I recently tried to get some of these and could not find anyone that has them in stock for months. Ended up with the Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws and have been very happy with them on our Navara
@@PonyPerfektion I'm running the wildpeaks on my prado and they're going well , still looking like new with 25000km on them, they have a little road noise now that they have some km on them but nothing bad and the way they are wearing they've got a lot of life still, have got x-at Yokohama on my other vehicle , same riding quality but whisper quiet so far. the mickey Thompson Baja boss A/T looks like a great tyre but if you can't get it what can you do but get something else.
@@Thefloorsspeakyiddish iv had the falkens issue free for the last 70k and they still have 7mm of tread. I do love the bfg but having had such a good run out of the at3w will be buying again!!
kinda agree, my size cost 230 eur per tire 3 years ago , now once they start wear down i started looking new set and 300,95 eur per tire lmao dont think i will go and get another set of those rather try something else out.
They seemed right in line with other tire prices when I replaced mine with KO2s a week ago. 33x12.5 I think were $385/ea. All other options were within $10.
Got set of Maxxis razr 811’s on my ranger, diesel fitter ute, always loaded, 300ltrs of fuel, done 70,000k’s on them now. I’ll probably never go a different tyre again in my life, wear even, quiet, handle like they are on rails in the wet. 811’s by far the best and I’ve tried 4 of the others on this video! My 2 cents anyhow
If you spend most of your time on dirt then the KO2's are excellent. If you live in the real world and do mostly sealed roads then they are certainly dangerous in the wet. I've found them very slippery on a dual cab ute on tar. Now have Wildpeaks which are excellent in the wet.
I’ve had the MAXXIS RAZR AT811 for more than 6m now and around 6k kms … quiet, good in the wet, has served well around town, in rocky terrain and on sand. I think a better choice than the KO2’s which have been overtaken by few other choices in the market.
Great feedback Michael! If you're keen, make sure you leave a review for them on www.tyrereview.com.au, as then it'll be in the database to inform others forever more, plus you'll go in the running to win a fuel card 🤘
Thanks for the review. I'm currently Running the Maxxis Bravo AT771 but once the next tire change is coming I'll upgrade them and the Razr AT811 are a solid choice I'm considering. More widely available und much cheaper here than the BFGoodrich KO2 (Peru). Another one I'm considering is the Maxxis AT980 mostly because it comes in 225/70R17 and I'd like that size...
Awesome feedback Deans! If you're keen, make sure you leave a review for them on www.tyrereview.com.au, as then it'll be in the database to inform others forever more, plus you'll go in the running to win a fuel card 🤘
Thanks for putting out the comparisson. Out of these tires while the KO2 always look good and they have proven themselves to be durable and dependable. I have to say that to me the best tread style designs are the nitto's and the maxxis ones, following close by the falken's and the Pirelli's. This analyzing equally water evaquation and off road traction.
Great review! You should of added that Toyo Open Country AT2 is available with white sidewalls in most sizes. Also the Toyo Open Country AT3 is now available in most common sizes from TyrePower. Also larger Toyo AT3 have 3ply sidewalls unlike the AT2.
Thanks mate! Great feedback. We actually made this one before the AT3 came onto the market, but had a blockage in the production line that meant it didn't go to air till late. We drill down into the details in the studio overviews for that. Also, thanks for the info on 3ply, I wasn't aware of that. I pinged our Toyo guy, and he said that currently only the LT285/75R16 is 3ply in the range, at least here in Australia. Hopefully we see more!
I bought the Pirelli's AT scorpion plus because I spend about 95% of my driving on the pavement and the occasional 5% on dirt, mud and snow. My last trip took me to through about 1 foot of snow (the tire trenches were deep) on the back trail going uphill and and I didn't have any issues. I didn't have to air down or anything. I just threw my truck on 4-Hi and slowly went up. I have 265/70/16...I was going to go for the LT version but didn't feel like I needed them. I know the LT versions are much tougher but then again...I don't need them. On pavement, they are quiet, very quiet compared to my stock all season tires that came with the truck. The handling was the closest to an all season which I want and desire for road confidence. If I was spending more time off pavement, I would sway more over towards the Falken wildpeak and the only reason again is...they perform a bit better in rain and snow than the KO2. My cousins has them on his truck and I believe he ran 285 and the gas were not nice to him.
What I don't think 99% of people understand is the why to the KO2. I've had those tires everywhere and I have yet to puncture one in any way. I've run low pressure, high pressure, long trips loaded down on hot days, etc with no failures. What makes the tire special is that it will not only get you out to where you want to go but it will also get you home. There are much better choices, but to be American, it's like a glock. Not pretty, not the best at anything but it works every single time.
@@ricqik I like the look of the a/t, plus I do go off-road. My wrangler is my daily driver and I drive 50 miles a day to work, so it sees a lot of pavement. But I also overland, so an a/t is necessary.
One thing no one talks about is the profile of the tires when they're aired up for highway and aired down for off-road. Aired up, the center strip very slightly bulges, and aired down it very slightly retracts. You can see the K02's have a more highway friendly center that makes for a smooth ride when cruising on hard flat surfaces at high speeds. When aired down, those more off-road friendly shoulders are able to do what they need to do (bite into terrain), effectively making two narrow strips of high traction on either side of the center.
Hey J K, good feedback. This is certainly the direction many tyres are heading with that more densely packed middle of the tyre, and widely spaced outside. It's great to see!
Thanks for a great review. I had a set of BF K02's on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I was amazed that I sold the car with 100k on the clock and the tyres were still in good condition. I didn't tow anything and the car was usually carrying light loads. I made sure I rotated them regularly and kept a check on tyre pressures. The only negative was they were a little slippery in the wet on city roads. Otherwise hard to fault.
I have KO2s on a 200 series Land Cruiser and can tell you that they suck in the rain. Even at low speeds in turns they will push and slip on pavement. I was in a parking lot making a turn and they slipped a little bit letting the front push out. Over all they are hard to beat but just keep in mind that they don't like rain.
Thanks for the comparison! Was hoping for a bit more detail re experience/thoughts on the road and off road. Ran two sets of KO2’s on my 200 series and were floorless. Did about 8 outback trips, live on a farm and punished them all the time. Not one issue, except for as they aged they got stiff. I now have two Utes. Running Nitto ridge grappler and find them quite a solid, tough tyre, quiet. On my new v6 ranger so much negativity for KO2’s so have avoided them and have on order the maxxis at811’s. I’ll definitely do a review when ready 👍
I have had both the Ko2 and the Maxi At811 LT on a 4x4 Lwb sprinter van motor home so its pretty heavy. The Ko2 where loud slipped in the wet and didn't display the road manner of the At811. To be honest I don't think you can compare them the Maxis is just a better tyre on the Sprinter again its heavy which may work with the tyre better. At first they had a bit of Noise couple of thousand K's and I woulds say they are quite. I have never so far never fire off the ABS with them but I did on the Ko2's more than once on wet roads. And they just ride a lot better as well . The Ko2 where Extra loads and the At811 are true LT's .
