The two all-terrain names most truck owners cross-shop, compared on the makers’ own published figures. One naming note first, because it decides what the buttons buy: “Falken Wildpeak A/T” in current listings is the Wildpeak A/T4W — the model that replaced the A/T3W — so this head-to-head is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 against the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, using the same verified listings as our pillar guide to the best all terrain tires. Both tires carry the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) rating and both are sold in 265/70R17, but the verified listings are different constructions: the KO2 button buys an LT tire, the Falken button buys a P-metric tire whose line also spans LT sizes. That difference runs through every table below, and the full field sits in our all-terrain tires archive.
What genuinely separates them: the Falken carries the longer warranty and the calmer road manners owners report; the KO2 carries the deeper reference tread, the longer trail track record, and a sidewall brief built for rock and gravel. Neither maker publishes a stud option for these two models in the sources checked, and neither figure set here borrows numbers from the KO3 or the A/T3W — successor and predecessor stay out of the spec tables.
How we researched this guide
We compared 2 all-terrain tires head-to-head, both carried over from our pillar guide’s verified pool: every ASIN, part number and reference fitment was checked there against the Amazon listing data for one stated size, 265/70R17. For this comparison we re-checked 5 maker and retailer spec sources (the BFGoodrich KO2 page, Tire Rack KO2 specifications, the WheelWiz listing for the exact Falken part, an NTW A/T4W listing and Tire Rack’s WildPeak family review) and filled only the gaps the pillar had left open. We do not test tires, and no prices or star ratings appear here.
Owner evidence comes from 5 linked sources — the Tire Rack KO2 owner survey, Fitment Industries KO2 ratings, two retailer A/T4W review pages and a Tacoma-focused head-to-head — paraphrased in each owner section. One genuine disagreement surfaced and is printed as a conflict, not resolved silently: the Falken’s reference-size tread depth is recorded as 13/32 in in the pillar research and 14/32 in by the retailer listing for the same part number.
The 30-second answer
Mostly paved miles, real winters, towing on the schedule: buy the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W — the longest warranty here (65,000 miles P-metric, 60,000 LT), full-depth sipes and the quieter owner record. Rocky trails, gravel roads and aired-down driving: buy the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 — CoreGard sidewalls, 15/32 in of reference tread and a decade of owner evidence, at the cost of a shorter 50,000-mile warranty and more noise late in life. Both are 3PMSF rated; your driving mix, not the badge, decides.
Best for Daily Driving, Snow and Towing
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W
Best if most of your miles are paved but winter and towing are real: 65,000-mile P-metric warranty, full-depth sipes, DuraSpec sidewalls on select LT sizes, and the calmest owner record of the two.
Listing shown for 265/70R17 115T — tires are size-specific, so select your exact size and load on the listing.
Best for Rock and Gravel Durability
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Best if your weekends are rocky trails and gravel roads: CoreGard sidewall protection, a cut-and-chip resistant compound and the deepest owner track record in the class.
Listing shown for LT265/70R17/C 112/109S — tires are size-specific, so select your exact size and load on the listing.
Quick compare — the two tires on the makers’ published figures for the reference fitments. The Falken tread-depth disagreement between sources is flagged where it appears.
| Tire | 3PMSF | Mileage warranty | Load (reference fitment) | Tread depth (ref. size) | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | Yes | 65,000 mi (P-metric) | 2,679 lb at 51 psi (115T) | 13/32 in; 14/32 in per one retailer listing — see conflict note | Check Price |
| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | Yes | 50,000 mi | 2,470 lb at 50 psi (LT/C) | 15/32 in | Check Price |
KO2 or Wildpeak finder
Tell us your main use, your winters, and (optionally) your current size. Every answer recommends one of this article’s two tires with its Check Price button — where the Falken answer is an LT fitment, the result says so and tells you what the button actually opens.
How to choose between the KO2 and the Wildpeak
Warranty and tread life: Falken, clearly
The mileage warranty is the maker’s own wear promise, and here it is not close: Falken warrants the A/T4W to 65,000 miles in P-metric sizes and 60,000 in LT, against 50,000 for the KO2 at any construction. Falken adds road hazard protection and a 30-day ride guarantee; BFGoodrich answers with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. If paperwork tread life decides your purchase, this round ends the argument. Winner: Falken.
