The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is the durability benchmark of the all-terrain category: an LT tire built around CoreGard sidewall rubber and a chip-and-tear resistant tread compound, carrying the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol and a 50,000-mile mileage warranty. This review judges that one tire on BFGoodrich’s own published specifications for one stated fitment — LT265/70R17 in load range C — and on the owner record the tire has built over a long production run. Tire listings are size-specific, so every figure and every button in this review names the size it belongs to. The full category picture sits in our best all-terrain tires guide and the all-terrain tires archive.
Short version: for a truck or Jeep that genuinely works off pavement — gravel, rock, aired-down trails, ranch and site roads — the KO2 remains the sidewall-first answer, and its trade-offs are just as clear. Owners and the comparison record credit tougher sidewalls and gravel life; they also report wet grip that fades as the tread wears and noise that grows late in life. If your miles are mostly wet highway, the Falken and Toyo alternatives below are the more honest buy, and each carries its own verified button wherever it appears. Truck owners building the whole setup should also read our best truck winches and off-road winch guides.
How we researched this guide
We reviewed 1 tire in depth — the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 — against 3 alternatives from the all-terrain pillar pool (Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, Toyo Open Country A/T III, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac). Every KO2 figure — tread depth, load, warranty, construction — comes from the maker’s page, the Amazon listing data for the stated fitment, or retailer spec listings reproducing maker data. Where a maker does not publish a figure for a fitment, the tables print Not published instead of borrowing a sibling size’s number. We do not test tires, and there are no prices or star ratings here.
Owner evidence comes from the long-running retailer survey and buyer-rating pages linked in the review — the KO2 has been on sale long enough for a mature owner record, and we use it: sidewall and gravel praise, and the wet-grip and noise complaints, are both reported below. Figures for other sizes in the KO2 line differ from the reference fitment, and the review says so wherever a number is used.
The 30-second answer
Buy the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 if sidewall toughness on gravel and rock is the job: CoreGard sidewalls, 15/32 in of tread on the LT reference fitment, 3PMSF rating and a 50,000-mile warranty. Skip it if most of your miles are wet highway or you want the longest warranty and quietest ride — the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W is the wet-road and snow alternative, the Toyo Open Country A/T III is the highway-comfort alternative, and the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac is the mud and deep-snow alternative.
Reviewed Product — Off-Road Durability
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
The tire under review: CoreGard sidewalls, 15/32 in tread depth and a cut-and-chip resistant compound in LT265/70R17/C, with a 50,000-mile warranty. Best if your trails are rough.
Alternative — Wet Roads & Snow
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W
Choose it instead for wet grip and winter manners: 3PMSF, full-depth sipes and a 65,000-mile P-metric warranty in 265/70R17 115T. Best for daily drivers that still see trails.
Alternative — Highway Comfort
Toyo Open Country A/T III
Choose it instead if most miles are paved: a wet-grip compound, dense siping and a 65,000-mile P-metric warranty in 265/70R17 115T. Best for commuting with winter and dirt in the mix.
Alternative — Mud & Deep Snow
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac
Choose it instead for slop: TractiveGroove tread, pinned for studs and a built-in rim protector in 265/70R17 115S. Best for mud, deep snow and work-truck duty.
Quick compare — the KO2 against the three pool alternatives on the maker-stated facts that decide a tire purchase. Each row is that tire’s stated reference fitment; sizes and constructions differ, and the table says so.
