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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
38 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
67
Snow
81
Comfort
72
Noise
100
Treadwear
84
Handling
72

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
No reviews yet
Dry
84
Wet
94
Snow
90
Comfort
82
Noise
–
Treadwear
80
Handling
–

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 — better wet, comfort and snow. Pick the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 if treadwear matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 2
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
82
B — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
84
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Professional tests (TWG score) 81 –
Tire Rack owners 88 84
Tyre Reviews owners 82 –
SimpleTire owners – 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 27
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
67
B — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
94
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Professional tests (TWG score) 68 –
Tire Rack owners 90 94
Tyre Reviews owners 66 –
SimpleTire owners – 91

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 9
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
81
B — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
90
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Professional tests (TWG score) 80 –
Tire Rack owners 92 90
Tyre Reviews owners 81 –
SimpleTire owners – 87

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 10
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
B — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
82
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Tire Rack owners 87 82
Tyre Reviews owners 72 –
SimpleTire owners – 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
100
B — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
–
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Professional tests (TWG score) 100 –
SimpleTire owners – 84

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 4
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
84
B — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
80
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Tire Rack owners 85 80
Tyre Reviews owners 84 –
SimpleTire owners – 93

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
B — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
–
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Tyre Reviews owners 72 –

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Relative Score 77 86
Dry 82 84
Wet 67 94
Snow 81 90
Comfort 72 82
Noise 100 –
Treadwear 84 80
Handling 72 –

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is widely regarded as a benchmark for off-road durability and rugged versatility, excelling in gravel, sand, and rocky terrain. While users praise its longevity and aggressive aesthetic, there is a consistent consensus regarding its declining performance in wet conditions and increased road noise as the rubber compound hardens over time.

Pros

  • Exceptional off-road durability and puncture resistance
  • Strong traction in gravel, sand, and rocky terrain
  • Long tread life and high mileage capability
  • Aggressive, iconic visual appeal

Cons

  • Significant loss of wet-weather grip and braking performance
  • Increased road noise and harsh ride quality as the tire ages
  • Rubber compound tends to harden, negatively impacting cold-weather and wet-surface traction
  • Poor performance on ice and hard-packed snow

Observations

  • Users with lighter vehicles or vans (e.g., Sprinter) report varying experiences with noise and comfort, often noting that the tire's weight impacts ride quality.
  • Owners of heavy-duty 4x4s and trucks frequently highlight the tire's ability to handle high-speed gravel and heavy loads without structural failure.
Tire B BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 B · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
CategoryAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tiresAll Terrain and Off Road All Season tire
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available1627
Rim diameters16″ – 20″16″ – 20″
Tread depth13 - 15/32″18/32″
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised White LetteringRaised Black Lettering
Max pressure35 - 80 psi45 - 80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich

Winner: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 — better wet, comfort and snow. Pick the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 94 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 82 vs 72 on comfort.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 90 vs 81 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 scores 84 vs 80 on treadwear.

Tire A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
Tire B · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.