The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 (KM for Key feature: Mud traction and 2 identifying it as BFGoodrich's 2nd generation KM tire) is an Off-Road Maximum Traction tire developed for off-roaders driving full-sized, lifted trucks that participate in rock climbing and/or other challenging off-road driving. The Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 is designed from the mud up to overcome almost any obstacle in its path by combining more traction and mud-clearing ability than its predecessor with a smoother ride and less road noise than normally expected from an aggressive tire.
The Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 molds an off-road tread compound into a Krawler T/A KX-inspired symmetric design that features deep, self-cleaning independent tread blocks and linear transverse flex zones that provide the elasticity needed to allow the tire to conform to off-road obstacles when aired-down and driven at low speeds.
The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts and BFGoodrich's Krawler TEK sidewalls and casing. Krawler TEK consists of three components that include aggressive sidewall lugs, cut- and chip-resistant sidewall compounds and BFGoodrich's TriGard casing (three-ply polyester construction) with sidewall cords that are up to 33 percent stronger than the previous Mud-Terrain T/A KM tire. These advancements allow for more bite and sidewall protection along with increased strength and resistance to bruising caused by rocks and rough trails. Single strand beads (a single strand of bead wire is continuously wrapped multiple times until the desired strength is provided) enhance the tire's fit to the wheel to improve uniformity and ride quality.
While Off-Road Maximum Traction tires, which are often called mud tires, are branded with the M+S symbol and able to churn through deep snow, their typical oversize applications and the absence of snow-biting sipes in their large smooth lugs can challenge their on-road wintertime traction on packed snow and icy surfaces.
El neumático Mud-Terrain T/A KM 2 (KM significa, característica principal: tracción en lodo, KM=Key feature: Mud traction y el número 2 se refiere a la segunda generación de neumáticos KM) pertenece a la categoría Tracción Máxima Fuera de Carretera y fue desarrollado para conductores que conducen vehículos "levantados" y realizan actividades todoterreno, como subir rocas (rock climbing) o cualquier otra actividad que represente un reto en campo traviesa. El Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 puede superar casi cualquier obstáculo en su camino y combina mayor tracción y habilidad de eliminar lodo que su antecesor. Posee un andar más tranquilo y menos ruidoso que el encontrado, usualmente en este tipo de neumático.
El compuesto de caucho campo traviesa del Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 es moldeado en una banda de rodamiento inspirada en el Krawler T/A KX y cuenta con bloques profundos e independientes que se pueden limpiar por si mismos y zonas flexibles lineales inclinadas, que proveen la elasticidad necesaria para sobrepasar los obstáculos campo traviesa, cuando se utilizan los neumáticos a menor presión de aire y velocidades bajas.
La estructura interna incluye correas gemelas de acero con un armazón y flancos Krawler TEK de BFGoodrich. Krawler TEK consiste de tres componentes: un compuesto de caucho en los bloques de los flancos resistente a cortes y rasguños; la carcasa TriGard de BFGoodrich (posee tres capas de poliéster) y cordones en los flancos 33% más fuertes que el neumático anterior Mud-Terrain T/A KM. Estas mejoras permiten más agarre y mayor protección del flanco, además de mayor fortaleza y resistencia a abolladuras causadas por las rocas y caminos difíciles. Un talón o alambre de aro de una sola hebra (es enrollado continuamente hasta alcanzar la fortaleza deseada) mejora el ajuste del neumático al rin, lo cual, mejora la uniformidad y calidad del andar.
Los neumáticos de la categoría Tracción Máxima Fuera de Carretera poseen el símbolo M+S (lodo y nieve) y son capaces de remover nieve, pero su gran tamaño y la ausencia de pequeñas ranuras (conocidas como sipes) sobre la superficie de los bloques o tacos, pueden presentar un reto en la tracción para invierno sobre nieve compactada o superficies con hielo.
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Ratings Charts & Reviews BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2
Feedback patterns show the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 delivers outstanding dry traction (9-10 scores) and confident wet performance, with hydroplaning resistance often rated highly. Winter traction receives strong marks in deep snow, though ice performance shows variability with some lower scores (3-6 range). Treadwear is a standout, with many customers noting exceptional durability for off-road use. Ride comfort is praised for rugged conditions, but noise levels receive mixed feedback, with some ratings in the 3-7 range. Overall, it's highly regarded for its intended off-road maximum traction role, balancing aggressive capability with reliable wear.
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276 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
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Most customers rate wet traction between 7-10, praising confident grip in muddy off-road conditions. Hydroplaning resistance scores are strong (many 9s/10s), though a few lower ratings note variability in extreme wet scenarios.
November 06, 2015
4.6 out of 5
...I was most impressed with traction on wet pavement and driving through deeper water. Wasn't expecting for it to stay glued to the road and channeling out water as well as it did...
