Its like an illustration of annoying presenter techniques. Makes it hard to follow his message. Almost as bad as those guys who keep waiving their hands in front of the lense.
When I worked at an independent tire dealer, I was fortunate enough to attend a BF Goodrich ride and drive event at Rod Hall's offroad driving school in Nevada. One of the things they showed us is just how much better all-terrains were in almost every situation save for deep mud. All terrains are much more resistant to treadface punctures than mud-terrains because they have much less void areas. Also, all terrains spit out dirt/gravel/mud/snow behind them, whereas mud terrains carry this up and over the tire, depositing it back in front of the tire. Overall result? Mud terrains dig down faster than they repel you forward, causing you to get mired. I used to be a mud terrain fanboy, until that trip. Ever since, I've been an all-terrain guy, and never looked back.
I'll definitely be sticking with my ko2's. 2 years and 20k+ miles and I still have 7/32. They're ok when it does get muddy here in Arizona, but in the dry dirt, rocks, wet roads and snow they're fantastic. I always reccomend them to people.
Great review, thanks. 35X12.5x15" KM2's on my 2003 HiLux, 98% road work, 60,000 km's and only half worn, quiet as a mouse, can drive past pedestrians without them looking up. Great grip on the highway as with off road. Would certainly buy them again.
Good honest review. I might only use my 4x4 for 5% off road but, when I go off road at least I know my car is safe to tackle anything I want to throw at it. So all terrains might go double the distance but when they let you down that one time, you’ll hate yourself for putting them on..
I have the all terrains on my Tacoma and they are great most of the time but when you hit any kind of mud they turn into a slick. Hence now I’m getting a winch and probably a second set of wheels with bfg mud terrains
How on earth do you do "tyre... Reviews" and say some bs like that? What tin can were you born in ¯\_(ツ)_/¯🤣 So, let me help here. They are making tires better and BETTER! I had a set of Hercules Trail Diggers MT. I'll admit it when I 1st saw them. I just knew they wouldn't last. I do a lot of highway driving. I had them for 4 years. I only put 62K on them. They went WITH the Jeep when I sold it. They had a good 10k left. They were some bad ass tires!!!
I’m running KO2’s on a 2018 VDJ LC76 here in Costa Rica. The KO2’s are amazing as they are very quiet and give loads of traction. I love mud tires but they only last 30,000kms here with the heat and moisture.
Great review man! I was going to buy the mud terrains for a little off road use but not as much as they’ll be used for driving back and forth to work. Thank you for changing my mind and having me stick with the KO2s
I own 2 full size trucks. One has KM2's and the other has the new KO2's. The KO2's are surprisingly good for most conditions and as was stated are much quieter. I think another consideration is tire size. Even though my vehicles are both lifted 4 inches over stock I chose a modest size tire instead of the biggest thing I could fit under the fenders. I recommend the new KO2's in the proper size for the vehicle. Just my 2 cents....
I've had ko2s on my truck for 2 years now going all over alabama and traveling back and forth to central Florida and they still have 30% of tread still left! I will definitely buy them again!
@Rjr J atleast 55,000 if your not going alot of highway back and forth burning rubber you'll probably get more than that to be honest! I just changed them about 3 months ago and I LOVED THEM
@Rjr J honestly brother my trucks on a 6" lift with 35s haha I'm not able to save gas, but they would be great if your looking for an all terrain tire that is a beast!
@@kingofhearts4395 can have serious cracking and you might doubt it from the looks but you will be surprise how the side wall manages intense and deep cracking.. even after leaving one tire flat. Sun of AZ cracked it. I aired it thinking it was gonna be junk.. and it held its air for a few days even though it has nails as well. . That’s why I’m here debasing if I should go with KM3s knowing how really really good the KO2s really are
I have a set of KO2 ‘s on my F250 powerstroke and one input I would give is the ko2’s are wonderful in the snow. They are one of the few all-terrain tires that have a snowflake rating and they work great
great advice - I was considering KM3's (because they look awesome) but your advice is clear as to the driving I do so KO2's are more applicable - will be going with that gain
Put KO2s on my ride. They've done an amazing job on dirt, mud, slippery water crossings, snow, slush, deep soft sand, and all the pavement in between from driving from coast to coast in Canada/US. Next tire is definitely going to be a KO2!
For highway driving and wet tarmac, I use Cooper AT3s, best AT tyre I ve ever used. They performed really well in snow as well. My 80 series Land Cruiser didn't do well on slippery surfaces whilst braking with the KO2s. I have a 200hp boosted diesel and the AT3s grip the road really well. For rock crawling and on mountain tracks, I use KM3. I'd also rate the Cooper STT Pros up there with the KM3s, that's a solid tyre as well. Both perform excellent in mud. Can't go wrong with either.
I have used bf Goodrich for several decades and I wanted to save $ when my diesel truck needed new rubber. I bought copper mud tires and hate them. My jeep also had cooper sst s on them. I still have 50% tread on them but took them off due to terrible driving quality and bought bf ko 2 even though I drive off road on a regular basis.
My truck has 40's MAXXIS rubber and they are the same tread as these KM3's, They are awesome in the snow and highway too! I've been rescuing vehicles stuck in snow all over the place!
I use KO2 on Land Cruiser 100. (285/75R16) Tires are very very durable, however they can slip on wet asphalt or behavior on snow is also average. Overall, I am happy with them 🙂
I got a set of K02 on my 2500 silverado, never been stuck, and haven't been able to hear road noise over wind noise. Gotta say I'm loving them for my HD truck
I loved this review I personally use km2 on my 4runner, and I love them. I feel that the noise on the road is low, and above all, it has very resistant side walls for dirt, stone and rough roads. My use is 60% pavement and 40% Offroad. I love BF and have only been using BF tires for at least 5 years. I invite you to see the last videos of my channel "Enrutados Chile", and see the last videos "Altiplano Chile" and "Aventura hacia el río Silala con viento blanco"
During your time in the UAE/OMAN and generally the gulf desert, the locals use balloon sand tires. They come commonly in 9.00-16 and 9.00-17 sizes. What's your opinion on them, why are they so popular? are they a good choice?
