BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3

Name: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
Brand: BFGoodrich
Rating: 79 (16 reviews)

Off-Road All-Terrain All Season Winter rated Tested by Tyre Reviews · 4

The BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO3 is a capable off-road tyre that is comfortable and generally quiet on the road. It works well in snow, but ice grip and braking on tarmac are weaker points, and some owners have had balancing problems.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 16 owner reviews 73% would buy again Read the reviews

Tests say 4^th average finish across 6 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P7 of 30 · 2026 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Off road, Wet Value, Ice Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

16owner reviews
184,500miles driven
6professional tests
57sizes available

15 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3

7.1/10

Better than 36% of all-terrain tyres

High Confidence
6 tests
16 owner reviews

Scores of the 42 all-terrain tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests6 tests · 2 publications · 2024-2026	33%	85%
Owner reviews16 owner reviews · rated 79%	56%	15%
Combined	36%	7.1

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-terrain tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	57%	26%	2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	30%	20%	4
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow	53%	19%	4
Off roadTraction and handling on gravel, grass, sand and mud	70%	14%	3
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice	10%	11%	2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	19%	6%	1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	46%	4%	4

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	58%	6
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	37%	4
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface	32%	3

Confidence

Limited
Medium
High

Its own test results decide 92% of the test figure. The other 8% comes from its predecessor, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

2026 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test Tire Rack · 265/70 R17 P7 / 30
2026 The BEST All Terrain Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated Tyre Reviews · 265/70 R17 P3 / 7
2025 Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT Tyre Reviews · 275/65 R18 P1 / 3
2025 The Best All Terrain Tyres For Winter 2025 Tested Tyre Reviews · 265/70 R17 P4 / 5
2025 BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT Tyre Reviews · 285/70 R17 P2 / 2
2024 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test Tire Rack · 265/70 R17 P7 / 12

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Tested 6 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 4th.

6 Tests

1 Test Wins

4^th Average

1^st Best

7^th Worst

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test P7 of 30

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, a 3PMSF off-road all-terrain in LT construction, finished joint seventh. It stopped well on snow and the drivers liked it, but its traction on snow and its grip on ice were below the field's average.

Winner: Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT

Every independent test of the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2026	2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow TestTire Rack · 265/70 R17	P7 / 30
2026	The BEST All Terrain Tyres for 2026 Tested and RatedTyre Reviews · 265/70 R17	P3 / 7	Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended
2025	Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold ATTyre Reviews · 275/65 R18	P1 / 3	Tested by Tyre Reviews
2025	The Best All Terrain Tyres For Winter 2025 TestedTyre Reviews · 265/70 R17	P4 / 5	Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended
2025	BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM ATTyre Reviews · 285/70 R17	P2 / 2	Tested by Tyre Reviews
2024	2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road TestTire Rack · 265/70 R17	P7 / 12

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In 265/70 R17, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 is projected to cost $28.08 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $702 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the The BEST All Terrain Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated.

Tyre life here is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, NOT measured wear - treat it as the maker's promise, not a test result.

Westlake SL369$23.07

Falken Wildpeak AT4W$25.91

Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT$26.30

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3$28.08

Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 miles

Tyre life is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, not measured wear. Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at $0.95 per litre and $80 fitting per set of four. US prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.

Dimensions & Label Scores

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Size Range108 sizes available

195-325Width45-85Profile15-22Rim100-121 SLoad/Speed Index2024First On Market

EU Label

Fuel

E100%

Wet

C100%

Noise

74-75dB B

3PMSF on 53 of 108 sizes

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

Not gradedUTQG grade15-16/32"Tread depth (new)50,000milesMileage warranty

Staggered fitments: 25,000 miles on the rear

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 in the wet?

Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 stops 6.5% longer than premium rivals, 1.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 57/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the wet from 16 reviews.

How good is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 in the dry?

Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 stops 6.7% longer than premium rivals, 4.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 30/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the dry from 16 reviews.

How good is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 in the snow?

Across the 3 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 stops 2.7% shorter than premium rivals, 5.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 5% worse than premium rivals, 6.4% better than mid-range rivals and 4.9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 53/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the snow from 16 reviews.

How good is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 on ice?

Across the 2 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 stops 11.9% longer than premium rivals, 5.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 12.6% longer than budget rivals. Across the 2 ice-traction tests, it is 4.2% worse than premium rivals, 4.6% worse than mid-range rivals and 2.5% worse than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 10/100, and owners rate it 6.9/10 on ice from 16 reviews.

