Would’ve been nice to have a KO 2 next to the KO 3 for visual comparison

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I show a KO2 at the very end, but not side by side. I'm gonna grab a KO2 and do a comparison soon.

@e5toro7008

9 ай бұрын

Google them both, do some screenshots, and paste them side by side. Problem solved.

@ChaseLandMgmt

9 ай бұрын

Everyone knows what a KO2 looks like. Same as a KO with more aggressive sidewall. Been the same since the 80’s. Don’t be helpless.

@joshbrown284

9 ай бұрын

Visually they pretty much look damn near the same

@chenzog6657

6 ай бұрын

@@CampusautoCoThank you for theinfo will the ko3 come in a 37x18. thanks.

I feel like the designers of the tire consciously knew that people actually wanted better performance on road over the old KO2, but understood that those buyers were attracted to the very characteristics that made it worse on road. So they made big changes to the side wall to distract people from the marginal decrease in space between the inner tread blocks. They gambled on people remembering the thousands of times it performed better than their old KO2 on road over the few times it did worse than KO2 off road. A logical choice, but the reason the KO series became popular was that it wasn't designed for the road, so making it closer to road tires people were escaping from seems foolish. Just my $.02.

@kadimsilahtar

10 ай бұрын

An excellent analysis, you are right. I ride KO2s on my 2020 gen1 Ranger Raptor and the only issue I have is fresh rain grip. It seems that they also target this issue.

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Nah I appreciate your 2 cents. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

@chillislives

9 ай бұрын

I have another comparison. I was running Sumitomo Encounter AT tires last and switched to Cooper Discoverer AT currently and although the Sumitomo had more tread blocks closer together it outperformed the Cooper Discoverer AT's on the same desert trails while aired down.

@thomassanio8745

9 ай бұрын

I agree.

@noelbrown6771

13 күн бұрын

I agree with you. I'm looking at my BFG Rugged Trails and I'm seeing a close resemblance with the new KO3s on the main tread, but not with the sidewalls for sure.

siping is so overlooked!!! Quality tires have significant sipining

BFG. Always loved them. Long lasting and digs well in snow😊

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Right on! Thanks for watching. I hope this one will do well in the snow too.

This man just taught me everything I know about tire construction.

Looks like i just found my new set of tires super excited to try these out. 🎉

Excited about this tire.

Great review!!

I am on my 6th set of these tires over 3 different vehicles, great tire.

OMG KO3 is out?!! Amazing surprise

Sidewall is more aggressive for looks, main tread is tighter for noise and on road performance. But will probably perform like a street tire off road.

@phild9813

10 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. This appears to be a downgrade for an off roader.

@brian2359

9 ай бұрын

@@phild9813 Yea, tread pattern is so tight, you’d be better off driving on the sidewall. The sidewall aggression doesn’t match the tread.

@mattbrew11

9 ай бұрын

The tread compound is dramatically different. Calm ur tits. U think the ranger raptor would come with a street tire? 🤡

@christrarback9748

9 ай бұрын

I'm sure when ford chose it for the Ranger raptor it was tested and performed the way it should

@dodgecummins6181

9 ай бұрын

@@christrarback9748 correct, they understand the average driver will drive 90 percent street.

I have been waiting 2 months for some info on this tire. Thank you

Nice 😍, I think I should wait for them to come-out for my new replacement.

Just get the Yokohama Geolandar G015's. Best daily AT I have ever purchased with ZERO road noise, the best highway manners I experienced in 4 season weather. Running LT285/75R18's Will keep coming back to these

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.

Goodyear has made a New Duratrac RT. Gets rid of studding options on LT tires, adds more sipes for winter traction, all sizes now start at a load range C and all are winter rated with the 3-peak mountain snow flake. They all also have Kevlar in the sidewall to help cut down on noise, they've also tried to cut down on cupping.

This is gonna be my next tire for sure! Hopefully they’ll be here in Canada come spring!

TKS guys, this will be the replacement on my 22 bronco, I've had good luck with KOs and cooper tires.

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

That'll be a nice set up. Glad to hear you've had good luck with KOs and Cooper. I like Coopers.

