As the title says, this is a visual comparison of the BFG All-Terrain KO, the new KO2, and the Goodyear DuraTracs.
First off is the original BFG AT KO. The long-standing standard in All-Terrain tires. Long lasting tread, good on-road manners and fairly decent off-road. A rare balance of daily driver and performance characteristics that made it a longtime favorite of many off-roaders. The tight tread pattern means good grip on most terrain.
The strengths are it's great tread wear, low road noise, and tough sidewall.
Weaknesses are poor water channels that keep water under the tire and fairly poor rating in ice/snow.
Next up is the legend reborn, the KO2. BFG has apparently decided to focus on improving sidewall toughness and ice traction. Visually it is very similar to the old style, but keen eyes will notice the siping that goes all the way through the tread blocks. That bodes well for improving traction in the ice. However, it looks to still have poor water channels where water can get caught and cause hydroplaning.
Finally, the Goodyear DuraTrac. This has become one of, if not the, most popular All-Terrain tire around, unseating the BFG. Everywhere I turn I see these.
Strengths are aggressive sidewall styling, and excellent grip characteristics in nearly every condition due to mud-terrain style tread pattern and soft compound.
Weaknesses are factory siping doesn't go too deep, and when that runs out snow/ice traction will become limited. The sidewall has been called out by some to be thin, and a potential weak spot. Goodyear's soft tread compound makes these wear rather quickly, depending on driving conditions.
First off is the original BFG AT KO. The long-standing standard in All-Terrain tires. Long lasting tread, good on-road manners and fairly decent off-road. A rare balance of daily driver and performance characteristics that made it a longtime favorite of many off-roaders. The tight tread pattern means good grip on most terrain.
The strengths are it's great tread wear, low road noise, and tough sidewall.
Weaknesses are poor water channels that keep water under the tire and fairly poor rating in ice/snow.
Next up is the legend reborn, the KO2. BFG has apparently decided to focus on improving sidewall toughness and ice traction. Visually it is very similar to the old style, but keen eyes will notice the siping that goes all the way through the tread blocks. That bodes well for improving traction in the ice. However, it looks to still have poor water channels where water can get caught and cause hydroplaning.
Finally, the Goodyear DuraTrac. This has become one of, if not the, most popular All-Terrain tire around, unseating the BFG. Everywhere I turn I see these.
Strengths are aggressive sidewall styling, and excellent grip characteristics in nearly every condition due to mud-terrain style tread pattern and soft compound.
Weaknesses are factory siping doesn't go too deep, and when that runs out snow/ice traction will become limited. The sidewall has been called out by some to be thin, and a potential weak spot. Goodyear's soft tread compound makes these wear rather quickly, depending on driving conditions.