I only got 35,000 kms out of my last set of ko2s all sets before were around 75,000-80,000 kms so I did some research and found they changed the rubber compound so not my tyre of choice anymore (diesel mechanic 20 plus years)
The wrangler duratec look like a great option for a good quality all terrain as well!!! I'm gonna stick with the wildpeak at3w though they just work well for me and have lasted a long time with still bulk tread!!!
I'm keen to get my hands on some Duratracs, as everyone raves about them, but I haven't had them through the warehouse yet. The AT3Ws are hard to beat though! If you're keen on the AT3Ws, make sure you leave a review for them on www.tyrereview.com.au, as then it'll be in the database to inform others forever more, plus you'll go in the running to win a fuel card 🤘
Just got a set of General Grabbers ATX (265/75R16) and they’re great. 3 Peak rated, studdable, and they outperformed Falken Wildpeaks on TireRacks snow/wet traction test. Combined these with my Eaton TrueTrac. Looking forward to some snow ❄️ this year.
I believe the last tyre the GO15 yokkies presented was the LT version? The PC version of the tyre does seem to differ in tread pattern. Really enjoying your videos on All Terrain Tyres !!!! Please do a special episode or 2 on looking at the all terrains in direct comparisons on different surfaces and wet, dry, handling, tyre weights, rolling resistance and braking. Again thankyou for the videos and thanks to the people that comment valuable information on their experiences. It certainly helps to refine the many choices to a few.......then way for a special like 4 for price of 3. 😉
Trying to choose between pirelli scorpion at plus and cooper discoverer at3 lt for my f150 work truck. Im in vancouver so wet and snow traction are a priority. Only off roading will be unpaved, sometimes muddy construction sites.
Mastercraft Courser Trail HD would be a good one to compare. I have owned 3 sets of BFG A/T KO2 tires, the Trail HD impressed me from the first snow/slush I drove on.
I have the KO2 on my Ranger and while I haven't had any other tyre on it yet, I would hate to think there might be a tyre that is worse on the road than this one.
The K02 was designed for mud snow and sand more than it is for highway use. I'm running the new Predator New Mutant x-at, it's a mud and snow tire that eats the off road for breakfast but runs like a slightly aggressive touring tire in the highway despite its look, snow is coming soon so check back in a few weeks for that lol
@@GT-tg4fv I'm running predator new mutant x-at, so far they are eating everything I throw at them for breakfast. Just waiting for some snow to see what they do there
I’ve got ko2s on my gx470 and used to have a set on my wrangler. Do fine on and off road. Have a cheaper Goodyear wrangler on my ranger- does well on road but don’t take it off-road so it doesn’t matter
Falken Wildpeak AT3W, have done 70k still around 5-6 mm tread in the centres, outer edges minimally scrubbed due to not getting an alignment after a 2” lift, on road wet or dry gotta be the best AT tyres i have ever used. Im running 40 psi in 265/65/18 p rated, also have a set of 265/75/16 LTs for touring but minimal ks on them so cant comment at this stage..
That's excellent feedback Mr Straps! If you're keen, make sure you leave a review for them on www.tyrereview.com.au, as then it'll be in the database to inform others forever more, plus you'll go in the running to win a fuel card 🤘
Hi, tread pattern is one thing. At the end of the day, performance what counts. Consider doing a performance comparison and include Nitto Recon Grappler.
I run tires year round,in southern Alberta where snow,ice are common for 5 month's of the year. Snowflake rated is sort of a must for a tire. BFGs are pretty good for my hunting and fishing needs but my gravel driving kills them. Tire I've used on last couple of trucks....Goodyear Duratrac. I'm very happy with them,bit noisy on highway but not bad for how aggressive they are. Don't know if I'll try another tire any time soon
It will be interesting to see how the new KO3s compare to the KO2s in the wet. Having moved from Cooper STTs Ona 16” rim to KO2s on a 18” rim I’m surprised how naff they are in the wet on tarmac.
I really want to see a comparison and/ or a review on the new Nokian Outpost AT tire! I have these on my Prado and they were fantastic on this years 6000k overland offroad roadtrip. Really peace of mind with kevlar on all 3 sides. If someone can compete with the KO2s it's the Outpost AT.
Interested to hear about the new commer on the 4x4 market, Kenda. Long time on the moto scene but an infant on the car scene, at least in Oz. Thanks for your time, cheers
I have KO2's on my Tundra which were on the truck when I bought it. I like the tires, but they have worn unevenly. I just read that these should be slightly over-inflated to help with this. What are your thoughts on this? If so, how much over-inflation? 10%? Thanks!
The KO2'S definitely eject stones, all of them LOL... Best AT tire on the planet... Make sure you set your pressures correctly, this is crucial. Chalk test is an excellent way to determine the correct pressure, given you vehicles variances.
Thanks for the video, interesting as always ! I think you should consider the new Nokian Outpost AT for a next review, as it is a very serious contender to the BFG KO2 too. Here in Europe (France) the KO2 is widely popular, but its performances on wet tarmac are quite bad, especially on heavy modern 4x4 (Discovery 3 for example).
Weird- here in the U.S., they do fine on an 8100lb, 900+ft/lb torque pickup. Perhaps your Discovery is heavier or more powerful or your rain is different than ours. I agree with you on the Outpost AT though- not very much info or feedback on them so far.
@@Icutmetal I remember 30 years ago while working seismic survey pulling a large dodge pick out on a very wet grass paddock in my 110. 6-8 litres I guess, plenty of hp. My defender 111hp and 2.5 litres. Tall skinny tyres, cant beat them. Standard fit Avon Rangemasters if anyone is interested.750 r 16.
I bought the BFG KO2s based upon their "internet reputation" and found them extremely disappointing to say the very least, hence why I was interested to see your thoughts. Before them I had the Yokos, I think they were GO12s at that stage, and they were better than the BFGs on the road and in wet off road conditions. I'm now running the Pirelli AT+ and they are in a different league to the BFGs for use in the wet conditions we see here in the UK. I did notice that a lot of the marketing material for the BFGs centres on performance in the desert etc. and they may well be excellent for this plus there is no question that they were extremely robust and this gave confidence that I wouldn't destroy them. However when I had to face a bit of wet slimy mud on top of a stone track it was game over for the BFGs and unfortunately that was the conditions that I needed an AT tyre for. I also found that the BFGs saw a very steep reduction in performance after not very many miles of wear - so I see people saying that they got 70k miles out of a set of BFGs but, to be honest, I found that there was a noticeable decline in performance after maybe 10k miles and after about 30k miles they were completely done for. With so many options on the market these days I can't think of any reason to buy the BFGs now as they seem to be old tech trading on a 40 year old reputation.
I'm sad too! I haven't managed to get any Coopers or Mickeys into the warehouse, so can't feature them in these sorts of wide ranging videos at the moment, aside from the BBATs that I have from the long term test. Note Paul that the BBAT has succeeded the ATZ, so you won't see as much of those ones about.