| Tire | Reference fitment | 3PMSF | Tread depth | Max load (fitment) | Mileage warranty | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 (reviewed) | LT265/70R17/C 112/109S | Yes (see DT note) | 15/32 in | 2,470 lb @ 50 psi | 50,000 mi | Check Price |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | 265/70R17 115T | Yes | 13/32 in | 2,679 lb @ 51 psi | 65,000 mi P / 60,000 mi LT | Check Price |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | 265/70R17 115T | Yes | 13/32 in (P-metric) | 2,679 lb @ 50 psi | 65,000 mi P / 50,000 mi LT | Check Price |
| Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac | 265/70R17 115S | Yes | Not published | 2,679 lb @ 51 psi | 50,000 mi (this fitment) | Check Price |
How to choose the KO2 — and when to choose something else
Start with the sidewall: that is the KO2’s whole brief
The KO2 was designed sidewall-first. BFGoodrich’s CoreGard technology puts thicker, split-and-brushed rubber in the upper sidewall with a deflection design meant to shrug off the rocks and ruts that split lesser tires, and the tread compound is formulated against chipping and tearing on gravel. If your driving includes those surfaces weekly, that construction is the reason to buy this tire over a quieter rival.
Load range and size: buy the fitment, not the name
KO2 is a line, not a single tire. The reviewed fitment is LT265/70R17 in load range C, rated by its listing at 2,470 lb per tire at 50 psi; the line also sells load range D and E sizes with different loads, weights and ride. Never drop below the load index or load range on your door-jamb placard, and remember the button in this review buys the stated size — select your own size on the listing and re-check its figures there.
Winter: 3PMSF is real, with one designation to check
Most KO2 sizes carry the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, the severe-snow service mark that separates a true winter-capable all-terrain from a mud-and-snow labelled one. One honest exception, printed in the maker feature material: DT-designated KO2 items do not carry the symbol. If winter rating decides your purchase, check the sidewall of the exact size you are ordering rather than trusting the line name.
Wet roads and wear: the known trade-off
The owner record is consistent on this point: the KO2’s wet-road grip is at its best early in life and fades as the tread wears, and highway noise builds in the second half of the tread. The locking 3-D sipes and interlocking tread are the maker’s answer, and they help — but a driver whose miles are mostly wet commuting is better served by the Falken or Toyo alternatives, whose compounds and siping are aimed at exactly that use.
Tread depth and gravel life
At 15/32 in on the reference LT fitment, the KO2 starts deeper than the P-metric alternatives in this review, and its stone ejectors and raised shoulder bars are working details, not styling: they clear the tread so gravel does not drill into the casing. Depth alone does not guarantee life — rotation discipline and correct pressure decide whether the depth is spent evenly — but for gravel roads the KO2’s package is the most complete here.
Warranty and the successor question
The KO2’s 50,000-mile mileage warranty trails the Falken and Toyo P-metric terms, and BFGoodrich adds a 60-day satisfaction guarantee in its maker material. A newer KO3 line also exists with its own 50,000-mile warranty and 3PMSF rating. This review covers the KO2 because it remains on sale and its listing for the reference size is the verified one; shoppers who want the newest design should compare the KO3’s own listing figures rather than assuming they match the KO2’s.
Common factory fitments for KO2 shoppers
Typical factory sizes for the trucks and SUVs that buy this tire most. Confirm against your door-jamb placard and owner’s manual before ordering, and never fit a size or load range below the placard specification.
| Vehicle | Typical factory size | Fitment note |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 265/70R17 | The reference size in this review; LT and P-metric versions both exist — match the placard load index |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 265/65R18 | An 18-inch application; KO2 figures for that size differ from the 17-inch reference fitment |
| Toyota Tacoma | 245/75R16 and 265/70R16 | Smaller-diameter applications; load range choice matters more than tread pattern at this size |
| Jeep Wrangler | 245/75R17 | Aired-down trail use is where the KO2 sidewall brief earns its keep; re-inflate for the road |
| Toyota 4Runner | 265/70R17 | Same nominal size as the reference fitment; check the load range your trim shipped with |
| Ram 1500 | 275/55R20 | A 20-inch, lower-profile application; ride and sidewall height differ markedly from the LT reference |
All-terrain choices by budget tier
| Tier | What you get | Example from this review |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | A studdable or value-leaning 3PMSF all-terrain with a shorter feature list | Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac pattern — see the pillar guide for the full value field |
| Mid | The durability-first LT benchmark or the long-warranty all-rounders | BFGoodrich KO2 (reviewed) / Falken Wildpeak A/T4W |
| Upper | Highway-refined compounds and the longest P-metric warranties in this set | Toyo Open Country A/T III |
Tiers here describe specification and warranty position, never a price promise — tire prices move by size and season, so this review prints none. The KO2 sits mid-tier on that honest basis: you pay for sidewall construction and gravel life, not for the longest warranty in the class.
