BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Review: Is BFGoodrich’s Best-Selling All-Terrain Tire Still Worth Buying?

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 has been the tire other all-terrain tires get measured against for the better part of a decade. Since it replaced the original All-Terrain T/A KO in 2015, BFGoodrich has become one of the best-known all-terrain tires on the market, and it’s hard to find a lifted truck, a Jeep, or an overlanding build where you haven’t eventually run into a set.

That kind of popularity creates its own kind of pressure. The KO2 now shares showroom space with newer designs like the Toyo Open Country A/T III and the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W, and BFGoodrich has already begun rolling out its own successor, the All-Terrain T/A KO3. So the real question for a buyer in 2026 isn’t simply whether the KO2 is any good — it’s whether a design that’s approaching its tenth birthday is still the smart pick, or whether it’s a tire worth grabbing only while retailers still stock it.

How this review was put together: We have not road-tested the KO2. This review is based on BFGoodrich specs, published warranty terms and owner ratings on the manufacturer’s site, with sources listed at the end. Warranty terms and ratings were checked on October 22, 2026; prices are approximate.

This review breaks down where the KO2 still earns its reputation, where newer rivals have caught up, and who should still put it on their shortlist.

At a Glance

BFGoodrich’s Off-Road Pedigree

BFGoodrich has been manufacturing tires in the United States since 1870, and off-road performance has been part of the brand’s identity for decades, largely through its long competition record at the Baja 1000 and other desert races. That heritage shows up directly in the KO2: its signature CoreGard sidewall technology was developed for BFGoodrich’s Baja T/A KR2 race tire before being adapted for a street-legal all-terrain tire. For the kind of buyer who cross-shops the KO2 against rivals, that matters — the sidewall construction wasn’t dreamed up in a marketing meeting; it was proven on some of the roughest terrain in North America before it ever reached a passenger vehicle.

Tread Design and Construction

The KO2’s tread pattern is built around an aggressive, staggered shoulder design. BFGoodrich calls the shoulder lugs “Mud-Phobic Bars,” and their job is to dig into loose dirt and help clear mud and debris as the tire rotates, so the tread keeps biting rather than packing up and going smooth. Between those shoulder blocks, large interlocking tread blocks add stability on-road and help resist punctures and chipping from rocks and trail debris.

Locking 3D sipes run through the tread blocks, adding extra biting edges for wet pavement and snow without letting the blocks squirm excessively under load. BFGoodrich also shapes the tire’s footprint to spread stress more evenly across the tread, which is one of the reasons the KO2 tends to wear more evenly than older, more basic all-terrain designs. The reinforced CoreGard sidewall rounds out the package, using thicker, split- and bruise-resistant rubber along with what BFGoodrich calls an Advanced Deflection Design, intended to push protruding rocks and branches away from the sidewall rather than letting them snag it.

Off-Road Performance

Off-road capability is the KO2’s calling card, and it’s the area where the tire has built its reputation. The combination of aggressive shoulder blocks and a self-clearing tread pattern gives the KO2 strong traction on loose dirt, gravel, and sand, and the tire climbs sandy grades and digs through soft trail surfaces with confidence.

One independent head-to-head test pitting the KO2 against the newer Toyo Open Country A/T III found the two tires closely matched off-road, with reviewers noting the BFGoodrich gave up a little ground to the Toyo mainly on standing water rather than on dirt or gravel — a useful data point for anyone weighing the KO2 against today’s newest all-terrain designs rather than assuming it automatically leads the class.

Where the KO2 shows its limits is in the most extreme terrain. It isn’t marketed or built as a dedicated mud-terrain or rock-crawling tire, and BFGoodrich’s own mud-terrain KM2 and KM3 lines exist specifically for drivers who need more aggressive void ratios and deeper lugs. For moderate trails, forest roads, overlanding routes, and the occasional muddy or rocky stretch, though, the KO2 remains a strong all-around performer.

On-Road Handling and Ride Comfort

A common misconception about aggressive all-terrain tires is that they’re unpleasant to live with on pavement. The KO2 pushes back on that assumption more successfully than most tires in its category. The stiffer sidewall construction that helps off-road durability also reduces squirm through corners, so the tire feels reasonably planted at highway speeds and holds a line well for something with such a rugged tread.

