All Terrain Tires

Nitto Ridge Grappler vs Toyo Open Country RT

Updated: July 28, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Ridge Grappler and Open Country RT are rugged-terrain tires built in the same factory. As rugged-terrain tires, they place between mud-terrain and all-terrain tires. Though, some rugged-terrain tires are built with all-terrain intent and some with mud-terrain intent. Hence, their usage range might show some differences. Let’s see which one will meet with your expectations!

	Nitto Ridge Grappler	Toyo Open Country RT
Better for	Lifted vehicles and wider aftermarket wheels, appearance, highway-oriented driving, mid-size SUVs	Wet and winter traction, off-road lovers, longevity
Pros	Satisfying wet and dry traction, can handle mild and severe off-road, quiet for its design	Satisfying wet and dry traction, great winter performance, great off-road durability, long-lasting rubber, well-balanced air-down / highway tire
Cons	The ride is a bit stiff, P-Metric sizes are providing average tread life	A bit noisy (not as much as mud tires),

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Nitto Ridge Grappler has better on-road manners. It offers a smoother and quieter ride. Moreover, it’s a lightweight tire in this comparison. Hence, it provides superior gas mileage. They both can handle mild off-road. Yet, Toyo Open Country RT is a slightly better off-road tire due to its sidewall durability. The tread life warranty of Open Country RT is another take-home point.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the ideal all-terrain tire among the plethora of options available can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, my team and I have taken on this challenge head-on. Besides our hands-on experiences with these tires, we also analyze thousands of customer reviews and test reports.

Please note that: Light-Duty is 1500 series, Medium-Duty is 2500 series and Heavy-Duty is 3500 series. If you do towing or hauling, I recommend considering at least Medium-Duty tires.

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All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Category	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Fuel Economy	Riding Comfort	Responsiveness	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter	Mild Off-Road	Severe Off-Road	Best Fit by Pickup Truck Classification	Warranty (SL or XL)	Warranty (LT)	Product Page
Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Poor	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Wildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATX	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	General Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	Firestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Average	Heavy-Duty	N/A	60,000 Miles	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT Trail	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Falken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	N/A	Firestone Destination AT2
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000	N/A	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	45,000 Miles	45,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Falken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT Tire	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000	50,000	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge Grappler	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Nitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	General Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	70,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Vredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon Grappler	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Nitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Fairy Well	Heavy-Duty	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Average	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Kenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/T	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor	Decent	Poor	Heavy-Duty	70,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Continental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Patriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Kenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Poor	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes (315 or narrower width)	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	50,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

What Vehicles Will They Fit?

Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Ford F-150
GMC Sierra 1500
Nissan Titan
Ram 1500
Toyota Tundra
Toyota Land Cruiser

Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Toyota Land Cruiser
Any SUV
Any 4×4
Any Crossover
Any 3/4 ton or above light trucks (Toyo RT is a better option in this case)

Road Noise and Comfort

Most customers use rugged-terrain tires only for their aggressive look, not off-road capability. Therefore, they generally need on-road manners instead of off-road manners. Road noise and comfort are crucial metrics for highway usage. Let’s see which one is better!

Nitto Ridge Grappler (vs Trail and Terra Grappler) has exceptional on-road performance. Due to its variable pitch tread pattern and soft compound, it can reduce road noise easily. That feature makes it one of the best rugged-terrain tires regarding quietness. Moreover, these asymmetrical tread lugs can grip to surface in order. Hence, they alternately hit the ground and absorb the vibration.

Toyo Open Country RT, on the other hand, I love Open Country RT’s tread design. It works as pretty as Ridge Grappler. Due to its narrowed center section gaps, it reduces the road noise very well. Though worth reminding, it has a bit stiffer compound than Ridge Grappler. Therefore, it’s not comfy as Ridge Grappler.

Ridge Grappler and Open Country RT hand to hand in this section. Yet, I recommend Nitto Ridge Grappler due to its smoother ride.

Durability

Durability is the main concern for rugged-terrain tires. No worries, these tires are secure picks unless you use them on the right vehicles and operations.

Open Country RT isn’t designed for towing, hauling, or heavy-duty applications. So, if you use these tires on 3/4 ton or 1-ton trucks, there is no way you can get decent tread life. It’s a good pick for 1/2 trucks, SUVs, Crossovers. On the other hand, its 3-ply construction increases cut & chipping resistance significantly and offer you protection against punctures and uneven wearing.

