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BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

Replaced by the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3

The BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 is an all-season all-terrain tire with strong off-road and snow performance. Its main compromises are wet and dry road braking, ride comfort and noise.

The quick answer

Owners say 72% from 49 owner reviews 60% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P2 of 5 · 2024 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Off road Dry, Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 49owner reviews
  • 1,162,907miles driven
  • 3professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

6.2/10

Better than 22% of all-terrain tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 49 owner reviews
Scores of the 42 all-terrain tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2024 21% 88%
Owner reviews49 owner reviews · rated 72% 30% 12%
Combined 22% 6.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-terrain tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 19% 26% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 5% 20% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 92% 19% 2
Off roadTraction and handling on gravel, grass, sand and mud 82% 14% 2
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 11% –
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 0% 6% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 23% 4% 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 76% 2
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 57% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 33% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 89% of the test figure. The other 11% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2024 The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 Tire Reviews · 35x12.5R17 P2 / 5
  2. 2024 Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] Pro Mobil · 255/55 R18 P7 / 7
  3. 2017 2017 Drive Out Off Road 4x4 Tire Test Drive Out · 265/65 R17 P2 / 7 Placing only

Tested 3 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 averages a finish of 4th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
4th Average
2nd Best
7th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20172024

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 P2 of 5

Despite being one of the older designs in the test, the KO2 remains competitive, particularly excelling in off-road and snow performance. While its on-road manners weren't class-leading, it delivered a well-rounded package that balanced off-road capability with acceptable road behavior.

Strong: Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Road Score, Wet Braking, Straight Aqua, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Dirt Handling, Subj. Dirt Handling, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Handling, Value Winner: Falken Wildpeak AT4W

Every independent test of the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2, newest first
YearTestResultAward
2024The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025Tire Reviews · 35x12.5R17P2 / 5Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
2024Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024]Pro Mobil · 255/55 R18P7 / 7
20172017 Drive Out Off Road 4x4 Tire TestDrive Out · 265/65 R17P2 / 7

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Awards
Recommended
The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025
2024 · 35x12.5R17
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range48 sizes available

30-325Width9-85Profile15-20Rim100-121 Q-TLoad/Speed Index2014First On Market

EU LabelAcross 48 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

74-75dB B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 stops 21.3% longer than premium rivals, 8% longer than mid-range rivals and 6.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 19/100, and owners rate it 6.5/10 in the wet from 49 reviews.
How good is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 stops 3.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 5/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the dry from 49 reviews.
How good is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 stops 25.6% shorter than premium rivals, 10.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.1% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 11.8% better than premium rivals, 0.1% worse than mid-range rivals and 4% worse than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 92/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the snow from 49 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2's rolling resistance is 19.8% higher than premium rivals, 16.9% higher than mid-range rivals and 20.2% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 is expected to last around 36,875 miles (59,344 km).
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What do owners say about the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2?
Across 49 owner ratings the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 averages 72%. Owners rate Wear highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6.3. 26 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 58% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of E for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 74 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 6.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 39 reviews.
How well do the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 39 reviews. 26 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 20,000 miles.
Would owners buy the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 again?
60% of owners say they would buy the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 again, based on the 47 owner reviews that answered the question. 30% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2's off-road traction?
Of the 39 owner reviews analyzed for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2, 20 mention off-road traction: 20 praise it (strong off-road traction) and 0 criticise it (weak off-road traction). One owner wrote: "massively better off-road". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2's tread life?
Of the 39 owner reviews analyzed for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2, 15 mention tread life: 12 praise it (long-lasting) and 3 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "they were able to survive in well shape for 45K miles". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2's ride comfort?
Of the 39 owner reviews analyzed for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2, 14 mention ride comfort: 5 praise it (comfortable ride) and 9 criticise it (harsh ride). One owner wrote: "brutally rough over even the smallest bumps in the road". Read those reviews
Has the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 been replaced?
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 has been replaced by the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
What sizes does the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 come in?
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 is available in 52 sizes, ranging from 30-325/9-85 R15-20.
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Questions and Answers for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

Is anyone else having out of round (runout) problems with the 235/85/16 new tires balanced perfectly. All terrain TA KO2
March 5, 2022
I've not seen any reported issues with this.

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 39 reviews

Owners most consistently praise the BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 for its off-road traction, with just over half of reviewers calling it “massively better off-road” and particularly strong on rock, gravel and dirt. It also earns regular credit for durability: around two in five mention long tread life, and about one in five specifically report strong puncture resistance. On the road, opinion is more divided, but a meaningful share complain about a firm ride and increased road noise (each raised by around a third of owners). Wet performance is the other common compromise: wet grip is mixed overall, but around one in six explicitly criticise wet braking.

What owners mention most counted across 39 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 49 ratings

  • Owner score 72%
  • Wear 83%
  • Dry Grip 81%
  • Snow Grip 80%
  • Road Feedback 69%
  • Handling 69%
  • Comfort 68%
  • Wet Grip 65%
  • Ice Grip 63%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 41%

“4 K02's where fitted in September 2022 @ 10700km. I was told to expect 80-100k km life. I do drive many tar roads and do a bit of towing . I found them very noisy and rather a hard ride. Although they have been good in...”

  • Toyota hilux
  • 42,000 miles
Read full review → 1,042 found this helpful
Most critical 53%

“Too much noise and too many compromises on-road, especially in the wet, for me personally. They are extremely durable and offer good off-road feel, so it depends on the application. I love the fact that I can let them...”