Rock, gravel and aired-down work: KO2, clearly
Sidewalls end rocky-trail days, and the KO2’s brief is built around them: CoreGard rubber, a deflection design, stone ejectors and a compound formulated against chipping and tearing on gravel. Falken counters with DuraSpec three-ply construction, but only on select LT sizes — the P-metric reference tire does not carry it. For aired-down rock work, the KO2 is the documented answer. Winner: BFGoodrich.
Snow and wet roads: Falken, on sipes and reports
Both tires carry 3PMSF, so the legal winter question is a tie. The working difference is how the grip is made: Falken’s full-depth sipes keep their biting edges for the life of the tread, and owner sources consistently credit the Wildpeak line with stronger wet and snow behaviour. The KO2’s recurring owner complaint is wet grip fading as the tread wears. Neither equals a dedicated winter tire on ice. Winner: Falken.
Highway noise and daily manners: Falken
Most all-terrain miles are paved, and the owner record is consistent across sources: the Wildpeak runs quieter and more composed, while the KO2 is the noisier tire and grows louder into the second half of its life. The KO2 remains stable and predictable — it simply trades some road polish for trail toughness. Long commute? Weight this round as heavily as any other. Winner: Falken.
Loads and towing: it depends on the fitment you buy
Read this round by construction, not brand. The KO2 listing here is already an LT tire (load range C, 2,470 lb at 50 psi) with D and E sizes above it. The Falken listing here is a P-metric tire (2,679 lb at 51 psi) whose line adds Heavy Duty LT sizes with increased tread rigidity for towing, plus C, E and F ranges. Tow regularly and buy the LT version of whichever brand you choose. Winner: tie, decided by fitment.
Tread depth and the printed conflict
At the reference sizes the KO2 starts deeper: 15/32 in against the Falken’s 13/32 in in the pillar research. One retailer listing for the exact Falken part records 14/32 in instead, so we print both Falken figures rather than choosing quietly — the disagreement is one thirty-second of an inch and does not change any verdict here. Deeper tread helps in mud and snow; it is not the same as longer life. Winner: BFGoodrich, narrowly.
Factory sizes and which tire fits the brief
The factory fitments readers most often replace with one of these two tires. Trims vary, so confirm size and load index on your door-jamb placard before ordering, and never fit a lower load index than the placard states. The same trucks anchor our truck winch guide.
| Vehicle | Common factory size | Typical load need | Head-to-head steer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 265/70R17 | SL daily; LT E for regular towing | Falken for commuting and towing plans; KO2 for trail builds |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 265/65R18 | SL; LT E for towing | Falken in SL or LT; KO2 where gravel dominates |
| Toyota Tacoma | 245/75R16 or 265/70R16 | SL or LT C | KO2 in LT C for trails; Falken for mixed daily use |
| Jeep Wrangler | 245/75R17 | LT C for trail use | KO2 is the classic Wrangler answer; Falken LT for road-heavy Jeeps |
| Toyota 4Runner | 265/70R17 | SL or LT C | Either reference fitment works; use decides |
| Ram 1500 | 275/55R20 | SL or XL | Falken (both lines cover the size class); check KO2 availability by size |
KO2 vs Wildpeak by budget
No prices are printed — tire pricing moves with size and season. The tiers describe what each buying posture gets from these two tires.
| Tier | What you get | Example pick from this comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty-first tier | The longest mileage warranty and a ride guarantee | Falken Wildpeak A/T4W (P-metric) |
| Trail-durability tier | Named sidewall protection and the deepest reference tread | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 |
| Work tier | LT construction and towing rigidity, from either line | Falken A/T4W LT (HD sizes) or KO2 load range E |
Two all-terrain philosophies, compared
| Type | Pros | Cons | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT trail-biased all-terrain (KO2 pattern) | Strongest sidewall brief, deep tread, aired-down confidence | Shorter warranty, more noise as it wears, firmer ride | Rock, gravel and trail-first trucks |
| P-metric all-weather all-terrain (Falken reference fitment) | Longest warranty, quiet manners, full-depth siping | No DuraSpec on this fitment; shallower reference tread | Daily drivers facing real winters |
| LT work versions (either line) | Towing rigidity and higher load capacity | Heavier, firmer unloaded ride | Regular towing and loaded beds |
Neither tire is a mud-terrain or a dedicated winter tire. If your driving sits outside all-terrain entirely, the wider field in our pillar guide to the best all terrain tires covers the studdable and hybrid options these two do not offer.