However, Ridge Grappler also has a similar application range. It’s not usable for heavy trucks. They became rattle bag products during the towing or hauling. Even though, it has a stronger sidewall, its cut & chipping resistance is limited compared to Open Country RT.

The difference is minor in this section. I recommend Open Country RT if you like to spend some time off the road. For mainly on-road users, both are trustworthy options.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Fuel Efficiency

Decreasing in fuel mileage is expected on rugged-terrain tires. Due to their higher rolling resistance, they lose fuel mileage.

Toyo Open Country RT is the heavier option. Therefore, it has higher rolling resistance. Higher rolling resistance means low fuel mileage. Nitto Ridge Grappler is the winner of this section.

Dry Traction

Dry traction is hard to compare for premium brand tires. Most of them have great traction ability due to their mud-terrain looks like patterns. Therefore, continuity of traction is the game-changer in that case.

Nitto Ridge Grappler has full-depth sipes that Open Country RT doesn’t have. For this reason, it can maintain its traction ability during its tread life.

Warranty

Toyo Open Country RT has 45,000 miles of tread wear warranty. You can click here to see its detailed warranty document.

Nitto Ridge Grappler doesn’t have any mileage warrany.

Wet Performance

Wet performance is hard to reach for rugged-terrain tires. Their footprint doesn’t step on surfaces completely and they lose grip from time to time.

Toyo Open Country RT has the above problem. It has a stiff compound. In addition, lack of siping causes grip loss. It has poor wet traction. I don’t recommend it unless you’re a calm driver and don’t go over 70 mph during heavy rain.

Nitto Ridge Grappler has a couple of advantages for wet ground. First of all, it has a soft compound. Nitto made a wise move and supported soft tread with well-siped rubber. It has decent wet performance.

Nitto Ridge Grappler is a significantly better tire on wet grounds.

Winter Performance

Before beginning, these tires aren’t rated for severe winter conditions(3PMSF).

3 different evaluation criteria constitute winter performance. Light snow, heavy snow, and ice.

Light snow is where Ridge Grappler is shining. Its grip and evacuation ability ensures that you don’t have any traction issues. Well, it’s not that successful in deep snow. Its shallow grooves and shorter tread depth put it behind in deep snow. Table turn again for icy conditions. Sipes get into the game and increase its ice traction significantly.

I recommend Nitto Ridge Grappler for winter conditions. Open Country RT is struggling a lot due to a lack of siping.

If you are looking for something solid for winter, I recommend you to check this article out!

Off-Road Performance

These tires aren’t designed to perform on severe off-roads. Rock crawling and deep mud aren’t their expertise.

You can also check this article out for a solid off-road solution!

Sand

Less aggressive design always works on sand better. Nitto Ridge Grappler is the winner of this section.

Mud

Mud driving depends on tire evacuation capability. In that case deep grooves, stone ejector blocks(for compact mud) and, staggered shoulder works best. Well, both tires have these features with a little difference. Wide-open shoulders.

Open Country RT step ahead with wide-open shoulders. It can evacuate the mud easily and keep the tread clean. Hence, traction remains at the top of the ladder most time.

Note: Nitto Ridge Grappler is a better choice for light mud. It can grip surfaces very well and avoid sliding.

Gravel and Dirt

Both tires are trustworthy options on gravel and dirt. You can go either way. Yet, I prefer Nitto Ridge Grappler due to its stone ejection capability.

Specs

	Toyo Open Country RT	Nitto Ridge Grappler
Category	Hybrid All-Terrain Tire	Hybrid All-Terrain Tire
Vehicle	Light Truck, SUV	Light Truck, SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’, 24’’	16”, 17”, 18”, 20”, 22”, 24”
Weight	49-100 lbs	40 – 95 lbs
Made In	White, GA, USA	White, GA, USA
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)	No	No
Warranty (P-metric)	45000	N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)	45000	N/A
Dual Sidewall Design	Yes (White, Black Lettering)	Yes (White, Black Lettering)
Price	Continue the below section	Continue the below section

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

DiscountTire

Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
Free rotation and balancing
5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
Almost all brands are available
Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
Frequent discounts and promotions

