Would I Buy These 37” Tires Again? BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO2 TIRE REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- After over 40,000 miles and trekking across almost every terrain, it’s time to decide if I should buy another set of the BFG All Terrains or switch to something else. In this video I share with you my opinion about these tires on and off-road performance, how well they have held up and just a little general tire knowledge.
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Forget about those new tires, at my age I can neither afford them nor lift them if I had to change a tire (smiles). That being said, I am constantly amazed at the professional videos that you put out. The clarity of this video is so sharp that I feel that I am there in the garage with you. And the delivery of the information is nothing short of amazing! There was not one "umh" or "uh" or other pause in the entire video. The entire production is so well done that you could easily be a spokesperson for one or more of the manufacturers. Even when you post a video of a project that I can only dream of, I still watch it, knowing that I will both learn something and be the recipient of a well edited video. From: an old guy who is a late entry into the world of JEEPing. Stock 2016 JK 2-door Willys Wheeler. Thank you for sharing your Jeep Journey.
Thank you so much! I enjoy making this videos for your guys and try to make them a little better each time.
What camera do you video with ? Cheers
So good you can smell the new rubber. Ha!
I have 35 inch K02s load range Es on my Cummins and love them. I gave about 30k miles on them and in slick mud, sand, ice, snow, packed snow, slushly snow, rain, and rock. I would definitely buy again. One of the best compromises between offroad, winter and onroad performance.
I have 35" KO2's on my 2016 JKU and I love them. I am amazed at the life you get out of them being an all terrain tire.
Holy moly 40k on those tires already! Man, you drive a lot.
I got lucky and ended up with 9/32 after 40k with my MT MTZs. Nice video and information. Keep them coming. NAVY!
Love watching your videos Brad!! Please show more XJ when you can. I learn so much from y’all for my XJ.
XJ is looking good Bug!
Great video. I ran BGF KO2 tires on my Jeeps for a long time. Great tire. I did recently switch from 37 KO2 to 37 KM3 for our JLUR. I love it. I was hesitant at first because I didn't want the noise. They are actually really quiet for being a mud terrain tire. My buddy has the 37 STT Pro on his JLUR, and he really likes those. Wish I saw you at Cleghorn, I have a few videos there on my page. It has always been a go to spot for me. Close to home, and some good trails. Keep up the good work, I really enjoy your videos.
1 year of ever changing planning. This year we start the build. Which you personally helped with for the decision of our roof top tent, and alot of gear ideas. Again thanks for the great videos.
How do the km3's compare to the coopers in regards to on road noise?
@@Strizzle81 The KM3 is quieter. They are very quiet, especially for being a M/T tire. They remind me of a cross between a M/T and A/T tire.
@@Jeep.Generation how did you find the km3s working in the snow? Versus the k02s?
I run 33” Cooper ST Pros. Have 47,000 miles on them and they have performed flawlessly. I do a 5 tire rotation every 5,000 miles so I should be able to get another 10,000 miles on them. Plan to go with a Cooper ST Pro 35” when they are replaced. GREAT tire.
Appreciate the words Brad.
I've run BFG tires only, AT's, mud TA's, KM2s, and the 37" Kevlar which I am currently running on the JK. Honestly, the mud TA's were the best performing, longest lasting tires. Granted they weren't the quietest, but they were great! The KM2s are my second choice. The KM3 is what I will be going to once these kevlars go. The Kevlars are fine on rocks, water, sand, snow but they are noisy as hell and rather heavy.
I ran those tires on one of my JK’s and besides being a little soft on rocks, they weren’t too bad. They seem to run a little small and narrow for the stated size, but that’s an all-terrain for you!
"Soft on rocks" is usually a good thing, unless you're talking babyheads or puncture resistance in general.
Glen M grippy is good but chunks out of lugs is not so good. They are still great tires
I got 31 original ko wider and taller ko2. My Goodyear's are 1/2 inch or more taller and wider
Hey Brad!! We love your videos!! So much attention to detail. As we prepare our TJ for our Alaska trip for our 25th Anniversary we have learned alot from you. Currently we are on 33 12.5 15 ko2s We like them so much that we have decided they will be our tire for our adventure. A full 60 days exploring that beautiful state. Thanks for the great videos and always helpful honest pros and cons for everything you take time to talk about.
