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Ken Cooke
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With improved sidewalls and greater resistance to gravel and slightly improved mud traction, this tire should be better than the current KO in terms
of durability off-road.
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David K
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It should be... it is time for an upgrade. The Toyo did the same last year with their popular Open Country AT.
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chuckie
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I wonder how they arrive at those percentage figures? How in the world would one determine "19% better traction in snow" for instance? Wouldn't it
depend on what kind of snow, what base under the snow, what type vehicle and compared to what? Seems awfully arguable to me. Sidewall strength and the
like is probably measurable...
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by chuckie
I wonder how they arrive at those percentage figures? How in the world would one determine "19% better traction in snow" for instance? Wouldn't it
depend on what kind of snow, what base under the snow, what type vehicle and compared to what? Seems awfully arguable to me. Sidewall strength and the
like is probably measurable... |
on LT tires there's a snowflake logo on the sidewall thats supposed to tell
you that the tires been traction tested on packed snow, but yeah, got to be alot of variables. but a good rough guideline?
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BUMP BUMP!! What ever happened to these KO 2's anyone know??
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Ran about 65K on the BFG All Terrain TAs on the Tacoma, just swapped two out, the other two still going....no issues with sidewalls, etc.
KO2s---wonder what the price will be...the TAs ain't cheap.
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Ken Cooke
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In May, I bought a set of 4 KM2s for $866 - 35x12.5r15s.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
In May, I bought a set of 4 KM2s for $866 - 35x12.5r15s. |
So ken I looked at the BFG website and the km2, they kinda look like a cross between mud ta and all terrain ta ?? so I guess there not called KO2 also
I see they are an all season tire I like them now I will need a set of 35" ers
[Edited on 8-16-2014 by blackwolfmt]
[Edited on 8-16-2014 by blackwolfmt]
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Ken Cooke
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The KO2s have not hit the market, yet. I run their noisier cousin the KM2 - Mud-Terrain tire.
BFGoodrich KO2 video - introducing Core-Guard Technology:
http://vimeo.com/99741350
[Edited on 8-18-2014 by Ken Cooke]
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John M
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gotta month
Need to buy new rubber by the end of next month. Hope they hit the market soon! Maybe I can wait until the early October Off Road Expo and get a deal?
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blackwolfmt
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Thanks for the Vid Ken , the KO2's are what I want so hopefully they come out soon
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by blackwolfmt
Thanks for the Vid Ken , the KO2's are what I want so hopefully they come out soon |
Had they been on the market, I would have bought them instead of the KM2s. These tires are a little to noisy for a soft-topped Jeep.
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blackwolfmt
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So I Emailed BFG and asked for a release date on the KO2's I don't think they even know
Hi,, when are the all terrain KO'2s gonna be available,,thanks
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Thank you for your interest in BFGoodrich Tires. We are constantly working to update our existing products and bring new products to our customers and
that is the case with the All-Terrain tire. When we have conducted the engineering and testing for our new products, you can be sure this will NOT be
a secret and you will hear a great deal about the benefits of our new tires. Thank you for your continued interest in our products.
We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing BFGoodrich.
[Edited on 8-19-2014 by blackwolfmt]
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Mexitron
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
The KO2s have not hit the market, yet. I run their noisier cousin the KM2 - Mud-Terrain tire.
BFGoodrich KO2 video - introducing Core-Guard Technology:
http://vimeo.com/99741350
[Edited on 8-18-2014 by Ken Cooke] |
Looks good...I like how they designed the tire for driving while aired down as well.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mexitron
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
The KO2s have not hit the market, yet. I run their noisier cousin the KM2 - Mud-Terrain tire.
BFGoodrich KO2 video - introducing Core-Guard Technology:
http://vimeo.com/99741350
[Edited on 8-18-2014 by Ken Cooke] |
Looks good...I like how they designed the tire for driving while aired down as well. |
Yes indeed... tougher sidewalls... you see all my nagging on the Internet has finally got them to listen!  
Impressive video, and with that kind of promotion of the known past faults being fixed with this design (tread not cleaning out mud, sidewall fails,
poor sand performance), even I could be interested in trying them out. 
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Tomas Tierra
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Even you? Well then
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David K
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I think manufacturers, like Baja businesses, should be rewarded for improving their product. The All Terrain TA went unchanged for many years, resting
only on advertisement and customer loyalty. If Toyota didn't improve the Tacoma, I wouldn't talk highly of it... naturally, it is hard to improve
near-perfection!  
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In the koolaid again..
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November 2014! I'm gonna give them a try if the price is right...
"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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I will see them in the morning! Going to Baja for ten days with them on Raptors. I'll let you know how they perform.
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