I’m excited for the KO 3 , I was never a huge fan of the KO 2 . Great video . Cheers 🇨🇦

I love how BFG doesn’t make their side walls look like retreads! I have had many sets of BFG All-terrain’s and have always loved the packed snow, ice, and wet performance!

@rich7447

9 ай бұрын

My KO2s suck in the wet. Great on snow, but they slide in the wet.

@dundeeecroc

9 ай бұрын

@@rich7447 same here.

@mattg8116

9 ай бұрын

Underrated comment. So many tires separate the sidewall and top tread with an obvious line that just looks bad

@vincefairleigh6899

7 ай бұрын

I love my ko2s but they suck in compact snow and ice, and not the best on wet when they get old, very bad when old, but when new they are good in wet… I drive in British Columbia and Alberta in the winter….

Great looking tire, it does look like it'll be quieter than a lot of other tires due to the tighter tread. The sidewall looks mean though, I like it a lot. I wonder if the RFID is going to have something to do with warranty and tracking tire age? Installers can scan the tag when installing and servicing them for warranty claims.

I love your reviews. I have KO2 on my 16 F150 and will wait for you to give us some feedback on your experience with them....thanks.

It looks less aggressive to the ko2 the voids are more narrow. Probably better on road.

yall sure keep a nice clean shop area

@CampusautoCo

8 ай бұрын

We sure try to.

If they are to replace the KO2s, I would hope they perform better off road. Just seeing them in this video, they do not look as aggressive as the KO2s. One source of information I found on RFID tags embedded in tires is from Michelin. "RFID tags embedded entires ensure reliable tire identification and enabled field data driven services and solutions: it is a key pillar of connected mobility!"

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Interesting, awesome find. Thanks! Yea it's still yet to be seen how they'll do. Maybe I'll throw a set on something and try them out if I can.

@jeepinwithjulia

10 ай бұрын

No Michelin's for me if that is the case. Interesting.

@SSoto-fr3mt

9 ай бұрын

@CampusautoCo I would be interested to see a real-world, side by side, traction comparison.

I was actually just looking for a more streetable tire to replace my 285/75r16 ko2s, these look perfect, and I really hope they're available in a 10 ply 255/85r16.

That is an awesome looking tire! I currently have the ko2 on my F150. I am do for new tires next spring, hope they are available by then in 275 65 18s!!

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I feel like they should be available by then.

The KO3 looks like the KO2 and the Trail Terrain had a baby. Not that it's a bad thing, I love the Trail Terrain that we put on my wife's Jeep and the KO2 (or KO3) will likely be what I run on my truck next, but first I have to either get tired of or wear out the Duratracs on my truck.

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

I like that analogy. A lot of ppl like the Duratracs. Glad they've been good to you.

@johnphillipsjr7238

9 ай бұрын

Duratracs best tire made.

I just bought these, i hope they work well in snow

Cool video 👍🏾

Ive had several sets of tires on my super duty. This is the only tire i can launch at 1800 rpm and slip very little. Good in rain for the most part (beds kinda light)

Love my KO2s

I absolutely loved the KO2 everywhere except mud. Absolutely abysmal performance in the mud we get here in the southeast. Hopefully they improved on that. Just switched to Cooper STT Pro's and love them.

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Be sure to let me know what you think of those Coopers in a couple months time. The KO2 did have a few flaws here and there. Hopefully this fixes that. Still too early to tell.

@vdub5818

9 ай бұрын

@@CampusautoCo the biggest downfalls of the STT's are just like any MT. Louder, no mileage warranty, and much more frequent rotations are required. Honestly though they are pretty quiet when new. I only have about 2500 miles on them now but they are far far superior in mud than the KO2. Here's hoping the 22/32 tread depth keeps them good for a while 🤞

@wewd

9 ай бұрын

BFG makes the Mud-Terrain T/A for muddy terrain. It's an amazing tire. But there is no such thing as a do-it-all tire. The All-Terrain KO2 gets very close except for mud.

