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BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 vs Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 — Compared

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All-Terrain T/A KO2

All Season

Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 1,574 reviews

“The Discount Tire website shows they are available in 285/70R17 LR C Raised Black Lettering for $312. The KO2s that match those specs are $307. The KO3 with Raised White Lettering in LR C will be available in August, 2025. Not sure of why the delay. The 285/70R17 tires will fit on a JK with a warning. That size is 11.2" wide vs the stock 255s on most JKs is 10" wide. That extra width can cause some rubbing issues at full lock. You can adjust the stops on the back side of the yoke with will slightly increase your turning radius. If you are considering new wheels as well, wheels with a backspace of 5.2" or less will eliminate the rubbing on some vehicles. I run 285/70R17 BFG KO2s on my 2017 with Quadratec CJ Retro wheels with 5.2" of back space and do not have any rubbing. I have never adjusted my stops and have no lift. (Flat land S. Georgia does not need a lift for 99% of the terrain.)”

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  1. 73

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    Reviews found online76–
  2. 72

    Wet

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    Reviews found online72–
  3. 73

    Snow

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  4. 70

    Comfort

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    Reviews found online72–
  5. 69

    Noise

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    Reviews found online72–
  6. 70

    Treadwear

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    Reviews found online73–
  7. 71

    Handling

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    Reviews found online71–
Scores at a glance
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 vs Yokohama Geolander A/T G015: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
Relative Score 71 –
Dry 73 –
Wet 72 –
Snow 73 –
Comfort 70 –
Noise 69 –
Treadwear 70 –
Handling 71 –

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Headline score

All-Terrain T/A KO2

Geolander A/T G015

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Pros, cons & observations

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Tire A All-Terrain T/A KO2

Pros

  • Exceptional off-road traction and puncture resistance on rocks, gravel, and dirt
  • Aggressive, rugged aesthetics that enhance the look of trucks and SUVs
  • Impressive tread longevity and high mileage capabilities

Cons

  • Reduced grip and slippery performance in wet conditions, rain, and standing water
  • Rubber tends to harden over time, negatively impacting cold-weather and ice traction
  • Higher price point compared to some competitors
All owner themes in the All-Terrain T/A KO2 review

Tire B Geolander A/T G015

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What real owners are saying

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Tire A

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2

Positive

Community sentiment toward the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is largely positive, with drivers frequently praising its aggressive styling, tough sidewalls, off-road durability, and solid general performance. Many owners report capable handling in snow, though several emphasize that it cannot replace a dedicated winter tire and can struggle on ice or packed snow. Criticisms center on high pricing, added weight hurting fuel economy, mud packing, occasional tread chunking, and difficulties with balancing causing highway vibrations.

fordtremor.com ·3 upvotes ·2024-09-04

“I’ve got KO2s on a 4Runner currently, and have ran 10 other sets in the past. Installed these KO3s on a GMC Sierra 1500 a couple months ago, and I’m up to 12K miles on them so far and adding another 3K miles to that this week. Also running Mickey Thomson Baja Boss ATs on my Tremor currently with about 12K on them as well. I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the KO2s durability, overall wear, and mileage on lighter vehicles such as half tons and the 4Runner. I haven’t been happy with them on HD trucks though. Traction isn’t as good on heavy vehicles off pavement, and mileage sucks. So far the KO3 has better wet pavement traction, so the same great traction off road on a lighter truck, and seems to be even quieter. We’ll see what I think I’m another 60K miles. I have yet to get less than 80K on a set of KO2s on a half ton, so I’m hoping the KO3 will do the same. The Mickeys have been a great tire for now. I’m not sure how well they’ll wear though. It seems to be noticeable tire wear already at 12K miles. However wet weather traction and snow has been fantastic. Minimal noise for a tire this aggressive. I’m just not convinced I’ll make it past 40K miles with them.”

ramforum.com ·1 upvote ·2018-10-01

“I really like my KO2s. Great traction in wet/dry/gravel/dirt conditions, not noisy on the pavement, they wear very evenly and my current set is coming up on 32K miles. The tires had 15/32" tread depth when new, I'm down to about 8/32" left, minimum tread is 4/32" so they're good for a little while yet. Won't hesitate to buy another set when the time comes.”

r/Crosstrek ·5 upvotes ·2022-02-09

“BFGoodrich KO2s are an excellent choice That is all. We got whacked with that big winter weather system here in Michigan last week. My '21 Sport is fitted with 235/75R15 KO2s and I finally got a feel for their cold/snow/ice performance characteristics. My opinion is favorable. They were good enough in 5-6" of loose powder, felt planted in melty slush, but mostly impressed me on glazed ice. Didn't encounter any hardpack snow, so can't really comment on how they'll do with that, but I expect they'll perform well on that surface also. I've been running at 38 psi, seems to work okay. Road noise is minimal. Fuel economy took a giant hit, though. I have no empirical measurements to back my observations, but it appears I've taken about an 8 MPG penalty. It only gets worse with speed, too. Highway miles eat even more gas than regular surface streets. Makes sense, given the nature of these tires. To be fair, however, I knew this would happen and accept the loss. For me and my goals with my Crosstrek build, the fuel economy loss is made up for with the improved grip under any road surface I've thrown at it yet. Just wanted to share my experience so far. I'm not disappointed. Read more”

Top themes
#aggressive look#winter and snow traction#sidewall durability#balancing and vibrations#road noise levels#fuel economy impact#tread wear life

Based on 395 community posts

Tire B

Yokohama Geolander A/T G015

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 B · Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available49—
Rim diameters15″ – 20″—
Tread depth13 - 15/32″—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised White Lettering—
Max pressure35 - 80 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2

Yokohama Geolander A/T G015

Only BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Tire B · Yokohama Geolander A/T G015

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How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.