BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 43% of the all-terrain tires we score.
Owners 76 · 198 reviews analysed Road tests 56 · 1 test
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BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among all-terrain tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 198 owner reviews rate it 76 out of 100. 73% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Dry 54 — 12th of 12 (2024 Tire Rack All Terrain tires On-Road Test)
- Weak point: Wet 54 — 10th of 12 (2024 Tire Rack All Terrain tires On-Road Test)
BFGoodrich is Michelin's mid-range brand, made in the USA.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
76/100From 198 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
56/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 198 owner reviews found online.
The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is widely praised as a substantial improvement over its predecessor, the KO2, offering significantly better ride comfort, reduced road noise, and impressive off-road traction. While the vast majority of users report excellent performance on dirt, gravel, and snow, a notable minority of reviews highlight persistent balancing difficulties and high road force numbers on certain heavy-duty sizes.
Pros
- Significantly quieter and more comfortable on-road ride compared to the KO2 and factory alternatives
- Exceptional off-road grip on dirt, gravel, and rough forest service trails
- Strong braking performance across various surfaces including snow and dirt
- Improved tread life and overall handling dynamics
Cons
- Consistent balancing and high road force issues reported by some users, leading to steering wheel wobble
- Subpar ice traction, as is common for standard all-terrain tires not designated as dedicated winter options
- Slower on-center steering response compared to competing light truck tires
Worth knowing
- Users running E-rated and heavy 10-ply variants on trucks like the Ford F-150 and Lexus GX470 reported surprisingly good ride quality, though some drivers of specific LT sizes experienced high road force and bed bounce over 50 MPH.
- OE fitments on vehicles like the Ranger Raptor received praise for inspiring high confidence on loose surfaces at speed.
2 published test appearances (1 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Tire Rack All Terrain tire Snow Test · 265/70 R17
7th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Braking | 8th of 30 | |
| Snow Traction | 20th of 30 | |
| Ice Braking | 25th of 30 | |
| Ice Traction | 21st of 30 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 30 |
Source: Tire Rack
2024 Tire Rack All Terrain tires On-Road Test · 265/70 R17
7th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 12 | |
| Wet Circle | 10th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 12 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 10th of 12 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 9th of 12 | |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | 1st of 12 | |
| Dry Circle | 12th of 12 |
Source: Tire Rack
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 15 - 16/32″ |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | C |
| EU label: energy | E |
| EU label: external noise | 74–75 dB |
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