I love the bfg all terrains, they are incredible tires. BUT, I run a mud tire, because I prefer to know I am going to get through whatever shit I might encounter. the all terrains plug right up immediately. nobody runs off-road tires for the long-life, they want a tire that looks good and will get them through the worst stuff. I ran swampers on my bronco exclusively, and yeah, the +40C pavement summers were torture on them, but, they got me through anything that I ever encountered.
I had KO2s on my JL and struggled with grip on wet road conditions and felt downright dangerous in heavy rain! Road noise was better than expected but they got increasingly louder after 30k miles! They were excellent while off-roading tho!
I do a lot of off-roading but still always pick AT tires that are snow homologated because its so versatile and comfortable anywhere in northern Canada.
I am in the northeastern US. I put KO2s on after deciding I wasn't going to do serious rock or mud crawling. Noticeably quieter on pavement. Noticeably better on light snow/ice. Noticeably better acceleration. I had on M/Ts before and logged 20k miles on them on mostly pavement.
HI am a big fan of the KO2s. Probably fitted 10-12 sets over the years and absolutely love them. Have a set on my 2017 Ford F150 and its going for 78000km with 70% highway and the rest mud and snow driving and it still not close to hit the low level markers.
My bfs ko2 on my Hilux use it's as my daily driver......has had 70708km or 44000 miles roughly that's 2yrs 9 months in East Africa Kenya never used my spare... I go off-road as much as on tarmac, haul stuff like farm supplies, building supplies ,go on trips, recover stuck cars..... Love love bfs.....wouldn't change it for anything....if only I could show mine or give it to you sir for demonstration..😂😂, they are on there last legs.... Slow punctures and stuff...
Best tire ever in my opinion. They came stock on the JK willys wheelers and man did they perform did everything and anything. First willys I had 0-53k miles on those tires. Punctures, nails everything and they still drove
I just recently had a very good real world side by side comparison of the K02 v KM2 in the snow. Both of us were in Jeep Wranglers, he was on 35x12.50R17, and I was on 37x12.50R17, both at 35psi, both about half tread, snow was about 8-10 inches deep w a crusty surface. NO COMPARISON. KO2s win, hands down! I was getting around just fine. We ended up having to winch him out of the canyon we were in. Took us 3 hours to winch him 2 miles, meanwhile I was driving along just fine. I had my kinetic rope and I tried pulling him out, and I didn't have enough traction for that, but yeah, totally opened my eyes and surprised me at the difference.
bobscratchit I have a set of E load on my Hilux, yes I slid twice with them happened by just tapping the brakes !! When driving on wet pavement you have to be mindful of braking distances. I switched from highway tyres to these ko2 and I noticed that you don’t have as much grip when the road is wet! Now I take it easy when the road is wet, no probs with sliding since
@@chrisg1234fly They're great in rain, a sotory of mine: It was raining and I accidentaly hit a pile of sand that was on the side of the road, I slided so hard that i was almost sideways, and had to do an agressive manouver to recover and not hit a tree, not gonna lie, it grabbed like if it was dry pavement. Great tires overall. (Sorry if my english isn't perfect, not my main)
Thank you so much you are an honest man, So I will go with KO2 because it's more functional and I will use them overland in Africa from Kenya to SA and Namibia and when I have more money I will buy KM3 because I really love them but not made for on Road. Again Thank you
The only issue I can think about on KO2's is the wet performance on the blacktop is on sub-par with the counterpart, other than that, all good and I love it.
I have the KO2 as a summer tire when it’s dry and use them when it gets really cold and dry snow. But in the times between, when there is a lot of rain and lots of mud in autumn and spring, I use the Cooper Discoverer STT Pros, even when the real offroading is only 20%. When I don‘t use them, I get stuck. The AT is a great tire, but when I have them on and I happen to come across a difficult situation, I have a problem. So half of the year I have to drive the MT‘s on the road a lot too for the offroading in between. But they seem to hold up pretty well, the wear of the tire is very minimal.
Changed my 285/75 16" KO2's to 255/85 16" KM3's in April of this year .. got over 40K on two set's of KO2's .. went to rebalance and rotate my KM3's at 7056 miles they are now 'JUNK' .. they can't be balanced and have humps. I never even got to air them down! I run them at 32 psi and they are mounted on a set of Steelies. I now have to look at a new set of tires .. 7056 miles! Great tire life, eh! My rig is a Ford Explorer Sport 2Dr and weighs 4500 lbs full loaded. No rock crawling or the like .. just over landing.
I agree.. but here is a problem. I pushed all terrain too far on a power company road and got stuck to the frame. No tree big enough to winch from... i needed a serious tow company and paid 685 to get back to a gravel road...so i am buying the mud tires to avoid another huge tow bill..
I have a set of General Grabber ATx that will be needing replaced soon. Looking for a different set that will have better tread life. I pull 7-14k trailers 90% of the time with my Silverado 2500HD. Mostly around town, occasional freeway but also on gravel and dirt roads. What would you recommend?
I run KO2s load range E on my 2500 Silverado HD and pull a 25 ft gooseneck 15-18k and a 14ft gooseneck dump. I am getting great wear. But I have always been a BFG customer and swear by them best tires I've ever used
I wanted the KO3s for my TRD PRO 4Runner. But had a hard time getting them. So I went with the Copper STT PRO’s. Almost the same tire. No complaints have 13,000 on them and still look new. The trick is tire rotation. I do mine every 5 thousand miles. Especially with knobby tires.
I have ko2s on my 2010 Toyota Tundra RCSB and I’m about to have to get new tires but I’m trying to see if there’s anything more aggressive any ideas also thank you for the video you taught me a few things about my tires
K02 tires up to 30,000 gave me great traction except in muddy rain, I’ve had proper traction even in snow. When tire degradation became an issue the most is while rock crawling as I’ve noticed the side walls become gash with abuse. During most seasons they performed a treat.
I've had ko2's on two different vehicles...I did really love them on the road, super smooth drivers. When it comes to off-road I personally really dislike them in the snow and mine chunked out on gravel really easily. Don't spin out in the gravel, you'll leave half of your tire behind. I'm currently running the goodyear duratrac. Super happy with them.
I been running 37” KM3’s on my Raptor for almost a year now & besides being kinda rough which the size of my rims are probably the main reason I’ve been having good wear & performance at around 37 psi which I think I need to air them down a little more but not sure!?
