After my KO2’s wore out, had a new set of KO3’s installed on my truck at the dealer where I bought my truck. Been back twice and they will not balance. Terrible vibration at highway and interstate speeds. Very disappointed!

Unable to get a smooth ride from the tires. I have had them balanced 3 times and I still get shaking at certain speeds. This is my 4th set of BFGs and highly disappointed with this set.

The good: quiet, good looking tire. No issues with steering. Can tell much heavier than a typical highway tire when accelerating or stopping which is expected. The bad: gave the tire shop 2 tries to balance. Vibrations at anything over 60 mph. Paid extra for road force. High road force numbers in the 30s and 40s and a bunch of weight on each rim. Returned and went with another tire.

I really do not like these new all terrains offered by BFG. The ko3 tires are almost brand new and losing traction on dry pavement, something I've never experienced with the ko2 tires. I had two or three sets of ko2 on this truck prior to being phased to the ko3 and everything I loved about the tire and brand is gone. The stability and planted feeling on pavement is gone, it now feels like im riding on the center of the tires if that makes sense. Wet handling seems to be a bit slippier than ko2 version. The appearance is probably the biggest thing im upset about because I like the rugged look of the ko2 and BFG just did not capture it, the tires look rounded to me where as the BFG were good at looking flat and appealing with the tread pattern being the ultimate reason I purchased them in the first place.

I recently put BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3s on my truck, and they’ve been excellent — especially in winter conditions. Snow & Slush Performance: The KO3 tread pattern and biting edges really help in snow. They dig in well and maintain traction even in deeper, unpacked snow. I’ve had confident starts and stops without feeling like I’m slipping around. Ice & Cold Grip: While no all-terrain tire will match a dedicated studded winter tire on ice, the KO3s perform surprisingly well for an A/T. The rubber compound stays pliable in cold temperatures, and I’ve found grip on slick, icy patches better than I expected. Wet & Slushy Roads: The wide, deep grooves evacuate slush and water effectively. Hydroplaning hasn’t been an issue even in heavy wet conditions — which gives peace of mind on winter highways and back roads. On-Road Comfort in Winter: There’s a bit of road noise compared to a highway tire, but they’re stable and predictable in cold weather driving. Ride quality has been solid on both dry and snowy pavement. Off-Road Winter Trails: On snowy dirt roads and forest trails, the KO3s have been great. They bite into uneven, snowy terrain and hold their line well. I’ve felt confident on hills and loose surfaces. Wear & Durability: After winter miles, I’m seeing even wear and no unusual signs of degradation. BFGoodrich says the KO3 compound is built for longevity, and that seems to be true in cold weather as well. Pros for Winter:

I owned KO2’s on my 2021 Chevy Trail Boss LT and I loved them. Great wet traction and stopping power. Main reason I bought them was for winter driving and they did not disappoint. Just bought a new 2026 LT Trail Boss that came with mud tires. Heading for the ADK’s in upstate NY the end of January. Upgraded my tires to KO3’s. They look like they will do the job in the ADK mountains, snow and ice… I already feel more confident in tackling that weather!

Have not had my KO3 very long, but have had many KO2 and Good Year Kevlar. When going in from the standard soft dealership tire to a 10-ply tire, people automatically notice the stiffer ride and increased road noise. This is expected. When driving home after having these KO3 tires installed, the first thing I noticed was, when hitting the usual bumps in the road, the ride was much smoother than before. Thinking this cannot be true, I asked my wife what she thought about the ride (believe me, she knows nothing about tires except they turn when driving). She said (no lie), “It’s much better than those other tires you had.” As for road noise, the last set of 10-ply tires I bought, the first thing I noticed was road noise. I never noticed any increase in road noise. If anything, they might be quieter.

Just bought a set of 275/60/20 KO3's for my Ram and very happy with these. Very quiet on the hwy but better grip on gravel and light off-road use than my last set of tires I'll not mention the brand but they'd spin if ya looked at em funny. I have noticed a bit of mpg drop but I'll take the trade off hands down.

Bought a set of KO3’s for my F350 in January. Truck vibrated badly on the freeway. Took it back and had them road force test them. 2 of the 4 they could not get to a reasonable number. Ordered two replacements. Only one of those were passable. Went in yesterday to get the last replaced, now it’s worse than ever. Entire truck shakes on the freeway. In summary, 3 of 7 tires have been passable and I’m still working on the last one. Big mistake buying these tires. Should have went with K02’s.

With approximately 20,000 miles of use, these tires have developed pronounced cupping, severe uneven tread wear, and chronic balance issues that materially affect ride quality, noise levels, and highway safety. This deterioration is far outside what any reasonable consumer should expect from a premium all-terrain tire marketed for durability and long service life. The tires have been maintained to a standard that eliminates typical user-error explanations. Tire pressure has been consistently maintained within BFGoodrich specifications. The tires have been professionally balanced and rotated at 5,000-mile intervals. A professional alignment has been performed and verified to Thuren Suspension specifications, which fall well within acceptable parameters for both on-road use and tire longevity. Suspension and steering components are in proper working order with no abnormal wear or mechanical deficiencies that would explain this pattern. Despite this, the tires are now extremely difficult—if not impossible—to balance properly. Road noise has increased substantially, and visible cupping is present across multiple tires, indicating a systemic issue rather than an isolated defect. The uniformity and progression of the wear strongly suggest a defect in construction, internal belt integrity, or compound consistency. Of particular concern is that this experience is not unique. A review of publicly available consumer feedback reveals a significant number of similar complaints describing premature cupping, uneven wear, and balance instability with the KO3 model. This establishes a documented pattern of failure. To date, BFGoodrich has not issued a recall, technical service bulletin, or public acknowledgment addressing these recurring defects, despite what appears to be ongoing constructive notice. For a tire positioned and priced as a flagship all-terrain product, this level of performance at only 20,000 miles is indefensible. The condition of these tires represents a premature loss of value and raises legitimate questions regarding quality control, product testing, and corporate response to known issues in the field. I purchased these tires in reliance on BFGoodrich’s reputation for engineering, durability, and accountability. Based on this experience, that reliance was misplaced. Absent a meaningful response or corrective action, I cannot recommend the KO3 and would caution prospective buyers to carefully consider the growing body of evidence indicating premature wear and balance defects. BFGoodrich should treat this matter seriously. The consistency of these failures across multiple consumers suggests an issue that warrants formal investigation and corrective action, not continued silence.