BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs Falken Wildpeak AT4W
- TR Score
- 7.1/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 16
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 11
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 and the Falken Wildpeak AT4W have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. The All Terrain TA KO3 was 17.9% quicker in the snow traction test; the Wildpeak AT4W stopped 6.4% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 if you need a genuinely all-conditions all-terrain-frequent wet weather, real snow, or winter road trips-because it's consistently stronger where safety margins matter (wet, aquaplaning and snow). Choose the Falken Wildpeak AT4W if your use is mostly dry-road commuting plus general off-road use and you prioritize dry braking, lower measured noise and better value, but go in knowing it underperforms in wet and especially snow compared with the KO3 in these tests.
Where the All Terrain TA KO3 is stronger
- Much stronger snow performance across both tests (braking, traction and handling), including class-leading snow traction in the winter-focused test
- Better wet safety margins: stronger wet braking/handling and a sizeable straight-line aquaplaning advantage (102.1 vs 95.4 km/h)
- Competitive off-road/dirt performance with a safe, progressive on-limit character noted by the tester
Where the Wildpeak AT4W is stronger
- Best in this head-to-head on dry road performance (shorter dry braking and slightly higher subjective dry handling)
- Slight advantage on ice metrics (ice braking and ice traction) in the winter test
- Lower measured pass-by/cabin noise level in the 2026 test (55.05 vs 57.72 dB)
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 Wildpeak AT4W at a glance
| Category | All Terrain TA KO3 | Gap | Wildpeak AT4W |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 1 | The Wildpeak AT4W stopped 6.4% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 4 |
| Wet7 measurements | 4 | 3 | |
| Snow13 measurements | 11 | The All Terrain TA KO3 was 17.9% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) | 2 |
| Ice4 measurements | 0 | The Wildpeak AT4W stopped 6.3% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 4 |
| Off road2 measurements | 2 | 0 | |
| Comfort5 measurements | 2 | 3 | |
| Value1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.1/10 | The Wildpeak AT4W by 1.2 | 8.3/10 |
| Owner rating16 and 11 reviews | 78% | Too close to call | 78% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 73% | The Wildpeak AT4W by 7 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 4 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 | Wildpeak AT4W |
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| 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | P7 of 30 | P3 of 30 | |
| The BEST All Terrain Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated | P3 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| The Best All Terrain Tyres For Winter 2025 Tested | P4 of 5 | P5 of 5 | |
| 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | P7 of 12 | P5 of 12 |
Performance profile
11 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
All Terrain TA KO3
Wildpeak AT4W
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. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 12 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
All Terrain TA KO3
Wildpeak AT4W
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
Wildpeak AT4W
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the All Terrain TA KO3 78% from 16 reviews and the Wildpeak AT4W 78% from 11. 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 | Wildpeak AT4W | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 45.02 | 6.4% | 42.16 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.6% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.69 | 4.3% | 0.72 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 11.1% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 48.16 | 1% | 47.26 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 84.91 | 2.8% | 84.45 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.7% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.51 | 11.8% | 0.57 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 102.1 | 7% | 95.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 19.43 | 10.7% | 21.62 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 4.5 | 17.9% | 5.62 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 14.15 | 5.4% | 14.95 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 70.68 | 3.5% | 74.77 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.2% | scored | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 34.27 | 4.7% | 35.96 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 14.69 | 6.3% | 13.69 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 4.17 | 3.4% | 4.01 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 74.87 | 0.4% | 75.18 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 1.2% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 1.4% | scored | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 0.6% | scored | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 57.72 | 2.7 dB | 55.05 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.3 | 5.1% | 9.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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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 Wildpeak AT4W 8.3 out of 10.
| All Terrain TA KO3 | Category | Wildpeak AT4W | ||
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| 30 | Dry | 81 | ||
| 57 | Wet | 51 | ||
| 46 | Comfort | 41 | ||
| 19 | Value | 91 | ||
| 53 | Snow | 17 | ||
| 10 | Ice | 29 | ||
| 70 | Off road | 78 | ||
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 | Wildpeak AT4W | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 7.5 | Wet Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 7.1 | Road Feedback | 6.8 | ||
| 7.9 | Handling | 7.1 | ||
| 9 | Wear | 8.8 | ||
| 7.8 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
| 9 | Snow Grip | 6.7 | ||
| 6.9 | Ice Grip | 5.2 | ||
Owners rate the All Terrain TA KO3 78% from 16 reviews and the Wildpeak AT4W 78% from 11. 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.
