Tested 6 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 4th.
2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test P7 of 30
The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, a 3PMSF off-road all-terrain in LT construction, finished joint seventh. It stopped well on snow and the drivers liked it, but its traction on snow and its grip on ice were below the field's average.
Where the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 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 | P9 of 10 | 9% | - |
| Dry Circle | 1 | P12 of 12 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P3.5 of 5.5 | 46% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P1 of 12 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P6.5 of 10 | 42% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P7.5 of 10 | 31% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P5 of 8 | 43% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P10 of 12 | 18% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P4 of 8 | 57% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 3 | P5 of 14.3 | 61% | - |
| Snow Traction | 3 | P8.3 of 14.3 | 64% | 1 |
| Snow Handling | 3 | P6.3 of 8.7 | 37% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 3 | P4 of 14.3 | 79% | 1 |
| Snow Circle | 1 | P5 of 6 | 20% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 2 | P15 of 17.5 | 9% | - |
| Ice Traction | 2 | P13 of 17.5 | 16% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Dirt Handling | 1 | P4 of 8 | 57% | - |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 2 | P2.5 of 5.5 | 61% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 3 | P4.7 of 7.7 | 51% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 3 | P4.7 of 7.7 | 50% | - |
| Noise | 1 | P8 of 8 | 0% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Value | 1 | P7 of 8 | 14% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Falken Wildpeak A/T4W
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
Compare with Wildpeak A/T4W |
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Nitto Recon Grappler A/T
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
Compare with Recon Grappler A/T |
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
Compare with Wrangler DuraTrac RT |
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Cooper Discoverer Stronghold A/T
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
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 Predecessor | 3 | 0 | 4th | 53% |
| BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 This tire | 6 | 1 | 4th | 52% |
Drawn from 6 tests. Updated October 27, 2026.
Across six independent all-terrain comparisons, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 shows a clear pattern: it is repeatedly praised for being easy to live with on rougher surfaces and genuinely capable away from the road, while its limiting factor is grip on the most slippery winter surfaces (ice) and, in several tests, longer braking distances on tarmac. It takes solid overall results when tests reward all-terrain breadth (e.g. 3rd of 7 with a Recommended award in Tire Reviews' 2026 all-terrain mega test; 1st of 3 in the 2025 KO3 vs Bridgestone vs Cooper head-to-head where it was called “the most balanced”), and testers repeatedly highlight strong off-road traction and day-to-day comfort (“superb traction and durability... sand, gravel, and rock”; “class-leading comfort over larger impacts”).
The main exception is when scoring heavily weights pure on-road grip or ice performance. In Tire Reviews' Winter 2025 all-terrain test it was described as “VERY strong... in the snow” (including 1st of 5 in snow traction) but dropped to 4th of 5 overall because it was last on ice braking and ice traction. Likewise, Tire Rack's 2024 on-road all-terrain test praised its steering/road feel (best subjective road score, 1st of 12) but it finished only 7th of 12 due to weak wet and dry grip (e.g. 10th of 12 in wet handling and 10th of 12 in dry braking).
solid dirt performance- The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated (2026)
Its traction and braking off-road are excellent- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
Off-road, it delivers superb traction and durability across sand, gravel, and rock, with its robust construction shrugging off harsh terrain- BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT (2025)
good subjective comfort- The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated (2026)
combining low noise with class-leading comfort over larger impacts, making it a very easy tire to live with day to day- BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT (2025)
good comfort- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
shared seventh place on the drivers' snow rating- 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test (2026)
Snow results were close to the leading group- The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated (2026)
Snow results were close to the leading group- The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated (2026)
Is a VERY strong tire in the snow- The Best All Terrain Tires For Winter 2025 Tested (2025)
It impresses with excellent road manners, combining low noise with class-leading comfort over larger impacts- BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT (2025)
surprisingly low noise levels- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
heavy-duty, three-ply sidewall construction that inspires confidence for serious off-road abuse- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
in the lower third for both braking and acceleration on ice- 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test (2026)
its snow performance may be hampered in icier conditions,- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
Last in dry braking- The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated (2026)
Every tester write-up on the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 (5 tests) and 16 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.
The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, a 3PMSF off-road all-terrain in LT construction, finished joint seventh. It stopped well on snow and the drivers liked it, but its traction on snow and its grip on ice were below the field's average.
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 is Recommended. It was strongest where an all-terrain tire should be useful: snow performance stayed close to the leading group, dirt performance was competitive, and the subjective comfort and noise scores were good even though the measured noise result was last. I also found it progressive and safe rather than sharp. The weak points were clear: it was last in dry braking, not strong subjectively in dry handling, and wet handling was some way off the best tires. It suits drivers who want a tough-feeling all-terrain with good snow and dirt ability, but who can accept reduced road sharpness and braking performance.
The BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 occupies the middle ground and, subjectively, does it very well. It combines surprisingly low noise levels and good comfort with a heavy-duty, three-ply sidewall construction that inspires confidence for serious off-road abuse. Its traction and braking off-road are excellent. Wet grip appears to be its weakest area based on available data, and its snow performance may be hampered in icier conditions, but in climates with distinct dry and snow seasons - such as Utah - the KO3's blend of on-road manners, off-road toughness, and winter capability makes it a compelling all-rounder that remains the TireReviews reference all-terrain tire.
In fourth place is the BFgoodrich All Terrain KO3. Now, this is one of those results where score weighting really matters. The KO3 Is a VERY strong tire in the snow, essentially drawing with the Nokian, so if you really don't care about ice it's top 2, and if all you care about is snow traction, it is the best. But with this score weighting, which includes ice as 25% of the overall result, that drops it down in this close group.
The BFGoodrich KO3 continues the brand’s legacy of being a benchmark in the all-terrain category. It impresses with excellent road manners, combining low noise with class-leading comfort over larger impacts, making it a very easy tire to live with day to day. Off-road, it delivers superb traction and durability across sand, gravel, and rock, with its robust construction shrugging off harsh terrain. However, the KO3’s steering can feel slower to react both on and off-road, and it requires more input to correct when unsettled, which may leave more enthusiastic drivers wanting a touch more precision. Still, it remains a dependable and highly capable all-rounder.
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 finished seventh overall. It steers well on the road, but on wet and dry tarmac it trailed most of the group, so it is better judged on its off-road credentials, which this test did not cover.
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