Thank you! Sounds like you have an amazing adventure ahead of you, safe travels!
I'm running 33" KO2's on my rig and absolutely love them!
Can you fit those on a stock jku no lift?
Great video! For a second there I thought you were going to KM3's
I had 33” ko2’s on my jku, went with a larger lift and stepped up to 35’s and went with Patagonia mt’s. Truthfully I hear no noticeable sound difference between the ko2’s and the patagonia. They’re amazing so far. Had them in snow for a few months here in Ny and they performed great! I’d highly recommend and was hoping to see you go for these this time around! I don’t blame you on the coopers, that was my next choice!
Great video! I cant wait for your next XJ video! I just got 35" STT Pros on my XJ and they are amazing
40k+ on any tire that size would make me pretty happy.
Thanks for the review Brad. I like your point about wanting "just a little more bite." I'm stepping up to 35's so I'm looking at BFG 37's.
The KO2 was a big improvement over the KO from what I have seen in my state of Arizona. The KO would chip pretty severely over time on the sharp rocks you encounter in rocky desert terrain, the KO2 is able to outlast the KO almost 2 to 1 here. Michelin really brought BFG into the modern Era. The French have tire tech on lock down...
Only downside to the ko2 is that they don’t last as long as the ko
I too live in Arizona. What is a great off road tire that you recommend?
@@dad3562 I am still running the KO2, its been great. If you went with any of the major brand name AT or MT tires I think it would probably be fine. I might try the Falken tire next, just for something different when these wear out.
Adrian W that’s awesome! Good to hear. Be safe!
I was sooo sure you were going to change to the milestar Patagonias. They’re quiet and grippy. Specially since your great friend Marco is running them
Another Awesome video Brad! I always look forward to the next one! Thank you for sharing your precious time with us!
Thank you, so great to hear!
Cooper SST pro 37x12.5x17 is what were on my 2014 Jeep JKU when I bought it last July. I do like them, but this is my current daily driver. Now it has been on a few light trails. But I am currently looking to switch to an All terrain tire for better road manners. As always, great videos. Love following Regina and your adventures. Safe travels to you both.
Have a set on mine and love them. Leaving for a 3 week cross country trip and they'll definitely get a workout!
nice pick on the tires!! i have 37 STT pros myself. they lack some ability in the snow unless you really air them down far, but offroad they are amazing.
Best review I have seen! Great job! Keeping my bfg ko2s! Week end warrior out.
When I first built my JK it was a daily. I ran the 37” KO2s for about 2 years and I loved them. For a daily rig they are fantastic.
I have the same Cooper tires but not as big. I have them on my first gen tundra A/C I have them for a lil over year now and it's been awesome. Still got great tread and they have held up awesome under my truck. No issues at with the Cooper's. Really not bad as far as noise goes on the highway. Great videos keep up the great work and I love seeing the xj in action. I sold my xj to buy my tundra. I do miss it on some narrow trails that I get my tundra through.
Best tire for the way I use my Jeep. I have had BFG KM2, Goodyear MTRs and the BFG KO2s. The KO2 tire is my favorite by far.
Your videos convinced me to buy a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2019 Rubi yesterday. I’m happy as ever. Your make AMAZING content brother. RECOMMENDATION: make more videos on cool interior setups on vector mounts and tech.
J Mill Congratulations I just got my JLUR a week ago and Brads Videos along with Wayalife convinced me to do it have fun
Pat E thanks man. Are you guna upgrade the 33s eventually?
Congrats on the new Jeep!
Congrats to you as well on the new Jeep!