Road noise is a fair trade-off for the traction on offer. It’s louder than a dedicated highway tire, as any aggressive all-terrain design will be, but the staggered tread pattern helps keep the drone within a tolerable range for an aggressive all-terrain design, particularly at steady highway cruising speeds. Ride quality benefits from the same sidewall and tread engineering: the tread blocks include sipes and chamfers that add flex and cushioning, which helps the KO2 soak up small pavement imperfections rather than transmitting every crack and seam into the cabin.

Owner ratings are good rather than outstanding. On BFGoodrich’s own site, the KO2 averaged 3.8 out of 5 across about 1,480 reviews in October 2026, with 69% of reviewers recommending it. The tire isn’t going to match a dedicated highway or touring tire for hushed refinement, but for a truck or SUV owner who wants genuine trail capability without punishing their daily commute, it strikes a workable balance.

Wet Traction and Winter Performance

The KO2 is 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, meaning it has passed the industry’s formal severe-snow traction test rather than simply carrying a generic all-season label. BFGoodrich states the tire exceeds the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s severe snow traction requirements. Even so, no all-terrain tire matches a dedicated winter tire on ice.

Wet pavement is the one area where the KO2’s reputation is more mixed. Its large tread blocks and older compound favor loose surfaces over wet asphalt, and BFGoodrich pitched wet and snow traction as key improvements for the newer KO3. Drivers coming from a highway tire, or cross-shopping the newest all-terrain releases, may find the KO2 asks for a bit more caution on a wet highway on-ramp.

Durability and Tread Life

Because the KO2 is sold exclusively in LT-metric and flotation sizes, it doesn’t carry a government UTQG treadwear rating — those ratings apply only to P-metric passenger tires, so any UTQG figure attached to the KO2 elsewhere should be treated skeptically. What BFGoodrich does put a number behind is the warranty: a flat 50,000-mile treadwear warranty that applies across every size in the lineup, with eligibility tied to keeping up with regular tire rotation.

We have not found reliable owner mileage data for the KO2, so we don’t quote real-world figures. Tread life depends heavily on vehicle weight, driving style, alignment, and how consistently the tires are rotated — a lightly loaded SUV commuting mostly on pavement will see meaningfully longer life than a heavily loaded work truck running rough forest roads.

The construction behind that durability includes two layers of polyester cord reinforcing the sidewalls, along with steel belting under the tread for structural rigidity and puncture resistance. Combined with the CoreGard sidewall rubber, it’s a build that’s genuinely closer to what you’d expect from a more specialized off-road tire than a typical all-terrain design, which is part of why the KO2 has such a strong following among drivers who put their trucks through real trail use rather than just the occasional gravel road.

Fuel Efficiency

Aggressive tread patterns and reinforced sidewalls generally come with a rolling-resistance penalty, and the KO2 is no exception — so expect some drop in fuel economy compared with a street-focused highway tire. How much depends on tire size, vehicle and driving. For truck and SUV owners who need genuine all-terrain capability but spend most of their miles on pavement, that’s a reasonable balance rather than a serious compromise.

Pricing

The KO2 sits in the middle of the all-terrain market: pricier than budget-oriented tires like the General Grabber ATX, but more affordable than premium options such as the Toyo Open Country A/T III. Retail pricing runs roughly from $170 per tire for smaller, more common sizes up to around $330 per tire for larger flotation sizes such as 35×12.50R20, which puts a full set of four somewhere between about $680 and $1,320 before mounting and balancing.

Given the tire’s off-road reputation, the strength of its sidewall construction, and a treadwear warranty that applies to every size in the lineup, that pricing lands as reasonable for the category rather than a premium markup.

Warranty Coverage

BFGoodrich backs the KO2 with a flat 50,000-mile treadwear warranty that applies to LT-metric sizes, flotation sizes, and every other size in the lineup alike — a simpler structure than some competing tires that split coverage by size or speed rating. To stay eligible, owners need to keep up with regular tire rotation, and the warranty doesn’t cover irregular or rapid wear caused by misalignment, improper inflation, overloading, tire spinning, vandalism, or commercial use.