@vdub5818

9 ай бұрын

@@wewd the KM3 was honestly what I would have gone with but the price was just a bit too much for me currently. There was an independence day deal that made the Coopers, a direct competitor of the KM3, a no brainer considering their performance.

Matt, As always good review. Time will tell if these new KO3 will perform better in the mud? Recommendation for tire review. Mastercraft Courser CXT. Beast of a tire! It's not a true All Terrain nor a MTX. Running them now on my 2 gen Tacoma. No reviews on this very capable rugged terrain tire. Mastercraft calls it a commercial traction tire. Matt, we could use your expert analysis reviewing that tire. Thanks for the great content on this channel. Enjoy the reviews.

This looks like a common tread pattern from BF Goodrich from the 1980s. I like the square shoulders. They look good overall.

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Those squared shoulders are neat. It'd probably look good on a nice 80's truck too!

Matt, your GMT400 at the end looks super clean! Can you share a photo of the whole truck? I'd love to see it, I love those trucks. Thanks!

They made it look more aggressive on the side for the mall crawlers but made the tread worse for off road. They really know their customers!!!

@andre899

6 ай бұрын

Than buy a mud terrain

@John_Redcorn_

Ай бұрын

If you need more traction off road than this then, well, get an actual offroad tire. Lol. This is an all terrain.

Ha! First comment! Been waiting for you to get your hands on these... Thank you! Nicely done.

@Icutmetal

10 ай бұрын

What an honor that must be!

@kmonto1971

10 ай бұрын

@@Icutmetal those that know, know...

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! More to come and glad you liked the video!

So cool! Looking to buy some truck tires next spring these maybe just the ticket.

I’m going to stick with the KO2’s on my Gladiator. It’s a little more aggressive and I don’t normally drive faster than 50mph.

Seems to me the KO3 could be the best tire for hunters who travel pavement and alot of backroads under various conditions. KO2s preformed very well for me in deep, heavy wet snows. Instead of spinning and turning the base to wet ice they would dig and kick my HD out of everything last winter (Northern PA.). Agree they're poor in mud, but no worse than other ATs I've tried.

BFG was always my go to tire, but I got tired of having balancing problems, and the white lettering option is very limited now. Still the best looking tire IMO.

@toddschultzandkaysar3530

10 ай бұрын

I like the balance beads instead of weights..

@Losky79

10 ай бұрын

@@toddschultzandkaysar3530 do you use them with TPMS?

@gman3563

9 ай бұрын

It's a never ending battle with them when it comes to balancing. You can balance a square but it will never be smooth. For such an expensive tire it suffers a lot from out of round or excessive run out

@brkbtjunkie

9 ай бұрын

@@gman3563no issues balancing KO2 275/70/18 on my land cruiser. I guess it’s a tire lottery thing.

@andyham6094

9 ай бұрын

Not the best performing. Imo the Falken wildpeaks are the best all terrains hands down I’ve ever tried. They shine in every condition and every environment and just does it all better than the ko2. But I will say ko2’s are no slouch and my second favorite all terrain I’ve ever used and I do agree that ko2’s are the best looking AT. The Falken wildpeaks are the only other tire that look as aggressive or almost as aggressive as ko2’s especially the sidewall design, both tires look more aggressive than any other AT and both perform very well but falkens don’t have any balancing problems out of all the times I’ve bought the wildpeaks and their rain and snow performance is insanely good as well as off road. You will be good with either tire in most conditions besides maybe insanely muddy trails but that goes for any tire outside of MT’s

Just had a set of these (275/65/20) on my 2023 F-150 and had to take them off, by far the worst tire I've had on a truck for winter driving. Even with them aired down a little I was still all over the road. The Tires I had on my truck prior to these were the K02's which i've never had an issue with winter driving.

As for the RFID chip, im sure it has a lot to do with registration, tracking, date codes etc. and making it easier for the shops to know their inventory better as well as give some sort of feedback to BF Goodrich if/when the customers bring their trucks in for service.

@mwoloshyniuk3089

9 ай бұрын

Perhaps its used for the hybrid vehicles to track distance traveled and charge the appropriate road tax since you no longer use the taxed fuels. Dunno, guess we wait and see if the other tire manufacturers follow suit with the RFID chip.

