The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3–AKA the "BFG KO3"—is the 3rd generation of BFGoodrich's legendary Off-Road All-Terrain light truck tire engineered for the on and off-road tire needs of dedicated off-roaders like Jeeps, pickup trucks and 4x4 sport utility vehicles. It's built for drivers who want rugged confidence and control no matter where their journey takes them. Following up the wildly-successful All-Terrain T/A KO2, the KO3 has been carefully designed to retain the aggressive (and classic) visual elements of BFGoodrich all terrain tires, while delivering outstanding durability, improved wear-life and traction in all weather conditions—even light snow.
Available in LT fitments, load ranges, and sizes beyond 35 inches, the KO3 features a reformulated cut, chip, and tear-resistant tread compound for greater longevity and durability. Molded into a symmetric footprint designed with a generous amount of void for off-road use, while also optimizing the footprint for more even stress distribution and uniform wear. The interlocking tread blocks are designed to work in concert with one another for stability both on and off the pavement. Broad channels at the shoulders and plenty of void space to redistribute water help maintain control in the wet. The 3-D Locking Sipes are full depth and alongside the Snow/Mud notches, are designed to help drivers find the traction they need in any environment.
The upper shoulder and sidewall feature CoreGuard Technology: a bruise- and split-resistant rubber compound that extends further down the sidewall to protect more of the tire in demanding scenarios. Alternating Shoulder Scoops deliver clawing force for control and traction in sand, dirt, or grueling off-road rock driving during "aired down" adventures, while the Mud Phobic bars keep the tire clear of built-up material so it can perform as intended. And as always, the KO3 is available with raised white sidewall lettering—perfect for making your tires and wheels pop, complementing your truck's paint, or making your classic 4x4 look the part.
Internal construction of the All-Terrain T/A KO3 utilizes a durable, triple-ply polyester casing designed for strength and reliability, along with twin, high-strength steel belts providing a robust foundation for the nylon cap ply offering high-speed capability.
NOTE: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.
El neumático All-Terrain T/A KO3 es la tercera generación de los legendarios neumáticos de BFGoodrich de la categoría: Fuera De Carretera Todoterreno para camiones ligeros y fue fabricado para las necesidades dentro y fuera de carretera de Jeeps, picops y vehículos utilitarios deportivos. Su diseño proporciona control y confianza a los conductores sin importar el camino que tomen. Siguiendo el amplio éxito del ALL-Terrain T/A KO2, el All-Terrain T/A KO3 ha sido diseñado cautelosamente para mantener lo que desean los conductores de las generaciones previas, mientras aumentan la durabilidad, mejoran el desgaste y la tracción en todo tipo de clima, inclusive en presencia de nieve ligera.
El All-Terrain T/A KO3 posee un compuesto de caucho reformulado resistente a cortes, astillas y desgarros, dándole mayor longevidad. El mismo es moldeado en una huella con un diseño simétrico y con bastante espacio para su uso todoterreno, a la vez, ha sido optimizado para una distribución más pareja del estrés y proporcionar un desgaste uniforme. Los bloques de la huella interconectados han sido diseñados para trabajar entre si y proporcionar estabilidad dentro y fuera del pavimento. Surcos grandes en los hombros y bastante espacio redistribuyen el agua, para mantener control sobre superficies mojadas. Las pequeñas ranuras 3D en los bloques tienen una profundidad total y conjuntamente con las barras para nieve y lodo, ayudan a los conductores a encontrar tracción en cualquier ambiente.
La parte superior del hombro y el flanco utilizan la tecnología CoreGuard: un compuesto de caucho resistente a rasgaduras y astillas que se extiende a gran parte del flanco para proteger la mayor cantidad del neumático en escenarios exigentes. "Cucharas" alterna en la parte externa de los hombros mejoran el control y tracción en superficies con arena, polvo o rocas, en actividades aventuradas con poca presión de aire. Barras "Mud Phobic" mantiene el neumático limpio de cualquier material que se pueda acumular, para que el mismo, funcione según lo previsto.
La construcción interna del All-Terain T/A KO3 posee una estructura durable de tres capas de poliéster diseñadas para proporcionar fortaleza y confiabilidad. Esto, en conjunto con correas gemelas de acero resistente a tensiones fuertes, proporcionan una fundación robusta para la capa de nailon y ofrecer capacidad para rodar a velocidades rápidas.