I HATE the BFG KO2's, they absolutely suck in the applications I have used them on which is a long travel F250 prerunner work horse and a F150. I do not know why these things are so loved but for our Canadian climate they are not my choice. The truck has seen several sets of Toyo open country MT's, love that tire. It has seen a couple sets of studded Goodyear Duratracs, decent tire that is passable but not stellar in winter, it has also seen a set of Kelly tires early on that were decent. The truck has been deep in Alaska to Mexico, I disliked the KO2's so much that before I went back into Canada from a US road trip I took the things off and put the Kelly's on at a discount tire. The KO's actually had a fair bit of tread on them and I left them with discount tire under the premise that they would GIVE them someone who needed tires but did not have much cash. I have several other trucks and never do I pick the KO2's. I am currently looking for a set of tires for a F150 daily driver / play vehicle and am contemplating a set of MT Baja Boss AT's but I am undecided.
I changed from KO2 to the Falken- Quieter, better ride, better fuel and much cheaper buy. Not as durable and not as good in the snow- and not as cool looking for sure. However our AT3, in UK, have a less aggressive pattern that those in the video....
I'm currently angling to see if I can get a full range of Goodyear tyres into the warehouse, including the Duratracs. I'd actually like to do a long term on them, as lots of folks rave about them 🤘
Tread depth, weight and if they have the three peak mountain snowflake thingy would have been good info to add. And if all shown are the same size? Good info tho cheers :)
Ah, I thought about adding more, but then we would have had to make the video feature length! Ain't nobody got time for that! With the size thing, we try and aim for close, but the same within brands. With the supply issues it's really hard to get them the same, and even then the load rating would be different between them as well. I'm going to film one featuring weights in a couple of days actually, which should be interesting 👍
@@TyreReviewVideos Thank you for replying. If they can't be the same size then you could at least say what size you are showing. That plus the weight, tread depth and yes/no on the three peak symbol could all just be a list in the written info added later, rather than you saying all that stuff?
I think I'm going to have to make a follow up vid to this - "against the rest of the world"! Unfortunately I don't have any Coopers in the warehouse at the moment, otherwise it would have been good to prop them next to each other. Ha, I just lost half an hour looking up Trac Edge and info on it. Looks interesting, and ahead of its time!
The biggest miss every reviewer get is about the sipes. The KO2 has full depth sipes. Other brands do not. On other brands, you see the sipes all the way across the tread block but belownthe surface, the sipes decreases. If you look at a worn tire of other brands, you notice the sipes no longer span the length it had when new. As the tire wears down, sipe traction decreases greater on other brands. The KO2's full width sipes maintains that full width down to the wear marks. This suggests that the KO2 maintains its sipe traction better than other branda.
I realize the BFG are for guys going "off roading" but i have a motorhome that keeps getting stuck in fields, the weight doesnt help! I have Tinitus and need to keep the road noise down as much as possible but I am having trouble finding the tyre to satisfy my demands. anyone have ideas please
I've had the KO's on my Everest for a few years and let me tell you, the KO2 is not the tyre to have if you plan on driving on wet paved roads. It's dangerously bad in the wet. Get to a roundabout at normal speed and you'll go straight even though the wheels are turned.
I need an E load AT tire that is good at 80psi. I carry a 1800lb load on my truck on HT tires but now I have to drive through gravel and dirt roads rain or shine. Any recommendations?
Went in to my local to grab some KO2s, they had a sale on the Geo XATs, thought maybe aggressive tyre pattern with 3ply wall might have been abit noisy and bumpy ride, totally opposite. Wouldn’t go back to the KO2 even if they were cheaper.
The X-AT seems to get great reviews too and appears to be built very heavy (which could be a good or a bad thing). If it carried the 3PMS rating, I think it’d draw more people in.
nice video 👍👍, which one recomended me for toyota landcruiser prado 150 2.8 D for every day commuting 80% on road 20% off road also for winter driving ? thanks ☺☺
ko2 is horrible in the rain. multiple threads about it on tacoma world. i wouldn’t buy them again. i look at the gas pedal wrong and they loose traction. literally every tire is priced stupid high right now. falken used to be cheap price wise and now one of the most expensive all terrain tires out. then all other manufacturers followed and raised there prices. now pretty much every popular all terrain is about $300 per tire which is crazy for a small 33”.
Yeah, whether they come with white lettering really comes down to the size and sometimes country of manufacture as well. It's worth it if you can get it 😁
They're Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake rated, which means they'll be better in the cold stuff than non rated tyres. They've also got good voids, so they should fill up with snow easily, which is good. Only thing is that their traction on wet roads is variable, depending on the driver and vehicle, I believe. I'm not hugely knowledgeable on the requirements for winter tyres, but you might still need a more dedicated set? I should really look into that...
@@TyreReviewVideos Thank you! The K02’s I imagine are much better than most All Terrains in the snow; however, my understanding now is dedicated snow tires are made from rubber which remains softer at much colder temperatures and therefore provide much better traction on ice and snow. This is from my limited research after posting my original question.
@@ShikokuFoodForest a little late to the discussion, but if you search for AT vs winter tyres on YT you should find several videos where people compare dedicated winter tyres and AT tyres on snowy surfaces. There was one with a subaru where the guy tried out stopping distances and it was a very clear win for the winter tires. So if it's snowy or icy they should always easily win against any AT tire. (At least from a reputable manufacturer. There are some low budget winter tires on offer, at least here in europe, i would not trust my life to. And your tires is something you are trusting your life to every time you drive.)
Have you ever reviewed the Firestone Destination AT2 ? Been using this for 6 months and 10 000 km thus far . very good on wet and dry here in the caribbean
That's great feedback Mitra! We don't get the Firestones down here in a big way, so I haven't had them cross my desk yet. I'm keen to check them out though 👍
Here in Northern Ontario in Canada, The KO2 are fantastic in snow and ice whether traveling on highways or plowing snow. Have owned three sets, Bridgestone Duellers, Destination 2 and KO2 I have staked my life on.
I’m towing a caravan around Australia, 30000kms on 265/60/18 Falkin Wildpeaks rotated every 7000kms 40-42 psi. Well I reckon another 10000kms and they will be totally stuffed. Won’t be buying another set.
Close, but not exactly the same size. I originally wanted to collect all the same size, but with the tyre shortages and the fact that they aren't all made in the same sizes, all made it a bit hard to do. So what we do is try and keep them the same size within the brands, so that way we're comparing apples to apples there.
Great review! Any of these tyres snow rated? Also I'd love to know where each tyre is manufactured and no mention of load rating. My Open Country 2 on the caravan is Made In Japan, Duratrac on ute is Made in Canada..
Hey mate, good point, we didn't quite go as deep on this video, as we didn't want to make it too long. A few of these tyres would be Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rated, and we'd have studio reviews on most of them if you're getting into the research. I've also made a note to try and get country of manufacture from now on, but they'll also make tyres for different markets in different countries, so what we get here in Australia might be different to what they get in the US. Thanks for tuning in!
@@TyreReviewVideos thanks for the reply! You do have a point. Most manufacturers do have multiple plants for different markets. Agree, there is a lot to cover, you will end up with an hour long video! Again, great work.
