BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent
- TR Score
- 7.1/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 16
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 4
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Dueler AT Ascent finished ahead 2 times and the All Terrain TA KO3 once.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent for mostly paved driving and stronger measured wet, snow and ice grip. Choose the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 if dirt handling, responsive steering and three-ply sidewall construction matter more.
Where the All Terrain TA KO3 is stronger
- Higher road-handling score in Tire Rack's 2024 test
- Higher dirt-handling score in Tyre Reviews' 2025 test
- Three-ply sidewall and first place in Tyre Reviews' 2025 comparison
Where the Dueler AT Ascent is stronger
- Stronger measured snow and ice grip in Tire Rack's 2026 test
- Shorter wet braking and quicker wet handling in Tire Rack's 2024 test
- Higher comfort and noise scores in both tests that assessed them
Conclusion
Across the three shared tests, the Bridgestone finished higher twice: fourth against seventh in Tire Rack's 2024 on-road test, and joint third against joint seventh in its 2026 snow test. The BFGoodrich finished first against second in Tyre Reviews' 2025 comparison. That result reflects its broader balance in that test, rather than a measured grip advantage on tarmac or in winter conditions.
The Bridgestone's clearest lead is in lower-grip conditions. In Tire Rack's 2024 test it stopped about 9% shorter in the wet, completed the wet handling course about 6% quicker and was about 7% quicker on the snow course. In Tire Rack's 2026 snow test it again had the stronger winter results, stopping about 6% shorter on snow and about 24% shorter on ice, with a much shorter snow traction distance. Comfort and noise scores also favoured it in both the 2024 Tire Rack and 2025 Tyre Reviews tests. Its softer steering is the trade-off: Tire Rack preferred the BFGoodrich's road response in 2024, and Tyre Reviews scored the BFGoodrich higher for subjective dry handling in 2025.
The BFGoodrich makes more sense when dirt handling, steering response and robust construction matter more than maximum measured grip. Tyre Reviews scored it 20% higher for subjective dirt handling in 2025 and noted its three-ply sidewall, while also finding it surprisingly quiet and comfortable. Its grip deficit should not be overlooked, particularly on wet roads and ice. The BFGoodrich was tested in LT construction in the Tire Rack tests, so those gaps should be read with that specification in mind. For predominantly paved driving, especially where wet roads and winter conditions feature, the Bridgestone is the better-supported choice. For a driver placing greater emphasis on off-road toughness and responsive steering, the BFGoodrich has the stronger case.
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
All Terrain TA KO3 vs Dueler AT Ascent at a glance
| Category | All Terrain TA KO3 | Gap | Dueler AT Ascent |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 1 | 2 | |
| Dry4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Wet3 measurements | 0 | 3 | |
| Snow4 measurements | 0 | 4 | |
| Ice2 measurements | 0 | 2 | |
| Off road1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort4 measurements | 0 | 4 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.1/10 | The Dueler AT Ascent by 2.4 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating16 and 4 reviews | 78% | The Dueler AT Ascent by 2 points | 80% |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | All Terrain TA KO3 | Field | Dueler AT Ascent |
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| 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | P7 of 30 | P3 of 30 | |
| Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT | P1 of 3 | P2 of 3 | |
| 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | P7 of 12 | P4 of 12 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
All Terrain TA KO3
Dueler AT Ascent
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
All Terrain TA KO3
Dueler AT Ascent
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
All Terrain TA KO3
Dueler AT Ascent
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the All Terrain TA KO3 78% from 16 reviews and the Dueler AT Ascent 80% from 4. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | All Terrain TA KO3 | Gap | Dueler AT Ascent | Wins | ||||||||
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| 42.98 | 2.8% | 41.76 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 0.69 | 2.9% | 0.71 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 7.1% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 56.08 | 9.2% | 50.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 40.65 | 6% | 38.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 0.51 | 13.7% | 0.58 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 22.05 | 6.2% | 20.68 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 14.15 | 20.9% | 11.18 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 28.25 | 7.1% | 26.25 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 6.6% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 16.24 | 24% | 12.34 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 6.23 | 12% | 5.48 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 20% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| scored | 6.8% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| scored | 9.7% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Terrain TA KO3 scores 7.1 and the Dueler AT Ascent 9.5 out of 10.