J Mill as a matter of fact my Rubicon is in the shop today getting the MOPAR 2 inch lift and after that I’m putting 35 KO2s on Method wheels
I'm running the same BFGs in 35s and I love em, had them on my old F150. I do believe though that I'll go with Patagonia Mile Stars on my next set after seeing what Lite Brite Jeep puts em through plus daily driving. But it's going to be a while before my 2015 JKU Rubicon gets a new set, just bought the BFGs 10k miles ago! Keep up the great work! Thank you!
Good looking shirt today, Brad.
The KO2s came stock of my 2019 JLUR. I like them pretty good so far.
Glad to hear you had no issues with the BFG's. I had no issues for years, until the last 3 sets. Then, nothing but sidewall cracking issues. They were the KO1's, and BFG knew about the issues and did nothing knowing they had the KO2's coming up soon. For that, they lost a customer. I'm a fan of those Coopers and Nitto's. Looking forward to hearing how the Coopers compare on the rocks to the KO2's.
I recently switched to the KO's (35's) and I LOVE them for all the reasons you mentioned here, Brad. I went through 2 sets of KM2's (35's) and felt a need to change things up. That said, those Cooper's you have now are a great tire as well. Also, I completely agree with your statement regarding 35's on a Rubicon Jeep.
good decision brad , i have 37inch cooper on my rig and i love them. no problem at all in mud or other type of obstacle , a little bit noisy but its easy to deal with, i was waiting for u to say u got cooper , not disappointed
An excellent choice! I’ve ran the same tires for the past 2 years and they perform excellent on the rocks. I just love the look of these tires as well.
Great stuff, Brad!!! I went straight from stock (BFG KM mud-terrain 255/75r17) tires to STT Pros in 37x13.50r17 about two months ago and I LOVE them. I can’t wait to see a video on how you like them. Enjoy!!!!
Great video! Funny I am about to post my new video about getting my new 35'' KO2s mounted on my JK.
Brad! I Love your program, I always look here first on how too and trail exploring, I am more excited about upgrading my jeep now than ever (17 4D Rubicon) I am a Black wheel guy but my Jeep is Rhino "color". Yours looks perfect the way you dressed it, the new Spyder fenders are a must have. thank you for your clear & concise reporting. also need them door Step hinges. so badass.
Great choice Brad! First upgrade I did on my new JL was throw on new wheels and 35" STT Pros. Couldn't be happier with them.
I am so glad to see what you actually put on your Jeep! I have the same exact tires on mine... Love them. Can't wait to see where you take them!
Dang! You should have gone with the milestar patagonia. I've got the 37 milestar patagonia MT and they are silent and crazy aggressive on all surfaces. I've had them for 10,000 miles and i'm totally in LOVE with them if you can't tell. They are only $240.00 each!!!! I have these on my daily driver. I drive these to work and back every day and they ride nicer and are quieter then my previous all season tires.
You should definitely do a 5 tire rotation.. If you brake one atleast they will all have similar tire wear and you won't notice the difference on the road but if you add a new tire when all other 4 are halfway done well.. It'll be a sad day.
The only thing I see need to be changed on KO2 is sidewall on larger tire sizes should match the size, cause sidewall out of 27 let's say don't look good on 37, they look like a bubble, or they should have 2 styles on larger KO2s this bubble-style sidewall tire and 2nd more box style sidewall tire plus little more down on sidewall.
37x13.50r17 Toyo MT sexiest tire for a jeep imo
I'm using the same tires but different size in my TJ and with 27000 kms on and off road,I'm so happy with BFG.
Brad
Do you not run an inner fender?
Also what fenders are you running.
Always love your videos and from one veteran to another..,man I appreciate everything you stand for and your service
I am on my 6th set of these tires over 3 different vehicles, great tire.
I knew it! Saw the post of the tread on your IG and recognized it right away lol. Those are up next for me as well. Love your videos man, keep it up!
Thanks for following me on instagram!!
Brad awesome video and tire choice partner. Btw Cooper are an American owned and made tire company. Figured worth sharing with all the good folks. God bless you all.
Good call, I have always said you need to pay to play, if you off road your rig you need an aggressive tread like a mud tire the A/T tires just don't cut it when you are out playing and the weather changes, dry going in, wet coming out and the guys with mud tires are getting through while the A/T runners are getting pulled through.