Th3 BFG AT has always been poor in the wet. Their interlocking design does not allow water to shed out the sides or channel out the back. So water builds up with nowhere to go. The original BFG AT were even worse as the shoulder blocks locked in water with no open channels. Now the KO2 are horrible for 3/4 and 1 ton pick uos, especially with heavy diesel engines. The weight uo front just grinds them into dust. So BFG ame out with the DT model, for Different Tread or is it for Diesel Truck? But then the DT isn't 3 peak snow flake rated. WTF? I'll just stay away from BFG until their get their ducks lined up. I've had the Cooper AT3 XLT on my Ford F250 diesel and they've been very quiet, great in the wet, very good in the snow, along with being 3 peak snow flake rated, and handled gravel, dirt, fire trails, and light mud just fine. At 43,000 mimes I'm at 10/32 so I can theoretical get another 40,000 more miles. I won't go that far, but it reflects good tread wear life span.
I nowhere near a fan of the KO2 in puddles or snow. I hydroplaned and slid all over. I prefer the Mickey Thompson baja boss AT. This tire kills the KO2 in this situations and even off-road.
Aside from bragging factor coz it's pricey, I dont see any reason to get a BFG. Maxxis razr AT Falken wildpeak Yokohama geolandar Pirelli AT All of these above lasts longer and more comfy than that overhyped BFG
Why is it these tire review guys absolutely refuse to show or compare the one tire most former KO2 owners try and never go back. The Cooper st maxx is the final destination for so many people I know for AT tires. I see them everywhere in Canadas wilderness.
not may ATs work well in mud. If you're serious about playing in mud I'd be looking at the MT class. Some of the less-aggressive MTs are still quite street friendly. I'm not a mud guy myself but currently shopping for something less agressive than my all-out off road tires for a new(er) Range Rover I just picked up so looking at the aggressive AT/milder MT market. Maybe the KO2 for example. Still quite street friendly but good in the rocks. I just have an unnatural aversion to BFG since they're so common and I like to try things that are different.
@@donhappel9566 thanks for the info. To me the KO2 is not aggressive enough for my purpose and to be honest I also in the search of mild mud tires for both 1 foot deep clay + mud terrain and long stretch of highway which is my current mud tire( the olde cheap Ling Long crosswind mud tire) that performs same or better than maxxis bighorn 764 and maxxis buckshot 762 and has better treadwear than those two but that tire is noisy as hell even at 60kmh.
@@gonsungar9420 I ended up putting Mickey Baja Boss ATs on the RR. It's not a real MT, but it's on the aggressive end of the AT spectrum. And it's nice enough on the street to keep the wife happy (it's her daily) Of course I haven't had it in any mud to speak of so can't comment about that.
Ko’2 is over rated at this point. Not saying they are bad, but there are many options now that are comparable to them and better depending on what you want. Especially if you want better wet performance, these can be beat. It’s just not so far ahead anymore in many areas and many tires are just as strong as well
@@davidgrunklee8407 actually you are right to an extent. Both have the side biters but one side the lettering is flat/flush and the other is more popped out/3D aggressive looking.
I hate to be a dick, but I could've looked at pictures of each of these online and made 90% of these inferences (presence of longitudinal bands, side tread, gap size, etc.) without this video. What would be much more useful is testing results. What was the ACTUAL traction in dirt, mud, snow, water, etc. Test some G forces, hill angles, snow depths, tread life, highway decibels, mgs, etc. Things I couldn't do sitting on my chair in my office.
I run 32 inch BFG KO2 on a Jeep ZJ and they are amazing on road and off there’s a reason everyone dose side by side comparisons with the KO2 tires
Mickey Thompson Baja boss A/T , is a tyre that i was hoping to see in there
I recently tried to get some of these and could not find anyone that has them in stock for months. Ended up with the Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws and have been very happy with them on our Navara
@@PonyPerfektion I'm running the wildpeaks on my prado and they're going well , still looking like new with 25000km on them, they have a little road noise now that they have some km on them but nothing bad and the way they are wearing they've got a lot of life still, have got x-at Yokohama on my other vehicle , same riding quality but whisper quiet so far. the mickey Thompson Baja boss A/T looks like a great tyre but if you can't get it what can you do but get something else.
I was hoping for the same, as well as GY Duratrac. I ended up with Baja Boss AT on my 4Runner in TN USA, and so far I really like them.
If you had to replace a tyre out the back and beyond, which tyre would be more readily available in a remote town.
The currant price of KO2’s atm are beyond stupid. Some of the others should get a good run now.
I've had the Falkens the last year and a half, and they've done excellent. I'd recommend those. I may even try the KO2s now
@@Thefloorsspeakyiddish iv had the falkens issue free for the last 70k and they still have 7mm of tread. I do love the bfg but having had such a good run out of the at3w will be buying again!!
kinda agree, my size cost 230 eur per tire 3 years ago , now once they start wear down i started looking new set and 300,95 eur per tire lmao dont think i will go and get another set of those rather try something else out.
They seemed right in line with other tire prices when I replaced mine with KO2s a week ago. 33x12.5 I think were $385/ea. All other options were within $10.
Got set of Maxxis razr 811’s on my ranger, diesel fitter ute, always loaded, 300ltrs of fuel, done 70,000k’s on them now.
I’ll probably never go a different tyre again in my life, wear even, quiet, handle like they are on rails in the wet. 811’s by far the best and I’ve tried 4 of the others on this video!
My 2 cents anyhow
any chance, that you drove them in snow? if yes, how did they perform? thanks in advance.
Really valuable comment for me on real world testing, Thanks Signaturegen2.
If you spend most of your time on dirt then the KO2's are excellent. If you live in the real world and do mostly sealed roads then they are certainly dangerous in the wet. I've found them very slippery on a dual cab ute on tar. Now have Wildpeaks which are excellent in the wet.
I’ve had the MAXXIS RAZR AT811 for more than 6m now and around 6k kms … quiet, good in the wet, has served well around town, in rocky terrain and on sand. I think a better choice than the KO2’s which have been overtaken by few other choices in the market.
Great feedback Michael! If you're keen, make sure you leave a review for them on www.tyrereview.com.au, as then it'll be in the database to inform others forever more, plus you'll go in the running to win a fuel card 🤘
Thanks for the review. I'm currently Running the Maxxis Bravo AT771 but once the next tire change is coming I'll upgrade them and the Razr AT811 are a solid choice I'm considering. More widely available und much cheaper here than the BFGoodrich KO2 (Peru). Another one I'm considering is the Maxxis AT980 mostly because it comes in 225/70R17 and I'd like that size...
We have BFG KO2s on both of our jeeps, which work really well in our Alaskan snow. I had been using mud terrains which usually do not as good in snow.
Yokohama X-AT 11.5Km trip towing a van and also some pretty rugged 4x4 day trips in the Kimberleys
Tyre didn't let me down and still looking great
Awesome feedback Deans! If you're keen, make sure you leave a review for them on www.tyrereview.com.au, as then it'll be in the database to inform others forever more, plus you'll go in the running to win a fuel card 🤘
Thanks for putting out the comparisson. Out of these tires while the KO2 always look good and they have proven themselves to be durable and dependable. I have to say that to me the best tread style designs are the nitto's and the maxxis ones, following close by the falken's and the Pirelli's. This analyzing equally water evaquation and off road traction.