Detailed reviews
Each tire is judged on its maker’s published specifications for the exact part number linked: warranty, winter rating, construction, tread features and the reference fitment the button buys. Owner sections paraphrase real reports and link them.
Best for Daily Driving, Snow and Towing: Falken Wildpeak A/T4W
All-round pick
Why the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W is our pick
The A/T4W wins the brief most owners actually live: paved miles in all weathers, winters that matter, and a trailer some weekends. Falken supports that brief with the longest warranty in this comparison, full-depth sipes that keep working as the tread wears, an updated heat-diffuser design for stability, and Heavy Duty LT sizes with increased tread rigidity when the work turns serious. It is also the pillar guide’s Best Overall of six tires, not just the softer half of this pair.
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W key specs
- Winter rating: 3PMSF (three-peak mountain snowflake)
- Mileage warranty: 65,000 miles (P-metric); 60,000 miles (LT)
- UTQG (P-metric): 660 A B
- Tread depth: 13/32 in per pillar research; 14/32 in per the WheelWiz listing for this part — printed as a conflict
- Load ranges: SL and XL, plus LT C, E and F (HD sizes included)
- Sidewall: DuraSpec three-ply construction on select LT sizes
- Tread features: staggered shoulder blocks; full-depth sipes; Heat Diffuser technology
- Reference fitment: 265/70R17 115T, max load 2,679 lb at 51 psi, about 47.6 lb (retailer listing)
- Maker part number: 28844300 (reference size)
- Size range: 15 to 22 in rim diameters
- Extras: 30-day ride guarantee; road hazard protection
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W: fits and best for
Half-ton and mid-size trucks and body-on-frame SUVs that commute daily, face real winters and tow occasionally — in the P-metric reference fitment. Regular towing belongs on the line’s LT and HD sizes instead, at the placard load index. Trail use is well covered for dirt, gravel and moderate rock; dedicated rock work is the one brief where the other tire in this comparison pulls ahead, as our off-road winch guide readers will recognise.
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W pros and watch-outs
Pros
- Longest mileage warranty in this comparison
- Full-depth sipes keep winter and wet edges for the tread’s life
- Quiet, composed highway manners in owner reports
- LT and HD sizes add towing rigidity and DuraSpec sidewalls
- Widest size range here, 15 to 22 in
Watch-outs
- DuraSpec sidewall only on select LT sizes, not the reference fitment
- Reference tread shallower than the KO2’s, whichever source is right
- LT and HD sizes ride firmer and weigh more
- Tread-depth sources disagree by 1/32 in (see the conflict note)
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W: what owners report
Retailer review pages credit the A/T4W with unusually quiet highway manners for a 3PMSF all-terrain and repeat snow performance as the theme owners mention most (City Limit Tire).
A second retailer’s owner coverage repeats the winter theme, including on the LT sizes, while noting the DuraSpec LT versions ride firmer unloaded (Tire Discounters).
A Tacoma-focused head-to-head of the Wildpeak line against the KO2 and KO3 likewise credits the Falken with strong wet and snow grip and a quiet, composed road manner, calling snow performance close between the brands (TacoTires head-to-head).
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W: who should not buy
Skip it if aired-down rock crawling is the point of the truck — the KO2’s sidewall brief is stronger and applies across its line. Skip the P-metric fitment for regular heavy towing; that job belongs to this tire’s own LT sizes, not to a different brand.
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W: pair it with
Pair it with a rated recovery point for the trails this tire encourages: the AMBULL shackle set covers the connection hardware, explained in our D-ring shackle guide: Check the AMBULL shackles on Amazon.
We may earn a commission at no cost to you. Listing shown for 265/70R17 115T (SL) — LT and other sizes are selected on the listing; confirm your placard size and load index before ordering.
Rotate every 5,000 to 7,500 miles and keep the receipts — the warranty assumes documented rotation. Our winch maintenance checklist keeps tires and winch on one schedule.