Put over 55K miles on these KM2's on my PRO4X. Probably have at least another 10K worth of tread. These tires are the real deal. I do have a mid sized truck but even so these tires hold up well and exceeded my expectations. Traction on and off road are outstanding. I was most impressed with traction on wet pavement and driving through deeper water. Wasn't expecting for it to stay glued to the road and channeling out water as well as it did. If your on the fence about purchasing these tires, do it, you will not be disappointed. These tires were amazingly quiet for me for the first 35K but now have now become much louder. But hey its a mud tire, I was expecting that from the beginning.
Vehicle: 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PRO-4X Miles Driven on Tires: 55,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PRAIRIEVILLE, LA Driving Style: Average
...Also they resist hydroplaning amazingly. I frequently have them over 85mph even in the rain and have yet to hydroplane once even in a couple inches of water...
I have a fairly modified grand cherokee including axle swap from olen diff laredo to elsd converted to locker axles out of a limited hemi. Its lifted 4" and i admin an offroad group. We wheel frequently and hard. Ive chopped them up a bit from tucking them into a body pinch weld and chunked a little from slicing them and on sharp rocks. They hold up to both very well. Even with tread damage they are as quiet as my old dueler rhs of the same size. I have not had the pleasure of snow yet but look forward to it very much. I hear a harsh winter in coming and i live in the cuyahoga vally so im hoping the hills will makes them shine. Also they resist hydroplaning amazingly. I frequently have them over 85mph even in the rain and have yet to hydroplane once even in a couple inches of water. They resist wear pretty well as after 12k im still better than 80% even with rock spinning. They do however have a tendency of sliding a little on coners on concrete but almost all tires do. They squawk so id say theyre still gripping better than most.
Vehicle: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: AKRON, OH Driving Style: Spirited
Customers praise the KM2's deep snow traction with many 9s and 10s, while snow performance scores 7-10. Ice traction shows more variability but maintains capability in rugged conditions.
December 03, 2023
4.2 out of 5
...The first year we had a bad snow storm. I could run my jeep in 2wdon the ice and snow most of the time. Deep snow I would have to go to 4wd...
I put these tires on my Jeep wrangler 03 TJ when I lived in Siloam Springs Arkansas. The first year we had a bad snow storm. I could run my jeep in 2wd on the ice and snow most of the time. Deep snow I would have to go to 4wd. I had a lot of inclines on my commute to work and the tires were phenomenal. I drove the Jeep from Arkansas to Mississippi ( 10 hour drive ) at least once a month. Moved back to Mississippi and drove to Arkansas for trail riding with my friends. Tires wore evenly for the miles. I think I am about to try same tires on my Denali with 6.2 and awd to see if I get the same results on a heavier SUV. The only downfall.I seen of tires were a little noisy , but if you point your vehicle in a direction no matter your terrain you were going to get to your destination. Heavy loose sand you will dig down some so that is a little downfall also. Other than that I will buy again
Vehicle: 2003 Jeep Wrangler X Miles Driven on Tires: 60,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: VANCLEAVE, MS Driving Style: Spirited
Trust me when I say, Absolutely the best tires I've ever driven on Ice and snow. I live in North Dakota and our roads are especially bad this year...
Trust me when I say, Absolutely the best tires I've ever driven on Ice and snow. I live in North Dakota and our roads are especially bad this year. I do not know why they do not have very high winter rating.
Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Willys Sport Built Before 6/21 Miles Driven on Tires: 7,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: FARGO, ND Driving Style: Average
...Tire performance is outstanding in snow and mud, never been stuck when aired down!...
Have a 96 Toyota Landcruier with a OME lift 3" front 4" rear. Replaced 265/75 16 with 255/85 16 got 45K miles out of first set they still had life left but tread was chucked up from gravel roads. Vehicle hands much better on HWY with the 255/85's, does not wander. Tire performance is outstanding in snow and mud, never been stuck when aired down! If you are looking for the best off road tires on the market with a great price point the BFG KM's are bar none! Waiting for the KM3's to be produced in this size.
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: GREAT FALLS, MT Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate dry traction as excellent with scores of 9s and 10s. The Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 delivers confident grip and responsive handling in off-road conditions, aligning with its maximum traction design.
August 08, 2019
4.5 out of 5
...The tire rubber starts off soft with a little faster wear and gets better traction, but after about 24000 miles you get into the harder rubber which gives the tire longer life but the traction diminishes a bit...
