NEW BF Goodrich KO3 Released: Size Availability, Launch Details, And Comparison With BFG KO2

BF Goodrich has been a legend in the tire business. Recently they have announced the highly anticipated BFG KO3 All Terrain Tire is officially launched... in certain sizes. We were able to get our hands on some and start testing and we want to share the major changes, how they will affect performance VS the BFG KO2 and what we think will improve and what could possibly get worse. Will the BF Goodrich KO3 be the best new tire of 2024? Here are the details...

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[robertcerda]

KO2 is great. I took my 2013 tacoma on some nasty roads during colorado elk season. Mud, snow, and ice. They didn't let me down.

[cyurasits]

I have my KO3's on their way for my Silverado TrailBoss. Will have them installed next week. Very excited to see how they perform. Great review!

[-zerocool-]

10/10 video on the KO3, cant wait to test them out

[ensatlantic]

By far best video I have ever watched on tyres. Wow!

[fscottgray]

BFG has been owned by Michelin for over 30 years. Michelin invented the radial tire and also lead the industry in adopting segmented molds instead of clam shell molds. You can see the clam shell seam on the KO2, I would have to see a KO3 to see which mold style it uses. Segmented molds give a truer round tire and balance much better. Michelin only uses segmented molds for their branded tires.

[alexorcas]

I have a set of those on my tacoma and have about 5k miles on them so far, but I've tested them in mud, sand, snow, highway driving, etc. already and can confirm that they are decent at all of it. Performed great in a snowstorm a couple months ago by getting me to places my buddies could not get to at all and also enabled me to pull out an HD Chevy that found himself in a ditch.

[michaelreed]

Really want a 285/85r17! I have been running 315/70r17 KO2s and have beat them up severely! I love them but want to try a pizza cutter. This new size would be just a little taller, have more contact in a longer pattern when aired down, less rolling resistance in slush and more down pressure on ice/snow.

[jeffjourney]

Excited that I was able to get KO3s (285/70/17) for my LC200 3 weeks ago at Discount Tire in Vista, CA - they said it was the first set they've put on. This video was the reason I went that direction vs KO2s. My new-to-me LC200 had OEM Bridgestone Duelers and so I can't comment on the KO3s vs. KO2s. I will say that they run very smooth on tarmac with no more rumble noise than the much less capable Duelers. So far so good.

[ThatPNWlyfe]

Been running AT3W on my 2020 F250 Tremor in western Washington and love them. I will be watching the KO3’s reviews over the next two years, I like the changes they’ve made

[AZBuff]

Really good over view the tread design changes & more. Thank you.

[craigleonardjr]

285/70r18 master race!! Glad this size is seeing more options.

[mitchell]

Love the clear reasoning on your channel! Please explain how to think of the different road-driving MPG consequences of putting bigger tires on your off-road vehicle. Which makes a bigger difference when you put on bigger rubber?
1. rolling weight/heavier tire?
2. taller diameter / angle of momentum change?
3. width, wider contact patch more rubber on the road, wider tire pushing through the wind.
4. extra lifted height of your vehicle pushing through the wind, from the tire itself, and from any lift you added to clear the tire?
Assuming the same (AT/TA) tread design and compound, which of these four factors makes the biggest difference for MPG, torque, and performance? Which of them do we over-estimate or under-estimate? And which factors am I forgetting? Thanks! Off-road forums are full of discussions about this and lot of disagreement and misunderstanding (plus people telling you it's stupid to think about MPG for an off-road vehicle on the road, haha). Thanks for a great video. You mention tire-weight consequences in your tire reviews, but it would be great to see you address the big factors question generally rather than regarding a specific tire models.

[daniel]

I cant wait to pick up a pair before next snow season!!

[graywolf.overland]

Glad to see the 37x12.5r17 C tire in KO3 too !! and at 66lb (2lb more than the same spec KO2) I kinda know what I need to buy when my current ko2 37s wear out. I just got the 37s 3 months back on a killer deal as they were clearing stocks.

[paulmanning]

2014 Denali 1500, 1 set of KOs, 2 sets of KO2s, recently bought 1st set of KO3s. All 275/65 20s. Over 160K miles with no complaints. Hopefully the next set of tires that I buy will have a brand new truck sitting on them!

[TimAldredge]

Love my K02’s…look forward to the K03’s at the next change. Thanks for doing the research! Great vid!!

[rodneypearson]

Just got a set of 285 70 17s on my Tacoma a few days ago haven't had them off road yet but plenty of rain the last few days and they did great looking forward to the coming weekend for some red clay. Very happy with these over my old ko2s. Thanks for steering me in the right detection !!

[Gonzo]

KO2s are the best AT tire ive ever used. Got over 70k miles on them, and took them on some nasty stuff while daily driving them on major highways. Cant wait to get the KO3s.

[mwswarrior]

Just put a set of 275/65 20 on my Silverado 2500HD. After about a thousand miles, they're great! I'll get some more off-road time this summer and snow and ice in the winter to see how they compare with the sets of earlier editions that I've had over the years.

[justinmcarthur]

I’m torn. They will have my size for my Tacoma in August which is when I’ll need new tires. But living in New England I need to know they will be good in the rain, mud and snow. It’s either K03’s or AT4’s …..we need more rain testing for driving and braking. Great video as always!