BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT
- TR Score
- 7.1/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 16
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 3
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 finished ahead 3 times and the Wrangler DuraTrac RT not once. The All Terrain TA KO3 stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet; the Wrangler DuraTrac RT stopped 3.2% shorter on snow.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Buy the BFGoodrich KO3 for mixed road and trail use, particularly if wet-road braking and handling matter. Pick the Goodyear DuraTrac RT if you place greater priority on snow performance and accept its weaker wet-road results.
Where the All Terrain TA KO3 is stronger
- Shorter wet braking distances in both shared tests
- Quicker wet handling in both shared tests
- Higher overall placing in both tests
Where the Wrangler DuraTrac RT is stronger
- Quicker snow handling in both shared tests
- Shorter snow braking distance and slightly faster snow traction in the 2026 test
- Competitive dirt handling, marginally quicker in the 2026 test
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 Wrangler DuraTrac RT at a glance
| Category | All Terrain TA KO3 | Gap | Wrangler DuraTrac RT |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 3 | 0 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 1 | The Wrangler DuraTrac RT stopped 0.8% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 2 |
| Wet7 measurements | 7 | The All Terrain TA KO3 stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet (2 tests) | 0 |
| Snow8 measurements | 1 | The Wrangler DuraTrac RT stopped 3.2% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 7 |
| Ice2 measurements | 0 | 2 | |
| Off road2 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Comfort5 measurements | 2 | 3 | |
| Value1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.1/10 | The Wrangler DuraTrac RT by 1.1 | 8.2/10 |
| Owner rating16 and 3 reviews | 78% | The Wrangler DuraTrac RT by 10 points | 88% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 53 | 4 sizes made in both | 4 |
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 | Wrangler DuraTrac RT |
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| 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | P7 of 30 | P17 of 30 | |
| The BEST All Terrain Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated | P3 of 7 | P5 of 7 | |
| 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | P7 of 12 | P11 of 12 |
Performance profile
8 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
Wrangler DuraTrac RT
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. 14 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
Wrangler DuraTrac RT
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
Wrangler DuraTrac RT
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the All Terrain TA KO3 78% from 16 reviews and the Wrangler DuraTrac RT 88% from 3. 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 | Wrangler DuraTrac RT | Wins | ||||||||
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| 45.02 | 0.8% | 44.63 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 0.69 | 2.9% | 0.71 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 48.16 | 3.5% | 49.98 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 84.91 | 0.8% | 85.44 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 0.51 | 2% | 0.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 102.1 | 0.7% | 101.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 17.82 | 3.2% | 17.27 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 5.44 | 0.6% | 5.41 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 14.15 | 8.8% | 12.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 55.47 | 1.5% | 54.51 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 16.24 | 15.2% | 13.77 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 6.23 | 11.4% | 5.52 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 74.87 | 0.3% | 74.68 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 3.7% | scored | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 57.72 | 1.7 dB | 56.01 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 9.3 | 6.1% | 9.9 | 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 Wrangler DuraTrac RT 8.2 out of 10.
| All Terrain TA KO3 | Category | Wrangler DuraTrac RT | ||
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| 30 | Dry | 19 | ||
| 57 | Wet | 30 | ||
| 46 | Comfort | 36 | ||
| 19 | Value | 5 | ||
| 53 | Snow | 78 | ||
| 10 | Ice | 91 | ||
| 70 | Off road | 89 | ||
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 | Wrangler DuraTrac RT | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.5 | Wet Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 7.1 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 7.9 | Handling | 5.7 | ||
| 9 | Wear | 9.5 | ||
| 7.8 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
| 9 | Snow Grip | 10 | ||
| 6.9 | Ice Grip | 7 | ||
Owners rate the All Terrain TA KO3 78% from 16 reviews and the Wrangler DuraTrac RT 88% from 3. 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.
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT
- 88%from 3 reviews
- 106,500 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Wrangler DuraTrac RT reviewsI use this tire on an 80 series Landcruiser that spend most of its time off road. The road manners are good, but I find the off road traction to be excellent. Packed snow and ice are not fantastic unless you have studs, but deep snow performance is excellent. When I off road in the winter, it is not uncommon to be driving through area with 2 feet of fresh snow and this tire is awesome. Noise is just ok, but it has a fairly aggressive tread, so a little hum is expected. Wear has been great as I got roughly 50k miles out of my last set even with all the off road driving. I didn't see a lot of tread chunking and I have not had a single sidewall puncture in 10 years with these tires (Yes, I am knocking on wood after typing that). Thick mud is the only 'weakness' for this tire as the self cleaning is not quite as good as my last set of BFG KM2's, but considering this is more of an all terrain rather than a mud terrain tire, I cut it some slack. Also does well in sand.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 53 sizes of the All Terrain TA KO3 and 4 of the Wrangler DuraTrac RT, 4 of them made in both.
| Category | All Terrain TA KO3 | Wrangler DuraTrac RT |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 53 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 4 sizes, 16 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 4 sizes 215/65 R16225/75 R16235/85 R16265/65 R18 | |
| EU label wet grip | C100% | B50%D50% |
| EU label rolling resistance | E100% | E50%C25%D25% |
| EU label noise | 74-75 dB B100% | 74-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 57 of 57 | 4 of 4 |
| On the market since | 2024 | 2024 |
| Replaced | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 (2014) | - |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
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.
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 and Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT are all-season all-terrain tyres for SUVs and 4x4s, but their two shared tests point to different strengths. In the 2026 all-terrain test, the KO3 finished third of seven and earned a recommendation, while the DuraTrac RT finished fifth. In the 2024 on-road test, they placed seventh and eleventh of twelve respectively.
The choice is not simply about overall rank. The KO3 was consistently better on wet pavement, while the Goodyear had the edge in snow handling in both tests. For drivers splitting time between roads and trails, those differences matter more than the finishing positions alone.
Conclusion
The KO3 is the stronger all-round choice in this pairing. It stopped 1.21 metres sooner in the wet in the 2026 test and 2.44 metres sooner in 2024, and it was quicker in wet handling in both. It also scored better for on-road steering and handling in the 2024 test, though neither tyre was among that test's grip leaders. Its lower rolling resistance and better reported value measure add to its case for everyday use.
Choose the DuraTrac RT if snow performance is the priority: it handled snow faster in both tests and stopped 0.52 metres sooner in the 2026 snow-braking test. Dirt performance was close, so the available results do not establish a decisive off-road winner. Refinement also varied by test: the KO3 scored better subjectively in 2026, but the Goodyear edged it in 2024 and recorded a lower measured noise level in 2026. The practical takeaway is clear: favour the KO3 for wet-road travel, or the DuraTrac RT when snow capability matters most.
All Terrain TA KO3 vs Wrangler DuraTrac RT: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 or the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 finished ahead 3 times and the Wrangler DuraTrac RT not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Terrain TA KO3 scores 7.1 and the Wrangler DuraTrac RT 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the All Terrain TA KO3 or the Wrangler DuraTrac RT?
The All Terrain TA KO3 led 7 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Wrangler DuraTrac RT led 2 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.8% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Wrangler DuraTrac RT led 7 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.2% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.8/10 for the All Terrain TA KO3 and 8.5/10 for the Wrangler DuraTrac RT.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the All Terrain TA KO3 78% from 16 reviews and the Wrangler DuraTrac RT 88% from 3.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The All Terrain TA KO3 is made in 53 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Wrangler DuraTrac RT in 4 (16 to 18 inch). 4 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the All Terrain TA KO3 is graded C for wet grip and E for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Wrangler DuraTrac RT B and E.
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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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