Tested 3 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 averages a finish of 3rd.
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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.
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Where the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P5.5 of 6 | 8% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P6 of 6 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P4.5 of 6 | 38% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P2 of 5 | 75% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P4 of 6 | 46% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P5 of 6 | 21% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2 | P4.5 of 6 | 33% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P3.5 of 6 | 54% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P5 of 7 | 33% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P1 of 4.5 | 100% | 2 |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P3 of 5 | 50% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P1.5 of 4.5 | 83% | 1 |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2 | P1.5 of 4.5 | 83% | 1 |
| Snow Slalom | 1 | P3 of 5 | 50% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 1 | P2 of 7 | 83% | - |
| Gravel Cornering | 1 | P6 of 7 | 17% | - |
| Gravel Braking | 1 | P2 of 7 | 83% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
| Subj. Gravel Handling | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
| Dirt Handling | 1 | P1 of 5 | 100% | 1 |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 1 | P2 of 5 | 75% | - |
| Dirt Hill Climb | 1 | P2 of 7 | 83% | - |
| Mud Traction | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 2 | P4.5 of 6 | 38% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P2 of 5 | 75% | - |
| Noise | 1 | P6 of 7 | 17% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Value | 1 | P4 of 5 | 25% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 This tire | 3 | 0 | 3rd | 53% |
| BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 Successor | 6 | 1 | 4th | 52% |
Drawn from 3 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.
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.
offered strong aquaplaning resistance- The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 (2025)
leading the snow braking test- The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 (2025)
providing strong traction, good braking and stable handling- 2024 promobil All Terrain Tire Test (2024)
excellent grip off-road- The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 (2025)
Offroad capabilities were impressive, especially in mud and on gravel where it showed good bite- 2024 promobil All Terrain Tire Test (2024)
finishing second in snow handling- The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 (2025)
providing strong traction, good braking and stable handling- 2024 promobil All Terrain Tire Test (2024)
excellent snow performance, providing strong traction- 2024 promobil All Terrain Tire Test (2024)
showed significant understeer in wet handling- The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 (2025)
poor cornering grip- 2024 promobil All Terrain Tire Test (2024)
It had the longest dry braking distance of the group- The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 (2025)
Its dry performance showed significant weaknesses with long braking distances- 2024 promobil All Terrain Tire Test (2024)
firm carcass made it harder to control through bumps and undulations- The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 (2025)
Comfort was notably poor with noticeable vibrations transmitted through the steering wheel- 2024 promobil All Terrain Tire Test (2024)
was also the loudest tire tested at 73.4 dB- 2024 promobil All Terrain Tire Test (2024)
Every tester write-up on the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 (2 tests) and 40 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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.
The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 finished last of the winter-rated tires on the headline all-year scoring and was rated satisfactory. It is very capable off road and on snow, but its wet grip, noise and efficiency count against it on the road.
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