Types of all-terrain tire, compared
| Type | What it is | Pros | Cons | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT durability all-terrain (the KO2 type) | Load-range C–E construction, deep tread, reinforced sidewalls | Sidewall and gravel durability; load headroom for towing and payload | Firmer ride; heavier; wet grip fades with wear per owner reports | Trucks and Jeeps that work off pavement weekly |
| P-metric comfort all-terrain | Passenger-metric sizes aimed at daily driving (Falken / Toyo pattern) | Quieter, better wet manners, longer mileage warranties | Less sidewall armour for rock and aired-down use | Commuters who trail at weekends |
| Rugged hybrid all-terrain | Mud-terrain-leaning tread on an all-terrain carcass (DuraTrac pattern) | Mud and deep-snow bite; studdable in the DuraTrac’s case | Highway hum; rotation discipline is not optional | Mud, snow belts and work trucks |
The KO2 is the first row. Whichever type you choose, the truck around it still needs a recovery plan that does not depend on tires: see our recovery kit guide and getting out of mud without a winch.
Detailed review: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
The full Section 7 review of the KO2 follows — specs, fit, pros and watch-outs, what owners report, and who should walk away — then a shorter comparison section for the three alternatives.
Off-Road Durability Pick: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Reviewed product — Best Off-Road Durability in the pillar guide
Why the BFGoodrich KO2 is our pick
For rough-surface durability it is the most completely argued tire in the pillar pool: CoreGard sidewalls, a TriGard carcass, a chip-and-tear resistant compound and 15/32 in of tread on the LT reference fitment, all pointed at the same job. It is not the quietest or longest-warranted all-terrain here, and this review does not pretend otherwise — it is the one to buy when the surface, not the commute, decides.
BFGoodrich KO2 key specs
- Part number: 66255 (LT265/70R17/C reference fitment)
- Reference fitment: LT265/70R17/C 112/109S
- Severe snow service: 3PMSF — yes (DT-designated items excepted, per maker feature material)
- Mileage warranty: 50,000 miles, plus a 60-day satisfaction guarantee in maker material
- Tread depth: 15/32 in (reference fitment, per the listing technical details)
- Max load: 2,470 lb @ 50 psi (reference fitment)
- Speed rating: S (reference fitment)
- Weight: about 45 lb (reference fitment)
- Construction: TriGard 3-ply polyester (2-ply on load range C, per Tire Rack); CoreGard sidewall technology
- Tread features: serrated shoulder lugs, raised shoulder bars, staggered shoulder blocks, locking 3-D sipes, stone ejectors
- Load ranges in the line: C, D and E sizes
- UTQG: not published for LT sizes (maker footnote — UTQG does not apply to LT tires)
BFGoodrich KO2: fits and best for
Trucks and Jeeps that spend real time on gravel, rock, ranch and site roads, and aired down on trails — F-150s, Wranglers, Tacomas, 4Runners and their kin in the fitment table above. It suits owners who rotate on schedule and accept a firmer LT ride as the price of the sidewall. If the same truck also winches, pair the tire choice with our Wrangler winch guide, Tacoma winch guide or F-150 winch guide as appropriate.
