BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 and BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 appear in 3 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 2 tests.
How the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 and BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| Latest test | — | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.9 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.4 21 | No data | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 11 | No data | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.2 311 | No data | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 2.6 4 | Avg rank 1.0 3 | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | No data | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.6 for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 or BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 ranks better than the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 appears in 2 independent tests, BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