Not much call for desert driving here in the UK but I can tell you 100% from first hand experience, in fresh deep snow there ain't much difference between the two but in hard and icy snow, the KO2 is infinitely better. I wouldn't fit muds in the UK in winter because I have seen too many people lose control on them on icy roads. KO2 in a different league. Just my 2p worth.
I have a jeep and I drive it off road often! My jeep had cooper sst s on it when I bought it and they had plenty of tread left on them but they drive terribly. I couldn’t wait to put bf Goodrich on my jeep
Is the KM3 listed as a winter ice tire, like the K02 is. In Ontario Canada where we have lots of snow and ice most insurance companies normally give a discount on your insurance. I get a 15% discount which for me is a good discount.
I probably go offroading every 4-6 weeks but when I do its always really thick mud or technical hill climbs, my car is a daily diver but pretty suited up for offroad with lockers ect. Do you think M/T are worth it, maybe even a hybrid
I'm in a conundrum between my situations. I live in the "city", and most my driving is just around doing errands. But I also have a property on a river where a mud tire is absolutely necessary all year round. I know for a fact, the many times that I've been stuck on the river bottom fields could've been avoided by just tire selection, let alone winch options etc. Given price differences, I'm leaning towards having the KM3s just because the two different types aren't all that much in that area. I've got a second truck with KO2s on it with over 50 thousand miles and they look brand new. However, they cake up just as bad and just as quick as a street tire would out at my property. So what I'm thinking is that I'd rather have what I needed for the conditions at any given time, over mileage longevity because getting out of my truck(s) just to have to use the winch anyway is a no brainer. And yeah, call me a pavement princess or mall crawler all you want, you'll also be calling me to come get you out.
If you _need_ mud terrain sometimes, and it sounds like you do, why are you even debating it? Get the KM3s unless they're entirely not suitable for something else you do.
Wow Bob we're so glad you can get mental help right here on youtube....please tell us what you decided and please don't take a month to get back to us...we really might think something bad happened to you....
I'm in a similar situation. I do by far the most ks on tar. But it's driving to jobs where I am off road daily, not always mud, but when it gets at all wet I'm stuck. Im also driving through areas of bush I have just mulched trees out of. So not even on tracks.
Very informative. I’m also in the market for a new tire. Currently, the KO2 is on my short list. When the KM3 came out, it made it more of a complicated decision. I guess I’ll be good with the KO2.
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 loved them initially but just replaced them after a year. They got loud and rough and the rubber was chunking. Went with Yokohama X-AT and love them so far.
I live in the Lake Tahoe basin on the Nevada side that I off road every once a while but mostly on the road. What I have is 6 months of driving on snow packed roads over 7,250 ft passes going to Carson City but also at times driving through 1 1/2 to 2 feet of snow! I found the BF Goodrich Rugged Terrain TA 245/70R16 tires works great on my Tacoma four door 4x4 in these conditions. On dry pavement it is actually quieter than my wife's Bridge Stone Dueler's on her SUV. On the trails I do go on, NOT the Rubicon Trail, NO WAY, they do very well with a sure grip even on 25 degree climb. They have only a 40,000 mile life starting with a 15/16 s inch thread deft, but when the thread gets down to 8/32 nds of an inch in the fall, I replace them as not enough for snow. Driving here with what we call invalids, two wheel drive vehicles, on the same road makes for interesting driving in winter which lasts well past the month of May some years.
Thank you for a great and honest review. I am back and forth on MT vs AT for my Jeep XJ. Honestly I want KM3 MT's but you really pushed me to the K02 AT's. I'm way more concerned about wet traction in rain as I do use this as my daily driver and really don't get enough off road time as I want. Plus saving me about $200 price difference. LOL
Your price has to be very competitive. Most people will spend extra to get the Road Hazard warranty. It definitely comes in handy if you use KM3’s and K02’s how they’re intended. You have to severely lower whatever your price is. People that can afford these tires expect a warranty and free services that you wouldn’t be able to provide.
I agree about the dura tracs in the winter i put on a set of falken wildpeaks last winter and now I gotta say the wildpeaks out did the duratracs in snow
@@bobbymoore8883 Yes, I've run Duratrac, Cooper STT/Pro, and now Yoko G003 on my LR3 (Disco 3) and the Duratrac was the best in snow by a good bit. Not on rocks or mud certainly, but for snow or more of a daily driver car it's a winner.
@@garnetcampbell4389 Pizza cutters don't cut it out here (Sierras) - they're great for shallow stuff on a road with a solid base, but in the mountains you just sink and high-center. We need max flotation as once the snow gets more than a few feet it might as well be infinite depth. But for a street car/truck it can work.
I drive like 15-25% offroad and i have KM3. they have been quieter than my wranglers AT but they are fairly new. Unfortunately, Florida is either very easy off-road or super muddy. The state is flat and only real obstacle is mud. So i went with Km3 and so far so good. With full lockers the Only time i get stuck is if I bottom out...
Do you think the tread pattern of th km2 and km3 act like a paddle which helps you sand ? Because other mud terrains have a sharper tread pattern like the Toyo mt and pro comp
Since you are in dubai and i am in dubai too, you know that most of us do ride in the desert during the winter most of the time. So would it be wise to use the KO2 since most of my driving is on the highway and i only go to the desert during winter.
Thank you for your honest review. I have a 3400kg HZJ75 Troopy. I go to marocco every time I can. Love the sand. The 315/75/16 km3 are ok for sand but I really didn't like this wide size in loose rocks and wet roads... They just slip. I recently change to 285/75/16 and the steering has improved and highway road driving also of course, but the height loss is an handicap. I was thinking on 285/75/17 (34") or 315/75/16 ko2 cause they're a little narrow than km3. The perfect tire size would be 275/85/16 or even 265/85/16
My 2018 Raptor came stock with the K02. I will be going with that tire on my 2020 F 350 Super Duty when the Michelin‘s need replaced. Agreed, the K02 is a great all around tire.....
