lot more effort into making better tires while BFG seems to have largely just rested on their laurels/reputation. Currently have a set of 285/70/17 KO2s on my Gladiator that I can't wait to replace.
I have em on y truck currently and I have to agree they not good on wet
I’m curious do you know why BFG are putting rfid chips in their tires? To me personally that’s concerning and will probably “steer” clear of them. I personally value my privacy as much as is possible in todays time at least.
Fun fact as to what BFG stands for if anyone interested
Anybody ever run wrangler duratrac rt. Have them on my trd sport. Love them
Good information thanks.
I love KO2 for everything except wet, wear and balance.
So they are basically good looking snow tires. lol
Such a shame they cup all the time and develop flat spots. Def feels like you’re riding on squares. BFG do better!
Got 82k on my Ram . Rotate every oil change service. Hoping gor 100k
I have had some of the poorest experience with BFG KO tires from balancing to mud performance and more, I stick to Yokohama for good.
I have them less than a month..K03 are not for one each nail proof... my tire K03 got a hole with a one each very thin nail .. Before , I had wildpeak for 4 years and never had a flat.. K03 they are noise > they sound like a cloud of mosquitoes around your ears. good on rain will wait for snow how they do..I am not to happy with K03 ... they look good
It's simply more of a street tire.
The bigger the voids, the more weight it can throw back,creating thrust.
100% agree….look good, but overrated in my opinion. Tried several times with the same results each time…can’t get balanced. Nitto and Cooper have always treated me well though.
Lol. I pre-ran the pro course of the SCORE Baja 1000, the toughest off road course in the world, in a two wheel drive pickup equipped with 285/70R17 (33") K02 tires.
Obviously you know nothing about vehicles. You probably don't even know the first model year of the original GTO.
@@Gurn-xh5fg and none of that has anything to do with tires being hard to get balanced lol…which one you want? The first year the GTO package was an option on the Le Mans or the first year the GTO was a standalone model?
@@TheRealEarlLeeRiser The first year of the original GTO in ANY form.
There completely garbage I had a set for 30days on a 45 day trial and they swapped them out for falken at4w but they don’t stock them you have to order them. I’m very happy with the at4w but the the tread on the ko3 was falling apart after 2000 miles and they rode rough and vibrated the said I got. Bad set I disagree there garbage over priced
Ko2 are great. Idk wtf your talking about. I live up north . We get real winters here months of cold n deep snow. Ive never been stuck w them. Your just flat out wrong. Never had any issue balancing them. Stop making up lies
He hasn’t checked out the ko3
Subscribing, waiting for that ko3 review, just got a set for the Rubicon after my destroyed ko2 were unsafe
I hear the ko3 is super easy to balance