| All Terrain TA KO3 | Category | Dueler AT Ascent | ||
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| 30 | Dry | 51 | ||
| 57 | Wet | 92 | ||
| 46 | Comfort | 53 | ||
| 19 | Value | - | ||
| 53 | Snow | 97 | ||
| 10 | Ice | 100 | ||
| 70 | Off road | 15 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| All Terrain TA KO3 | Category | Dueler AT Ascent | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 7.5 | Wet Grip | 7 | ||
| 7.1 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 7.9 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 9 | Wear | 9 | ||
| 7.8 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 9 | Snow Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 6.9 | Ice Grip | 6.3 | ||
Owners rate the All Terrain TA KO3 78% from 16 reviews and the Dueler AT Ascent 80% from 4. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
- 78%from 16 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 184,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO3 well (average 77.8%), with most praising its off-road traction and its more civilised on-road comfort and noise levels than expected for an all-terrain. Wet performance is a bit mixed but leans positive overall, with several noting an improvement versus the KO2, though a meaningful minority still want more confidence in wet grip/braking. The main recurring drawback is balance/vibration issues (around one in four owners), and around one in four also point out that ice grip is not a strong suit, even if snow traction is often praised.
- Strong off-road traction on dirt/gravel and trails
- Comfortable ride for an all-terrain
- Low road noise, often reported as quieter than expected
- Good snow traction
- Balancing problems leading to vibration or wobble
- Limited ice grip (not a winter tyre)
- Slower, less sharp steering response
Summarised by AI from 16 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 16 All Terrain TA KO3 reviewsHow much you love or hate these tires is highly dependent on the amount of time you spend on vs. off road. On dirt or mud, at least on a Ranger Raptor, they come alive inspiring tremendous confidence on loose surfaces at speed. But that confidence evaporates the moment you return to tarmac. Wet braking is particularly bad and frankly, when new, downright dangerous. After 2-3K miles they become a bit grippier in the wet, but never do they inspire confidence. In short, if your spending a lot of time hooning it on logging roads, you'll likely be satisfied, but otherwise Id look elsewhere.
Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent
- 80%from 4 reviews
- 68,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 4 Dueler AT Ascent reviewsChanged to these tires from KO2s in load range E for my 3/4 ton pickup. The Dueler Ascent 3PMSF rated tires perform good in snow, wet and dry. Their kryptonite is ice. Last winter I drove 330 miles with half of that in road conditions that were icy, patchwork of ice, rumble strips of ice on road. In the straights if you kept your speed down and 4wd you did okay. Tire wear is acceptable. I use them year around and tow a 7000# travel trailer 1.5 to 2 months out of the year. 99% highway driving and 1% off-road (that ain't for me).
On the icy slight corners I had to slow way down, < 25 mph was my limit and the tires (high pucker factor). If I had to drive those type of conditions regulary with ice, then I would pop for a dedicated winter tire. No icy road conditions to drive on? then these are great tires for you.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | All Terrain TA KO3 | Dueler AT Ascent |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| On the market since | 2024 | - |
| Replaced | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 (2014) | - |
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Three independent tests put the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 and Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent side by side: Tire Rack's 2024 on-road test, Tyre Reviews' 2025 three-tyre comparison and Tire Rack's 2026 snow test. The Bridgestone finished higher in both Tire Rack tests, while the BFGoodrich took first place in the Tyre Reviews comparison.
The results point to different priorities. The Bridgestone had substantially better measured wet, snow and ice grip, and scored higher for comfort and noise in both tests that assessed them. The BFGoodrich earned better steering and road-handling scores in Tire Rack's 2024 test, and a higher dirt-handling score in Tyre Reviews' 2025 comparison. It also has a three-ply sidewall suited to more demanding off-road use. The Tire Rack tests included the BFGoodrich in LT construction, an important qualification when comparing these results.
All Terrain TA KO3 vs Dueler AT Ascent: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 or the Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent finished ahead 2 times and the All Terrain TA KO3 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Terrain TA KO3 scores 7.1 and the Dueler AT Ascent 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the All Terrain TA KO3 or the Dueler AT Ascent?
The Dueler AT Ascent led 3 of the 3 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 2-2 between the All Terrain TA KO3 and the Dueler AT Ascent.
Which is better in snow?
The Dueler AT Ascent led 4 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.8/10 for the All Terrain TA KO3 and 8.3/10 for the Dueler AT Ascent.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the All Terrain TA KO3 78% from 16 reviews and the Dueler AT Ascent 80% from 4.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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