Falken Wildpeak AT4W
- 78%from 11 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 107,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally rate the Falken Wildpeak AT4W highly, praising its strong off-road capability and confident dry-road manners, with many also noting surprisingly low noise and good overall comfort for an all-terrain tyre. Wet traction is often described as good to very good, and several users report solid treadwear so far. A notable minority, however, say snow/ice performance (especially braking and slick city winter conditions) doesn't meet expectations for a 3PMS-rated tyre, with a few planning to switch to a dedicated winter setup.
- Excellent off-road traction (dirt/rock/sand/gravel/mud)
- Strong dry-road grip and stable handling
- Generally good wet traction for an all-terrain tyre
- Low road noise/quiet for an A/T tyre
- Snow and ice performance not as strong as expected (especially braking/traction on slick winter surfaces)
Summarised by AI from 11 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 11 Wildpeak AT4W reviewsThese are absolutely incredible. As in life, one gets what he pays for. Worth every dollar! Highly recommend
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | All Terrain TA KO3 | Wildpeak AT4W |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| On the market since | 2024 | - |
| Replaced | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 (2014) | Falken Wildpeak AT3W |
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.
BFGoodrich's All-Terrain T/A KO3 and Falken's Wildpeak AT4W target the same buyer: SUV and 4x4 drivers who want a true all-terrain tyre that can handle daily road use plus regular dirt/gravel work, with all-season capability. But in the two shared 265/70 R17 tests (an all-terrain group test for 2026 and a winter-focused all-terrain test for 2025), they land in noticeably different places overall: KO3 is consistently “Recommended” and finishes mid-pack (3/8 and 4/6), while AT4W trails the field (6/8 and 5/6) with no award.
The core story is balance vs. specialization. The Wildpeak AT4W shows clear strengths on dry tarmac and on ice metrics, and it also brings a stronger value score. The KO3, however, delivers the more well-rounded all-terrain brief-especially in wet safety margins and, most importantly, across the full set of snow tests-while also being rated better subjectively for comfort and cabin refinement even if its measured noise isn't class-leading.
Conclusion
Across both tests, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is the safer, more versatile choice for mixed conditions-particularly if you see real winter weather. In the 2026 all-terrain test it dominates wet and snow: better wet braking (40.23 m vs 42.39 m), faster wet handling (129.16 s vs 131.17 s), a big aquaplaning advantage (102.1 vs 95.4 km/h), and major snow gaps (e.g., 13.6 m vs 16.21 m snow braking; 5.44 s vs 7.25 s snow traction). The 2025 winter test confirms the pattern: KO3 is again stronger across snow braking/traction/handling (and even described as essentially drawing with the winter leader on snow), while Falken's LT-spec AT4W is repeatedly noted as having traded away snow performance for wear resistance.
The Falken Wildpeak AT4W's case is narrower but real: it stops and feels better on dry roads in this data (44.08 m vs 47.06 m dry braking; 9.5 vs 9.0 subjective dry handling), and it edges the KO3 on ice braking/traction by small margins (12.89 m vs 13.14 m; 2.06 s vs 2.11 s). It's also the better-value tyre on the test's metric (4.95 vs 5.8 price/1000) and posts lower measured noise (55.05 dB vs 57.72 dB). The practical takeaway: if you want an all-terrain that remains convincing in wet and snow-where real-world risk is highest-the KO3 is the clearer recommendation; if your driving is mostly dry-road plus general trails and you're cost-sensitive (and you don't rely on strong snow performance), the AT4W can make sense, but it comes with meaningful wet/snow compromises shown in both tests.
All Terrain TA KO3 vs Wildpeak AT4W: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 or the Falken Wildpeak AT4W the better tyre?
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 and the Falken Wildpeak AT4W have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Terrain TA KO3 scores 7.1 and the Wildpeak AT4W 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the All Terrain TA KO3 or the Wildpeak AT4W?
The All Terrain TA KO3 led 4 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Wildpeak AT4W led 4 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.4% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The All Terrain TA KO3 led 11 of the 13 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 17.9% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.8/10 for the All Terrain TA KO3 and 8.1/10 for the Wildpeak AT4W.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the All Terrain TA KO3 78% from 16 reviews and the Wildpeak AT4W 78% from 11. 73% of All Terrain TA KO3 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Wildpeak AT4W.
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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.
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