Customer reviews for BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 - 35X12.50R20/E 121R Tire forExcellent Tires - Love them
Overall dry driving, sand dunes, camping and very snowy roads. Positively the best tires I've ever owned. Used them on my 2005 F-150 and preformed unbelievably well. I was afraid they would be to noisy on the interstate but I was very wrong, smooth and quite. And when I needed the traction in snow and sand well what can I say, these tires are the beast. Was heartbroken when I traded in my old Ford for a new one. Guess what my first purchase will be on this new Ford, yup a set of BF All Terrain K02's, can't wait.
Best on/off road combo tire made!
If you DONT have a 4wd vehicle AND go off roading then this is NOT the tire for you! If you do this is the best on and off road tire you can get for the money. The sidewalls on this tire are the strongest of any tire on the market and can easily handle the toughest enviroment. If your looking for a good on and off road tire that is quieter then most other tires this is it. If your looking for a quiet tire, Then consider not going off road and getting yourself a street tire. These tires were made for OFF roading using a daily driver type vehicle. If you dont go off road dont buy this tire. The traction for this tire off road as well as in the snow is awesome. Off road tire wear on this tire is better then most other tires. On road tire wear for this tire isnt the best. Do NOT expect more then 30,000 miles out of this tire. Buy this tire if you are going off road often on a vehicle that you also want to drive on road frequently. Again DO NOT buy this tire if you dont go off road for more the. 30% of your total yearly driving.
Better than Original BFG AT
First off, awesome tire. I have been very impressed with the ride quality, wear, and handling of these tires. I had them installed on a 2012 F150 King Ranch and they replaced the stock tire. Size is LT275/65/20. Typically drive about 3000k a month, mostly interstate or highway. Also frequently used off road on hunting property access roads, power lines, and fields. I used to have the original BFG AT KO's and wasn't too sure about purchasing the AT KO2's. After a few thousand miles I have come to realize it was the best tire purchase I've made. I will summarize my thoughts on each category: Look - Didn't know if I liked the aggressive sidewall look at first because it didn't look "clean" to me but honestly the look has grown on me. After all this isn't a passenger car tire! Ride - If you've ever had premium tires (G-Year, Michelin) then you know what a difference they make over knock offs. This is my second set of BFG AT's (KO2 this time) and these tires ride as good as or better than the stock Michelin's that came on my truck. The ride is actually less harsh than before and absorbs all kinds of potholes, bumps, and road wear with a soft feel. There is no more abruptness to the ride of my truck anymore which is surprising due to the E Load rating. Most E tires I have had in the past were much stiffer and felt like riding a dump truck due to the bouncing around. Not the case here. Also there is no shake or vibration in the wheels which is important to me as I spend a lot of time both in the woods and on the interstate. Noise - Honestly this part of the tire is a huge difference than the previous BFG AT's and one of the biggest upgrades in the design and quality that must have been made. I've had plenty of experiences with the MT K02's which were fairly loud if you didn't rotate them, and other all terrians that you heard hum down the road. My opinion is that the road noise is so minimal I did not notice any difference in going from a road tire to the all terrains. Towards the end of the rotating cycle you can hear a soft hum as you cruise down the road in lower speeds with the windows down. However I can't hear them with the windows up and have no problem talking on speakerphone while driving at any speed. I rotate every other tire change (so every 8000 miles). Handling - This tire has done very well in every condition I have been in. A few examples: - In my state, we have terrible roads and therefore when it rains the roads are very dangerous because of hydroplaning. I actually bought new tires (this tire) after almost losing control on the interstate from hydroplaning. Have not had that issue since and never felt a loss of control with these tires. - Off road: These tires go well in all muddy situations from rain soaked farm soil to damp clay. This tire (or any really) isn't the best with dryer or very wet clay as it will just cake into the tread. I haven't had that happen with these tires as they are pretty self cleaning in most conditions. - Did not slip on very steep and very slick boat ramp pulling a 7000lb boat out of the water in 2wd. - Never tested in snow as we rarely get any! Cons / Considerations I haven't had many issues with this tire but I bought it knowing what to expect. A lot of the negative points people make (about any item) are due to having different expectations or a lack of knowledge of the product and usually a combination of both. This review is about an All Terrain tire, with aggressive tread and is heavy, and has an E load rating. Knowing these facts are critical in basing an opinion before providing negative feedback. That being said here are mine: - The tires themselves are hard to clean around the edge due to sidewall tread pattern. Mud likes to stay in the little grooves. This is being picky but that mud is hard to get out without a decent scrub. - I rotate every 7.5k to 8k miles which is longer than recommended 5k. That last thousand miles will have a little bit of tire hum. This isn't a negative or a con to me but just something to point out. -If you drive gravel roads a lot and don't like rock dings, be weary of this tire. It loves to pick up gravel and sling it all over the place. This isn't a huge problem for me but if you are buying tires that stick out past fender you will throw them all down the side of your truck. - This isn't' really a negative but I would note fuel MPG did decrease. HOWEVER, I went to a much heavier tire and a bigger tire. I would say while MPG did decrease it was only by 1mpg. These tires are load E range and not necessarily designed to go on 1/2 ton trucks. They are made for the F250's or larger where there is need to have 75psi in the tires. Overall I've been very impressed with the quality of the new BFG AT KO2 and would recommend this tire over the originals. It is quieter, has a better ride, and handles equally as efficient as any all terrain I've driven on. If you ever had the originals, or any other subpar off road tire then do yourself a favor and purchase these. You get what you pay for and more.