Had my Ko2s on my Ranger Wildtrak for 10000 miles ,ive just given them thier first rotation, mine is a pavement princess but i do go off road once a week across flat farm land ,i was told they are no good on the road in the wet and too noisey ,i run them at 35psi and the ride is great ,never slid out in the wet and i do driver her hard ,and can only just hear them but as a metal head my music is allway full lol ,absolutely love them ,the fronts are only just loosing a bit of the edge, and everyone that looks at my truck says WOW those tyres ,they are wrapped around Black Rhinos Warloads 😊BFG all the way🤘
Bonjour une question quel pneus pour Madagascar pour chemins de boues défoncés par la pluie pour un nissan navara 2,5 Litres dci il a des jantes en 16 pouces ?? Merci d'avance pour votre réponse !!!
so far 20,000 on a set of 35x12.50R18 ko2's on my Jeep JK2D and I love them. 75 percent road / 25 percent off road. zero road noise on the highway and you really can't even tell they are worn yet. I run them at 30psi on road and 9-11 psi off road. since they are over sized for a Jeep 30 psi works best for perfect contact. Heavier vehicles probably need more psi.
I live in australia and I do 40% offroad but still use km3s only because got shit ton of mud steep rocks and about 3 inch branches impaling side-walls and its like that all around.
No brainer to the wise. Only thing to add would be if you have the money, buy a tire for each terrain/weather condition. IE: Spending your time on the tarmac in your commuter in the rainy season, I would not suggest either of these tires. ;)
My question is. You put 3500 on both models ! So, was it the same environment and did the KO2’s still do the job. I’m not interested in use which for which Did the KO2’s still get it done in same environment ? Yes or no ? I have a 2020 Gladiator lifted with KO2’s and a 1994 XJ not lifted with KO2’s. Firm believer in these tires. Got hooked in early 80’s in Utah on BFG AT’s. Never have I found a better tire. Toyo about same but much more expensive.
Most mileage ive gotten is from bfgoodrich with my 6000 pound dodge ram on 33's. Ive used ALOT of brands. Lots of hills, potholes and sharp turns where i live. Continentals for cars for treadlife.
How much PSI would you recommend for a lighter vehicle like a Jeep wrangler with KO2 Load C for the highway? I have a relatively lighter vehicle (2018 Toyota 4Runner) like a Jeep Wrangler and feel like 35+ PSI are too bumpy on highway. Wonder if its safe to go down to 28 or 30 psi on highway doing 100-120kmph? Will the tire over heat and cause problems? My setup - Toyota 4Runner BFG KO2 LT285/70R17 Load C.
Good video. I would like your advise. I have a toyota hi ace 2011 model. I do most high way driving but i cary heavy load in my bus and our roads here have alot of pot holes. Wich tire would u recomend. I was thinking of the km3. I curetnly have pireli scorpion LT215 75 r15. Mud grip tires. Had dem for 4 years now .have aprox 60k miles on them.
KO2s were out of stock everywhere last October/November. Purchased KM3s instead and are way better than KM2s I owned 9 years ago. I would buy KM3s again.
Just excellent...thevmost excellent review of the two tyre types...i live in dubai and would love to meet and drive some routes together ..how do i find you
That guy's a real tire slapper!
Its like an illustration of annoying presenter techniques. Makes it hard to follow his message. Almost as bad as those guys who keep waiving their hands in front of the lense.
I wish I was a tire.
@@ViolentKisses87 km3 or ko2? I will base my purchase on your response.
When I worked at an independent tire dealer, I was fortunate enough to attend a BF Goodrich ride and drive event at Rod Hall's offroad driving school in Nevada. One of the things they showed us is just how much better all-terrains were in almost every situation save for deep mud. All terrains are much more resistant to treadface punctures than mud-terrains because they have much less void areas. Also, all terrains spit out dirt/gravel/mud/snow behind them, whereas mud terrains carry this up and over the tire, depositing it back in front of the tire. Overall result? Mud terrains dig down faster than they repel you forward, causing you to get mired. I used to be a mud terrain fanboy, until that trip. Ever since, I've been an all-terrain guy, and never looked back.
This is so helpful. I think when choosing tires people often go with design over function. Mud terrain tires look bigger and aggressive.
I'll definitely be sticking with my ko2's. 2 years and 20k+ miles and I still have 7/32. They're ok when it does get muddy here in Arizona, but in the dry dirt, rocks, wet roads and snow they're fantastic. I always reccomend them to people.
Old Ko fine in mud with Jeep if you got set with 18/32 depth. They alternated sizes to depth 30.950 15 sucked compared 31
Same! KO2s are great
i dont do much offroading but i plan to get the mud tires just for looks. It should help me just in case i get stuck in the mall parking lot.
@Sullivan Jayceon your right, I don’t give a shit
The zombie apocalypse lol
I always air down around JCrew!
Like a knife 😂
@@mattallengroupatREAL what are your thoughts on that brand. Regarding quality and product endurance Matt?
Great review, thanks.
35X12.5x15" KM2's on my 2003 HiLux, 98% road work, 60,000 km's and only half worn, quiet as a mouse, can drive past pedestrians without them looking up. Great grip on the highway as with off road. Would certainly buy them again.
Good honest review.
I might only use my 4x4 for 5% off road but, when I go off road at least I know my car is safe to tackle anything I want to throw at it. So all terrains might go double the distance but when they let you down that one time, you’ll hate yourself for putting them on..
Agree
I have the all terrains on my Tacoma and they are great most of the time but when you hit any kind of mud they turn into a slick. Hence now I’m getting a winch and probably a second set of wheels with bfg mud terrains
All this. If you want comfort and tire life get a sedan and highway tires. Just my opinion.
Problem is that you're then setting yourself up for 95% poor grip on the roads most travelled, unless you have two sets of tires of course.
100 %
"You shouldn't have MT tyres unless you do more than 50% off road driving." I WISH PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD THIS, thanks for doing your part.
Or it's their money and they can do what they want with it. I WISH PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD THIS
I use muddies only. It's fine
I thinks it’s more of the look you get with the mud terrains vs all terrains!!!
Some don’t like getting stuck or breaking parts when you do go off road , so may cost more but way less than repairs
How on earth do you do "tyre... Reviews" and say some bs like that? What tin can were you born in ¯\_(ツ)_/¯🤣
So, let me help here. They are making tires better and BETTER! I had a set of Hercules Trail Diggers MT. I'll admit it when I 1st saw them. I just knew they wouldn't last. I do a lot of highway driving. I had them for 4 years. I only put 62K on them. They went WITH the Jeep when I sold it. They had a good 10k left. They were some bad ass tires!!!
I’m running KO2’s on a 2018 VDJ LC76 here in Costa Rica. The KO2’s are amazing as they are very quiet and give loads of traction. I love mud tires but they only last 30,000kms here with the heat and moisture.
