BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

7th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across three tests the BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 shows a split personality: excellent off-road and snow capability with solid subjective comfort/noise, but weak on-road wet and dry braking/handling, especially in the 2024 van-based German test where it finished last. It earned one Recommended award and two overall top-2 finishes (including a 2017 test), but inconsistency in on-road metrics drags its average position to 3.7.
Patterns are clear: it regularly tops snow and loose-surface tests (dirt/gravel/sand) and subjective road comfort, yet posts bottom-tier wet braking/handling and high rolling resistance. Straight-line aquaplaning is mid-pack to good, but comprehensive wet grip remains a liability.

Performance Strengths
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 1st place snow braking in 2024 German test (26.8 m)
    • 1st place snow braking in 2024 35x12.5R17 test (20.2 m)
    • 1st place snow handling in 2024 German test (66.5 km/h)
    • 2nd place snow handling in 2024 35x12.5R17 test (+0.4% from best)
  • Off-Road Performance (Dirt/Gravel/Sand/Mud) Strong
    • 1st place dirt handling in 2024 35x12.5R17 test
    • 2nd place gravel handling in 2024 German test (+0.9% from best)
    • 2nd place gravel braking in 2024 German test (+0.9% from best)
    • Top-3 sand and mud traction in 2024 German test (sand 2/7, mud 3/7)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2024 35x12.5R17 test (+3.5% from best)
    • Mid-pack straight and curved aquaplaning in 2024 German test (both 5/7)
  • Subjective Comfort/Noise Moderate
    • Subjective road score 2/5 in 2024 35x12.5R17 test (+5% from best)
    • Subjective comfort 2/5 and noise 2/5 in 2024 35x12.5R17 test (noise +2.5% from best)
  • Awards/Placings Moderate
    • Recommended award in 2024 35x12.5R17 test (overall 2/5)
    • Overall 2/7 in 2017 Drive Out test
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Road Performance Strong
    • Wet braking 6/7 (+41.2% from best) in 2024 German test
    • Wet handling 6/7 (+10.3% from best) and wet circle 7/7 (+9.4% from best) in 2024 German test
    • Wet handling 4/5 (+2.7% from best) in 2024 35x12.5R17 test
  • Dry Road Performance Strong
    • Dry braking 5/5 (+7.9% from best) and dry handling 5/5 (+1.6% from best) in 2024 35x12.5R17 test
    • Dry braking 6/7 (+5.7% from best) and dry handling 7/7 (+4.7% from best) in 2024 German test
  • Rolling Efficiency/Noise (Objective) Moderate
    • Rolling resistance 7/7 (+33.8% from best) in 2024 German test
    • Objective noise 73.4 dB (6/7, +4.1% from best) in 2024 German test
  • Value/Pricing Minor
    • Value 4/5 (+31.6% from best price/1000) in 2024 35x12.5R17 test
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 5
The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 Recommended

2024
Winner: Falken Wildpeak AT4W

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 deliver...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Road Score, Dirt Handling, Subj. Dirt Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Value, Wet Handling
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7
of 7
Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024]

2024
Winner: Falken Wildpeak AT3W

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 produces some concerning results on paved roads. Its dry performance showed significant weaknesses with long braking distances, sluggish steering response and unstab...
Strong:
Gravel Braking, Gravel Handling, Sand Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Handling
Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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2
of 7
2017 Drive Out Off Road 4x4 Tire Test

2017
Winner: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure

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