@wamdaddy

9 ай бұрын

Aint nobody's business how far I travel

@brianhawk1854

9 ай бұрын

Whatever it ant good 😅

@awwwshucks443

8 ай бұрын

Rfid isn't for tire pressure. That's a tpms. RFID is a tag, think of it like a digital barcode where you can scan it and get a small amount of information on it. The thing that would be really crappy is the ecu on your vehicle could read it and then dealerships void your warranty if you use a non OEM size. That would be my concern.

@Joe-kx7bl

7 ай бұрын

Sounds shady to me

I always really liked BF Goodrich tires but I was extremely disappointed with how small their sizes run lately. I bought the 34x10.5R-17's. I read on the website that they were supposed to only be 33.5" tall, but they actually measured just over 32"! They were only a half inch taller than my factory tires. If they make a proper 35x10R-17 I might give them another try again.

@yepitsme431

10 ай бұрын

They are like this since forever, 2" smaller than advertised is across the board is fairly common with them unless you buy their race tires which are true to size

They will pack up with mud even worse than the ko2s with that tighter tread pattern. I see this more as an all weather tire

This actually looks like a really good tire. The KO2 is great but it has some key weaknesses that have kept me away from them. Might have to try these.

@drivingwiththeboyz4552

6 ай бұрын

What were these weaknesses for you?

They need to bring back the BFG KM2. I hope the KO3 has the white letter option.

I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 I’ve never had a problem with bfgs rock solid tyres The only issue me and other people have , is the lack of road holding on wet roads The most popular tyre over here is wild peak

Always been partial to the Michelin for the sedan and crossover, coming into hd truck market soon and will have three to test now. Boss, Duratrac, and now KO3. Can’t tell ya how bad been wanting a good ole fashioned dead heat.

1:30 Full depth sipping. That's why I couldn't wait to get rid of my KO2's that came on my Tundra. They were barely inspect able but the dealership refused to replace them because they were passable. I thought I was going to die every time it rained.

They look a little milder than the ko2 but that may be because of the fact that they are for a 20 inch rim. Wondering if BF Goodrich may come out with a hybrid cross between a A/T and mud tire at some point. I don't do as much off road as i used to but need to be at my job when it snows so id like to try these out. Ive had 3 sets of the older All terrain T/As back in the 90s and early 2000s. They worked good on snow and respectable on the highway at higher speeds. I'll be interested in trying these. They look great.👍

Great video.. thanks! I'm sure these new KO3's will be amazing tires. I have E rated KO2's now and just appears mine have a more aggressive tread??

I liked the AT/2 for everything except mud, I ride mostly highway but some oil and gas sites are gnarly so I went with the little more aggressive at3 from toyo

My KO2's on my Land Cruiser have never failed me either off road or in the snow. I'm sure I'll buy a KO3 when I need new tires.

RFID technology is a market standard technology used for identification. RFID means Radio Frequency Identification: it is a passive electronic chipset that can exchange data with a reader using Radio Frequency (RF) signals. RFID tags embedded in tires ensure reliable tire identification and enable to build data driven services & solutions: it is a key pillar of connected mobility!

I had KO2..not a good result on my 20 F250. Switched to a Falkin Wildpeak with excellent wear and I will have about 45k on them in sometime in February. If the KO3 are available in a 37x12.5x20 I will try them again. Thanks Matt

I’ve been wondering when the KO3 would come out. Thank you!

I have the ko2’s on my truck probably be close to time for new one by the time these come out so probably gonna be putting them on my truck

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! I can't wait to hear more about it. I kinda wanna try to get a full set and test em out myself.

I still have the KO2's on my jeep those suckers were awesome in rock mud and the dunes, I was way impressed and mine are over 12yrs old lol Would love to see a review of the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T AT

@SPN16

10 ай бұрын

Got mine on our 2013 Jeep JK Sport S 2 door in November of 2018, they still have 45% tread, did phenomenal in North Western Quebec in terrible blizzards. Love the look of the KO3 but will still be this week a new set of KO2. Highly recommended tires!