Great review man! I was going to buy the mud terrains for a little off road use but not as much as they’ll be used for driving back and forth to work. Thank you for changing my mind and having me stick with the KO2s
I own 2 full size trucks. One has KM2's and the other has the new KO2's. The KO2's are surprisingly good for most conditions and as was stated are much quieter. I think another consideration is tire size. Even though my vehicles are both lifted 4 inches over stock I chose a modest size tire instead of the biggest thing I could fit under the fenders. I recommend the new KO2's in the proper size for the vehicle. Just my 2 cents....
i had KO'S in the early days and had no problems and high km wear, now i have the KO2'S and they are a top tire and a long wearing tire
Watch at 2x speed and enjoy tire drumming.
lol you found the hidden message
Wtf 😂😂😂
what is it ?
Thank you =D
sounds like the guy at the end of a commercial with disclaimers
Ko2 I put 80,000 miles on my old set love them now just put a new set on my truck.
I've had ko2s on my truck for 2 years now going all over alabama and traveling back and forth to central Florida and they still have 30% of tread still left! I will definitely buy them again!
@Rjr J atleast 55,000 if your not going alot of highway back and forth burning rubber you'll probably get more than that to be honest! I just changed them about 3 months ago and I LOVED THEM
@Rjr J honestly brother my trucks on a 6" lift with 35s haha I'm not able to save gas, but they would be great if your looking for an all terrain tire that is a beast!
I have a set of KO2 s on a defender for 2 1/2 years, still in great shape. Great tyre
How are the KO2s for cracking.
@@kingofhearts4395 can have serious cracking and you might doubt it from the looks but you will be surprise how the side wall manages intense and deep cracking.. even after leaving one tire flat. Sun of AZ cracked it. I aired it thinking it was gonna be junk.. and it held its air for a few days even though it has nails as well. . That’s why I’m here debasing if I should go with KM3s knowing how really really good the KO2s really are
I have a set of KO2 ‘s on my F250 powerstroke and one input I would give is the ko2’s are wonderful in the snow. They are one of the few all-terrain tires that have a snowflake rating and they work great
How are they on ice? I'm considering getting some.
I agree , have them on my f350 as well 👍🏻
Mark Rose nothing is good on ice.. studded tires would be ideal tho if you had to . Or chains
I have ko2s on my ford ranger and they need weight if you want to run them in the snow. They are also shit in wet snow and ice no grip at all
One of the few, depends on your defentition of few. Cooper AT3 4S, General Grabber AT3, Falken Wildpeak AT3W, ....
Best ever explanation of differences between MT's and AT's...Thanks a lot :-)
great advice - I was considering KM3's (because they look awesome) but your advice is clear as to the driving I do so KO2's are more applicable - will be going with that gain
I love my KM3s!
talking to americans where most of us drive mud tires on pavment 100% of the time and get 40,000-45,000 miles out of them haha
Put KO2s on my ride. They've done an amazing job on dirt, mud, slippery water crossings, snow, slush, deep soft sand, and all the pavement in between from driving from coast to coast in Canada/US. Next tire is definitely going to be a KO2!
Probably the best breakdown of tire selection criteria I've seen in a while.
Just installed KM3's on my 2014 Raptor. These tires are awesome. Great video!
I love my KM3s!
For highway driving and wet tarmac, I use Cooper AT3s, best AT tyre I ve ever used. They performed really well in snow as well. My 80 series Land Cruiser didn't do well on slippery surfaces whilst braking with the KO2s. I have a 200hp boosted diesel and the AT3s grip the road really well. For rock crawling and on mountain tracks, I use KM3. I'd also rate the Cooper STT Pros up there with the KM3s, that's a solid tyre as well. Both perform excellent in mud. Can't go wrong with either.
I have used bf Goodrich for several decades and I wanted to save $ when my diesel truck needed new rubber. I bought copper mud tires and hate them. My jeep also had cooper sst s on them. I still have 50% tread on them but took them off due to terrible driving quality and bought bf ko 2 even though I drive off road on a regular basis.
My truck has 40's MAXXIS rubber and they are the same tread as these KM3's, They are awesome in the snow and highway too! I've been rescuing vehicles stuck in snow all over the place!
I run the KO2s and love them to death
Hi from Russia! We also prefer to use BFG AT for all year. Excellent tire for Russian climate and road conditions for every day use.
I totally read this in a Russian accent
Finally a good review of the difference between a MT and AT tire
I use KO2 on Land Cruiser 100. (285/75R16) Tires are very very durable, however they can slip on wet asphalt or behavior on snow is also average. Overall, I am happy with them 🙂
Thanks for the review. I'm due new tires, so it's quite timely.
Good Luck, Send some pics when you have them fitted
I got a set of K02 on my 2500 silverado, never been stuck, and haven't been able to hear road noise over wind noise. Gotta say I'm loving them for my HD truck
I loved this review I personally use km2 on my 4runner, and I love them. I feel that the noise on the road is low, and above all, it has very resistant side walls for dirt, stone and rough roads. My use is 60% pavement and 40% Offroad. I love BF and have only been using BF tires for at least 5 years. I invite you to see the last videos of my channel "Enrutados Chile", and see the last videos "Altiplano Chile" and "Aventura hacia el río Silala con viento blanco"
During your time in the UAE/OMAN and generally the gulf desert, the locals use balloon sand tires. They come commonly in 9.00-16 and 9.00-17 sizes. What's your opinion on them, why are they so popular? are they a good choice?
I have KM2 on my Jeep know but considering the KM3. Do they feel like a tractor tire at slow speeds like the KM2 (hopefully yes).
I love the bfg all terrains, they are incredible tires. BUT, I run a mud tire, because I prefer to know I am going to get through whatever shit I might encounter. the all terrains plug right up immediately. nobody runs off-road tires for the long-life, they want a tire that looks good and will get them through the worst stuff. I ran swampers on my bronco exclusively, and yeah, the +40C pavement summers were torture on them, but, they got me through anything that I ever encountered.
yeah, that's the way i feel. Maybe that's why i'm hesitant to go A/T.
I had KO2s on my JL and struggled with grip on wet road conditions and felt downright dangerous in heavy rain! Road noise was better than expected but they got increasingly louder after 30k miles! They were excellent while off-roading tho!