How fuel efficient is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3?

Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3's rolling resistance is 1.8% higher than premium rivals, 3.3% higher than mid-range rivals and 6.1% lower than budget rivals.

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What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 have?

The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 has no UTQG treadwear grade: winter and light-truck sizes are exempt. BFGoodrich backs it with a 50,000-mile limited treadwear warranty (25,000 miles on the rear of a staggered fitment). New tread depth is 15-16/32" (11.9-12.7 mm), depending on size.

What do owners say about the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3?

Across 16 owner ratings the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 averages 79%. Owners rate Wear highest at 9 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6.9. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 81% of owners score it 70% or better.

How much does the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 cost to run?

In 265/70 R17, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 is projected to cost $28.08 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $702 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the The BEST All Terrain Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated. The cheapest to run in that test is the Westlake SL369, at $23.07.

What is the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3's EU tyre label rating?

Across its range, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of E for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 75 dB for noise.

How comfortable and quiet are the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3?

Owners rate the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 7.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 16 reviews.

How well do the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 9 out of 10 for wear across 16 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 8,000 miles.

Would owners buy the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 again?

73% of owners say they would buy the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 again, based on the 15 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

What does the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 replace?

The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 is the successor to the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 in BFGoodrich's range.

What sizes does the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 come in?

The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 is available in 57 sizes, ranging from 195-315/45-85 R15-22.

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What owners say summarised from 16 reviews

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.

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Owner ratings averaged from 16 ratings

Owner score 79%
Wear 90%
Snow Grip 90%
Dry Grip 86%
Handling 79%
Comfort 78%
Wet Grip 75%
Road Feedback 71%
Ice Grip 69%

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Most helpful 88%

“Much better than the factory Goodyear Duratrac regarding road noise and road comfort. The dry grip is better on roads. Has not rained enough here since I got them to provide a comprehensive review of wet traction but...”

Chevrolet silverado 1500
1,000 miles

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Most critical 20%

“This is the worst product that BF Goodrich has ever produced. They are impossible to balance and the road wobble because of that is extremely unpleasant. Road force testing was consistently over 100. Tried replacing and...”

Ram 3500
500 miles

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Longest term 100%

“BFG puts the ALL in all terrain! I am so happy with my purchase of KO3 tires the tire exceeded all my expectations. Perfect on road performance as well as off road. Wet grip has been improved by 80%. Highly recommend...”

Jeep
35,000 miles

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63%

Member September 27, 2026

Initial Impressions

Ford Ranger Raptor
275/65 R17
7,500 miles

How 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.

76%

Member September 24, 2026

Initial Impressions

315/70 R17
15,000 miles

Beware of the Load Range, as the LR-F tires have a significantly stiffer carcass than the LR-D version. Much better road grip and manners than the KO2's, including the tread life. Excellent dirt/gravel grip, average grip in the mud.

38%

MP5 July 25, 2026

Initial Impressions

GMC
285/60 R20
300 miles

2025 Sierra 1500 AT4, LT285/60R18. Unfortunately it took 78 pounds of road force to balace one of the tires and 53 for another. I hhave the KO3s on a 2007 FJ Cruiser and live them on that ride. I would avoid the KO3s on most LTs. Over 50 MPH they hop, shake the steering wheel, and bounce the bed. Returning them under Michelin/BFs 30 day satisfaction policy. Switching to the Toyo Open Country AT III.

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93%

Member July 19, 2026

Initial Impressions

Toyota Land Cruiser Utility SWB
235/85 R16
15,000 miles

Amazing as expected, though costly but I have used them on the trails on my land cruiser and interesting how they can carry heavy loads, I don’t regret buying and would recommend in Kenyan Safari always go for the BFGoodrich on your terrain trails.

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 owner photo

100%

carmen April 24, 2026

Initial Impressions

Jeep
265/70 R17
35,000 miles

BFG puts the ALL in all terrain!
I am so happy with my purchase of KO3 tires the tire exceeded all my expectations.
Perfect on road performance as well as off road.
Wet grip has been improved by 80%.
Highly recommend this tire trust me you will not regret.
No tire can compare to BFGoodrich.
I had cooper tires fitted on my truck worst experience ever. it is really not compare with BFG.