Great review! You should of added that Toyo Open Country AT2 is available with white sidewalls in most sizes. Also the Toyo Open Country AT3 is now available in most common sizes from TyrePower. Also larger Toyo AT3 have 3ply sidewalls unlike the AT2.
Thanks mate! Great feedback. We actually made this one before the AT3 came onto the market, but had a blockage in the production line that meant it didn't go to air till late. We drill down into the details in the studio overviews for that.
Also, thanks for the info on 3ply, I wasn't aware of that. I pinged our Toyo guy, and he said that currently only the LT285/75R16 is 3ply in the range, at least here in Australia. Hopefully we see more!
I bought the Pirelli's AT scorpion plus because I spend about 95% of my driving on the pavement and the occasional 5% on dirt, mud and snow. My last trip took me to through about 1 foot of snow (the tire trenches were deep) on the back trail going uphill and and I didn't have any issues. I didn't have to air down or anything. I just threw my truck on 4-Hi and slowly went up. I have 265/70/16...I was going to go for the LT version but didn't feel like I needed them. I know the LT versions are much tougher but then again...I don't need them. On pavement, they are quiet, very quiet compared to my stock all season tires that came with the truck. The handling was the closest to an all season which I want and desire for road confidence. If I was spending more time off pavement, I would sway more over towards the Falken wildpeak and the only reason again is...they perform a bit better in rain and snow than the KO2. My cousins has them on his truck and I believe he ran 285 and the gas were not nice to him.
What I don't think 99% of people understand is the why to the KO2. I've had those tires everywhere and I have yet to puncture one in any way. I've run low pressure, high pressure, long trips loaded down on hot days, etc with no failures. What makes the tire special is that it will not only get you out to where you want to go but it will also get you home. There are much better choices, but to be American, it's like a glock. Not pretty, not the best at anything but it works every single time.
If they weee good in the rain I would absolutely buy them. But 90% of my driving is on pavement, and unfortunately I see a fair amount of rain.
@@JLStreetDoc, sounds like you need a all-season, not a A/T.
@@ricqik I like the look of the a/t, plus I do go off-road. My wrangler is my daily driver and I drive 50 miles a day to work, so it sees a lot of pavement. But I also overland, so an a/t is necessary.
Any good on beach sand?
100%
One thing no one talks about is the profile of the tires when they're aired up for highway and aired down for off-road. Aired up, the center strip very slightly bulges, and aired down it very slightly retracts. You can see the K02's have a more highway friendly center that makes for a smooth ride when cruising on hard flat surfaces at high speeds. When aired down, those more off-road friendly shoulders are able to do what they need to do (bite into terrain), effectively making two narrow strips of high traction on either side of the center.
Hey J K, good feedback. This is certainly the direction many tyres are heading with that more densely packed middle of the tyre, and widely spaced outside. It's great to see!
Thanks for a great review.
I had a set of BF K02's on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I was amazed that I sold the car with 100k on the clock and the tyres were still in good condition. I didn't tow anything and the car was usually carrying light loads. I made sure I rotated them regularly and kept a check on tyre pressures. The only negative was they were a little slippery in the wet on city roads. Otherwise hard to fault.
What pressure did you set your BFG KO2'S at? Thanks
I have KO2s on a 200 series Land Cruiser and can tell you that they suck in the rain. Even at low speeds in turns they will push and slip on pavement. I was in a parking lot making a turn and they slipped a little bit letting the front push out. Over all they are hard to beat but just keep in mind that they don't like rain.
Thanks for the comparison! Was hoping for a bit more detail re experience/thoughts on the road and off road. Ran two sets of KO2’s on my 200 series and were floorless. Did about 8 outback trips, live on a farm and punished them all the time. Not one issue, except for as they aged they got stiff. I now have two Utes. Running Nitto ridge grappler and find them quite a solid, tough tyre, quiet. On my new v6 ranger so much negativity for KO2’s so have avoided them and have on order the maxxis at811’s. I’ll definitely do a review when ready 👍
My KOs are on their 3rd year now on Nissan Navara, and have very minimal wear. Can't fault them in any conditions!
I have had both the Ko2 and the Maxi At811 LT on a 4x4 Lwb sprinter van motor home so its pretty heavy. The Ko2 where loud slipped in the wet and didn't display the road manner of the At811. To be honest I don't think you can compare them the Maxis is just a better tyre on the Sprinter again its heavy which may work with the tyre better. At first they had a bit of Noise couple of thousand K's and I woulds say they are quite. I have never so far never fire off the ABS with them but I did on the Ko2's more than once on wet roads. And they just ride a lot better as well . The Ko2 where Extra loads and the At811 are true LT's .
M.T. Baja AT & MAXXIS everything in a tire are in these two brands!
I only got 35,000 kms out of my last set of ko2s all sets before were around 75,000-80,000 kms so I did some research and found they changed the rubber compound so not my tyre of choice anymore (diesel mechanic 20 plus years)
I got about 74k miles on my ko2's, they're down to about half the original tread depth.
USA or Thailand made? Big difference
@@jennifersullivan58 must have been usa as I had them late 2018 And Thailand factory opened in 2019
Honestly the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT’s are in my humble opinion a Far superior AT tire over the KO2.
I have done lots of tough touring with KO2s on a Prado and a 76 series land cruiser - fantastic tyre
The wrangler duratec look like a great option for a good quality all terrain as well!!! I'm gonna stick with the wildpeak at3w though they just work well for me and have lasted a long time with still bulk tread!!!
I'm keen to get my hands on some Duratracs, as everyone raves about them, but I haven't had them through the warehouse yet. The AT3Ws are hard to beat though!
If you're keen on the AT3Ws, make sure you leave a review for them on www.tyrereview.com.au, as then it'll be in the database to inform others forever more, plus you'll go in the running to win a fuel card 🤘
Just got a set of General Grabbers ATX (265/75R16) and they’re great. 3 Peak rated, studdable, and they outperformed Falken Wildpeaks on TireRacks snow/wet traction test. Combined these with my Eaton TrueTrac. Looking forward to some snow ❄️ this year.
I believe the last tyre the GO15 yokkies presented was the LT version? The PC version of the tyre does seem to differ in tread pattern. Really enjoying your videos on All Terrain Tyres !!!! Please do a special episode or 2 on looking at the all terrains in direct comparisons on different surfaces and wet, dry, handling, tyre weights, rolling resistance and braking. Again thankyou for the videos and thanks to the people that comment valuable information on their experiences. It certainly helps to refine the many choices to a few.......then way for a special like 4 for price of 3. 😉
Trying to choose between pirelli scorpion at plus and cooper discoverer at3 lt for my f150 work truck. Im in vancouver so wet and snow traction are a priority. Only off roading will be unpaved, sometimes muddy construction sites.
Mastercraft Courser Trail HD would be a good one to compare. I have owned 3 sets of BFG A/T KO2 tires, the Trail HD impressed me from the first snow/slush I drove on.