In the next 24 hours we will be launching the new BFG tyre on this channel, keep watching
Yes I ditched mine for the same reason and they got hard after 2 winters. General grabber at2s are better
What psi was you running them
I do a lot of off-roading but still always pick AT tires that are snow homologated because its so versatile and comfortable anywhere in northern Canada.
Had k02s on my xj for over a year now. No complaints at all.
I am in the northeastern US. I put KO2s on after deciding I wasn't going to do serious rock or mud crawling. Noticeably quieter on pavement. Noticeably better on light snow/ice. Noticeably better acceleration. I had on M/Ts before and logged 20k miles on them on mostly pavement.
I just bought a set of Ko2s for my chevy tahoe z71....they look really good
HI am a big fan of the KO2s. Probably fitted 10-12 sets over the years and absolutely love them. Have a set on my 2017 Ford F150 and its going for 78000km with 70% highway and the rest mud and snow driving and it still not close to hit the low level markers.
I’m curious, are you using 10 ply? Or regular on both?
My bfs ko2 on my Hilux use it's as my daily driver......has had 70708km or 44000 miles roughly that's 2yrs 9 months in East Africa Kenya never used my spare... I go off-road as much as on tarmac, haul stuff like farm supplies, building supplies ,go on trips, recover stuck cars..... Love love bfs.....wouldn't change it for anything....if only I could show mine or give it to you sir for demonstration..😂😂, they are on there last legs.... Slow punctures and stuff...
Built tough, not even Africa can kill them :-)
Send pics to shaun@expedtionextreme.com
The BFG KMs were the best designed mud tire I’ve ever owned. Happy they still continue the line with the KM3s but man, those KMs!!
Best tire ever in my opinion. They came stock on the JK willys wheelers and man did they perform did everything and anything. First willys I had 0-53k miles on those tires. Punctures, nails everything and they still drove
I just recently had a very good real world side by side comparison of the K02 v KM2 in the snow. Both of us were in Jeep Wranglers, he was on 35x12.50R17, and I was on 37x12.50R17, both at 35psi, both about half tread, snow was about 8-10 inches deep w a crusty surface.
NO COMPARISON. KO2s win, hands down!
I was getting around just fine.
We ended up having to winch him out of the canyon we were in. Took us 3 hours to winch him 2 miles, meanwhile I was driving along just fine. I had my kinetic rope and I tried pulling him out, and I didn't have enough traction for that, but yeah, totally opened my eyes and surprised me at the difference.
Running KO2's on my Fortuner ,they have been great .
Have a 2006 Fortuner aswell, have heard they don’t like the rain, what’s ur thoughts?
@@chrisg1234fly Havent noticed any problems ,mind you i dont see that much rain here ;)
bobscratchit I have a set of E load on my Hilux, yes I slid twice with them happened by just tapping the brakes !! When driving on wet pavement you have to be mindful of braking distances. I switched from highway tyres to these ko2 and I noticed that you don’t have as much grip when the road is wet! Now I take it easy when the road is wet, no probs with sliding since
@@chrisg1234fly They're great in rain, a sotory of mine: It was raining and I accidentaly hit a pile of sand that was on the side of the road, I slided so hard that i was almost sideways, and had to do an agressive manouver to recover and not hit a tree, not gonna lie, it grabbed like if it was dry pavement. Great tires overall. (Sorry if my english isn't perfect, not my main)
Thank you so much you are an honest man, So I will go with KO2 because it's more functional and I will use them overland in Africa from Kenya to SA and Namibia and when I have more money I will buy KM3 because I really love them but not made for on Road. Again Thank you
The only issue I can think about on KO2's is the wet performance on the blacktop is on sub-par with the counterpart, other than that, all good and I love it.
I have the KO2 as a summer tire when it’s dry and use them when it gets really cold and dry snow. But in the times between, when there is a lot of rain and lots of mud in autumn and spring, I use the Cooper Discoverer STT Pros, even when the real offroading is only 20%. When I don‘t use them, I get stuck. The AT is a great tire, but when I have them on and I happen to come across a difficult situation, I have a problem. So half of the year I have to drive the MT‘s on the road a lot too for the offroading in between. But they seem to hold up pretty well, the wear of the tire is very minimal.
TLC150 great use of the purpose the tyres were designed for
Changed my 285/75 16" KO2's to 255/85 16" KM3's in April of this year .. got over 40K on two set's of KO2's .. went to rebalance and rotate my KM3's at 7056 miles they are now 'JUNK' .. they can't be balanced and have humps. I never even got to air them down! I run them at 32 psi and they are mounted on a set of Steelies. I now have to look at a new set of tires .. 7056 miles! Great tire life, eh! My rig is a Ford Explorer Sport 2Dr and weighs 4500 lbs full loaded. No rock crawling or the like .. just over landing.
Can you let us know what size, load rating, and speed rating these were you had on your vehicle? (e.g. 285/75/16/ 121R)
I agree.. but here is a problem. I pushed all terrain too far on a power company road and got stuck to the frame. No tree big enough to winch from... i needed a serious tow company and paid 685 to get back to a gravel road...so i am buying the mud tires to avoid another huge tow bill..
I have a set of General Grabber ATx that will be needing replaced soon. Looking for a different set that will have better tread life. I pull 7-14k trailers 90% of the time with my Silverado 2500HD. Mostly around town, occasional freeway but also on gravel and dirt roads. What would you recommend?
I run KO2s load range E on my 2500 Silverado HD and pull a 25 ft gooseneck 15-18k and a 14ft gooseneck dump. I am getting great wear. But I have always been a BFG customer and swear by them best tires I've ever used
I loved my KM2's on my 13' tacoma in Colorado. I've also had KO2's and liked them as well.
I love my KM2's on my '13 Colorado in Tacoma.
I have ko2s , I love them and everything i have heard they work will stay with them Eck usmc, good review,
I wanted the KO3s for my TRD PRO 4Runner. But had a hard time getting them. So I went with the Copper STT PRO’s. Almost the same tire. No complaints have 13,000 on them and still look new. The trick is tire rotation. I do mine every 5 thousand miles. Especially with knobby tires.