Nitto Ridge Grappler: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/nitto-ridge-grappler

Toyo Open Country R/T: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/toyo-tire-open-country-r-t

SimpleTire

Free shipping
Delivered in 2 days
Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
Mobile installation option
7 million customers since 2021
4.7/5 points on Google rate
Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Nitto Ridge Grappler: https://simpletire.com/brands/nitto-tires/ridge-grappler

Toyo Open Country R/T: https://simpletire.com/brands/toyo-tires/open-country-r-t

TireRack

Fast and Free shipping
Usually delivered in 1 day
Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
4.6/5 points on Google rate

Nitto Ridge Grappler: Not available

Toyo Open Country R/T: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/toyo-open-country-r-t

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.

Conclusion

These tires should be used on suitable vehicles. Otherwise, they can’t perform efficiently.

Nitto Ridge Grappler is a better all-round tire. It has superior wet performance. Moreover, it’s less vocal and offers smoother ride. I don’t recommend Open Country RT unless you don’t spend your time off-road driving.

	Nitto Ridge Grappler	Toyo Open Country RT
Better for	Lifted vehicles and wider aftermarket wheels, appearance, highway-oriented driving, mid-size SUVs	Wet and winter traction, off-road lovers, longevity
Pros	Satisfying wet and dry traction, can handle mild and severe off-road, quiet for its design	Satisfying wet and dry traction, great winter performance, great off-road durability, long-lasting rubber, well-balanced air-down / highway tire
Cons	The ride is a bit stiff, P-Metric sizes are providing average tread life	A bit noisy (not as much as mud tires),

I hope this article was helpful for anyone who is debating. If you have any further questions, please let me know!

Best 3/4 Ton Truck Tires

Updated: July 28, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 4 Comments

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, the below tires are the best options for 3/4 ton or above light trucks. They’re durable and reliable. All you have to do is properly identify your usage needs and select the best fit for yourself.

Most all-terrain tires don’t last long on hauling and towing applications. Due to heavy load, they might get flat or wear unevenly. I’ve made deep research and found the best 3/4 ton truck tires for you. Let’s begin!

Toyo Open Country AT3 – Gonna be a hall of fame for sure – Best All-Round + Longevity + Winter
BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 – Can be used in any application – Best All-Round + Rock Crawling
General Grabber ATX – – Great traction performance with little noisy manners – Best Fuel Efficiency + Perfect Responsiveness
Firestone Destination X/T – Perfect tire for towing and hauling with massive winter capability – Highway + Winter Pick
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LTX – Insane wear life with great durability even for 1-ton trucks – Best Wearing for mild off-road tires
Toyo M-55 – Off-road beast with unique winter performance – Off-Road+Winter
Cooper STT Pro – Great adventure tire for ‘Bigger is better’ supporters – Non-Work/Aggressive Appearance
BF Goodrich KM3 – Smooth ride for a mud-terrain tire – Comfort/Off-Road
Continental TerrainContact H/T – Exceptional tire for street and highway driving – Smooth Ride + Long-lasting Rubber
Michelin Defender LTX M/S – Great highway(street) tire for 80% on and 20% off usage – Best Wearing + Highway Usage

If you can’t decide between all-terrain or highway terrain tires, I highly recommend checking the below article out before making any purchase.
https://tireterrain.com/all-season-vs-all-terrain-tires/

What are the 3/4 Trucks?

Simply, any truck weighs between 8,500 and 10,000 pounds. In that case, I’m talking about the gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR). If you want to know the maximum towing limit of your vehicle, you should check GVWR.

Here is a perfect explanation of vehicle weight rating. I strongly recommend you to check this out!

The below list contains the most popular 3/4 ton trucks for heavy and light duty.

Heavy-Duty Trucks

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Ford F-250 Super Duty
Ford F-350 Super Duty
Dodge RAM 2500
Dodge RAM 3500
Sierra 2500

Light-Duty Trucks

Ford F-150
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Dodge RAM 1500

Note: Most 3/4 ton trucks can haul between 2,000-3,000 pounds. However, you can pull 10,000-14,000 pounds with them.

This list includes the best all-terrain tires for heavy-duty trucks.

Let’s start with our first tire!