  • Toyota Land cruiser prado
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 933 found this helpful
Longest term 61%

“bought them used 2017 tires and its 2023 now still alot of thread left but i can notice the wear now but hey its gone though 7 summers where the dubai temps reach 55'c , road temp around 90'c used it for offroading and...”

  • Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 82,653 miles
Read full review → 906 found this helpful

All 39 BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 reviews

Score spread across 38 written reviews
57%
Member
Initial Impressions

I cannot recommend the AT KO2 for predominantly street use.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 4
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 3
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 3
58%
Member
Initial Impressions

I've had these on my Land Cruiser for the last 4 years (only 1 winter on them, and then I got a dedicated set of snow tires). As far as paved-road performance goes, I'd say they are just average across the board. However, they are not great on corners in the wet and are a bit harsh on paved roads. I had them on for one winter, but was extremely let down. They perform average in the snow and on ice they are horrible. They are 3-peak rated, and some people rave about them in the winter, but I wasn't impressed at all. Comparing them to my Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5's they aren't even close.

Off-road is where these shine. I have taken many offroading/overlanding trips and will air down to 15-25psi depending on the terrain and how fast I'm going. They perform great on dirt and gravel roads. They are strongest on rock. They mould around rocks extremely well. They are not the best in mud. They get packed fairly easily, but I know they aren't at M/T, so I'm not expecting those results. I've never gotten a puncture or sidewall tear.

If you aren't going to off-road with these tires, I would not recommend them. Get something like the Michelin Defender.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 5
  • Ice Grip 3
Helpful 8
70%
Member
Initial Impressions

It is a great solid tire on a 3rd gen Tacoma, but I did not off road or do enough logging roads to make the tires worth the purchase for me. The road noise and comfort on roads and highways are the only reason I would not buy them again for my use case. The wear and tear is great on these tires and a solid winter driver.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 4
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 47

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Initial Impressions
These are one of the default AT tires for a reason. I haven't used these off road extensively but they have seen a few rock covered trails and plenty of rough gravel roads with no issues. Mud traction is just OK but of course these aren't mud tires. Snow, slush, and even deep snow traction has been great, but grip on ice and hard packed snow is much less impressive and reminds you these aren't proper winter tires. This might be a compromise most AT tires make, but it's bad enough I wouldn't recommend these for someone who just wants all weather performance for a street driven truck/SUV. If you need a durable do anything on/off road tire, especially in warmer and drier climates, these would be a great option.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 4
Helpful 132
76%
ChrisM
Initial Impressions
Great tire, leagues ahead of the OEM figment tire on the ute. Didn’t compromise NVH, didn’t compromise wet grip, massively better off-road.

In soft sand it sat a little lower, there was slightly more resistance but you are able to apply power much more effectively and so you can drive through the resistance much more easily.

No flats! I had two flats in 15,000kms on the stock tires (off-road across/ around Australia trip) and never had a flat since.

Moved to the Maxxis RAZR AT811 which is a little better in mud, but cannot go wrong with a BFG AT KO2!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 247
74%
Member
An excellent AT tire in my opinion - it doesn't feel useless in any situation. I have been impressed with my KO2s in snow and in light offroad. Grip is great in both. I have driven over a few rocks and never felt there was a risk of a puncture. For any potential buyers, keep in mind there is a trade off on road. In the dry the tires can squeal in bends, especially if it is hot (tire pressure is correct). In the wet there is a higher risk of straight aquaplaning. The tires are noisier than regular road tires but I haven't felt any negative effects in comfort. In terms of wear I haven't noticed any decline in performance in the 4+ years I've been using them. One final though - when I ordered them, I didn't know there was an option w/o white lettering and this is what I got. A bit of a shame since my car is black and the RWL would have looked awesome.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 397
41%
Member
4 K02's where fitted in September 2022 @ 10700km. I was told to expect 80-100k km life. I do drive many tar roads and do a bit of towing . I found them very noisy and rather a hard ride. Although they have been good in the wet, not so much in the dry .
But most disappointing, after the price tag, they need to be replaced now in January 2025 @ 149000km.
I appreciate that I may be a bit of an aggressive driver but, in my opinion, to only last 42000km is shocking !
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,042
86%
Member
I had these on my 4Runner for years. Used in all kinds of weather and terrain. Always gave me complete confidence no matter what : snow, wet, dry, pot holes, dirt.... you name it I was confident these tires could handle it. I would buy again. Also, for a snow/all terrain they were reasonably quiet and comfortable and gave good wear. Keep em aired up and rotate and you will get the warranty wear out of them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 1,097
60%
Member
In order to get even reasonable fuel mileage with these tires, a minimum of 60psi are required, making these tires brutally rough over even the smallest bumps in the road. They grip like glue in dry and wet weather, but sadly I have not had a chance to take them offroad since I got them installed in replacement of the noisy Goodyear Wrangler OEM tires that came on my 2019 GMC AT4. On a smooth highway, these tires disappear and are a dream to drive on. But once the bumps start - things get rough. These are load range E tires, and the high pressures are normal and they love a heavy load, but man you pay a price in rough road comfort. I will probably not buy these again. but instead opt for a load range C tire that can handle lower pressures and swallow up the bumps a bit better.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 935
43%
Member
Initially these work great but the rubber hardens up over time and any type of cold or wet weather turns them into hockey pucks.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 3
  • Ice Grip 1
Helpful 961
56%
Member
Very noisey after a few years of constant use. Apparently the rubber goes hard and the become noisy as sand tires
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 955
72%
Member
Great AT tire that is very hard wearing. Wet grip and braking I found was a little poor.
Off road it is excellent.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 975
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