87%

KALEN March 23, 2026

Initial Impressions

Great Wall Motors GWM Tank 300 Diesel
225/45 R17
13,000 miles

I think I was most impressed by the fact that I changed from brand new Michelin highway terrain tyres over to the KO3, and the road noise and comfort were... basically identical. Aside from the aesthetic of these tyres (I am a proud white writing displayer), they've performed admirably. Very comfortable, very quiet, and their traction offroad is fantastic. They suffer from the same inherent limitations that are common in AT tyres as a category, eg, not amazing in the wet, and this is the one area in which I feel the KO3 might not stand up to some of the competition, but in every other category they're outstanding. We love taking these things off road and so far there hasn't been any situation they haven't been able to breeze through. We don't do any really hardcore rock crawling, but no matter the trail we're on we're confident the tyres aren't going to be what lets us down.

87%

Member February 17, 2026

Initial Impressions

Lexus Gx470
285/70 R17
8,000 miles

They took everything that I didn’t like about the KO2… noise, harshness, poor hydroplane resistance… and fixed it. The KO3 is an improvement and is a nice addition to my lifted GX470. The on-center steering is acceptable for a truck but not nimble like my Toyo ATIII. The BFG does have good handling but it feels a little slower to change direction than the Toyo. However, this thing takes the cake for braking performance… snow/dirt/street, it stops well everywhere no matter the conditions. Of course it can’t hang with a winter tire on ice because no A/T can. But, it’s a top tier choice of tire. I’m going to put the same size on LRC on my Tacoma.

80%

ColoradoJosh January 19, 2026

Initial Impressions

Lexus Gx470
225/45 R17
8,000 miles

I've had them all on my Toyota truck/suv over the years... BFG KO, KO2, KO3, Toyo AT3, Yokohama GO15, Michelin AT2, etc...

The KO3 is a top tier tire with great technology. The ride is significantly improved over the KO2 in both noise and comfort (the E-rated tire does very well on my GX470). The ONLY two complaints (minor) are 1) steering is slower and definitely makes it feel like a truck. 2) Ice traction is the same... NOT a winter tire... in spite of the newest rubber technology they still haven't improved the ice stopping in spite of the improvements on packed snow and wet roads.

IF you drive more in the rain, get the Toyo AT3... I've never had a better rugged AT tire than this one for keeping the truck tracking straight when you suddenly encounter a deep puddle on the freeway... it doesn't jerk the steering wheel and make you panic like the KO2 did for me. The Toyo and new BFG are hard to discern any major real world differences in snowy roads (when new). We'll see how the full depth siping helps this new BFG over the years... If you want a less rugged looking tire there's plenty of more on-road oriented tires that will handle well in the wet... this isn't my category so I don't typically buy those tires.

84%

astik January 14, 2026

Initial Impressions

Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van
235/65 R16
3,000 miles

Pretty solid tires. Better than the Cooper ATs that I had on there before. Both were good all-season options. They were both good in snow. Ice wasn't great but chains helped out in that case.

90%

Cabbagefarts January 8, 2026

Initial Impressions

Ford F 150
275/65 R20
200 miles

2021 F150, leveled with Eibach pro truck stage 2 kit. Honestly it’s early to put up a review with 200-300 miles driven but my initial impression are 100% better then I expected. The truck came with new Bridgestone Alenza 275/55/20 and worn out stock shocks at 62k miles. I put the coilovers on for about 10k miles and rather enjoyed the ride. I was cautious about going from SL to E rated tires. Luckily the KO3s have gone far past my expectations.
Very quiet, almost as quiet as the Bridgestones and not intrusive at all in cabin.
The ride is amazing and better than the Bridgestones. Only one area of my daily 100 mile round trip commute is worse than ride comfort wise than the Bridgestones but it’s a totally shyt section of road in New Orleans area. I drive the causeway (23.8 miles bridge) and the ride is better on the KO3s.

I was debating between KO3s and XTM ATs after watching the review on this site. Well, there is a reason Jonathan says the KO3 is the standard.

I’ll post again as they wear.

83%

Member December 23, 2025

Ford Ranger Raptor
275/65 R17
20,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

These are the OE tires on a Ranger Raptor. Wear has been surprisingly good, and they're very good in snow.

92%

Member December 11, 2025

Ram Ram 2500 Power Wagon
315/70 R17
25,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Wonderful product and great tires. Only issue I really had was balancing issues consistently. I had to have multiple tires replaced because they just would not stop wobbling. After a bit I gave up and replaced them with another brand. Made me sad that I could not get a good set to balance up for me.

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