Toyo Open Country AT3 - Safe Side Pick

Toyo Open Country AT3 is an all-terrain tire that has capacity in various fields. No doubt, Toyo is a trustable all-terrain tire maker. Their versatile product line-up is mainly covered by 4 different tires. Each tire has been designed for specific usage. However, Toyo Open Country AT3 is the superstar of Toyo’s all-terrain tires line-up. Let me explain how good it is!

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Toyo Open Country AT3 is the most complete tire in Toyo’s line-up. This multi-functional tire will satisfy you with a wet grip and impress you with absolute traction on snow. It can meet all of your expectations for off-road driving. Besides that, highway driving is not an issue for them. Toyo Open Country AT3 is a quiet and smooth tire on the highway. Not a superstar in noise reduction cases, yet, highly acceptable for this traction level.

	Toyo Open Country AT3
Best for	SUV and light truck owners seeking year-round performance with a balanced 50% on-road and 50% off-road capability.
Pros	Winter performance Wet performance (for its category) Long-lasting rubber Moderate off-road capability
Cons	Slightly noisy, Slightly rough, Wet breaking is slightly long
Test Report	vs Wildpeak AT3W & Baja Boss AT (July 21, 2022)
Category	All-Terrain Tire
Vehicle	Light Truck, SUV
Weight	26-76 lbs
Made In	White, GA, USA
Warranty (P-metric)	65,000 Miles
Warranty (LT Sizes)	50,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’
Labels	3PMSF

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 - All Round Pick

Yes, it’s on my list too. BF Goodrich KO2 is a safeguard pick of this list. It’s durable and proved its quality in many many years. Yet, it has some weak points.

In summary, BF Goodrich KO2 is a reliable tire. It’s indestructible for off-road driving. Well, it has higher rolling resistance compared to its competitors. Hence, its tread life isn’t iconic as its rock performance. It’s a bit of a vocal tire on the road, yet, road noise isn’t intolerable.

Pros	Cons
3-ply sidewall	Tread life isn’t superior
3-peak mountain snowflake marking	A bit vocal on highways
Great off-road traction(Baja Champion)	A bit pricy
Aggresive look

BF Goodrich KO2 is a heroic tire. It’s not the best on one thing but above average on everything. If you wanna stay on the safe side, it’s your tire.

You can also click here to see my detailed BF Goodrich KO2 review. This review includes 6 different tire comparisons either!

General Grabber ATX - Worth Bearing Noise

General has a fluffy price policy compared to Toyo or BF Goodrich. Grabber ATX is their hero product. They spend a lot of money during the development phase. Well, it looks like they get to return!

In summary, General Grabber ATX has stiff rubber. That feature increases its cut&chipping durability and improves the tread life. In return, its on-road manners aren’t satisfying as the other tires on this list. Yet, it’s worth giving it a try due to its reliable off-road manners. Plus, it’s severe winter rated.

Pros	Cons
Huge off-road traction	Vocal on highway
Trusthworty in severe winter conditions	A bit bumpy
Studdable
Cheap

General Grabber ATX is a fair crack at this price. If you’re not obsessed with road noise, I would strongly recommend you to try it!

If you want to see my personal review of General Grabber ATX –> https://tireterrain.com/general-grabber-atx-review/

You can also reach the comparison against BF Goodrich KO2 right here!

Firestone Destination XT - Winter + Highway

Firestone Destination XT(review) is a brand new heavy-duty tire. I was included in this tire development phase. Well, I can confidently say that it’s exceptional but it’s not for adventurers. Anyone who is looking for a work truck tire, hurry up! Prices will be up!

In summary, Firestone Destination XT is one of the most durable tires on the market. It has superior wet and winter traction. 3PMSF marking ensures that. It can handle any mild and severe conditions easily. Yet, you better don’t use it in deep mud or rock crawling.

Pros	Cons
Massive wet traction	Not good for adventurers
Long last rubber	Hold little stones time to time
Proven winter performance
Optimized steering capability

Due to increasing their market share, Firestone(Bridgestone) hold the prices at a low level. If you are looking for an LT tire, this one must be on your list.

Here is its comparison against BF Goodrich KO2!