BFGoodrich KO2 pros and watch-outs
Pros
- CoreGard sidewalls and TriGard carcass — the durability brief is structural, not cosmetic
- 15/32 in tread depth on the LT reference fitment, with stone ejectors and chip-resistant compound
- 3PMSF severe-snow rating on standard sizes
- 50,000-mile warranty on an LT durability tire, plus the maker satisfaction guarantee
- A decade-deep owner record to judge by, not launch claims
Watch-outs
- Owner reports: wet grip fades and noise grows as the tread wears
- DT-designated sizes do not carry the 3PMSF symbol — check the sidewall
- 50,000-mile warranty trails the Falken and Toyo P-metric terms
- LT ride is firm at full pressure when the truck runs empty
BFGoodrich KO2: what owners report
The long-running Tire Rack owner survey for the KO2 credits the tire’s off-road confidence and treadwear over a very large reported mileage base, while its comfort and wet scores sit below its off-road marks — the same split this review prints in the pros and watch-outs above.
Buyer ratings at Fitment Industries repeat the pattern from the truck and Jeep side: sidewall toughness and gravel durability are the reasons owners give for buying again, and wet-road behaviour late in the tread’s life is the complaint that recurs.
A Tacoma-focused head-to-head at TacoTires found the KO2 the loudest of its comparison group and louder as it wears, with snow performance close among the 3PMSF tires compared. None of these sources is our testing — we do not test tires — they are the published owner record, paraphrased.
BFGoodrich KO2: who should not buy
Skip it if your miles are mostly wet highway: the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W and Toyo Open Country A/T III alternatives below are built for that brief and carry longer P-metric warranties. Skip it too if you need a studdable tire for ice — the KO2 is not pinned for studs in the sources checked, while the DuraTrac alternative is. And if you are shopping the newest BFGoodrich design rather than the proven one, compare the KO3 line on its own listing before deciding.
BFGoodrich KO2: pair it with
Pair the KO2 with a recovery kit that matches the terrain it invites: aired-down trail driving ends, eventually, in a stuck truck. A rated snatch block doubles a winch’s line pull on a proper mount — the WARN Epic below is from this site’s verified pool — and the full kit logic is in our essential winching accessories guide.
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Rotate the KO2 on the maker’s schedule and keep a tread-depth note at every rotation: the owner record says wet grip is a first-half-of-life strength, so plan replacement before the tread is legally spent if you drive wet roads — the same check-it-on-schedule discipline as our maintenance checklist.
The alternatives, briefly
Three pool tires answer the briefs the KO2 does not lead. Each is judged on its maker’s specifications for its stated fitment; the full category treatment is in the pillar guide.
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W
Alternative — wet roads & snow
- Fitment listed: 265/70R17 115T (part 28844300)
- 3PMSF: yes; UTQG (P-metric): 660 A B
- Mileage warranty: 65,000 mi P-metric / 60,000 mi LT; 30-day ride guarantee
- Tread depth: 13/32 in (this size class); LT flotation sizes run deeper
- Construction: DuraSpec 3-ply sidewall on select LT sizes; load ranges SL/XL plus LT C, E, F
- Max load: 2,679 lb @ 51 psi (reference size)
The wet-road answer: full-depth sipes, a longer warranty and calmer highway manners per the owner record, at the cost of the KO2’s sidewall-first construction in this size. Falken’s own family overview is linked in Sources. Drivers cross-shopping snow performance should also see our snow plow winch guide for the truck’s other winter half.
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Toyo Open Country A/T III
Alternative — highway comfort
- Fitment listed: 265/70R17 115T (part 356260)
- 3PMSF: yes; UTQG: 600 A B
- Mileage warranty: 65,000 mi P/Euro-metric / 50,000 mi LT and flotation; 500-mile/45-day trial offer
- Tread depth: 13/32 in (P-metric spec sheet); LT265/70R17 E runs 16.3/32 in per retailer listings
- Max load: 2,679 lb @ 50 psi; speed rating T (reference size)
The commute answer: Toyo aims this tire at wet braking, quiet ride and even wear, and retailer rating pages back the quiet-and-even part. Its shoulder is less aggressive for mud than the KO2’s. 4Runner and Tacoma owners weighing the whole build should also see our 4Runner winch guide.