Great video. Love my coopers. I’m running them in a 37x13.50 and have just over 10/32 after about 32,000 miles and that’s with religious 5 tire rotations and keeping a close eye on balanced and PSI. I think you’ll get some good life out of them. Great choice!
Best tires I've ever used, made it to 65k miles no problems. Bfg at ko2. Best on and off road. Snow , mud, rocks, all terrains.
Excellent choice!! I’ve been enjoying all your videos!
Totally agree with your decision to go with the A/T vs the M/T. For this reason I chose the Toyo R/T. They seemed to perform almost exactly like your KO2s with respect to tread life, on road, and offroad (especially suffering out here in the AL/GA clay & mud). I was thinking of Ridge Grapplers next but your review is making me consider the Coopers.
Thanks Brad! Another great video. Your USN Bro, AD2 Ferrari, VS-37 NASNI about a billion years ago! :)
Thank you for your service!
Good review Brad. I just mounted up some Pro Comp 37x12.5x17 Extreme MT2's. They've only been on for a couple days, but I'm liking them so far. Cheers!
Love the new rubber smell for sure. I picked up Duratracs yesterday.
Nice, I'm going with the STTs as well for my ZJ.
@@phantomwalker8251 i don't know about other Coopers, but the STTs reviews i have seen show them to hold up well. I think they will ride nice and still have great traction offroad.
Also, your vehicle can effect how tires wear. A lighter vehicle with new and aligned suspension/steering will wear better than an old 1 ton truck.
Awesome review as always!!! Have fun & enjoy
I am running 35x12.5x17 KO2 and love them.
I also run Cooper STT PRO 37x12.5 r17 tires. I am amazed at how quiet they are for the type of tire they are.
A lot of people gravitate towards those coopers. They're on my short list here soon. Apparently they are terrible on snow, but really good at everything else. I am excited to hear about your experience with them. I only have 4 months until I have to buy a set. Keep us informed!
Nice choice Brad. I recently stepped to 37” tires after completing my LS swap. I ran 35” KO2’s for 4+ years on my 2011 JKUR with excellent results like yourself. I had similar wear results as well. I had 48k driven miles and another approximately 18k miles of being flat towed behind our coach. I sold them with a remaining 6/32’s on them utilizing a 5-tire rotation at every LOF service.
When making my choice for the 37’s I strongly considered another set of the KO2’s because I was so pleased and impressed with their overall performance in every driving condition except mud and I absolutely despise mud and try to avoid it at all costs.
I had heard and witnessed great off-road performance from the Cooper STT Pro’s and waffled on them because I wanted something just a little more aggressive this time but didn’t want to go back to another mud-terrain after having them prior to the KO2’s. In the end I went the Nitto Ridge Grappler which is considered an “aggressive” all-terrain or a “hybrid” and love them so far after my first 3500 miles in all conditions with the exception of mud. Did I mention I don’t like mud???😜
Looking forward to your review of pavement manners on the Coopers but your separating issue on your 35’s made me a bit gun shy.
Mike
I can only dream of and LS swap some day! Thanks for your comments and like you, I hate mud!
TrailRecon Brad, whatever you do don’t drive an LS or LT powered JK then because you’ll be hooked. The power is so smooth and seamless. I just returned from Moab for the first time with this combination and I love it even more. I found I hardly had to use 4WD, only on the more difficult obstacles, otherwise with the low first gear of the 6L80 transmission it just negotiated the trails so easily. I told my wife I felt like I was cheating because it moved so effortlessly along the trails. It’s just so smooth and docile now and nice low RPM.
Hands down the best mod I’ve done to my Jeep to date and I’ve had it for nearly 8 years and nearly 100k miles. I hope to have it on the road/trails another 15-years and hopefully another 200k fun filled miles.
If you want to see what is involved with the transplant I have a series of videos on my channel documenting the engine swap in my home shop.
Love your channel Brad and I would like to meet up with ya on the trails somewhere.