Cooper Discoverer AT3 LTX - Best Wearing

Cooper Discoverer AT3 LTX is the durable version of Discoverer AT3. It’s designed to perform under the 3/4 or 1-ton trucks. I’m in love with its stone ejection capability. Yet, it has one weak point…

In summary, Discoverer AT3 XLT has massive traction ability in loaded applications. Its load range overwhelmed its competitors. A wet grip is phenomenal. Moreover, its sidewall design is as aggressive as regular all-terrain tires. The only weak point is severe snow performance. Light snow is okay but deep is not its expertise.

Pros	Cons
Aggressive appearance	Deep snow traction is weak
Long last tread
60,000 miles warrant
Wet grip ability

I like how Cooper classifies their products due to truck weight.

Cooper Discoverer 4S –> 1/2 ton trucks, SUV, Crossovers
Cooper Discoverer 4S LT –> 3/4 ton trucks, full-sized SUV
Cooper Discoverer 4s XLT –> 3/4, 1-ton trucks, full-sized SUV

You can click here to see how Cooper Discoverer 4S stands against Hercules AT2!

Toyo M-55 - Off-Road/Winter

Toyo M-55 is a unique commercial grade off-road tire. The off-road identifier is crucial out here. This tire has a stiff compound for on-road usage. So, limited on-road manners might be expected.

In summary, Toyo M-55 has special traction off-road traction ability and supports this feature with long-lasting rubber. It’s particularly designed for severe winter usage. In addition, you are able to mount studs on it due to increased ice traction. In return, you might feel rough ride due to road noise and bumpy manners.

Pros	Cons
Winter beast	Road noise
Stud option	Vibration is expected
Flawless grip ability due to full-depth sipes	Increase on mpg
Long last tread

Worth reminding, you that Toyo M-55 is an off-road tire. In my opinion, you should ignore increasing fuel mileage. It’s a perfect option for severe construction sites.

You can click here to find how it stands against Toyo Open Country patterns out!

Cooper STT Pro - Non-work/Aggressive Appearence

Cooper STT Pro is a maximum traction tire. It’s not designed for towing or hauling. Hence, I’ve defined them as non-work tires. If you want an impressive look at your vehicle, you are at the right place.

In summary, Cooper STT Pro is one of the best mud-tire due to its exceptional traction ability. Moreover, its sidewalls are protected with Armor Tech3 Technology. It can perform smoothly on down-air usage. The only backward point is tread life. It’s a soft compound but indestructible inside!

Pros	Cons
Massive traction ability	Short life span due to soft compound
Winter beast	A bit noisy but it’s nothing for a mud-terrain tire
One of the strongest construction in market
Decent wet-performance

Cooper STT Pro is a masterpiece if you’re not into tread-life things. It’s a performance tire. It will meet your expectations if you put tread life out of consideration.

Here is the detailed review for you!

BF Goodrich KM3 - Comfort/Off-Road

BF Goodrich KM3 is an off-road maximum traction tire. If I put the most smooth off-road tire out of this list, it would be unfair. Good news, It’s good for towing and hauling!

In summary, BF Goodrich KM3 is a deaf tire. While it provides maximum traction off the road, it has unique on-road manners for a mud-terrain tire. It can perform perfectly on any harsh terrain. In return, it’s rubbish on ice.

Pros	Cons
Smooth for a mud-terrain	Poor ice performance
3-ply sidewall	Not for workers
Winter capability	Pricy
Maximum traction

I love how this tire looks. For anyone who is looking for an aggressive look and massive off-road traction, it’s a suitable option.

You can check my article to see how good it is!

Michelin Defender LTX M/S - Highway + Mild Off-Road

Michelin Defender LTX M/S is the first highway all-season tire on this list. Due to its longevity and durability, it can be used on heavy-duty 3/4 ton or above pickups. Even though it’s an all-season tire, due to its high durability, it can even handle some off-road. Yet, knowing its limit is highly vital to get maximum performance from it.

Michelin Defender LTX M/S has unique traction on wet and dry surfaces. Moreover, its light snow capability is highly acceptable and it can handle icy surfaces as well. The long-lasting tread is its main feature. Furthermore, surprisingly, it can handle mild off-road very well. However, it has a bit stiff ride and makes some noise after its half of tread. Though worth reminding, its loose ground performance is limited to a couple of inches.

