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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Cooper Discoverer STT PRO — 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 Cooper

Cooper Discoverer STT PRO

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Cooper Discoverer STT PRO tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
356 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
91
Snow
88
Comfort
88
Noise
78
Treadwear
86
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Cooper Discoverer STT PRO — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 if noise 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) Discoverer STT PRO leads by 13
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
82
B — Cooper Discoverer STT PRO
95
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Discoverer STT PRO
Professional tests (TWG score) 81 –
Tire Rack owners 88 87
Tyre Reviews owners 82 81
SimpleTire owners – 94
America's Tire owners – 96

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Discoverer STT PRO leads by 24
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
67
B — Cooper Discoverer STT PRO
91
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Discoverer STT PRO
Professional tests (TWG score) 68 –
Tire Rack owners 90 93
Tyre Reviews owners 66 71
SimpleTire owners – 91
America's Tire owners – 91

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer STT PRO leads by 7
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
81
B — Cooper Discoverer STT PRO
88
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Discoverer STT PRO
Professional tests (TWG score) 80 –
Tire Rack owners 92 90
Tyre Reviews owners 81 63
SimpleTire owners – 91

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer STT PRO leads by 16
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
B — Cooper Discoverer STT PRO
88
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Discoverer STT PRO
Tire Rack owners 87 81
Tyre Reviews owners 72 66
SimpleTire owners – 89
America's Tire owners – 88

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 22
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
100
B — Cooper Discoverer STT PRO
78
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Discoverer STT PRO
Professional tests (TWG score) 100 –
SimpleTire owners – 79
America's Tire owners – 78

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Discoverer STT PRO leads by 2
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
84
B — Cooper Discoverer STT PRO
86
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Discoverer STT PRO
Tire Rack owners 85 75
Tyre Reviews owners 84 90
SimpleTire owners – 84
America's Tire owners – 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer STT PRO leads by 17
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
B — Cooper Discoverer STT PRO
89
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Discoverer STT PRO
Tyre Reviews owners 72 70
America's Tire owners – 90

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Cooper Discoverer STT PRO: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2Cooper Discoverer STT PRO
Relative Score 79 88
Dry 82 95
Wet 67 91
Snow 81 88
Comfort 72 88
Noise 100 78
Treadwear 84 86
Handling 72 89

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Tire A

Tire B

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 Cooper Discoverer STT PRO

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 B · Cooper Discoverer STT PRO
CategoryAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tiresAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available1623
Rim diameters16″ – 20″16″ – 20″
Tread depth13 - 15/32″18 - 22/32″
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised White LetteringBlack Side Wall - Raised White Lettering
Max pressure35 - 80 psi35 - 80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Cooper

Winner: Cooper Discoverer STT PRO — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Cooper Discoverer STT PRO scores 91 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 scores 100 vs 78 on noise.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Cooper Discoverer STT PRO scores 89 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Cooper Discoverer STT PRO scores 88 vs 72 on comfort.

Tire A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
Tire B · Cooper Discoverer STT PRO

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.