Mike
I have 33s KO2s on an XJ. No problems what so ever. Even wear and tear. Daily driven for work on arizona weather. Weekend offroad no problem. 33x12 5x15. Quiet on the freeway.
How have they held up on rocky AZ dirt trails? Did they get shredded or hold up? I’m torn between the KO2’s or 3’s and the STT Pro’s for my Ranger.
@@dad3562 no issues been to Sedona greasy spoon trail and reymert mine trail very rocky and held up nicely. If your going to daily and offroad once in while KO2s in my opion, if your going to offroad hardcore then km3s. Never had stt.
Fabian Mendoza awesome, thank you so much! Be safe~
Here in the Midwest every trail is going to have some degree of mud on it. I know MTs wear faster, are louder, and ride less smoothly, but even though I also drive on the road a lot, that confidence to claw through mud without worry is like a drug I can't kick. Love MTs even if they aren't the logical choice. 👍
Great video. I’ve been running the k02 on my 2 door JK and have 10/32 left with 55k on them. You honestly can’t beat the wear life on these. Wish the sidewall was a bit softer though
Awesome! I'm currently deciding between the Stt Pros and the ST Maxxs!
Taylor U STT PROS all the way!
I run the exact same Cooper tire and love them. I have only about 10K on them now, but so far, tread wear is excellent.
Love mine so far, and with the winters here in Canada they've been a huge improvement. Congrats on the new rubber!
Woohooo! I called it on the last video! Love my STT Pro 37s, don’t see myself running anything else anytime soon
Great video Brad, I been running coopers At3 on my jk and love them, 4 years already and they don't seem to wear, my next set will be stt pros👍👍
5:00 finally starts talking about the actual tire performance.
Heyyy! Coopers, I’m running the same one 37/12.50/17 I’ve loved them so far
You just made mt day Doc!
STT Pros on both the LSJKU and Ram 2500.
KM3’s in Alaska: great in summer, awful in winter. KO2’s for year round would be the way to go here.
100% agree with your opinion. I’ve only got appx 10k on my Toyo MTs and there done, but my XJ is an all offroad toy so those have been some hard miles.
Nice! Great choice. Thinking of going with those as well next.
You just broke my BFG KO2 heart ❤️ lol just kidding you know your rig better then I do, the smell of new rubber is only second to the smell of coffee in the morning. Enjoy and see you on the trail
Rubber smells better
I went from the AT3 and went to the KM3. KM3 is well mannered and quiet on road. The AT3's had better traction in the wet and snow though but with a thinner profile.
I'm running Milestar Patagonia M/T 285/70r17 at $160 per tire. Only at about 800 miles with them, but they're wicked quiet on road. Haven't had a chance to get them in mud or rock, but definitely in snow. The 285/70r17 is roughly 33" in diameter, did that because they're on a JLU Sport. Don't need snapped axles or sluggish performance, plus they fit the stock wheels. Went with the Milestars because LiteBrite highly recommended them and they seem to work super well for them. I'd recommend giving them a try, but I've barely even broken them in yet! Definitely not as bad as some mud terrains I've driven on, super quiet with my soft top; I'd be they're inaudible with the hard top.
Lot's of folks seem to be happy with their Patagonia's. They are a good options for the price.
@@TrailRecon Yeah definitely will shop around more when I redo axles and go for 37s or larger. For 33s that I'm just gonna be doing some light trails the Patagonias are great. Can't wait to see how you like your new ones after you get more miles on them! Gotta agree though, that new rubber smell is second to none.
Woohoo i cant believe you went back to the Cooper Stt Pros not the 315/70r17s but the 37x12.50r17 inch size awesome choice. Btw Bfgs are still extremely good tires no doubt!
Nice Upgrade Brad👍
I know I am far behind on your videos but I do wanna say thank you for this review. I have been wondering how they preform.
I've currently got over 65k miles on my Cooper 35x12.50R20 Discoverers on my 2012 Unlimited. I conservatively estimate I have another 10-15k miles before they are down to the tread bars.