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

12 years old! Impressive!

Wow, awesome to see a first look at these. Really looks like they will run quiet.. that's a lot of rubber making contact with the road. Like the stepped up shoulder lugs. Curious to see the offroad performance, seems like a lot smaller voids/spacing compared to the ko and ko2.. great video

@Icutmetal

10 ай бұрын

They weren’t for me, KO2’s were quieter. I sold them after

@WorkingManDan

10 ай бұрын

@@Icutmetal interesting, maybe its the sharper angles on the center tread. I had the ko2s in a 37 and liked them, I would be interested to see a road review on these ones

@ericg.201

10 ай бұрын

Very glad I seen these comments. 🥊 I have been a Toyo RT fan due to tread noise. I do keep in mind the sidewall. Lol

The RFID chip is probably to scan and download the manufacturing information and tire testing results from the factory. Toyo does something similar, but with a barcode to scan that you can email to Toyo for a spread sheet.

Nice first look! I ran KOs and loved them, but hated the KO2. To me, the KO2 looked like an aggressive tire, but was looks over off-road performance. I’m hoping the KO3 will be off-road performance over looks, but in reality, more people should be looking at the KM3. Im just hoping the KO3 sidewalls will be more durable than the KO2s.

I think these would be excellent for my next set of tires on my Toyota Tacoma TRD off-road cuz I'm not really wanting to go to a really aggressive off-road tire and this is a little bit more aggressive than the factory Goodyear DuraTrack. Thank you

well done!!!!

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the videos. I’ve been keeping up on them as my 2022 Ram 2500 Limited is about due to dump the OEM Transforce AT. I’ve been trying to find a clear cut answer as to go with the Michelin Agilis or the KO2’s. Now with the KO3’s coming out I’m even more indecisive. Any guidance? I’m typically on road highway driving and occasionally towing our 36’ travel trailer. Put about 18,000 miles on per year and maybe 3,000 are towing the TT.

You said “fidamints” haha I like it

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Hah thanks!

I've been using ko2's since they came out. I've done many, many off road miles and to me it looks like offroad performance of ko3 will be compromised.

Nice! And looks like the K03's will be a little quieter because the pattern look a bit tighter.

@G5Hohn

10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing-- it's notably tighter with less void. I'd suggest this is overall a less aggressive tire than the KO2s.

@brandonm6052

10 ай бұрын

Because of that this just became a less desirable tread pattern.

@4ME2DRV

10 ай бұрын

Good, then maybe it won't be so expensive. haha @@brandonm6052

@brandonm6052

10 ай бұрын

@@4ME2DRV HAHA Like they would give us an inch 🤣🤑

Good review! Are you still liking the General Grabber ATX? I am finding some really good pricing on those. Trying to decide between it in the D load or a cooper at34s in xl for a Tundra. Spend most of the time on the Hwy so I need to lean toward something good for dry and rain, and not run us out of the truck with noise and be comfortable. Yet still be decently strong enough to not be overly concerned about damage on rough mixed gravel. Thinking the cooper may be the way to go in XL range, or the General in D load, seems few make those in between ranges. Thanks for your input.

Just got KO2s to replace KOs dated 2004 & 2009 on my 1995 bronco

Bg goodrich the best 😊

Thanks god bless

I realize they're different but my experience and a relatives experience with the old KO's were horrible here in the mtns of Montara, pretty much had to chain up every time in winter you wanted to go off road.

How about a review of that HD Terrain? Haven’t seen one yet.

Im happy with 6 the k02s on my truck.

Please do a review on the new Goodyear Duratrac RT tire.

Hopefully these are better in the rain! My k02s are garbage with rear end slipping everywhere.

Man knows his tires

It'd be great as a standalone tire model, but if it's intended to replace the KO2, than I'm less than happy about that!

