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BFG TA KO2 now available
From BFG:
BFGoodrich® Tires’ Toughest All-Terrain Tire Ever Hits the Market
All-Terrain T/A® KO2 Tire Available At 20,000 Authorized Dealers
Greenville, S.C. (Oct 31, 2014) – BFGoodrich® Tires, the company that created the first all-terrain tire in 1976, has launched its most advanced light
truck tire ever with the new All-Terrain T/A® KO2 tire. The tire is now available in 12 initial sizes to consumers at more than 20,000 BFGoodrich
authorized dealers.
Engineered from BFGoodrich’s championship off-road motorsports racing technology, the KO2 delivers exceptional toughness, treadlife and traction for
traversing harsh conditions, including gravel, dirt, rock, mud and snow. The new KO2 provides consumers the confidence to take on the toughest
challenges for work or play.
Compared to the already formidable current KO tire, the new KO2 brings the toughness, traction and treadlife that demanding light truck owners require
in a tire.
Key features of the KO2 include:
· Tougher Sidewalls: The KO2 uses race-proven and race-winning CoreGard™ technology developed in the Baja T/A KR2 for split and
bruise-resistant sidewall rubber and a thicker, extended shoulder to prevent sidewall failures. Computer modeling was used to predict object paths and
create a sidewall designed to deflect protruding objects, reducing the chances of splits and snags. Compared to the already formidable current KO
tire, the new KO2 is up to 20 percent stronger in this critical off-road performance area1 The result is a tougher tire as consumers take on trails of
various conditions.
· Longer Treadlife: The KO2 has a new tread design and rubber formulation that helps it last twice as long on gravel and 15 percent longer on
asphalt than the previous tire2 The tread rubber has been optimally blended to reduce chips and tears on gravel. A new footprint shape and
interlocking tread design provide more uniform wear over the long haul. Special stone ejectors push objects out of the tread to reduce drilling into
the tire.
· Aggressive Traction: The KO2 also has a range of tread features for better mud and snow traction. The improvements to the legendary
all-terrain performance include 10 percent greater traction in the mud3 and 19 percent greater traction in the snow4 Side-Biter lugs in the sidewall
improve traction in mud, snow and rocks. Raised bars in the shoulder help release compacted mud for better traction in soft soil. 3-D sipes create
biting edges for better snow traction.
The KO2 is an all-season tire that will carry the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, indicating that it exceeds the Rubber Manufacturer Association’s
severe snow traction requirements.
Building on BFG’s long heritage as an innovative all-terrain tiremaker, the KO2 incorporates technology developed and tested through the brand’s
legendary off-road motorsports teams that have earned 80 off-road wins at races in the Baja peninsula – by far the most by any tire brand.
The KO2 will be released initially in 12 sizes fitting a range of vehicles, including Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Toyota and Nissan pick-up trucks
and SUV’s as well as Plus Fitments for a wide variety of vehicles. The MSRP for the tire starts at $222. Additional sizes will be released in 2015.
Tire Sizes (available November 1)
LT245/75R16 120/116S TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
LT265/75R16 123/120R TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
LT275/65R18 123/120R TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
LT275/70R17 121/118R TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
LT285/65R18 125/122R TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
LT285/65R20 127/124S TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
LT315/75R16 127/124R TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
LT285/75R16 126/123R TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
35X12.50R18LT 123R TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
LT265/70R18 124/121R TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRE
LT275/55R20 115/112S TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRD
LT275/60R20 119/116S TL ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 LRD
1 Improvement depends on the size of the tire purchased. 20% improvement based on internal sidewall splitting test results derived from a simulated
sidewall aggression testing machine (patent pending US20120245859A1) vs. BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO tire in size LT265/70R17. Actual on-road
results may vary
2 Off-road results based on commissioned third-party gravel endurance tests vs. BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A KO tire size LT265/70R17. On-road results
based on internal wear tests vs. BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A KO tire size LT265/70R17
3 Based on internal subjective mud condition traction tests using SAE ratings and converted to percentage by competitive analysis programs vs.
BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A KO tire in size LT 265/70R17. R
4 Based on commissioned third-party tests vs. BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A KO tire in size LT 265/70R17. Standard GM Spin test was used.
About BFGoodrich® Tires
With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich® Tires is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in
virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 40 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich Tires delivers tires for a full range of
driving experiences from ultra-high performance street to off-road terrain with one common theme – extreme performance. Come upgrade your performance
with BFGoodrich and see where our tires can take you at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter at @BFGoodrichTires.
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alrighty then......
Everbody\'s preachin\' at me that we all wanna git to heaven, trouble is, nobody wants to die to git there.-BB King
Reality is what does not go away when you stop believing in it. -Philip K Dick
Nothing is worse than active ignorance. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe(1749-1832, German writer, artist and politician)
When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I\'ve never tried before. - Mae West
Experience is what keeps a man who makes the same mistake twice from admitting it the third time around.
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AKgringo
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I am surprised that there is not one offering in 15 inch sizes! The smallest tire on that list is too large for my little 4x4, it is a good thing my
Wranglers still have a lot of life left.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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BooJumMan
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Wow, FINALLY available.  Seems like forever!
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I'm surprised that there is only 1 size coming out in November in the 17...
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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Looks like the older rigs using 15" rims will have to look for a different tire.
I waited 6 months for my last set of LT35-12.5-R15 KM2s supposedly because the demand was for tires with bigger rims so the 15s were taken out of
production temporally?
Guys wanting 33s has the same wait.
PW
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Getting a new set of KO's 2 put on today for a trip to Baja. After driving 300 miles of dirt roads I will report back.
Took the stock Michelins in today for a sidewall thorn removal and plug but they wouldn't warranty it. That's two flats in 6 months on new tires from
Baja roads. Always sucks to have to buy a new tire for a new truck so I'm trading out all four and going with something made for off roading.
If anyone wants a set of 4 Michelins with 9000 miles in them, let me know and I'll give you a deal.
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Tomas Tierra
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They look cool as hell dirty
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What size are the Michelins?
I need tires that were originally P215/70R16 99S on the car.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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Ateo
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Hahahahaha. Can't wait. I didn't really like the new design but it's growing on me
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Ateo
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LT275's. 18" rim. Sorry.
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According to the BFG web site, the KO2 is now available in three 15 inch sizes; 235x75, 30x9.50, 32x11,50.
Before I bite the bullet for a set, I would like to hear from someone that has used them in ice and snow. I am currently running Goodyear Wrangler
Armortrac's, because they seem to bite better in icy conditions than the BFG all terrains or mud terrains that I have used before. The mud terrains
were good in fresh snow, but even with siping they did not grip icy roads well.
In a typical year, I am in the ice and snow more than the dessert or beaches.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Got a new set coming for the F-250, Can't wait
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Ateo
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Ready to head to Baja.
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Wow. The tires look really aggressive. I just put new tires on my SUV. Wish I knew this was coming.
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rts551
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I put them on my 2013 RAM 3000 miles ago. one difference I lost little over 1 MPG. They ride nice. Make no noise (like the older KO's).
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BooJumMan
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They do look nice, I've seen them recently around town and they are definitely more aggressive than the old BFG KO. I ended up just getting the Toyo
MT for my truck but they are heavy as hell.
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chuckie
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Looks seem to be what it's all about? Why would anyone pay that price for 3-500 miles per year of "Real" usage????/
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