Got 33’s on my 4runner and absolutely love them. Want to try the falken wildpeaks next though.
Had KO2, duratrac, and now ST Maxx on my LJ. Found the ST Maxx to be the best so far, and it's available in a 255/85r16. Not quite as quiet as the KO2, but better than the duratrac and better performance off road than both. A bit heavy (only LR-E available) but love them and would get them again.
Ding Ding Ding! winner! I guessed you were going back to the Cooper STT Pros! I love mine and will never go back! Great on all surfaces. Yes, they may not wear as well as your others but over all...the best in my book! So far I have 30k online and tons of tread left. Here in Colorado we see every kind of terrain. Now, do a 5 tire rotation to get the most out of them!
I can't wait to get back to CO to put these tires to work!
@@TrailRecon
You are welcome here anytime! You have earned the respect of so may people around the world with you videos. You are the real deal. Some day I will shake your hand and thank you in person. Next time you are here in Colorado conceder Poughkeepsie Gulch....beautiful and challenging. My YT channel just dreams of being as classy as yours....
I like the 37 for the comfort they give over bumps and stuff.
Yes! My TJ had brand new STT Pros and they were quieter and over all better in this Ga clay than my BFs on my JKU.
I have stt pros. 28k on them, and 12/32’s left. Great choice Brad.
i have stt pro 315/70/17 (35 inch) and they have roughly 30k miles on them id say and man do they rattle alot... when i turn i hear the hub rattle on rear from the roughness of the ride.
Another excellent video thanks , we run KO2's 32, I'm not as adventures as you .
I had a set of BFG AT's on a blazer. I had about 5000 miles on them and two tires separated going down the highway. Last BFG's I bought. I've been using Cooper MT.
Thanks Brad for the info. I am currently deciding which tire to go to, Toyo, Nitto, or BFG's in a 35". I am now leaning towards the BFG.
I ran KOs and KO2s on my Tacoma a couple years ago and only got 29k out of both sets even with balancing and rotations every 3k. I enjoyed the Nitto Terra Grapplers I had after, as well as my Falken AT3Ws which held up great for the year and a half I ran them before finally switching to mud terrains. I decided to give BFG a third chance with a set of KM mud terrains which were absolute garbage. Currently I’m running Firestone MTs and I could not be happier with the looks and performance overall, about 15k miles in and still at full tread.
Great video, I run 35 /12.5/15 on my yj, I am thinking on putting 37 on my jeep
35’s nitro ridge grapplers are my favs
Great video as always Brad. Thank you!
I jumped on the Milestar bandwagon with a set of 37’s. I’m pretty sure I will only get 20-30k miles out of them with a 5 tire rotation. They seem ok so far.
Depending on your review of the 37” coopers, I may try them next.
I wish BFG would make some tires that are true to size.
Lots of folks trying the Pategonias, but I had a good experience with the Coopers and that's why I'm going back.
Thank you very much for your review, epsecially for the weight comparison between K02 and Cooper STT pro.
69 pounds VS 75 pounds is about the 8% of the weight.
I was searching this information to know the difference in weight of those two tires but in 35 inches version, I think it will be quite linear to what you have measured on 37s.
Thanks!
Thank you for your amazing videos!!
I want to upgrade my suspension but without lifting. I want a 31 kM3 because I only do 10% off road and I read the km3 are awesome on pavement.
Great choice! I’m running Cooper AT’s on my Xterra and the traction I’m getting is ridiculous.
Thinking about getting some 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers.
I've had these for about 40k miles and they're super quiet and wear amazing for an m/t. I do a 5 tire rotation and do it often which helps keep them balanced. My only gripe with them is the weight and the stiffness of them. I find that they're pretty rough on road and don't flex super great offroad because of the load range and thick sidewalls unless you have beadlocks (which I don't).
My company has Had the BFG KO2’s on multiple trucks have the tread separate from the carcass.
You should do Toyo Open Country MT next. I have wheeled with people who had those and can't believe how good they do so I bought them for my race truck.