On top of the treadwear coverage, every BFGoodrich tire carries the company’s Standard Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, good for the life of the original usable tread or six years from the purchase date, whichever comes first. New buyers are also covered by a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, so a set that turns out to be the wrong fit for a driver’s needs can be returned within that window.

KO2 vs. KO3: Is the KO2 Being Phased Out?

BFGoodrich has begun introducing the All-Terrain T/A KO3 as the KO2’s successor, and it’s a fair question whether that makes the KO2 a tire to avoid. The answer, for now, is no — the KO2 remains widely available and actively sold in the vast majority of its sizes, and BFGoodrich isn’t treating it as discontinued inventory to clear out. The KO3 is positioned as a refinement rather than a wholesale redesign, with BFGoodrich targeting improvements in wet and snow traction plus sidewall strength, which happen to be exactly the areas where the KO2 has picked up the most owner criticism over its near-decade on the market.

For a buyer today, that succession is more useful as context than as a reason to wait. The KO2 has nearly ten years on the market behind it, and pricing that reflects a mature, well-established product rather than a launch premium. Drivers who specifically want BFGoodrich’s latest wet- and snow-traction improvements, and who don’t mind paying for a newer design, have a reason to look at the KO3 instead. Everyone else is still getting a thoroughly proven tire.

Vehicle Fitment

The KO2’s size range covers most half-ton and heavy-duty trucks, midsize trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps sold in the United States. Commonly fitted vehicles include the Ford F-150, Ranger, Bronco, and Expedition; the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, and Colorado; the GMC Sierra and Yukon; the Ram 1500; the Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, and FJ Cruiser; the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee; and the Nissan Titan, Xterra, and Frontier, among many others. With sizes spanning 15-inch to 20-inch wheels, most owners looking to fit an all-terrain tire to a truck or SUV will find a compatible size, though it’s worth confirming exact load range and diameter against a vehicle’s factory specifications before ordering.

Who Should Buy the KO2 — and Who Shouldn’t

• Weekend trail drivers and overlanders: the KO2’s traction on dirt, gravel, and sand, combined with genuine sidewall toughness, makes it a strong fit for anyone who regularly leaves pavement without needing a dedicated mud-terrain tire.
• Work trucks and daily drivers that need snow capability: the 3PMSF certification and reasonable on-road manners suit owners who want one tire that can handle a winter commute and the occasional dirt road.
• Rock crawlers and deep-mud enthusiasts: should look at BFGoodrich’s own Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 or another dedicated mud-terrain tire instead; the KO2 is a generalist, not a specialist.
• Drivers in consistently wet climates who rarely go off-road: may be better served by a highway all-season tire or one of the newer all-terrain designs that have closed the wet-traction gap.

Pros and Cons

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Verdict

Nearly a decade after its launch, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 remains a genuinely strong all-terrain tire, and its long run in the market reflects a design that has held up under an enormous range of real-world use. Its off-road traction, sidewall durability, snow certification, and simple, size-wide 50,000-mile warranty all still compare favorably with newer competitors, and its on-road manners are better than the aggressive tread pattern might suggest.

The honest caveats are that wet-pavement grip isn’t the KO2’s strong suit, and BFGoodrich’s own KO3 is aimed squarely at fixing that. Buyers who drive mostly in wet climates, or who want the newest available wet-and-snow performance from BFGoodrich, have good reason to at least cross-shop the KO3 or a newer rival before buying. But for the core audience the KO2 was built for — truck, SUV, and Jeep owners who want one tire that handles a daily commute and a genuine trail without excuses — it remains one of the smartest, best-proven choices in the all-terrain category, and it’s still very much worth buying rather than treating as a tire on its way out.

Appendix: Full BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Size Chart

For reference, here is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2’s full size lineup, grouped by wheel diameter.

Sources

Specs, warranty terms and prices were checked on October 22, 2026. Prices change often.

• BFGoodrich: All-Terrain T/A KO2 (50,000-mile warranty, 60-day trial, owner ratings)
• TireReviewsLab: BFGoodrich KO3 review (successor model)

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