Tested 3 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 averages a finish of 4th.
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Despite being one of the older designs in the test, the KO2 remains competitive, particularly excelling in off-road and snow performance. While its on-road manners weren't class-leading, it delivered a well-rounded package that balanced off-road capability with acceptable road behavior.
Where the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P5.5 of 6 | 8% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P6 of 6 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P2 of 5 | 75% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P2 of 5 | 75% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P4 of 6 | 46% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P5 of 6 | 21% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P3 of 5 | 50% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P3.5 of 6 | 54% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P5 of 7 | 33% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P1 of 4.5 | 100% | 2 |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P3 of 5 | 50% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P1.5 of 4.5 | 83% | 1 |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P2 of 4 | 67% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 1 | P2 of 7 | 83% | - |
| Gravel Braking | 1 | P2 of 7 | 83% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
| Dirt Handling | 1 | P1 of 5 | 100% | 1 |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 1 | P2 of 5 | 75% | - |
| Sand Traction | 1 | P2 of 7 | 83% | - |
| Mud Traction | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P2 of 5 | 75% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P2 of 5 | 75% | - |
| Noise | 1 | P6 of 7 | 17% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Value | 1 | P4 of 5 | 25% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 This tyre | 3 | 0 | 4th | 53% |
| BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 Successor | 6 | 1 | 4th | 52% |
Drawn from 3 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.
Across three tests the BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 shows a split personality: excellent off-road and snow capability with solid subjective comfort/noise, but weak on-road wet and dry braking/handling, especially in the 2024 van-based German test where it finished last. It earned one Recommended award and two overall top-2 finishes (including a 2017 test), but inconsistency in on-road metrics drags its average position to 3.7.
Patterns are clear: it regularly tops snow and loose-surface tests (dirt/gravel/sand) and subjective road comfort, yet posts bottom-tier wet braking/handling and high rolling resistance. Straight-line aquaplaning is mid-pack to good, but comprehensive wet grip remains a liability.
offered strong aquaplaning resistance- The BEST All Terrain Tyre for 2025 (2024)
leading the snow braking test- The BEST All Terrain Tyre for 2025 (2024)
providing strong traction, good braking and stable handling- Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (2024)
excellent grip off-road- The BEST All Terrain Tyre for 2025 (2024)
Offroad capabilities were impressive, especially in mud and on gravel where it showed good bite- Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (2024)
providing strong traction, good braking and stable handling- Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (2024)
finishing second in snow handling- The BEST All Terrain Tyre for 2025 (2024)
excellent snow performance, providing strong traction- Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (2024)
poor cornering grip- Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (2024)
showed significant understeer in wet handling- The BEST All Terrain Tyre for 2025 (2024)
It had the longest dry braking distance of the group- The BEST All Terrain Tyre for 2025 (2024)
Its dry performance showed significant weaknesses with long braking distances- Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (2024)
Comfort was notably poor with noticeable vibrations transmitted through the steering wheel- Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (2024)
firm carcass made it harder to control through bumps and undulations- The BEST All Terrain Tyre for 2025 (2024)
the longest braking distances in the test- Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (2024)
Every tester write-up on the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 (2 tests) and 39 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Despite being one of the older designs in the test, the KO2 remains competitive, particularly excelling in off-road and snow performance. While its on-road manners weren't class-leading, it delivered a well-rounded package that balanced off-road capability with acceptable road behavior.
BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 produces some concerning results on paved roads. Its dry performance showed significant weaknesses with long braking distances, sluggish steering response and unstable behavior during emergency maneuvers. Wet performance was particularly problematic, with the longest braking distances in the test and poor cornering grip, making it one of the least safe tyres on wet roads. However, it redeemed itself with excellent snow performance, providing strong traction, good braking and stable handling. Offroad capabilities were impressive, especially in mud and on gravel where it showed good bite and predictable behavior. The downsides were significant though - it had the highest rolling resistance in the test at 10.7 kg/t which will impact fuel economy, and was also the loudest tyre tested at 73.4 dB. Comfort was notably poor with noticeable vibrations transmitted through the steering wheel.
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