If you need a piece of further information –> https://tireterrain.com/michelin-defender-ltx-m-s-review/

Continental TerrainContact H/T - Long Life + Comfort

Continental Terraincontact H/T is a robust tire that is designed for highway usage. Even though it’s not an all-terrain tire, due to its durability, it can also perform off the road but not as good as Michelin Defender LTX M/S. Yet, it’s a great option for those who put a smooth ride into the first place.

Continental TerrainContact H/T has unique dry and wet ground performance. Furthermore, it can handle light snow and icy surfaces with ease. It’s a perfect pick for daily driving. It’s deaf and smooth on the highways. Moreover, its rubber lasts longer than most of the tires on the market. However, its off-road capability is limited to mild conditions.

If you’d like to see a detailed review –> https://tireterrain.com/continental-terraincontact-h-t-review/

TireRack Test Results: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=256

Specs

	BF Goodrich KO2	General Grabber ATX	Cooper STT Pro	Firestone Destination XT	BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain KM3	Toyo M-55
Category	All-Terrain Tire	All-Terrain Tire	Mud-Terrain Tire	All-Terrain Tire	Mud-Terrain Tire	Commercial All-Terrain Tire
Vehicle	Light Truck, SUV	Light Truck, SUV	Light Truck, SUV	Light Truck, SUV	Light Truck, SUV	Light Truck, SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)	15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 20”	15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 20”	15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’	15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’
Weight	34-78 lbs	28 – 75 lbs	42-94 lbs	35 – 61 lbs	37 – 89 lbs	30 – 60 lbs
Made In	Opelika, AL, USA	Mt. Vernon, Illinois, USA	USA	USA	Opelika, AL, USA	White, GA, USA
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)	Yes	Yes	No (only M+S)	Yes	No (Only M+S)	Yes
Warranty (P-metric)	50,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	45 Days Test Drive	50,000 Miles	N/A	N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)	50,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	45 Days Test Drive	50,000 Miles	N/A	N/A
Prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices

Conclusion

These are my ‘Top-9’ picks for over 3/4 ton trucks. I separate them due to their strong point and state these points in headings. Here is the summary table for you.

	Tread Life	Puncture Durability	On-Road	Off-Road	Wet Traction	Winter Traction	Price
BF Goodrich KO2	7	9	7	9	7	8	High
General Grabber ATX	8	8	6	9	8	8	Affordable
Firestone Destination XT	9	9	9	7	9	9	Affordable
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LTX	10	9	8	8	8	8	Average
Toyo M-55	9,5	10	6	10	8	9	Average
Cooper STT Pro	7	10	7	10	8	8	Average
BF Goodrich KM3	7	9	8	9	8	8	High

I hope the article was helpful for those debating. If you have any further questions, please leave them below! Have a safe ride!

Kenda Tires Review

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Kenda’s story started with bicycle tires in 1962. Though, Kenda’s breaking point was in 2014. When they established American Technical Center in Ohio, they weren’t poor quality Taiwan company anymore…

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Kenda’s all-terrain tires have decent quality due to their dirty cheap prices. They are good at wet and snow. Yet, their tread life isn’t that great. I recommend you to try Kenda Klever AT2 and Klever RT if you wanna give this brand a try.

Who Makes Kenda Tires?

Depending on location, the answer changes. Kenda made a joint venture agreement with Cooper in 2004. Since then, Kenda and Cooper making tires together for the USA market. Yet, this agreement is only valid in the North America continent.

Where are Kenda Tires Made?

Kenda Tires are made in Asia. It seems a bit disappointing at first but no worries fellows. Due to their joint venture agreement with Cooper, the design and quality control phases are running by Cooper in North America.

Made by Asians but approved by Americans!

How Good are Kenda Tires?

To be honest, expecting premium brand performances from Kenda is nothing but dreaming. Yet, among its main competitors(Atturo, Hercules, etc.), Kenda stays strong.

Kenda’s tires mainly last long. Well, they aren’t smooth as Pirelli or Goodyear. Yet, they are known for their decent wet and winter performances. Lastly, you better use them only in mild operations. Extreme conditions aren’t their expertise.

Their performance is totally acceptable due to their low price level.

Where to Buy Kenda Tires?

I don’t recommend buying them in local shops. Kenda has very responsive customer service. They’re willing to help you in any circumstances. You might get trouble contacting customer service via local shops.

