Customer reviews for BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 - LT285/70R17/C 116/113Q Tire forLove These Bullet-Proof Tires!
I bought a set of T/A K02's for my 2011 Sequoia, as I do a lot of driving on Forest Service Road and on icy roads here in Central Oregon. I love these tires because they are indestructible...don't have to worry about flats, don't have to worry about sidewall punctures. I'm getting great wear. I don not have any worries driving on snow or on muddy roads; great traction! They are a bit noisy at 60+ MPH but not intrusively so. They are difficult to balance, but that could be related to their weight relative to the rest of the suspension components. Love 'em and will buy another set when I get a new truck! M.
So Far - Very Good!
We put the new BFG KO2's in a 265/70 R17C (6ply) configuration on our stock 2003 Toyota 4Runner 4.7L v8 4x4 with 17" stock alloy's and have run them for just about 3500 miles running at 50 psi and have been very pleased with them so far. The size is a slight up-tic from the stock tire, but is the size recommended via a call to Michelain's customer support help-line. The clearance in the front wheel well when the tire is turned hard right or left leaves about and inch against the interior well trimming. We have not had any rubbing or collection of debris trapping therein. We chose the C class feeling it would be a good compromise given the GVW of the V8 4runner and our intended use and all-around passenger comfort as opposed to the E class 8Ply configuration. We bought the 03 4.7L V8 4x4 (108K miles) because we wanted an old school rig we could go into the hills with and not worry about putting some Colorado pinstripes on while four-wheeling through tight tree lined tracks, tow a trailer if needed and run the interstate to Denver from our home in South-Central Colorado. So Far - Very Good! Both the Rig and the Tires. We've never enjoyed, or been impressed as much with a vehicle as much as this old V8 4Runner and the BFG KO2's have simply improved the vehicle which previously had a set of Michelin all-season radials. I was very concerned about road noise with the KO2's, but decided that we were going all in for them in that we wanted a tire that would serve better, the purpose for which we'd bought the rig. These tires are amazingly quiet! And I'm terribly picky and sensitive to road noise. In my opinion their noise increase over the all-season Michelins is so minimal as not to be noteworthy. As for performance, in November we took them for a spin up the rough and rocky 4X4 track which leads to Balman Reservoir and Rainbow lake in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. We aired down to about 30 psi and were very pleased in that we weren't getting beat up by the 6ply's - this is a rough and very rocky road and the tires performed very well in dry, steep and steep track with loose gravel-scree and dirt. At higher elevation we ran into snow (perhaps 3" to start) and the tires did a great job their too. The only slippage was as we climbed in steep turning pitches where the rear end would slip a few inches out to the downhill side. Mostly due to the tracking of the trail itself. We stopped and turned back due to good sense and an extreme narrowing of the trail with a precipice on the right-hand downhill side of the track. The tires were willing; we on the other hand decided that in the fading light of day, good judgment and not the voice of the KO2's saying go for it was best. Also, upon returning to lower elevation and groomed dirt and pavement we did not observe and tire damage nor did the tread retain and gravel or rocks of any significance. - So Far- Very Good! On the highway we have enjoyed a confidant ride that does not pull or cause the vehicle to behave any differently than when we'd previously driven it on the all-season Michelins, a great tire for what they are designed to do -. As for fuel economy, if their is a negative it is negligible in that we've not noted any loss of merit in our mileage per tank - So Far - Very Good! As for paved roads and snow and ice, just last week on Saturday afternoon we happened to be obligated to drive in conditions that one would otherwise be advised to stay home and read about such adventures by a warm fire. It was Saturday, December 12th, the condition were snow, packing snow and straight-up skating rink (I've got 20 sliding, crash, ding and dent photo's to prove it!) You know, the footage you've seen scenes like it on the evening news people sliding while simply setting still - yah that stuff! The BFG KO2's were fantastic! I did put the 4runner in H-4 (four-wheel drive and but with the exception of those hard right or left turns in a tight circumference radius turn where the rear-end would give a bit of side-slip out and then recover, they instilled confidence and proved themselves a tire that, I will, without hesitation buy again and highly recommend to others.I gave the tires a 4-Star rating here as opposed to a 5 only in that we have not had them long enough to determine rubber compound longevity, overall durability and/or tread-live etc.,. All said, if you're thinking about a new All-Terrain or Snow Tire go buy BFGoodrich's All-Terrain KO2's, they will not disappoint.
Work for me
These work for me. I have a 2000 ZR2, I get about 30,000 mi. per set. I drive in town, highway, and a fair amount of rural and off road. These were OEM and I have no complaints. They perform well in all the conditions I have encountered, but I don't do any extreme driving. So, I have no reason to try anything else.
