These tires are the worst tires I’ve ever bought. They’re dangerous in wet snow and ice. Last night on our way home the road was wet and the car in front of us slammed on their brakes to make an illegal turn. So I had to slam on the brakes and almost smashed into the back of them because the tires just slid. ABS was going crazy. I wasn’t too close to the car but because of their unsafe decision to stop and turn in the middle of the road it almost caused and accident. I originally went with these becase of the reputation of the KO2s. I heard that these were supposed to better than the KO2 and from everything I read on the forums and the reviews here and my personal experience I’d highly HIGHLY recommend against these tires. I’m very disappointed I spent my money on them and have to wait until I can save for a different set because we waited so long. But we got them at the end of the spring and didn’t experience them in wet traction until fall so we were well outside the 60 days by the time we experienced how crappy these are. If I could sue BFG for how horrible these are I would in a heartbeat.

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.

On my 2024 Colorado LT, these KO3's with the 3PMSF symbol have provided relatively sure-footedness in snow and most ice conditions. The rubber compound has proven itself in our cold weather, which have been at or below 0 degrees F. The only drawback to them on my Colorado are a stiff ride in the rear -- requiring me to slow down when encountering rutted and 2 or more inches of thick ice on Anchorage streets and our Glenn Hwy. Need to slow down to 45 mph in rutted ice conditions. Are they as good as dedicated and siped snow tires? No. Are they good enough for winter driving once you know their few limitations? Yes -- definitely. A solid 4 to a 4.5-star rating.

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.

After having the tires for a week they were re balanced as I mentioned my truck was shaking after install and still does after. They do ok in wet weather and didn't have a problem with traction in rain or snow. I had hopes these would be better than the K02's but I don't feel they are.

Terrible balancing problems. Just couldn’t get them to balance after 2 sets. For the price shouldn’t be a problem. KO2’s were the same but figured they may have fixed the issue. Went with Yokohama M/T GOO3’s. Awesome tire. Excellent performance in all conditions, durability and really quiet for an aggressive tread pattern. Balanced with no issues at

I have been running these tires on my truck since just after I bought it in 99, All-terrain, ko, ko2 and now ko3. They are simply the best tires I have ever owned. They ride beautifully, provide excellent traction on almost any terrain. Their performance on wet and snowy roads is phenomenal. I will continue to run BF Goodrich tires on all my rigs. I trust them.

Simply put, most all of the 1 star reviews seem to be from people with newly mounted tires that have balance issues. A good tire shop familiar with BFG's and 8-12 ply tires is a must. These need a good quality Paste (lots of it) when mounting to ensure a bead seal and also road force balance (without rushing thru it because they are a trying to max the number of tires sold that day). I spent quite a while in the shop waiting and watching the install, but it was worth it. That said, all Tire Companies sometimes have an imperfect one come off the line, but in that very rare situation a good shop will spot it and stop the install and order a replacement (not put it on anyway knowing it was not right). I have had no issues with mine at any speed and I love the grip, low road noise and overall feel of these tires. Plus, they look super cool ! Very happy with my choice and confident they will last for years.

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:

Quality not on par with the KO2s which came as OEM on my Ineos Grenadier. I thought I was upgrading to my new KO3s in 285/75/R17 and in fact I have downgraded. I had my excellent Ineos Dealer here in Colorado install my new tires… Noticed right away my vehicle, which has just been aligned and was tracking perfectly with my KO2s Was pulling to the left… Then at two speeds around 30 and 65 the sound from the left front was noticeably different than the other three tires .. “woah woah woah” Going down the road as if the tires had been inappropriately worn, and this was in the first 10 miles… I’ll be taking them back to the dealer next week hopefully that one tire can be replaced and will be back in business. ) hard to tell the noise was so disappointing. I hope it’s only that one tire) … At the moment I have buyers remorse. I wish that I still had the option of the KO2 In the same size… if you’re concerned about the reviews regarding quality, balancing and construction, pay attention, they worried me and I thought maybe some people had just been unfortunate. I don’t think so…. I think this is indicative.