Best for Rock and Gravel Durability: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Trail pick
Why the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is our pick
The KO2’s case is durability with evidence behind it: CoreGard sidewall rubber with a deflection design, a compound formulated to resist chipping and tearing on gravel, stone ejectors, and the longest owner track record of any all-terrain in our pillar guide. For trucks earning their keep on gravel roads and rocky trails — including aired-down driving, where its serrated shoulder is designed to work — that record outweighs its shorter warranty and louder old age.
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 key specs
- Winter rating: 3PMSF (three-peak mountain snowflake); not applicable to DT-designated items
- Mileage warranty: 50,000 miles
- UTQG: Not published (government UTQG ratings do not apply to LT sizes)
- Tread depth: 15/32 in (reference size)
- Load ranges: C, D and E across the line
- Construction: TriGard three-ply polyester (two-ply on load range C, per Tire Rack)
- Sidewall: CoreGard technology; serrated shoulder design
- Tread features: interlocking tread design; locking 3-D sipes; stone ejectors; mud-release shoulder bars
- Reference fitment: LT265/70R17/C 112/109S, max load 2,470 lb at 50 psi, about 45 lb
- Maker part number: 66255 (reference size)
- Extras: 60-day satisfaction guarantee
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: fits and best for
Jeeps, mid-size trucks and half-tons running rocky or gravel trails and aired-down driving — the trucks in our Jeep winch guide and Wrangler winch guide are its home ground. The load range C reference size suits Wrangler and Tacoma-class trucks; step to E for heavy half-ton work. As a daily commuter tire it works, but the Falken serves that brief better.
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 pros and watch-outs
Pros
- The durability benchmark in this class
- CoreGard sidewall protection across the line
- Deepest reference tread here, 15/32 in
- A decade of owner evidence behind it
- Strong gravel and aired-down traction reports
Watch-outs
- Wet grip fades as the tread wears, per owner surveys
- Road noise grows late in the tire’s life
- Shortest warranty here, 50,000 miles
- 3PMSF does not apply to DT-designated items
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: what owners report
Tire Rack’s long-running owner survey credits the KO2 with durability and off-road confidence across very large sample sizes (Tire Rack owner survey).
Fitment Industries buyers rate it highly for gravel and trail use on the exact LT265/70R17 fitment linked here (Fitment Industries).
The recurring complaints in both sources are the same pair: wet-road grip softening as the tread wears, and road noise rising with age — rotate on schedule to slow both.
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: who should not buy
Skip it if your miles are mostly wet highway commuting — the Falken is the calmer, grippier wet-road pick with the longer warranty. Skip it if you are buying on tread-life paperwork alone; 50,000 miles is the shortest promise in this comparison.
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: pair it with
Trail use at low pressure demands a rated recovery point and protection for the anchor: our tree saver strap guide covers anchor protection, and the GearAmerica strap is the verified listing we use: Check the GearAmerica tree saver on Amazon.
We may earn a commission at no cost to you. Listing shown for LT265/70R17/C 112/109S — other sizes and load ranges are selected on the listing; confirm your placard size and load index before ordering.
Carry a plug kit and compressor on rocky routes, and re-check lug torque after about 50 miles. See also our guide to getting out of mud without a winch.
Spec comparison
Maker-published figures for the reference fitments in each review. The one source disagreement found is printed in its row, not hidden.
| Spec | Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 |
|---|---|---|
| Winter rating (3PMSF) | Yes | Yes (not on DT-designated items) |
| Mileage warranty | 65,000 mi (P-metric); 60,000 mi (LT) | 50,000 mi |
| UTQG (where published) | 660 A B | Not published (LT sizes) |
| Tread depth (ref. size) | 13/32 in; 14/32 in per one retailer listing — conflict | 15/32 in |
| Load ranges offered | SL, XL, LT C/E/F | C, D, E |
| Reference fitment | 265/70R17 115T | LT265/70R17/C 112/109S |
| Max load (ref. fitment) | 2,679 lb at 51 psi | 2,470 lb at 50 psi |
| Weight (ref. fitment) | About 47.6 lb (retailer listing) | About 45 lb |
| Sidewall technology | DuraSpec 3-ply, select LT sizes only | CoreGard, across the line |
| Trial / satisfaction terms | 30-day ride guarantee; road hazard protection | 60-day satisfaction guarantee |
| Studdable | Not published | Not published |
| Our score (out of 10) | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Check Price | Check Price | Check Price |
How the score works: each score weights the published mileage warranty, winter rating, tread depth, load-range coverage and the consistency of owner reports, matching the scores these tires carry in our pillar guide. It is editorial judgement, not test results.