Could you do a review on the BF Goodwrich HD terrain

Awesome. That tire will be much better than the ko2. Which was way better than the ko. I hope the rubber compound is just as flexible as the ko2. I can't wait to try these

@johnphillipsjr7238

9 ай бұрын

🤦‍♂️

I’d like to hear a in truck comparison between ko2, ko3 and a nitto ridge grappler. I know the grapplers are quieter than the ko2’s

I have 84,000 miles on my 285/70/17 ko/2's and am ordering a new set today (5th set ive owned, and i am 100% never changing to a different tire) The ONLY thing better than these is the original BFG all-terrain's i use to buy for my tacoma, that they no longer make! Ive pulled bolts, nails, screws out of the tread without having to repair them, no leaks. Ive scuffed the sidewalls on extreme trail rides and never had a gash/roll off/cut that caused concern. I run these on 2 vehicles: 2000 jeep xj and a 2003 toyota sequoia, both are modified for off-road use.

I’ve had BFG for ever! I went with Maxxis at 811. Lots of research EVERY bit as good but less money 💰

What is the tread depth? The KO2s were 15/32nds if I remember right. I always thought they should be deeper.

I have these tires on my 2024 2500 GMC AT4. They're pretty quiet, only notice noise at lower speed 10-25mph, but above that they're quiet and smooth. Haven't taken it off road yet, but so far I like them.

@CampusautoCo

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Come back and let us know how they do if you get to take em off-road.

@TonyYarusso

10 ай бұрын

I want to hear if they’re any better on ice. The KO2 is pretty hard and gets a bit slidey in winter…

This looks like the old BF Trail and KO2 had a baby... hopefully these last way longer than the trails.

My baja boss ats has been phenomenon in everything except now they are really starting to get loud and get worse wet traction. 11/32 out of 18/32 so far with 75k miles them. In your opinion so switch to the falken wildpeak at3w, bfg ko3, or just keep what I have?

What would be your number one tire pick for 4x4 f150? Tow a small landscape trailer daily and no more than a dirt road as far as offroading.

Looks like they are concentrating on on road performance over off road.

I have tried the bfg ko, ko2 . Both were decent all around tires. I currently have a set of falken wild peak At3 . Much more quiet than the bfg ko2 at first but they are wearing fast and getting louder . May give the new ko3 a try once my falkens are worn out. Nothing really lasts on a 3/4 diesel truck other than commercial rated tires.

@gman3563

9 ай бұрын

That is surprising for the falkens. I have had really good luck with wear and noise. I had horrible luck with KO tires. Multiple sets had one or two defective tires. Also had lots of balancing issues with them.

So far I have 900 miles on my KO3’s on my 2024 Duramax they do seem very quiet compared to the Goodyears I had on my 2022 Duramax. Time will tell how they last. Most of these miles have been pulling my 11k fifth wheel trailer.

@slmjake

7 ай бұрын

How do you like your 24 compared to the 23? I am seeing more 23s coming up used and might buy one but wanted to ask your opinion

Would be curious to see if the KO3 can sustain heavy 3/4-1 ton with diesel engines that had crushed the KO2 into dust, forcing BFG to create the DT version of the KO2 for heavy trucks.

I'll be happy to get rid of my KO2's, which are impossible to balance. Hopefully that is the MAIN update

Which would you recommend, the K03 or the Toyo RT Trails? I'm juggling between these two. Thank you.

BFGs are notorious for catching, holding, and throwing rocks.

You think these will be better in the wet? I hate how the ko2s slip when taking off in the rain. Doesn’t take much gas to spin the tires

How much longer can these tires last? I remember having the original BFG AT on my 91 Wrangler, and the tread lasted way longer than any other tires I had on that Jeep. The only reason i got rid of that set was because I got a larger set for free. What a mistake it was to change to a free set of Bigfoot or Big O or whatever those junky tires were. Then they came out with the AT K/O and that was nothing more than improvements upon perfection, and that set was still on the Jeep when i sold it. Those tires never gave me any trouble. Every new release from BF Goodrich is definitely a great thing to hear about. I'm not sure what thry could inprove upon, except maybe the noise, but then agaon, the last two K/O TA itterations were quiet conpared to other brands. Can these last longer than before? We can only wait and see.

Is that the new BFG HD terrain under the KO3? I’d love to see a video of a review of the HD terrain can’t seem to find much on them yet