I have the KO2 on my Ranger and while I haven't had any other tyre on it yet, I would hate to think there might be a tyre that is worse on the road than this one.
100%, they are sketchy in the wet on my ranger
The K02 was designed for mud snow and sand more than it is for highway use. I'm running the new Predator New Mutant x-at, it's a mud and snow tire that eats the off road for breakfast but runs like a slightly aggressive touring tire in the highway despite its look, snow is coming soon so check back in a few weeks for that lol
worse traction on wet condition Falken wildpeak at3 for the win
@@GT-tg4fv I'm running predator new mutant x-at, so far they are eating everything I throw at them for breakfast. Just waiting for some snow to see what they do there
I’ve got ko2s on my gx470 and used to have a set on my wrangler. Do fine on and off road. Have a cheaper Goodyear wrangler on my ranger- does well on road but don’t take it off-road so it doesn’t matter
Falken Wildpeak AT3W, have done 70k still around 5-6 mm tread in the centres, outer edges minimally scrubbed due to not getting an alignment after a 2” lift, on road wet or dry gotta be the best AT tyres i have ever used. Im running 40 psi in 265/65/18 p rated, also have a set of 265/75/16 LTs for touring but minimal ks on them so cant comment at this stage..
That's excellent feedback Mr Straps! If you're keen, make sure you leave a review for them on www.tyrereview.com.au, as then it'll be in the database to inform others forever more, plus you'll go in the running to win a fuel card 🤘
No Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT?
Hi, tread pattern is one thing. At the end of the day, performance what counts. Consider doing a performance comparison and include Nitto Recon Grappler.
I run tires year round,in southern Alberta where snow,ice are common for 5 month's of the year.
Snowflake rated is sort of a must for a tire.
BFGs are pretty good for my hunting and fishing needs but my gravel driving kills them.
Tire I've used on last couple of trucks....Goodyear Duratrac.
I'm very happy with them,bit noisy on highway but not bad for how aggressive they are.
Don't know if I'll try another tire any time soon
It will be interesting to see how the new KO3s compare to the KO2s in the wet. Having moved from Cooper STTs Ona 16” rim to KO2s on a 18” rim I’m surprised how naff they are in the wet on tarmac.
Naff? Is that good or bad? Sorry, American here, never heard that word before.
Interesting review - but I wish you'd used 2 orange crates or 2 black crates! Just my OCD poking through...
Haha, I've only got one orange crate at the moment! It's my favourite, though, so you'll see it popping up regularly 😁
I really want to see a comparison and/ or a review on the new Nokian Outpost AT tire! I have these on my Prado and they were fantastic on this years 6000k overland offroad roadtrip. Really peace of mind with kevlar on all 3 sides. If someone can compete with the KO2s it's the Outpost AT.
How have these been for you? I'm looking at them and also love the summit sidewalls too
Interested to hear about the new commer on the 4x4 market, Kenda. Long time on the moto scene but an infant on the car scene, at least in Oz. Thanks for your time, cheers
Kenda is old.
I have KO2's on my Tundra which were on the truck when I bought it. I like the tires, but they have worn unevenly. I just read that these should be slightly over-inflated to help with this. What are your thoughts on this? If so, how much over-inflation? 10%? Thanks!
The KO2'S definitely eject stones, all of them LOL... Best AT tire on the planet... Make sure you set your pressures correctly, this is crucial. Chalk test is an excellent way to determine the correct pressure, given you vehicles variances.
Hey that doesn’t look like a Pirelli at 18:38 😉
Looks suspiciously like the Falken AT3W 🤣
Sheeeit.
@@TyreReviewVideos Ha ha…no worries, you put out great videos 👍
@@Icutmetal Thanks for following along the story for so long!
Great comparison and insights!
Thanks for the video, interesting as always ! I think you should consider the new Nokian Outpost AT for a next review, as it is a very serious contender to the BFG KO2 too. Here in Europe (France) the KO2 is widely popular, but its performances on wet tarmac are quite bad, especially on heavy modern 4x4 (Discovery 3 for example).
Weird- here in the U.S., they do fine on an 8100lb, 900+ft/lb torque pickup. Perhaps your Discovery is heavier or more powerful or your rain is different than ours.
I agree with you on the Outpost AT though- not very much info or feedback on them so far.
Agree, and wintertime BFG get hard and plastic feel, absolutely no grip on snow or ice. Personal experience with Toyota Hilux.
@@Icutmetal got to remember totally different vehicles and the Disco running on much smaller tyres and a much lighter truck.
@@benjaminwilley3578 With more traction, better weight distribution, and 1/3 the torque…
@@Icutmetal I remember 30 years ago while working seismic survey pulling a large dodge pick out on a very wet grass paddock in my 110. 6-8 litres I guess, plenty of hp. My defender 111hp and 2.5 litres. Tall skinny tyres, cant beat them. Standard fit Avon Rangemasters if anyone is interested.750 r 16.
Would have been nice ti include the duratrac since goodyear consider it an at
You missed an "aggressive" in the count at 3:40 🤣
Also at 26:19 😅
Dang it! It's hard to get good help!!
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I bought the BFG KO2s based upon their "internet reputation" and found them extremely disappointing to say the very least, hence why I was interested to see your thoughts. Before them I had the Yokos, I think they were GO12s at that stage, and they were better than the BFGs on the road and in wet off road conditions. I'm now running the Pirelli AT+ and they are in a different league to the BFGs for use in the wet conditions we see here in the UK. I did notice that a lot of the marketing material for the BFGs centres on performance in the desert etc. and they may well be excellent for this plus there is no question that they were extremely robust and this gave confidence that I wouldn't destroy them. However when I had to face a bit of wet slimy mud on top of a stone track it was game over for the BFGs and unfortunately that was the conditions that I needed an AT tyre for. I also found that the BFGs saw a very steep reduction in performance after not very many miles of wear - so I see people saying that they got 70k miles out of a set of BFGs but, to be honest, I found that there was a noticeable decline in performance after maybe 10k miles and after about 30k miles they were completely done for. With so many options on the market these days I can't think of any reason to buy the BFGs now as they seem to be old tech trading on a 40 year old reputation.
I have a 265/65 r17 on my Lexus and had a set of 33 inch by 12.5 inch r15s on my jeep. Both were great. Just wondering about the size and vehicle
My 80 had KO2's on it when I got it, couldn't get rid of them quick enough absolutely useless on wet bitumen and not much chop offroad imo
I am sad you didn’t include the Mickey Thompson ATZ and Baja Boss. How would you rate them against the KO2?
Same with Coopers St max. But they are owned by same outfit.
I'm sad too! I haven't managed to get any Coopers or Mickeys into the warehouse, so can't feature them in these sorts of wide ranging videos at the moment, aside from the BBATs that I have from the long term test.
Note Paul that the BBAT has succeeded the ATZ, so you won't see as much of those ones about.
@@TyreReviewVideos thanks. Yes you are correct and I understand. Love your videos anyway and what you do. It helps with future buying decisions.