Fitment & installation
Tires are fitted, not installed at home: a shop mounts each tire, balances the assembly and torques the lug nuts to the maker’s figure. Budget for valve stems or TPMS service kits so the warning system keeps working, and add a four-wheel alignment check with any size change or any set replacing an unevenly worn one — new tires on a misaligned truck just inherit the old wear pattern. Before the appointment, confirm size, load index and pressures from the door-jamb placard, and make sure the spare matches the new size closely enough to use.
After fitting, re-check lug torque at about 50 miles and set a rotation reminder on the same rhythm as our winch maintenance checklist. First trail out, re-read the recovery basics in our how to use a winch guide, and if the build includes a winch, our Tacoma winch guide and F-150 winch guide cover the matching fitments.
Safety essentials
Six rules that outrank either tire in this comparison:
- 1. Never fit a tire with a lower load index or load range than the door-jamb placard states — whichever brand you choose.
- 2. Run the pressure for the load you are carrying; towing pressures run empty, and empty pressures run towing, are both wrong.
- 3. Re-inflate after airing down before any highway-speed driving; sidewalls overheat when run soft at speed.
- 4. Replace tires in axle pairs at minimum, and all four on four-wheel-drive trucks, so diameters match.
- 5. Retire any tire with sidewall cuts, bulges or exposed cord — no plug or sealant fixes a sidewall.
- 6. Re-check lug torque about 50 miles after fitting, and after any trail session that worked the wheels hard.
Three verified recovery accessories worth carrying once either tire is fitted — build the full kit from our recovery kit guide:
WARN Epic snatch block — doubles a winch line’s pull on a proper mount.
Check Price — WARN Epic snatch block
GearAmerica tree saver strap — protects anchor and bark on self-recovery pulls.
Check Price — GearAmerica tree saver
AMBULL shackles — rated connection points; see our essential accessories guide.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Centre tread wears first | Over-inflation for the load carried | Set placard pressures for your actual load; rotate |
| Both shoulders wear first | Under-inflation, or towing at daily pressures | Use towing pressures when hitched; check for leaks |
| Wet grip feels weaker than when new (KO2 reports) | Tread worn and compound aged | Check wear bars; shorten rotation intervals; plan replacement |
| Highway hum grows with miles | Aggressive tread wearing unevenly | Rotate at 5,000 miles; check alignment; inspect for cupping |
| Tread blocks chunking | Spinning on sharp rock at full pressure | Air down for rock; inspect for cuts before highway use |
| Vibration at highway speed | Lost balance weight or mud packed in the rim | Clean rims, re-balance, inspect the wheel |
Who should NOT buy these tires
Pure highway drivers. If your truck never leaves pavement, a highway-terrain tire is quieter and better in the wet than either pick here. All-terrains earn their keep only when dirt, snow or load enters the picture.
Deep-mud specialists. Both tires are compromises in real mud. If mud is the point of the trip, a mud-terrain is the honest tool — and the recovery gear in our off-road winch guide becomes mandatory.
Ice-belt drivers needing the last word in winter grip. 3PMSF is a snow rating, not an ice rating. On glare-ice winters, a dedicated winter tire beats both picks here from November to March.
Anyone who will not rotate on schedule. Both tires punish skipped rotations — the KO2 with noise, the Falken with uneven wear that wastes its warranty advantage. If rotations will not happen, reconsider the class; our budget truck guide readers face the same discipline with winches.
Buyers who need a winch answered too. A tire choice does not finish a trail build. If recovery is still open, start with our pickup winch guide and winch sizing guide before ordering rubber.
Final verdict
Best for Daily Driving, Snow and Towing — Falken Wildpeak A/T4W: the warranty, the sipes and the calm road manners win the everyday brief. Check its price.
Best for Rock and Gravel Durability — BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: the sidewall and gravel benchmark, with the deepest owner record here. Check its price.
Still torn: widen the field with the other four tires in our pillar guide to the best all terrain tires — the Toyo, General, Cooper and Goodyear each win a brief neither of these two claims.
