The legacy of the BFGoodrich KO2
Before we dive into the new BFGoodrich KO3, it's important to understand its predecessor, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2. The KO2 was our best all terrain tyres that gained immense popularity among off-road enthusiasts for several reasons:
- Performance: Excellent traction in various terrains, from highway to gravel, sand, mud, and snow.
- Durability: Known for its robust internal construction and resistance to cuts and chips.
- Longevity: Its advanced footprint helps distribute stress and the interlocking tread design makes the tyre resistant to irregular treadwear.
The KO2's impact on the off-road community was significant, setting a new standard for all-terrain tyres and becoming a benchmark against which other tyres were measured.
You might already want to know the difference between BFGoodrich KO3 vs KO2. Here are the key features of the new BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 and improvements over its predecessor.
Enhanced Traction:
The updated tyre design, featuring full-depth locking 3-D sipes, increases tread block stability, while interlocking tread elements enhance handling both on dry and wet roads and provide superior off-road traction, even in mud. The BFGoodrich KO3 also earns a severe snow rating, making it reliable for winter conditions.
Our new all terrain tread compound are formulated to improve wet traction. KO3 stops 4.2 metres shorter than the KO2
(legal notes)
1. Based on third-party wet braking test for new tyres from 80 km/h to 0 km/h using LT 265/60R18 BFGOODRICH ALL–TERRAIN 119/116S T/A KO3 fitted to a Toyota Fortuner. In the test, conducted by TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd at our request on April 23rd 2024 at the Automative and Tyre Testing Research and Innovation Centre (ATTRIC), Thailand. The BFGOODRICH KO3 tyres stopped 4.2m shorter than the BFGOODRICH KO2 tyres. Actual results may vary depending on driving habits, vehicle , tyre size, or tyre pressures.
Reinforced protection:
Durability remains a top priority in the BFGoodrich KO3 design. It boasts a resistant sidewall to withstand rough surfaces. An advanced deflection design helps protect against protruding objects, while extended shoulder rubber with our CoreGard technology provides increased protection in critical failure zones.
Improved longevity:
The KO3 features an optimised footprint shape that evenly distributes stress for uniform wear both on and off-road. Its new compound is formulated for improved longevity in diverse conditions.
These enhancements aim to provide a balanced performance improvement both on and off-road, addressing the diverse needs of all-terrain drivers.