Can’t wait for ko 3’s
I HATE the BFG KO2's, they absolutely suck in the applications I have used them on which is a long travel F250 prerunner work horse and a F150. I do not know why these things are so loved but for our Canadian climate they are not my choice.
The truck has seen several sets of Toyo open country MT's, love that tire. It has seen a couple sets of studded Goodyear Duratracs, decent tire that is passable but not stellar in winter, it has also seen a set of Kelly tires early on that were decent. The truck has been deep in Alaska to Mexico, I disliked the KO2's so much that before I went back into Canada from a US road trip I took the things off and put the Kelly's on at a discount tire. The KO's actually had a fair bit of tread on them and I left them with discount tire under the premise that they would GIVE them someone who needed tires but did not have much cash.
I have several other trucks and never do I pick the KO2's.
I am currently looking for a set of tires for a F150 daily driver / play vehicle and am contemplating a set of MT Baja Boss AT's but I am undecided.
I think you should have had your camera closer to the tires when you talked about the tread.
And added the tread depth for each of the tires.
I changed from KO2 to the Falken- Quieter, better ride, better fuel and much cheaper buy. Not as durable and not as good in the snow- and not as cool looking for sure.
However our AT3, in UK, have a less aggressive pattern that those in the video....
Any chance of reviewing duratrac? Would love to see them in the mix.
I'm currently angling to see if I can get a full range of Goodyear tyres into the warehouse, including the Duratracs. I'd actually like to do a long term on them, as lots of folks rave about them 🤘
So what would be the best tryer for my 4x4 pulling a caravan running 45 psi on the back an 40 on the front doing more on road work than of road 🤔.
Is the BFG K02 AT okay for Ford Everest 4x2?
Tread depth, weight and if they have the three peak mountain snowflake thingy would have been good info to add.
And if all shown are the same size?
Good info tho cheers :)
Ah, I thought about adding more, but then we would have had to make the video feature length! Ain't nobody got time for that!
With the size thing, we try and aim for close, but the same within brands. With the supply issues it's really hard to get them the same, and even then the load rating would be different between them as well.
I'm going to film one featuring weights in a couple of days actually, which should be interesting 👍
@@TyreReviewVideos Thank you for replying.
If they can't be the same size then you could at least say what size you are showing. That plus the weight, tread depth and yes/no on the three peak symbol could all just be a list in the written info added later, rather than you saying all that stuff?
@@grandefromage4607 Sounds like a plan! I'm always keen to add more detail, as that's what we're about 🤘
Cooper st max?? Got to be a shout. Such a shame BFG stopped making their Trac Edge tyre, ran 2x sets of these and loved them on my defenders.
I think I'm going to have to make a follow up vid to this - "against the rest of the world"! Unfortunately I don't have any Coopers in the warehouse at the moment, otherwise it would have been good to prop them next to each other.
Ha, I just lost half an hour looking up Trac Edge and info on it. Looks interesting, and ahead of its time!
You got the clip of the Wildpeak while discussing thr Pirelli AT+. I was watching and thought WTF?
The biggest miss every reviewer get is about the sipes. The KO2 has full depth sipes. Other brands do not. On other brands, you see the sipes all the way across the tread block but belownthe surface, the sipes decreases. If you look at a worn tire of other brands, you notice the sipes no longer span the length it had when new. As the tire wears down, sipe traction decreases greater on other brands. The KO2's full width sipes maintains that full width down to the wear marks. This suggests that the KO2 maintains its sipe traction better than other branda.
I realize the BFG are for guys going "off roading" but i have a motorhome that keeps getting stuck in fields, the weight doesnt help! I have Tinitus and need to keep the road noise down as much as possible but I am having trouble finding the tyre to satisfy my demands. anyone have ideas please
Look up the Yokohama Geolander. I Just ordered a set for my 2021 Ford Bronco.
Mickey Thomspons AT Please 😁
Dang it! Now I'm going to have to make a video "KO2 vs Most of the Rest of the World"!
BFGOODRICH 4 Next U.S.A President 🇺🇸
I'd like to see an in depth comparison between the KO2 and the mickey Thomson Baja boss
I've had the KO's on my Everest for a few years and let me tell you, the KO2 is not the tyre to have if you plan on driving on wet paved roads. It's dangerously bad in the wet. Get to a roundabout at normal speed and you'll go straight even though the wheels are turned.
Hi
Can you tell me please which tire are more quiet and comfortable onroad? The maxxis at811 or the BF ko2 ?
I need an E load AT tire that is good at 80psi. I carry a 1800lb load on my truck on HT tires but now I have to drive through gravel and dirt roads rain or shine. Any recommendations?
Went in to my local to grab some KO2s, they had a sale on the Geo XATs, thought maybe aggressive tyre pattern with 3ply wall might have been abit noisy and bumpy ride, totally opposite. Wouldn’t go back to the KO2 even if they were cheaper.
Yeah, tyre technology is changing a lot over the last few years, and I think they're not necessarily defined by their plies vs comfort these days 🤘
The X-AT seems to get great reviews too and appears to be built very heavy (which could be a good or a bad thing). If it carried the 3PMS rating, I think it’d draw more people in.
the KO-2 was that pattern originally a Bridgestone desert dueller pattern?
nice video 👍👍, which one recomended me for toyota landcruiser prado 150 2.8 D for every day commuting 80% on road 20% off road also for winter driving ? thanks ☺☺
@ 3:40 you missed an aggressive tally 😊
Nitto is where it's at.
Can i put ko2 on my 2022 nissan pathfinder? My oe tires are 255/60r18. I wanted to put a 265/55r18
Yokohama X-AT or GO15 any day.
Where would a kumho At51 sit in this line up?
What about Kelly tsr tires I think there great
im sure KO2s are good but im cheap...when I can get 4 for the price of 2 i'll risk 2 unlikely punctures in the 5 years of expected use.
Missed an ‘aggressive’ at 3:41
14:55 The counter missed one...
ko2 is horrible in the rain. multiple threads about it on tacoma world. i wouldn’t buy them again. i look at the gas pedal wrong and they loose traction. literally every tire is priced stupid high right now. falken used to be cheap price wise and now one of the most expensive all terrain tires out. then all other manufacturers followed and raised there prices. now pretty much every popular all terrain is about $300 per tire which is crazy for a small 33”.
Best for snow?
Why does your tyres (both the KO2 and Geos) have white lettering? I have both sets too and neither have white prints :D though mine is a 20".
Yeah, whether they come with white lettering really comes down to the size and sometimes country of manufacture as well. It's worth it if you can get it 😁
I believe you missed about 6 on the aggressive count 😂
Maxis razr seemed to copy the nitto ridge grappler
BfG are a second rate tyre they are riding there Rep from decades ago
How is the BFG K02 in the snow? Would a separate set of Winter Snow Tires be needed for Winter driving in Northern Canada?
They're Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake rated, which means they'll be better in the cold stuff than non rated tyres. They've also got good voids, so they should fill up with snow easily, which is good. Only thing is that their traction on wet roads is variable, depending on the driver and vehicle, I believe. I'm not hugely knowledgeable on the requirements for winter tyres, but you might still need a more dedicated set? I should really look into that...