FAQ
BFGoodrich KO2 vs Falken Wildpeak: which is better?
Better depends on the driving mix, which is why this comparison scores rounds instead of crowning one tire. The Falken Wildpeak A/T4W wins warranty, wet and snow behaviour, and highway manners. The BFGoodrich KO2 wins sidewall durability, reference tread depth and gravel evidence. Both are 3PMSF rated and sold in the same common sizes, so your use — not the badge — is the deciding vote.
Is the Falken in this comparison the A/T3W or the A/T4W?
The A/T4W. It is the current Wildpeak A/T model and the replacement for the A/T3W, whose availability is becoming more limited as the A/T4W takes its place in the range. Every Falken figure here is an A/T4W figure from the verified listing and maker sources; A/T3W numbers, including its shorter 55,000-mile warranty, are not used anywhere in the spec tables.
Which tire lasts longer, the KO2 or the Wildpeak A/T4W?
On the makers’ own paperwork, the Falken: 65,000 miles warranted in P-metric sizes and 60,000 in LT, against 50,000 for the KO2. Real life still depends on rotation, alignment and surface, and both warranties assume documented rotations every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. The KO2’s deeper starting tread is a different thing from tread life — compound and even wear decide how long either tire actually serves.
Which is better in snow?
Both carry the 3PMSF severe-snow rating, so both are legal where winter-rated tires are required. Owner sources give the Falken the working edge: its full-depth sipes keep biting edges for the life of the tread, and snow performance is the theme its owners repeat most. The KO2 is a capable snow tire whose weak surface, in owner reports, is wet grip as it wears — and neither tire replaces a dedicated winter tire on ice.
Which is quieter on the highway?
The Falken, on a consistent owner record across retailer pages and head-to-head comparisons: the Wildpeak runs quieter and more composed for how aggressive it looks. The KO2 is repeatedly described as the noisier tire, growing louder into the second half of its life, especially if rotations slip. If your commute is long and paved, treat this as a first-order difference, not a footnote.
Can I tow on the KO2 or the Wildpeak?
Yes on either — in the right construction. Tow regularly and buy an LT fitment at or above the placard load index: the KO2 listing here is already LT (load range C, with D and E above it), while the Falken’s reference listing is P-metric, so Falken towers should select one of its LT or Heavy Duty sizes. Set pressures for the load and re-check them when the trailer comes off.
Why do the Falken tread-depth figures disagree?
Because the sources do. Our pillar research recorded 13/32 in for the 265/70R17 115T size class, while a retailer listing for the exact Falken part number records 14/32 in. Rather than pick one quietly, the tables print both and label the disagreement. The difference is one thirty-second of an inch; it changes no verdict in this comparison, and the KO2’s 15/32 in reference tread is deeper than either figure.
Is the KO2 being replaced by the KO3?
A newer KO3 exists alongside it, with its own 50,000-mile warranty and 3PMSF rating. The KO2 remains on sale, its Amazon listing for the reference size is verified, and it is the tire owners cross-shop against the Wildpeak today — which is why it, and not the KO3, is the BFGoodrich side of this comparison. A KO3 comparison belongs in its own article once its listings are verified the same way.
Should I replace all four tires at once?
On a four-wheel-drive truck, yes. Drivetrains are sensitive to diameter differences, and one new tire beside three worn ones can differ enough in circumference to strain the system. Replace in full sets where you can; if one tire is destroyed early in the set’s life, a good shop can shave a new tire to match the others. However many you fit, never go below the placard load index.
Sources & changelog
Maker and spec sources: BFGoodrich KO2 page; Tire Rack KO2 specifications; WheelWiz Falken A/T4W listing, part 28844300; NTW A/T4W maker description; Tire Rack WildPeak family review; SimpleTire A/T4W launch notes.
Owner sources: Tire Rack KO2 owner survey; Fitment Industries KO2 ratings; City Limit Tire A/T4W page; Tire Discounters A/T4W page; TacoTires Wildpeak vs KO2/KO3 head-to-head.
Changelog — October 17, 2026: guide first published.
By Leo, Founder, WinchInsider
Leo runs WinchInsider’s research desk: maker spec sheets, warranty fine print and owner reports, checked line by line before anything is recommended. See our about us page.
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