I have ko2s on my 2010 Toyota Tundra RCSB and I’m about to have to get new tires but I’m trying to see if there’s anything more aggressive any ideas also thank you for the video you taught me a few things about my tires
That’s a 60 series right? Beautiful rig. Newbie question: Are they triple locked like the FZJ80s?
Hi, no its a 70 series, more accurately a 76. Only have front a rear lockers. Love the truck.
Yes, triple locked. Rear, front and centre lock (centre via transfercase). 70 series
Expedition Extreme It is actually triple locked. Rear, front and center (center via short stick)
K02 tires up to 30,000 gave me great traction except in muddy rain, I’ve had proper traction even in snow. When tire degradation became an issue the most is while rock crawling as I’ve noticed the side walls become gash with abuse. During most seasons they performed a treat.
I've had ko2's on two different vehicles...I did really love them on the road, super smooth drivers. When it comes to off-road I personally really dislike them in the snow and mine chunked out on gravel really easily. Don't spin out in the gravel, you'll leave half of your tire behind. I'm currently running the goodyear duratrac. Super happy with them.
Good all terrain in mud but they don’t preform well in sand
I been running 37”
KM3’s on my Raptor for almost a year now & besides being kinda rough which the size of my rims are probably the main reason I’ve been having good wear & performance at around 37 psi which I think I need to air them down a little more but not sure!?
i run around with min around 30-32psi helps it ride much better.
Not much call for desert driving here in the UK but I can tell you 100% from first hand experience, in fresh deep snow there ain't much difference between the two but in hard and icy snow, the KO2 is infinitely better. I wouldn't fit muds in the UK in winter because I have seen too many people lose control on them on icy roads. KO2 in a different league.
Just my 2p worth.
Goeies man! Very informative and very articulate
Hy is duidelik 'n local.
I have a jeep and I drive it off road often! My jeep had cooper sst s on it when I bought it and they had plenty of tread left on them but they drive terribly. I couldn’t wait to put bf Goodrich on my jeep
I ran a set of KM2's for 5 years and 80,000 miles on my Silverado, they ARE a good highway tire! ;)
the point is the KO2 are "better" highway tires.
Is the KM3 listed as a winter ice tire, like the K02 is. In Ontario Canada where we have lots of snow and ice most insurance companies normally give a discount on your insurance. I get a 15% discount which for me is a good discount.
definitely, definitely, definitely.. Lol
i always used A/T, this time i've bought a M/T and the nois is... like UUUUUUUUUU
If you said anything bad. It would not be believed. They wear awesome, perform great, and look great.
I probably go offroading every 4-6 weeks but when I do its always really thick mud or technical hill climbs, my car is a daily diver but pretty suited up for offroad with lockers ect. Do you think M/T are worth it, maybe even a hybrid
I'm in a conundrum between my situations. I live in the "city", and most my driving is just around doing errands. But I also have a property on a river where a mud tire is absolutely necessary all year round. I know for a fact, the many times that I've been stuck on the river bottom fields could've been avoided by just tire selection, let alone winch options etc. Given price differences, I'm leaning towards having the KM3s just because the two different types aren't all that much in that area. I've got a second truck with KO2s on it with over 50 thousand miles and they look brand new. However, they cake up just as bad and just as quick as a street tire would out at my property.
So what I'm thinking is that I'd rather have what I needed for the conditions at any given time, over mileage longevity because getting out of my truck(s) just to have to use the winch anyway is a no brainer. And yeah, call me a pavement princess or mall crawler all you want, you'll also be calling me to come get you out.
If you _need_ mud terrain sometimes, and it sounds like you do, why are you even debating it? Get the KM3s unless they're entirely not suitable for something else you do.
Have you tried dropping the tyre pressure to get through the mud?
Go For the KM3, sounds like you mileage on tar is minimal at slow speeds. your need for the tyre to perform is when you go to the river.
Wow Bob we're so glad you can get mental help right here on youtube....please tell us what you decided and please don't take a month to get back to us...we really might think something bad happened to you....
I'm in a similar situation. I do by far the most ks on tar. But it's driving to jobs where I am off road daily, not always mud, but when it gets at all wet I'm stuck. Im also driving through areas of bush I have just mulched trees out of. So not even on tracks.
Very informative. I’m also in the market for a new tire. Currently, the KO2 is on my short list. When the KM3 came out, it made it more of a complicated decision.
I guess I’ll be good with the KO2.
I love my KM3s!
@@raptorsofinsta why
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 loved them initially but just replaced them after a year. They got loud and rough and the rubber was chunking. Went with Yokohama X-AT and love them so far.
I live in the Lake Tahoe basin on the Nevada side that I off road every once a while but mostly on the road. What I have is 6 months of driving on snow packed roads over 7,250 ft passes going to Carson City but also at times driving through 1 1/2 to 2 feet of snow! I found the BF Goodrich Rugged Terrain TA 245/70R16 tires works great on my Tacoma four door 4x4 in these conditions. On dry pavement it is actually quieter than my wife's Bridge Stone Dueler's on her SUV. On the trails I do go on, NOT the Rubicon Trail, NO WAY, they do very well with a sure grip even on 25 degree climb. They have only a 40,000 mile life starting with a 15/16 s inch thread deft, but when the thread gets down to 8/32 nds of an inch in the fall, I replace them as not enough for snow. Driving here with what we call invalids, two wheel drive vehicles, on the same road makes for interesting driving in winter which lasts well past the month of May some years.
Lekker review boet!
Kry die KO2 vir my Tacoma TRD 4X4 OFFROAD hier in Kanada.
Thank you for a great and honest review.
I am back and forth on MT vs AT for my Jeep XJ.
Honestly I want KM3 MT's but you really pushed me to the K02 AT's.
I'm way more concerned about wet traction in rain as I do use this as my daily driver and really don't get enough off road time as I want.
Plus saving me about $200 price difference. LOL
Glad I could assist
I changed over to Cooper from BFG. No regrets.
Ive been trying to sell a used set of 5X KO for over a year now with no takers 285/70/R17
Where you at?
Your price has to be very competitive. Most people will spend extra to get the Road Hazard warranty. It definitely comes in handy if you use KM3’s and K02’s how they’re intended. You have to severely lower whatever your price is. People that can afford these tires expect a warranty and free services that you wouldn’t be able to provide.