Highly suspect
Questionable. 31k on car. Tires were aligned, balanced and rotated correctly on new 2021 Subaru Xtrek. No large hits in roadways and the inside is rubbed out on two. If they were rotated every 5k, how did this happen on only 2. It should be on all 4 over time if alignment was off. Highly suspect
Jeff H, we'd suggest taking the vehicle to a BFGoodrich retailer (ideally the one that sold you these tires) for an inspection. Have the dealer contact us while you're there so that we can determine how to remedy this.
Outstanding tire
I bought the tires 70 k miles ago and can run another 10k but replacing them now. The have got me through anything on and off road never an issue. Initial inflation was a bit difficult but after a quick inquiry to Goodrich 50 psi is what I was told and where they ran.
Imporved version of a good tire
This my second set of A/T KO's on my F250 4X4 and so fare are quieter that the previous version of the TKO. I anticipate good service from them. Considering BFG is a Michelin company I was surprised that two of the tires required an "excessive" amount of weight to balance (the retailer's words, not mine) but having weights running around 1/4 of the wheel did not seem in keeping with quality build practices I associate with Michelin. Due to my concerns and those of the retailer, the retailer did a warranty replacement after at least seeing how they rode. MUCH happier now and hope to continue using BFG tires. When choosing this tire I would suggest buyers to work with a major retailer and to insist they reject tires that take a lot of weight to get in balance.
My last set lasted 108k miles.
I just replaced a set of these tires with 108,000 miles on them. 275/70R17 on a 9,500lb Ford E-350 4x4. Mostly pavement miles with use in rain and snow; occasion dirt and mud use/mild off-road. They have performed admirably in every condition I've used them and held up for an amazing number of miles. A fantastic value all around and I won't buy anything else for this rig.
Manufacture Defect: Tire Shredded within 4 Months of Purchase
May 13, 2024, is the date I purchased these tires. Less than 4 months later, one of the tires spontaneously shredded while we were driving. There was no road hazard that caused this. Had it not been for a kind soul who saw the family walking along the highway and offered not just a ride but help changing out the tire, it would have been a much harder day. I will think twice before purchasing another BF Goodrich product, and I will not be recommending them to anyone.
Exodus1200, we are sorry to read of this incident with your tires. We recommend getting an inspection of the tire in question and have the dealer call us with their findings. We can be reached at 866-866-6605 8am-5pm EST Mon-Fri. The inspection will determine how we can assist.
Very Disappointed!!!!!
I have owned the original TKO and was a very satisfied customer until the new TKO2 was installed in Jan16. At first they were great in the snow and on the road but at 1800 miles they were vibrating pretty bad, dealer re-balanced, so no big deal I figured the roads were rough any thing is possible. over the next 8200hwy miles /6 months these tires have been re-balanced 7 times and tread wear is down over 40%. Dealer says at this rate by Nov. tires will be bald which should be roughly 20k by NOV! OUCH! Since the purchase these tires have created a bad pull especially upon braking and they are vibrating most of the time even after having road force balanced but I tried to deal with it. I have had the truck to 3 alignment shops and the truck has nothing out of spec. The brake shop found nothing wrong with the brakes. The tires aren't cupping but only wearing smoothly and evenly on front and rear. These tires are not near the quality that they used to have the reputation for. The older version on the same truck went 72k hwy/city and still had tread left but if I would have kept the newer version I would have had to buy all 4 tires at-least 3 times in order to achieve the miles on the older TKO set. That was pretty sickening looking at the cost of the future tire cost at that rate! I purchased 4 new Michelin's and so far after 2k they don't need balanced, no road noise, truck has no pull what so ever LOL I can let go of the wheel and the truck tracks straight! Its amazing all the troubles that these tires created! I took TKO2 tires back to the dealer and they contacted BFG. BFG purchased tires back at original purchase price so I can NOT complain about the customer service! BFG stood behind the product without question so hopefully BFG gets the problem fixed so I can have confidence in the tires again! I wouldn't recommend the TKO2 but would recommend BFG line which is owned by Michelin tire. The truck is a 2012 F350 diesel 4X4 crew cab short bed.
Tahoe Z71
I have a set that I am having to replace after putting on less than 40k miles on them. Really disappointed in the tread life and I will consider nittos next time. On the good side, I have been through so horrible terrain including gumbo like mud, loose sand and a little bit of ice and I have never been stuck once. I truly feel confident when driving my vehicle and I’m sure the tires have a lot to do with that.
We understand the All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires on your vehicle did not meet your expectation in terms of mileage. A member of our Consumer Care team will be in contact with you. You may also reach our office at 1-866-866-6605.