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Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac
Alternative — mud & deep snow
- Fitment listed: 265/70R17 115S
- 3PMSF: yes; TractiveGroove tread design
- Pinned for studs; built-in rim protector
- Mileage warranty: 50,000 mi for this fitment, per the listing warranty field
- Tread depth: not published for this fitment in the sources checked
- Max load: 2,679 lb @ 51 psi
The slop answer: the most mud-leaning tread of the three alternatives and the only studdable one, with owner credit for deep snow — and owner notes about highway hum and strict rotation to keep wear even. Its LT sibling, the DuraTrac RT, is a different tire; do not transfer its figures. Mud-season recovery basics are in our winching basics.
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Spec comparison
Every figure is the maker’s published figure for the stated reference fitment. Where a maker publishes nothing for that fitment, the cell says so. No scores are printed — this site does not test tires.
| Spec | BFGoodrich KO2 (reviewed) | Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | Toyo Open Country A/T III | Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reference fitment | LT265/70R17/C 112/109S | 265/70R17 115T | 265/70R17 115T | 265/70R17 115S |
| Part number | 66255 | 28844300 | 356260 | Not published |
| 3PMSF | Yes (DT items excepted) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mileage warranty | 50,000 mi | 65,000 mi P / 60,000 mi LT | 65,000 mi P / 50,000 mi LT | 50,000 mi (this fitment) |
| Tread depth | 15/32 in | 13/32 in | 13/32 in (P-metric) | Not published |
| Max load (fitment) | 2,470 lb @ 50 psi | 2,679 lb @ 51 psi | 2,679 lb @ 50 psi | 2,679 lb @ 51 psi |
| Speed rating | S | T | T | S |
| Sidewall / construction | CoreGard; TriGard 3-ply (2-ply on C) | DuraSpec 3-ply on select LT | Not published | Not published |
| Studdable | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes — pinned for studs |
| UTQG | Not published (LT) | 660 A B (P-metric) | 600 A B | Not published |
| Trial / guarantee | 60-day satisfaction (maker material) | 30-day ride guarantee | 500-mile / 45-day trial | Not published |
| Check Price | Check Price | Check Price | Check Price | Check Price |
Fitment & installation
Fitting any tire in this review is installer work: mounting, balancing and a TPMS service, followed by an alignment check if the old set wore unevenly. The decisions that are yours come before the appointment. First, size and load: match the placard size, and never accept a lower load index or load range than the placard specifies — the KO2 line spans C, D and E, and the letters are the specification, not a trim level. Second, pressure: an LT tire at P-metric pressures is under-inflated for its load table, and a P-metric tire run at LT pressures rides harshly and wears its centre; the installer should set pressures for the tire actually fitted, and you should re-check them cold after the first week.
Third, rotation: aggressive all-terrains, the KO2 included, keep their manners only if they are rotated on schedule — the owner record for every tire in this review ties noise and uneven wear to skipped rotations. Keep the spare honest too: a worn or differently sized spare is a limp-home device, not a fifth tire. The level of care is the same one we ask for mounted hardware in our Bronco winch guide, Gladiator winch guide and budget truck winch guide — fitted correctly, then checked on schedule.
Safety essentials
Six rules that outrank any tire in this review:
- 1. Never fit a tire below the door-jamb placard’s load index or load range, and never mix load ranges across an axle.
- 2. Run the pressure for the tire actually fitted and the load actually carried — placard pressure is written for the factory tire; LT conversions need the LT load table.
- 3. Airing down is a trail tool, not a road setting: re-inflate before pavement speeds, and inspect sidewalls after rocky sections.
- 4. Rotate on schedule and replace in axle pairs at minimum; a new tire beside a worn one splits grip exactly when you need it matched.
- 5. A sidewall cut, bulge or exposed cord ends that tire’s service — no plug or patch makes a sidewall structural again.
