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BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

4th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across three 2025 all-season all-terrain comparisons, the BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO3 shows a clear pattern of strong real-world livability (comfort and noise) combined with competitive off-road/dirt capability and standout snow traction. It achieved 1st of 3 in a mixed on-road/off-road comparison and was consistently near the top in subjective refinement, reinforcing its “benchmark” positioning for daily driving comfort in an A/T segment.

Its main limitation is winter performance on ice: while it can launch and pull well in snow (including the fastest snow traction time), it struggles to generate grip on ice for braking and acceleration and is also weaker in sustained lateral grip on snow (snow circle). This creates a split winter profile-excellent forward traction in snow, but reduced confidence on ice and in some cornering scenarios-contributing to a mid-pack 4th of 6 finish in the dedicated winter A/T test despite receiving a Recommended award.

Performance Strengths
  • Ride Comfort & Road Noise (Refinement) Strong
    • 1st place comfort (10 points) and 1st place noise (10 points) in 2025 KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT (2-tyre test)
    • Consistent 2nd place subjective comfort (+5% from best) and 2nd place subjective noise (+2% from best) in 2025 3-tyre KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT
  • Snow Traction & Driver-Confidence in Snow Strong
    • 1st place snow traction (3.55 s) in 2025 winter all-terrain test (LT 265/70 R17)
    • 1st place subjective snow handling (10 points) in 2025 winter all-terrain test; article note: KO3 "felt like it was great in traction"
  • Off-road / Dirt Capability (Handling) Moderate
    • 2nd place subjective dirt handling (+10% from best) in 2025 3-tyre head-to-head (275/65 R18)
    • 2nd place subjective dirt handling (+5% from best) in 2025 KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT (285/70 R17)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Ice Grip (Braking & Acceleration) Strong
    • 5th/5 ice braking (13.14 m, +16% from best) in 2025 winter all-terrain test
    • 5th/5 ice traction (2.11 s, +17.2% from best) in 2025 winter all-terrain test
  • Snow Lateral Grip / Cornering Limits Moderate
    • 5th/6 snow circle (34.27 s, +8.7% from best) in 2025 winter all-terrain test
    • 3rd/6 snow handling (101.09 s, +9.1% from best) in 2025 winter all-terrain test; article note: "didn't quite have the initial bite of the best when turning"
  • On-road Handling Sharpness (Subjective Road/Dry Handling) Minor
    • 2nd/2 subjective road score (9 points, +10% from best) in 2025 KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
    • 2nd/3 subjective dry handling (9.5 points, +5% from best) in 2025 3-tyre head-to-head
Performance Over Time

Test History

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Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT

2025

The BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 occupies the middle ground and, subjectively, does it very well. It combines surprisingly low noise levels and good comfort with a heavy-duty, three-ply sidewall...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Dirt Handling
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The Best All Terrain Tyres For Winter 2025 Tested Recommended

2025
Winner: Nokian Outpost nAT

In fourth place is the BFgoodrich All Terrain KO3. Now, this is one of those results where score weighting really matters. The KO3 Is a VERY strong tyre in the snow, essentially drawing with the No...
Strong:
Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling
Weak:
Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Snow Circle
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BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT

2025
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT

The BFGoodrich KO3 continues the brand’s legacy of being a benchmark in the all-terrain category. It impresses with excellent road manners, combining low noise with class-leading comfort over lar...
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