And for snow... Goodyear Duratrac takes the win! I'd love to see a more snow-focused KO2 (especially in a 35x10.5R15 pizza cutter)
I agree about the dura tracs in the winter i put on a set of falken wildpeaks last winter and now I gotta say the wildpeaks out did the duratracs in snow
@@bobbymoore8883 Yes, I've run Duratrac, Cooper STT/Pro, and now Yoko G003 on my LR3 (Disco 3) and the Duratrac was the best in snow by a good bit. Not on rocks or mud certainly, but for snow or more of a daily driver car it's a winner.
Pizza cutter!? I run 235/85R16 on my Super Duty for snow. All that weight on that 9" tread the Michelin LTX M/S work very well on ice and snow.
@@garnetcampbell4389 Pizza cutters don't cut it out here (Sierras) - they're great for shallow stuff on a road with a solid base, but in the mountains you just sink and high-center. We need max flotation as once the snow gets more than a few feet it might as well be infinite depth. But for a street car/truck it can work.
I drive like 15-25% offroad and i have KM3. they have been quieter than my wranglers AT but they are fairly new. Unfortunately, Florida is either very easy off-road or super muddy. The state is flat and only real obstacle is mud. So i went with Km3 and so far so good. With full lockers the Only time i get stuck is if I bottom out...
Ive driven a 2WD 1975 chevy C20 with 305-65-17 KO2's on a rocky Jeep trail with no issues!
65000 miles on my KO2s on a 2018 Silverado. Can probably stretch to 75000, but will replace before winter. Amazing tires.
Do you think the tread pattern of th km2 and km3 act like a paddle which helps you sand ? Because other mud terrains have a sharper tread pattern like the Toyo mt and pro comp
I have certainly had better performance in the desert with the KM3 vs the KO2
Since you are in dubai and i am in dubai too, you know that most of us do ride in the desert during the winter most of the time. So would it be wise to use the KO2 since most of my driving is on the highway and i only go to the desert during winter.
Thank you for your honest review.
I have a 3400kg HZJ75 Troopy. I go to marocco every time I can. Love the sand.
The 315/75/16 km3 are ok for sand but I really didn't like this wide size in loose rocks and wet roads... They just slip.
I recently change to 285/75/16 and the steering has improved and highway road driving also of course, but the height loss is an handicap. I was thinking on 285/75/17 (34") or 315/75/16 ko2 cause they're a little narrow than km3.
The perfect tire size would be 275/85/16 or even 265/85/16
My 2018 Raptor came stock with the K02. I will be going with that tire on my 2020 F 350 Super Duty when the Michelin‘s need replaced. Agreed, the K02 is a great all around tire.....
Great video and good points! im looking at tires for my beadlocks just for use at our dunes, and for more difficult trails and adventures.
Had my Ko2s on my Ranger Wildtrak for 10000 miles ,ive just given them thier first rotation, mine is a pavement princess but i do go off road once a week across flat farm land ,i was told they are no good on the road in the wet and too noisey ,i run them at 35psi and the ride is great ,never slid out in the wet and i do driver her hard ,and can only just hear them but as a metal head my music is allway full lol ,absolutely love them ,the fronts are only just loosing a bit of the edge, and everyone that looks at my truck says WOW those tyres ,they are wrapped around Black Rhinos Warloads 😊BFG all the way🤘
Mate, the K02 is an incredible tyre
Bonjour une question quel pneus pour Madagascar pour chemins de boues défoncés par la pluie pour un nissan navara 2,5 Litres dci il a des jantes en 16 pouces ?? Merci d'avance pour votre réponse !!!
so far 20,000 on a set of 35x12.50R18 ko2's on my Jeep JK2D and I love them. 75 percent road / 25 percent off road. zero road noise on the highway and you really can't even tell they are worn yet. I run them at 30psi on road and 9-11 psi off road. since they are over sized for a Jeep 30 psi works best for perfect contact. Heavier vehicles probably need more psi.
I live in australia and I do 40% offroad but still use km3s only because got shit ton of mud steep rocks and about 3 inch branches impaling side-walls and its like that all around.
This dude sounds like he has done some epic over landing
No brainer to the wise. Only thing to add would be if you have the money, buy a tire for each terrain/weather condition. IE: Spending your time on the tarmac in your commuter in the rainy season, I would not suggest either of these tires. ;)
My question is. You put 3500 on both models ! So, was it the same environment and did the KO2’s still do the job. I’m not interested in use which for which Did the KO2’s still get it done in same environment ? Yes or no ?
I have a 2020 Gladiator lifted with KO2’s and a 1994 XJ not lifted with KO2’s. Firm believer in these tires. Got hooked in early 80’s in Utah on BFG AT’s. Never have I found a better tire. Toyo about same but much more expensive.
Driving on boring tires to save money is not the American way 🇺🇲
That settles it, im going with KM3's on my wife's lifted JLU for taking the kids to school.
Most mileage ive gotten is from bfgoodrich with my 6000 pound dodge ram on 33's. Ive used ALOT of brands. Lots of hills, potholes and sharp turns where i live. Continentals for cars for treadlife.
How much PSI would you recommend for a lighter vehicle like a Jeep wrangler with KO2 Load C for the highway? I have a relatively lighter vehicle (2018 Toyota 4Runner) like a Jeep Wrangler and feel like 35+ PSI are too bumpy on highway. Wonder if its safe to go down to 28 or 30 psi on highway doing 100-120kmph? Will the tire over heat and cause problems?
My setup - Toyota 4Runner BFG KO2 LT285/70R17 Load C.
Which are better on snow and ice between KM3 and KO2?
Good video. I would like your advise. I have a toyota hi ace 2011 model. I do most high way driving but i cary heavy load in my bus and our roads here have alot of pot holes. Wich tire would u recomend. I was thinking of the km3. I curetnly have pireli scorpion LT215 75 r15. Mud grip tires. Had dem for 4 years now .have aprox 60k miles on them.
KO2
How about snowy hilly areas?
this vid was super helpful just wondering if the all terrains would suit like 70% on road/ 30% off road
KO2s were out of stock everywhere last October/November. Purchased KM3s instead and are way better than KM2s I owned 9 years ago. I would buy KM3s again.
Jeff B absolutely, they are awesome
Great video, very informative! 👍🏽
Just excellent...thevmost excellent review of the two tyre types...i live in dubai and would love to meet and drive some routes together ..how do i find you
mario kampouridis thank you for watching