- 6. Recover a stuck truck only from rated points — frame, rated receiver or an engineered bumper — never from a wheel, tire or suspension part.
Recovery gear pairs with the terrain these tires invite, and these three are from this site’s verified pool, alongside the setups in our accessories hub:
WARN Epic snatch block — doubles line pull with a winch on a proper mount.
GearAmerica tree saver strap — protects anchor and tree on a winch recovery.
AMBULL shackles — rated connection hardware for the kit.
Build the full kit from our tree saver guide, snatch block guide and shackle guide — gear carried, maintained and rated, never improvised at the trailhead.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wet grip feels weaker than when new | The owner-reported KO2 pattern: siping effect fades as tread wears; pressures may also have drifted | Measure tread depth; if the tire is in its second half of life, drive to it and plan replacement — check cold pressures first |
| Road noise has grown | Heel-and-toe wear from skipped rotations, common to aggressive all-terrains | Rotate now and shorten the interval; check alignment if the wear is one-sided |
| Centre tread wearing fastest | Over-inflation for the load carried — LT tires run at maximum pressure by habit | Set pressure from the load table for the actual load, not the sidewall maximum |
| Shoulder chunking after gravel | Gravel work at high pressure and speed; the compound resists chipping, it does not prevent it | Slow down on gravel, air down within maker guidance for long sections, inspect for casing damage |
| Vibration after fitting | Balance, a bent rim, or a tire not seated evenly | Return to the installer for a road-force balance and rim check before suspecting the tire |
| Sidewall cut or bulge found | Rock or kerb damage to the sidewall — the KO2’s strong point, but not invulnerable | Remove from service; sidewall damage is not repairable — replace and inspect the opposite tire |
Who should NOT buy these
You drive mostly wet highway miles. The KO2’s owner record is blunt about wet grip fading with wear, and two alternatives in this review are built for exactly your brief with longer warranties. Buy the Falken or the Toyo and spend the difference on rotations. Our pillar all-terrain tires guide scores the whole field by use.
You need studs for an ice season. The KO2 is not pinned for studs in the sources checked. The DuraTrac alternative is — if your winters are ice rather than snow, that single specification outranks everything else in this review.
You want the newest BFGoodrich design. That is the KO3, a different line with its own figures. This review verifies the KO2; it does not transfer KO2 specs to the KO3 or the other way round. Compare the KO3 on its own listing before paying a newest-model premium.
You tow at the truck’s limit on P-metric habits. An LT tire is a system — load table pressures, rotation discipline, matched spares. If you will not run it as one, a P-metric alternative at the placard specification is the safer buy. Sizing discipline for the truck’s other systems is in our truck winch sizing guide and pickup winch guide.
Final verdict
Reviewed product — BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: the sidewall-first durability pick for gravel, rock and aired-down work, with honest wet-and-noise trade-offs. Check its price.
Wet-road alternative — Falken Wildpeak A/T4W: the longer-warranty, calmer all-rounder for daily drivers. Check its price.
Highway alternative — Toyo Open Country A/T III: the quiet, even-wearing commute pick with winter rating. Check its price.
Mud and snow alternative — Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac: the studdable, mud-leaning hybrid for slop and deep snow. Check its price.
Verdict on the KO2 itself: buy it for the surfaces it was built for, in the load range your placard demands — and keep the truck’s recovery honest with the gear in our Jeep winch guide and essential winching accessories.
FAQ
Is the BFGoodrich KO2 worth it?
Worth it for the job it was built for: gravel, rock and aired-down trail durability, where its CoreGard sidewalls, TriGard carcass and chip-resistant compound are structural advantages with a 50,000-mile warranty behind them. Less worth it as a pure commuting tire — the Falken and Toyo alternatives carry longer P-metric warranties and calmer manners, and the KO2 owner record is honest about wet grip and noise late in life.
Is the KO2 good in snow?