All Terrain T/A KO2
I have not been to happy so far with these tires. I drive a 08 chevy 2500 duramax. These tires seem to sway quite a bit. The tread seems to soft for a heavy truck. I also pull a 31 ft toy hauler and these tires seem to wonder all over the road. At first I thought it was a steering problem so I went and got it all checked out everything seems tight. I have only put on about 6,000 miles on these tires and they are wearing quickly. I might get 15,000 miles out of them.
As always, an awesome tire
I ran the old version KO's on multiple jeeps and put these on my '18 JLU when I picked it up new from the dealer. I now need to replace them, 3yrs later and slightly over 49,000 miles on the tires. I live in Pittsburgh so I'm always driving on pitched roads, going around bends, up and down hills, and on the highway. They've seen long road trips to SW Florida, Michigan, and Philly and they are quiet yet responsive tires. I will say that if you're not rotating tires when you do oil changes then nothing is ever going to last to manufactures stated mileage claims, unless you live in a relatively flat open road state. Inspection is due in July and I'm below state minimums for tread depth so heading out to get a replacement set this weekend. IMO these tires look and perform as advertised!
Unbelievable
starting off i have to say I have never liked the looks of the KO tires but having tried every brand of all terrain and mud tire out there I decided to give them a try. Unbelievable is all I can say. I have 80,000 miles on them now and still life left. They preform great on and off the road. I guess you can't always go by looks.
Thanks for taking the time to submit a review, Stan, and thanks for your commitment to BFGoodrich tires!
Great looking tires when new, wore out at 25,000 miles
I have had the BFG A/T on my trucks for years, probably the last 10 years! This new KO2 tires look awesome! BUT..... I ditched the stock tires on my 2015 Denali HD and went with the new KO2, 25,000 miles later and they are wore out. Very little towing, no off road action and rotated every other oil change. The dilemma now is do I buy a new set of KO2 that will only last 25-30,000 or break my streak and go with something else?
I would buy this product
The new BF are the best ones I ever bought... that is the only truck tire I run on my personal trucks.. (whole life ) my F 350 super duty , leaf spring lift n bilstiens shocks .. Those bf run like there cushions .. absorb a lot if the road abuse .. traction A+..... grabs n goes ... stops on a dime.... little pricey but worth every dime..... I'm happy there R n D department has done there homework.....
A long time user rave.
I first encountered the KO fitted new to a 1989 Nissan Safari 4x4 fresh off the boat as a used Japanese import in 1999. 290,000 km later I am on my 3rd set of KOs. Also I am running them on my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have never been stuck in mud or snow and have only ever had one puncture. The wear is amazing, 80 to 100,000 km from new down to 3mm tread depth. I find them a quiet running tyre but they do get a bit noisy when the tread wears down below 5-6mm. In short, I love 'em! I can't justify using Mud Terrains because I seldom require anything that aggressive. I'm just a bit annoyed that I can't get a set of KOs in 225-60R18 for my wife's 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Operating conditions: Safari: 265-75R16 on 8" rims. (Australian Spec)* Jeep: 255-70R16 on standard rims (Standard Spec) * Note: Australian spec actually specifies 265-70 section. Thanks, BFG, for a pretty amazing tyre.
Louder and rougher than the old KO.
My comment is about the new BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 in size 285/75-16 Load Range E. I don't really like them. Especially their ride quality, meaning noise, smoothness, and rut handling. I have had them on my 6000 pound midsize truck for almost 30 days now and have put over 1000 miles on them. I have tested them on highway, in the rain, off road, in packed snow, and on solid ice from freezing rain. I previously ran the BFG All terrain KO in 285/75-16 load range D. I have been through 3 sets of those with very good results. They KO2's were purchased as a new set of 4 matching tires and installed at a large well known tire retailer. I have tested them at 40 psi, and 38 psi. My opinion of the new BFG All Terrain KO2 tires compared to the original BFG All Terrain KO tires: The good; The KO2's; Had better off road traction on a dirt hill climb. Have as good or better traction in packed dry snow (20 degrees or less). Have about the same traction on solid ice (under 20 degrees). Are tougher abrasion wise, especially the sidewalls, tested that in volcanic rock. Have about the same road noise only on Smooth pavement. Seem to clean out rocks better. Seem to do better in the rain. Sidewall appearance is better. The bad; The KO2's Ride rougher over course pavement, bumps, and on dirt roads, meaning harsh, or jarring. Are noticeably louder on rough or course aggregate pavement, bumps, and dirt roads. Track poorly in ruts or along edges in pavement; this was very noticeable on rutted asphalt, on dirt trails, and on packed snow when changing lanes. Pick up and throw larger rocks then the original KO's did due to wider tread spacing. Required more weight to balance than the KO's. I think that the original KO's in load range D are a noticeably better highway tire because they had a better ride quality. They were quieter over rough pavement and softer riding over bumps and dirt roads, and they also tracked better in ruts. Not sure if this is because the new KO2's are E rated, or because of the tread design, or from the new compound. I rated them as good because I think that they would be a good tire in certain applications, like on heavier vehicles, or in the desert.