NOTA: Los neumáticos All-Terrain T/A KO3 satisfacen los requisitos de la industria, en relación a condiciones de nieve severa, por esta razón, cuentan con el símbolo “tres picos montaña/copo de nieve”, 3PMSF (three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, 3PMSF).
Specifications shown are as accurate as possible based on the information provided to us by the tire manufacturers. The dimensions reflect average values for tires measured on the specified measuring rim width. Individual tires may vary from data shown.
All tires are subject to continuous development. The tire manufacturers and Tire Rack reserve the right to change product specifications at any time without notice or obligation.
*Although regularly updated, the country of origin for tires may vary from what is shown. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for tires with a specific country of origin.
For assistance selecting products for your vehicle, please contact our sales specialists at 888-541-1777 or via email.
Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 02/22/22 (1 of 2)
Manufacturer Special Warranty:60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee (1)
Additional Information:(1) Purchase 4 or more, exchange for any brand.
Notes
See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Tire Rack Test Results BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
Taking Off-Road Tires On-Road - 2024 Test 9 – With Winter Update (31:03)
Twelve selections from the On-Road, Off-Road, and Rugged All-Terrain categories comprise this All-Terrain tire test to see how they stack up when it comes to daily driving. A/T tires excel off the beaten path, but what about the rest of the time? The popular aesthetics of this category lead to many using them on their daily drivers. So, what are you sacrificing by choosing these products for your concrete journeys? Noise, comfort, handling, safety, and winter performance are all considered when we test all-terrain off-road tires on the road!
Owners report excellent tread life with many highlighting long-lasting performance, paired with a smooth and quiet ride. Winter traction earns praise for confident handling in light snow, though a few note limitations in severe ice conditions. Wet grip and hydroplaning resistance receive strong marks, with most ratings in the 9-10 range. Dry traction stands out as a top strength, described as responsive and secure. Across all-season use, feedback emphasizes reliable performance in varied conditions, with high satisfaction in comfort and treadwear reinforcing its touring-focused design.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Select to learn more
Customers Like:
256 customers mention "Wet Traction"
230 positive
26 negative
Most customers rate wet traction as excellent, with scores of 9-10 highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. While a few ratings are lower, the majority experience reliable wet weather performance in all-season conditions.
September 11, 2019
5 out of 5
...These tires stick like super glue in all conditions. Even on fresh chip & seal, they will regain traction if they begin to slide...
150 mile per day round trip commute. These tires stick like super glue in all conditions. Even on fresh chip & seal, they will regain traction if they begin to slide. Driving as many miles as I do, I like to get up front and stay up front. I am not trying to save tires or gas, just get to work. I rotate every 13k miles. Perfect even tread wear on an AWD Subaru Crosstrek. Yes they are more expensive than the competition. They will out last and out perform the cheaper tires in all conditions. I strayed from Michelin on the last set of tires and had a long winter. These tires also perform well in up to a foot of snow. Really impressive. If you drive like a pansy and are scared of snow, buy cheaper tires.
Vehicle: 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 33,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SOUTHINGTON, OH Driving Style: Spirited
...The tires are quieter, handle as well as the others, but have improved traction on wet pavement. When the other models sometimes had some slippage in the rain, these tires are excellent in the wet feeling like driving on dry pavement with no sensation of hydroplaning...
This is the third set of tires we have had on this car since new; all Michelins. The car came with the Michelin Energy, which when worn out we replaced with The Michelin Primacy. As a reference of wear, the first set lasted approximately 50,000 miles and the Primacy lasted 60,000 miles with no change in the type of driving. Comparing what we have seen so far, compared to the other models, this tire is expected to last longer, but time will show. The tires are quieter, handle as well as the others, but have improved traction on wet pavement. When the other models sometimes had some slippage in the rain, these tires are excellent in the wet feeling like driving on dry pavement with no sensation of hydroplaning. With winter coming I expect to have something to say about their snow and ice performance. In all I am really pleased with these tires.
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Accord Sedan EX 4cyl Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SPARKS, NV Driving Style: Average
...On wet roads, they have minimum pull on ponding water...
These tires have great highway manners and great parking lot manners. At highway speeds they stay on center and corner with confidence. They find the groove and stay grooved with minimal effort. On wet roads, they have minimum pull on ponding water. I mentioned parking lot manners because their low speed behavior is very easy, with minimal steering wheel effort. They started with 10/32nds of tread; at 20,000 miles of use in one year of driving, they still have 7/32nds of tread left.