@@TyreReviewVideos Thank you! The K02’s I imagine are much better than most All Terrains in the snow; however, my understanding now is dedicated snow tires are made from rubber which remains softer at much colder temperatures and therefore provide much better traction on ice and snow. This is from my limited research after posting my original question.
@@ShikokuFoodForest a little late to the discussion, but if you search for AT vs winter tyres on YT you should find several videos where people compare dedicated winter tyres and AT tyres on snowy surfaces. There was one with a subaru where the guy tried out stopping distances and it was a very clear win for the winter tires.
So if it's snowy or icy they should always easily win against any AT tire. (At least from a reputable manufacturer. There are some low budget winter tires on offer, at least here in europe, i would not trust my life to. And your tires is something you are trusting your life to every time you drive.)
Have you ever reviewed the Firestone Destination AT2 ?
Been using this for 6 months and 10 000 km thus far . very good on wet and dry here in the caribbean
That's great feedback Mitra! We don't get the Firestones down here in a big way, so I haven't had them cross my desk yet. I'm keen to check them out though 👍
Here in Northern Ontario in Canada, The KO2 are fantastic in snow and ice whether traveling on highways or plowing snow. Have owned three sets, Bridgestone Duellers, Destination 2 and KO2 I have staked my life on.
Nice review but looks like it is more advertisement than review
The Baja Boss AT are miles better than those outdated KO2
I'm the guy who likes the geolandar at🤷♂️🤣
I’m towing a caravan around Australia, 30000kms on 265/60/18 Falkin Wildpeaks rotated every 7000kms 40-42 psi. Well I reckon another 10000kms and they will be totally stuffed. Won’t be buying another set.
Are these tires all the same size? Most look larger than the KO2.
Close, but not exactly the same size. I originally wanted to collect all the same size, but with the tyre shortages and the fact that they aren't all made in the same sizes, all made it a bit hard to do. So what we do is try and keep them the same size within the brands, so that way we're comparing apples to apples there.
What happened to "You get what you pay for" ????
Great review! Any of these tyres snow rated? Also I'd love to know where each tyre is manufactured and no mention of load rating. My Open Country 2 on the caravan is Made In Japan, Duratrac on ute is Made in Canada..
Hey mate, good point, we didn't quite go as deep on this video, as we didn't want to make it too long. A few of these tyres would be Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rated, and we'd have studio reviews on most of them if you're getting into the research. I've also made a note to try and get country of manufacture from now on, but they'll also make tyres for different markets in different countries, so what we get here in Australia might be different to what they get in the US.
Thanks for tuning in!
@@TyreReviewVideos thanks for the reply! You do have a point. Most manufacturers do have multiple plants for different markets. Agree, there is a lot to cover, you will end up with an hour long video! Again, great work.
@@adriankiraly5172 Cheers mate!
KO2 is snowflake and mountain rated. Works great in Northen Ontario as a snow ice tire
Th3 BFG AT has always been poor in the wet. Their interlocking design does not allow water to shed out the sides or channel out the back. So water builds up with nowhere to go. The original BFG AT were even worse as the shoulder blocks locked in water with no open channels.
Now the KO2 are horrible for 3/4 and 1 ton pick uos, especially with heavy diesel engines. The weight uo front just grinds them into dust. So BFG ame out with the DT model, for Different Tread or is it for Diesel Truck? But then the DT isn't 3 peak snow flake rated. WTF? I'll just stay away from BFG until their get their ducks lined up.
I've had the Cooper AT3 XLT on my Ford F250 diesel and they've been very quiet, great in the wet, very good in the snow, along with being 3 peak snow flake rated, and handled gravel, dirt, fire trails, and light mud just fine. At 43,000 mimes I'm at 10/32 so I can theoretical get another 40,000 more miles. I won't go that far, but it reflects good tread wear life span.
Ko2's are fine for those of you in drier climates but show it a bit of mud and they immediately clog up and are useless I'm afraid.
I nowhere near a fan of the KO2 in puddles or snow. I hydroplaned and slid all over. I prefer the Mickey Thompson baja boss AT. This tire kills the KO2 in this situations and even off-road.
Aside from bragging factor coz it's pricey, I dont see any reason to get a BFG.
Maxxis razr AT
Falken wildpeak
Yokohama geolandar
Pirelli AT
All of these above lasts longer and more comfy than that overhyped BFG
Why is it these tire review guys absolutely refuse to show or compare the one tire most former KO2 owners try and never go back.
The Cooper st maxx is the final destination for so many people I know for AT tires. I see them everywhere in Canadas wilderness.
No general atx?
We actually don't get much in the way of Generals down here in Australia, sadly. I'd be keen to check them out, though!
You missed two "aggressives." For shame!
which one is best for the muddy terrain?
not may ATs work well in mud. If you're serious about playing in mud I'd be looking at the MT class. Some of the less-aggressive MTs are still quite street friendly. I'm not a mud guy myself but currently shopping for something less agressive than my all-out off road tires for a new(er) Range Rover I just picked up so looking at the aggressive AT/milder MT market. Maybe the KO2 for example. Still quite street friendly but good in the rocks. I just have an unnatural aversion to BFG since they're so common and I like to try things that are different.
@@donhappel9566 thanks for the info. To me the KO2 is not aggressive enough for my purpose and to be honest I also in the search of mild mud tires for both 1 foot deep clay + mud terrain and long stretch of highway which is my current mud tire( the olde cheap Ling Long crosswind mud tire) that performs same or better than maxxis bighorn 764 and maxxis buckshot 762 and has better treadwear than those two but that tire is noisy as hell even at 60kmh.
@@gonsungar9420 I ended up putting Mickey Baja Boss ATs on the RR. It's not a real MT, but it's on the aggressive end of the AT spectrum. And it's nice enough on the street to keep the wife happy (it's her daily) Of course I haven't had it in any mud to speak of so can't comment about that.
Ko’2 is over rated at this point. Not saying they are bad, but there are many options now that are comparable to them and better depending on what you want. Especially if you want better wet performance, these can be beat. It’s just not so far ahead anymore in many areas and many tires are just as strong as well
You should have flipped the falken around... much more aggressive side on other side! They let you choose which look you want
Good point! It's always hard to remember little bits like that in the heat of the moment 😅
Since when? Every Falken AT3W I’ve ever seen has the same sidewall pattern on both faces.
@@Icutmetal you are right!! I was thinking of another tire....
@@davidgrunklee8407 actually you are right to an extent. Both have the side biters but one side the lettering is flat/flush and the other is more popped out/3D aggressive looking.
I hate to be a dick, but I could've looked at pictures of each of these online and made 90% of these inferences (presence of longitudinal bands, side tread, gap size, etc.) without this video. What would be much more useful is testing results. What was the ACTUAL traction in dirt, mud, snow, water, etc. Test some G forces, hill angles, snow depths, tread life, highway decibels, mgs, etc. Things I couldn't do sitting on my chair in my office.
You might like this. Actually drive tests for some of the tires: ruclips.net/video/2hwYCc6YvYM/видео.html&ab_channel=TyreReviews