We have a Jeep Wrangler and as long as you rotate these every 3000 to 3500 miles (We do a 5 tire rotation) you will avoid the vibration wobble in certain high speed ranges that comes from the tires getting cupped over time from the 4 wheel drive. The noise will be noticeably higher after a rotation until the feather set of the edge is worn off. The tire rubber starts off soft with a little faster wear and gets better traction, but after about 24000 miles you get into the harder rubber which gives the tire longer life but the traction diminishes a bit, especially wet traction. Overall, a really great tire with a great look and Made in the USA!
Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys Wheeler W Miles Driven on Tires: 32,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: PELHAM, AL Driving Style: Spirited
Roughly 12,000 miles of mostly highway/city use on current set of tires.
Tires perform great on dry roads, less so on wet roads, and even less on light snow/ice.
They manage to fight hydroplaning pretty well because of the large empty spaces in between the tread lugs, but fall short on wet roads.
Their ability to perform in deep snow will be affected by how much ground clearance you have until your body/axles start to hit the snow also. Past about a foot they struggle *on my setup*.
When these wear out I'll likely go to a different tire brand and size, not necessarily because of my experience.
Vehicle: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: MC GUIRE AFB, NJ Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate ride comfort highly with 9s and 10s, noting smooth off-road performance. Noise levels are typical for aggressive mud-terrain tires, with many scoring 7-8.
January 27, 2019
3.1 out of 5
Fine for the first 10k miles they now ride so rough and are so noisy that I am looking at replacing them with plenty of tread life left on them...
Fine for the first 10k miles they now ride so rough and are so noisy that I am looking at replacing them with plenty of tread life left on them. Great tire if you cn handle the noise. I can't.
Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys Wheeler Miles Driven on Tires: 14,500 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: BEDFORD, NH Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate treadwear as excellent, with scores of 9-10 highlighting durable performance in rugged off-road use. While a few noted faster wear (lower scores 0-6), high marks dominate, showing strong longevity for aggressive terrain.
June 19, 2018
3.9 out of 5
...Treadwear has been beyond outstanding. After 35K miles (mostly highway, it's never trailered) I still have close to 50% tread depth left across all 4 tires (I feel there's at least another 25K there before they hit the wear bars). I've only rotated them maybe 3 times too...
I purchased my set of BF Goodrich KM2 tires in 2013 (35x12.50R15). Overall these tires have been very good, though in some areas I think they are a step down from the previous KM(1) tires I had before, most notably they are downright LOUD!! (the stereo volume doesn't quite work well enough to get over these babies lol), and when brand new they were only 34.5" whereas the KM was 34.9" measured the same way (inflated to 30PSI, not mounted on the vehicle). Treadwear has been beyond outstanding. After 35K miles (mostly highway, it's never trailered) I still have close to 50% tread depth left across all 4 tires (I feel there's at least another 25K there before they hit the wear bars). I've only rotated them maybe 3 times too. Offroad traction has been excellent (among the better tires I've owned). Vehicle stats also include locked F&R differentials and crawl gearing (I spend much of my time on trails in California's Sierra mtns.). The sidewalls have suffered a few cuts & abrasions from rocks (one just barely touched the cords) but no punctures. My hopes are that the upcoming KM3 will be just as good, but with a noise level more akin to the previous KM tire (far from silent, but not so much that my ears bleed, and I can actually hear the stereo a little). Certainly the KM3 is a better-looking tire too.
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Bronco II Miles Driven on Tires: 35,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: WOODLAND HILLS, CA Driving Style: Spirited
I bought these tires 4 or 5 years ago and a friend told me he thought I would get 20 thousand miles out of them because of their soft compound. It has been 55 thousand miles and there is still enough tread left for another 5 thousand before they become unsafe...
I bought these tires 4 or 5 years ago and a friend told me he thought I would get 20 thousand miles out of them because of their soft compound. It has been 55 thousand miles and there is still enough tread left for another 5 thousand before they become unsafe. I have had zero problems with them and I am getting ready to buy another set. I used 8 oz. of Air Soft pellets inside each tire for balancing. They are a little expensive but they have surpassed my expectations and I do not know what more I could ask for a set of tires. I have had no oppertunity to use them in ice or snow so cannot speak to their ability in those conditions. My vehicle is not a pickup but a 1985 Toyota 4Runner and I am using the 33" 10.50 tires.
Vehicle: 1985 Toyota Pick-up 4wd Miles Driven on Tires: 55,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: POWAY, CA Driving Style: Spirited
This tire has awesome treadware! @ 35,000 on them with aggresive driving in a diesel gmc 2500hd I still have 45% of tread!...
This tire has awesome treadware! @ 35,000 on them with aggresive driving in a diesel gmc 2500hd I still have 45% of tread! Im talkin I drive and corner in this thing like a sports car! They arent very noisy and have wonderful traction in all conditions. I highly recomend them!
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sierra C2500HD Ext Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 35,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: Cantrall, Il Driving Style: Spirited
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