Vehicle: 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: Mount Vernon, IL Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate winter traction highly with scores of 8-10, highlighting confident ice grip and reliable deep snow performance. Occasional lower ratings don't overshadow strong all-season capability.
October 04, 2020(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5
...I swapped to these Michelin tires and I swear it's like day and night. I tried them out for the first time after a night of 10 inches of snow. It was slushy the next morning and my car had no problem plowing through it...
Phenomenal tires. I was born and raised in Wisconsin so I know how to drive in deep snow. Snowstorms don't scare me. But the tires that came with my 2015 Mazda CX-5 were awful in the snow. I couldn't come to a complete stop in deep snow or I'd get stuck. I drifted around most curves, and not intentionally. I figured it was because I have a FWD and not an AWD, but turns out, the tires make the most difference. I swapped to these Michelin tires and I swear it's like day and night. I tried them out for the first time after a night of 10 inches of snow. It was slushy the next morning and my car had no problem plowing through it. I never skidded once, and I was able to come to complete stops and accelerate without skipping. For once, I was going faster than most cars on the roads. It felt like I was driving an AWD vehicle again. An added bonus is that they're a little softer and quieter than my old tires. Old potholes that used to jolt my whole car feel like a soft bump now. I can't recommend these tires enough.
Vehicle: 2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring FWD Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: LITCHFIELD, NH Driving Style: Average
...The Michelins provided a much better ride, along with big improvement on wet, snow and ice...
These are my go-to tires. This is the 4th set I have owned. The treadwear, warranty and reliability are superb. This set of Defenders replaced OEM Bridgestone Ecopias, that were worse than terrible. The Michelins provided a much better ride, along with big improvement on wet, snow and ice.
I will buy Defenders again and highly recommend them.
Vehicle: 2016 Lexus ES 350 Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SHREWSBURY, MA Driving Style: Average
Customers consistently rate the Michelin Defender T+H's dry traction as excellent, with most scores in the 9-10 range. High marks highlight confident grip and responsive handling, making it a top choice for all-season touring performance.
February 15, 2021
4.1 out of 5
...Defenders also felt like they offered better handling... But the Defenders felt quite responsive on dry and in rainy conditions...
Bought these Defender T+H tires to replace my Toyo Nanoenergy tires that came with the car. The Toyo tires lasted 41K miles. There was still a bit of tread left, but I got two back-to-back flats and decided to replace the tires rather than pay for the second repair. Immediately noticed a huge difference in road noise. The Defenders are much quieter both on city streets and on the highway. They are also quieter at low and high speeds compared with the Toyos. Easy to tell the difference on electric mode because there is no engine noise. Defenders also felt like they offered better handling. It was a bit hard to compare because my Toyos were on their last legs. But the Defenders felt quite responsive on dry and in rainy conditions. These are not high performance tires. They are tires on a Prius that are supposed to last 80K miles so I can't ask for too much. But I am really happy with them. Plus they are Michelins, and they are Made in USA. All in all, I am completely satisfied with my purchase. Thanks Tire Rack!
Vehicle: 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium Miles Driven on Tires: 200 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: TIBURON, CA Driving Style: Spirited
...Handling was perfect. No bad habits, no uneven wear, no flats...
Perfect for our Jetta. We switched them with a set of snows for winter driving but for spring/summer/fall, they were very good. Quiet, no-nonsense, long-wearing, they still look look pretty new. Handling was perfect. No bad habits, no uneven wear, no flats. I would use these again
Vehicle: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: HOUGHTON, NY Driving Style: Average
Customers overwhelmingly rate the Michelin Defender T+H's comfort as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s for ride quality and noise levels. High marks highlight smooth vibration absorption and quiet performance, making it ideal for refined all-season touring. A few lower scores note minor noise concerns but don't detract from overall satisfaction.
July 01, 2022(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
Great tire for noise, comfort and wet roads.
Great tire for wear,noise, comfort and wet roads.
Vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet Impala Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: BATH, PA Driving Style: Easy Going
...The ride quality is beyond words...sooooo smooth sooooo quiet soooooo controlled...MICHELIN hit a home run with these tires...
PHENOMENAL TIRE! PERIOD. I have bought many tires over the last 40 years and these tire are above and beyond anything I have ever had. These tires replaced Michelin Defenders which I thought were good except that they only lasted about 29,000 miles vs their 90,000 mile warranty. These tires are even better in fact far better. Good job Michelin engineers! You've got a winner here.
