Customer reviews for BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 - LT245/75R17/E 121S Tire for30,000 mile tire!
My raptor is less than 1 1/2 years old and has 21,000 miles on it. Mostly highway miles with some off road and no towing. They have 1/3 tread left. My brother bought his raptor a few months after mine and has 30,000 mostly highway miles on it for work and his are smooth. We like the tire otherwise. We've had several raptors with them wearing these tires most of the time. When we are off-road they seem to do well in most conditions but they do not do well for mileage wear.
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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.
BFG KO2 Best Tire Ever
I switch from another ATM tire and wow what a difference!!! The BFG KO2 is amazing! Truck runs so much smoother on and off road. I looked at other tires as well. After lots of research and now having driven the KO2 I can say there is no comparison. The BFG is a far better tire over all. I would highly recommend the KO2 to anyone that wants a great tire!!!!
Quiet, smooth ride
Bought these to replace original tires that are no longer in production. After a lot of searching (and reading reviews) I decided to get these All-Terrain T/A KO2. Glad I did. They have a very aggressive tread but give a very smooth and quiet ride, not like some of the other brands aggressive tires that I hear coming long before the vehicle passes me. These hug the road in dry and wet weather. Waiting to test them in the winter. I would recommend these to everyone.
Great tire!
I bought a set of 4 KO2s on July 2017 for my F150 Raptor. The ride is good and the handling is great especially in snow. They now have close to 50,000 miles and have decent thread remaining. I’m looking to replace with same tire next Spring. I have my dealer rotate and balance twice a year and check air pressure routinely.
Good all-season tire
Bought these all-season tires for my 2018 Silverado 2500HD. Love them when they are new. After 30k miles they tend to be much louder and noticeably start to lose their traction 6/32"-7/32" tread depth left. These replaced Duratracs (more mud terrain oriented and not an A/S tire) which were howlers after 30k and not severe winter rated for LT275/65R18E sized tires. These tires are much better in the wet, dry, snow and for summer towing duties called upon it to do. I don't need a more aggressive (M/T) tire since I never take it in conditions that call for it. When you get to 5/32 start looking for replacements if you drive in wet or snowy weather.
Best tire I've owned
I have about 60K miles on these with a 2014 Z-71 4 door. I'm about to order another set. I'm at the wear marks now on the shoulders. I see a review below that mentions a vibration which I had as well. After losing much of the tread over 60k miles, the balance will be off as the weight of the tire changes. It's simply physics. They ride as smooth as new after a new balance. I've gone through the woods, highway use and city streets with these. Florida sun/heat and rain are no issue at all. There is minimal road noise after all these miles which is to be expected from an A/T tire. GREAT tire and you get what you pay for!
Thanks for the review and your commitment to BFGoodrich tires juSStin!
Incredible wear
I have had these tires for almost 70k and they have worn beyond my expectations. I had the previous version of the all-terrian years ago and was not impressed by them at all. This tire is a complete success in my book. I will say that I rotate and align them every time I change my oil(every 5k). I will be buying another set soon.
Thanks for the awesome review, Cam. BFGoodrich customers ROCK!
On my third vehicle
Have had these (and previous versions) on three vehicles, now running them on a Subaru Crosstrek with a few off-road mods. Slightly louder than OEMs on pavement at freeway speeds, but far, far better off-road performance allows us to access remote trailheads and campsites we couldn't really get to before. Also, pleasantly surprised that switching from 18' OEM wheels/tires to 15" wheels/KO2s made this the most comfortable highway vehicle we've ever had, even with stiffer springs. My wife actually prefers it over her Lexus for our long road trips.
Great daily driver
Great looking tire for an 'urban cowboy' like me, but I still like to have the 'real deal' ; no 'fake' tires for me on my 2017 Jeep Wrangler ! Replacing my Mickey Thompson ATZ's that finally wore out. These look way tougher, and probably are in fact. Yet they are as quiet . Sidewalls are a bit firmer which is a good thing with my new 1.75 in lift so no swaying at all. No squirming either with this tread pattern, Looking forward to some snow up here in Toronto, Canada Only complaint is that they are or at least look smaller for their size. Not sure how that is possible as a spec is supposed to be a spec. My dealer told me to expect that and I did see it in the blogs, so I should not have been surprised.
Thanks Ugene, for taking the time to submit a review.