Yes, on the sizes that carry the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol — the severe-snow service mark — and owner reports put its snow performance close to other 3PMSF all-terrains. One check matters: DT-designated KO2 items do not carry the symbol, per the maker feature material. Look for the mountain-snowflake mark on the sidewall of the exact size you are buying.
How long does the KO2 last?
BFGoodrich backs it with a 50,000-mile mileage warranty, which is the only lifespan figure this review will print as a maker claim. Real life depends on rotation, pressure and surface: gravel spends tread faster than pavement, and skipped rotations spend it unevenly. The owner record suggests planning on the warranty window rather than beyond it, and replacing before the tread is spent if wet roads dominate your driving.
KO2 vs Falken Wildpeak A/T4W — which should I buy?
Buy the KO2 for sidewall-first off-road durability in an LT construction; buy the Falken for wet-road grip, snow manners and a longer warranty — 65,000 miles P-metric against the KO2’s 50,000. The listed fitments also differ: this review’s KO2 button buys an LT265/70R17/C, the Falken button a 265/70R17 115T, so compare the Falken’s LT sizes if you need LT construction from Falken.
Is the KO2 being replaced by the KO3?
A newer KO3 line exists with its own 50,000-mile warranty and 3PMSF rating, and the KO2 remains on sale alongside it. The KO2 is the tire reviewed here because its listing for the reference size is verified and its owner record is a decade deep. The KO3 is not a spec upgrade you can assume — compare its own listing figures for your size before choosing between them.
What load range KO2 should I buy?
The load range your door-jamb placard specifies, as a floor. The reviewed fitment is load range C at 2,470 lb per tire at 50 psi; the line also sells D and E sizes for heavier trucks and towing. Going up a load range adds stiffness and weight; going below the placard is never acceptable. If you tow near the limit, the E-rated sizes and correct load-table pressures are the honest specification.
Why does the KO2 get louder as it wears?
Aggressive all-terrain tread wears into a heel-and-toe pattern when rotations are skipped, and larger voids pass more air and slap more pavement as blocks wear — owners of every tire in this class report it, and KO2 owners report it plainly. Rotation on schedule is the mitigation, not a cure: a durability-first tread will never be as quiet at half-life as a highway-leaning design.
Can I air down the KO2 off-road?
Airing down is standard trail practice and the KO2’s sidewall construction is part of why owners choose it for aired-down work — but BFGoodrich publishes no air-down chart in the sources checked, so this review prints no pressures. Work within your vehicle maker’s guidance, re-inflate before pavement speeds, and inspect the sidewalls after rocky sections. A cut or bulge ends the tire’s service.
Does the KO2 come in my size?
The line spans load range C, D and E sizes across common truck and Jeep fitments — the fitment table in this review lists the typical factory sizes for the F-150, Silverado, Tacoma, Wrangler, 4Runner and Ram 1500. Tire listings are size-specific and figures change by size, so confirm your exact size, load range and the 3PMSF symbol on the listing and the sidewall before ordering.
Sources & changelog
Manufacturer and retailer spec sources, and the owner sources paraphrased above:
- BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 — maker page
- Tire Rack — KO2 specifications
- Tire Rack — KO2 owner survey
- Fitment Industries — KO2 buyer ratings
- TacoTires — KO2/KO3 vs Wildpeak, Tacoma fitments
- Tire Rack — Falken Wildpeak family review (A/T4W)
- City Limit Tire — Falken Wildpeak A/T4W
- Tire Discounters — Falken Wildpeak A/T4W
- Anovia — Toyo Open Country A/T III ratings
- ARKON — Toyo Open Country A/T III ratings
- Extreme Customs — Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac
- Graham Tire — DuraTrac RT listing (sibling data, labelled as such)
Changelog — October 18, 2026: guide first published.
By Leo, Founder, WinchInsider
Leo founded WinchInsider to publish specification-first truck and recovery guides: every figure from the maker, every conflict printed, and no product recommended for a job its maker does not claim it can do. More about the site is on our about page.
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