The ride quality of this tire is beyond words...sooooo smooth sooooo quiet soooooo controlled...MICHELIN hit a home run with these tires.
Now the only remaining question is how long will these last?
If you buy these tires expect to be blown away.
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Odyssey EX Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: FRISCO, TX Driving Style: Average
...The ride comfort is great, the noise levels are near non existent and the standard touring category performance of this tire suits the old car well...
There are few tire choices available for my old Porsche, but having Michelin support a 14 inch tire size is very welcomed. Ride comfort is great, the noise levels are near non existent and the standard touring category performance of this tire suits the old car well. During more aggressive driving, the standard touring performance level of this tire is noticeable with not quite as precise steering feel and overall handling capabilities, but for most drivers, this should not be an issue. The improvements in this new generation of Defender tire are visibly noticeable with the addition of more sipes to the tread pattern verses the older generation. If you have a vintage car with 14's, this is the tire choice to make.
Vehicle: 1979 Porsche 924 Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: JACKSON, WI Driving Style: Easy Going
Most customers rate treadwear as excellent, with scores of 9-10 highlighting long-lasting performance. While a few lower scores note concerns, the Defender T+H's all-season reliability and consistent tread life receive widespread praise from drivers prioritizing extended wear in varied conditions.
July 13, 2019
4.4 out of 5
I'm at 7/32 at 65k miles. As far as wear goes you can't get much better. Had pirelli p7 before and got 80k out of them looks like these will do better...
I'm at 7/32 at 65k miles. As far as wear goes you can't get much better. Had pirelli p7 before and got 80k out of them looks like these will do better. The defender t+h appears to get better mileage than the first defenders according to reviews I've read. The pirelli p7's were quieter but not by much. The pirelli p7 isn't as good in the rain. But it's still a good tire. The defender gives more confidence in the rain. Living in Florida this car won't see any snow or ice. The civic recommends 32 psi and I put them at 35 psi so I don't have to air them up as much. I rotate every 5k with my oil change. You can't go wrong with these tires if you keep an eye on the air pressure and rotate them every 5k.
Vehicle: 2012 Honda Civic Sedan EX Miles Driven on Tires: 65,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MIDDLEBURG, FL Driving Style: Average
...The original pair are at 3.5/32s at 44K miles, the new Pair are at 4.5/32s at 34K miles... NO WAY these would ever make 80K miles... These are 50K mile Tires with good traction, handling, Noise. That's it. 50K and they will be down to legal limit.
Bought 4 (Tire KIngdom), 13 Months one got a large screw in outer Tread, replaced two. The original pair are at 3.5 / 32s at 44K miles, the new Pair are at 4.5 /32s at 34K miles. They have been rotated about every 6k miles, air checked / filled every week. Balanced every rotation. NO WAY these would ever make 80K miles. I never use to 2/32s, always change around 4 as S. FL sees a lot of Rain. These are 50K mile Tires with good traction, handling, Noise. That's it. 50K and they will be down to legal limit.
Vehicle: 2018 Jeep Renegade 4X4 Trailhawk Miles Driven on Tires: 44,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MARGATE, FL Driving Style: Average
Taking Off-Road Tires On-Road - 2024 Test 9 – With Winter Update (31:03)
Twelve selections from the On-Road, Off-Road, and Rugged All-Terrain categories comprise this All-Terrain tire test to see how they stack up when it comes to daily driving. A/T tires excel off the beaten path, but what about the rest of the time? The popular aesthetics of this category lead to many using them on their daily drivers. So, what are you sacrificing by choosing these products for your concrete journeys? Noise, comfort, handling, safety, and winter performance are all considered when we test all-terrain off-road tires on the road!
Experience the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 (00:57)
The BFGoodrich All-TerrainT/A KO3 is for the drivers of Jeeps, pickups, and SUVs that don’t shy away from adventure. This 3rd generation of BF Goodrich’s iconic Off-Road All-Terrain line blends all the previous successes of the beloved KO2 with added wear life and increased traction.
BFGoodrichAll-Terrain T/A KO3
SERVICE WITH A SMILE
Need help choosing the right products for your vehicle? Our US-based team of highly trained experts has the knowledge and passion to help. Just pick up the phone and give us a ring. Or let's chat via email. We love solving problems and lending a hand (or an ear).
(228)