Kenda Tires has an agreement with SimpleTire and PriorityTire. These well-known online dealers help you out in any claim you have.

I recommend you to shop online for cheaper brands. That will keep you on the safe side.

Kenda Light Truck Tires

Kenda’s product range includes 6 different products. Let’s dig them out!

Kenda Klever A/T(KR28)
Kenda Klever A/T2 KR628(review)
Kenda Klever MT KR29
Kenda Klever R/T KR601(review)
Kenda Klever H/T2(KR600)
Kenda Klever A/P(KR05)

Kenda Klever AT Review

Kenda Klever AT is the first all-terrain tire in Kenda’s line-up. This tire provides consistent traction on and off the road. This cheap brand tire promises more durability than most well-known brands.

In summary, Klever AT is a bit noisy and offers rough ride. Yet, it has decent performance on snow and wet. You can confidently use it in mild off-road.

Tread Life

Satisfying tread life is what budget-friendly tires must hold. Well, Klever AT will meet your expectations in that case.

Kenda used double steel belt construction that improves tread life significantly. Double steel belt construction increases tire uniformity. As a result, irregular wear doesn’t become an issue and you get a long-lasting rubber.

Worth reminding, Klever AT doesn’t have a treadwear warranty. Though, you might get between 40,000-60,000 miles.

Durability

Klever AT has a 3-ply sidewall that improves its durability significantly. Moreover, sidewall protectors increase its puncture resistance.

Road Noise and Comfort

Due to achieving increased tread life, Kenda uses stiff rubber. Hence, that decreases noise reduction and comfort.

Klever AT has a broader shoulder design. So, that aggravates airflow inside the grooves and increases road noise.

This tire makes some road noise on highways and it doesn’t offers smooth ride as premium brand tires.

Wet Performance

Wet grip is Kenda’s priority. Due to achieve that they use circumferential grooves in almost every product. Well, I don’t like siping very much. This tire can’t work under heavy rain.

Klever AT2 is a decent wet tire unless you aren’t faced with a heavy shower frequently.

Winter Performance

This tire isn’t snow-rated. I don’t recommend you to use them in deep snow. Yet, in light snow, they perform as well as wet surfaces. They will meet all of your expectations in light snow.

Don’t use them in icy conditions!

Off-Road Performance

These tires are built to perform off the road. Well, they have decent traction. They are good at the loose ground grip. Yet, mud driving and rock crawling aren’t their expertise.

Kenda Klever AT2

In summary, Kenda Klever AT2 is a trustworthy tire that can perform smoothly in wet, and dry conditions. It has huge winter capability and has three-peak snowflake marking. Most importantly, it is dirt cheap for its capability.

I’ve made Kenda Klever AT2’s review before. You can click here to check it out!

Kenda Klever RT

Kenda Klever RT is Kenda’s rugged-terrain tire. Rugged-terrain tires are placed between mud-terrain and all-terrain tires. They have better off-road capability than all-terrains. Yet, some of them can fail on highways.

In summary, Kenda Klever RT is a quiet and durable tire. It performs perfectly on severe surfaces but mud. It’s durable and has acceptable on-road manners. The only weak point is uncertain tread life.

Detailed review –> https://tireterrain.com/kenda-klever-r-t-tire-review/

Tread Life

Tread life is an issue for most rugged-terrain tires. Manufacturers use soft compounds due to increase traction on severe surfaces. So, tread life decreases as expected.

Even though it has a soft compound, this tire has the best tread life in Kenda’s light-truck tire line-up. Due to the tread design, it wears evenly. So, if you follow your rotation time closely, you can get a tread life of a regular all-terrain tire.

Durability

This one also has a 3-ply sidewall. However, its sidewalls are thicker than Kenda Klever AT2. Therefore, it’s a bit more durable than its little brother.

Due to durability, this tire is underrated. It has one of the strongest structures in the market.

If you’re looking for something sturdy, it’s your tire.

Road Noise and Comfort

Due to the narrow gaps between center blocks, this tire isn’t noisy for this aggressive design. Yet, blocky shoulders always make some noise. It’s not the best but let’s say average.

Comfort isn’t an issue due to its soft compound and close block pattern design. It’s better than AT and AT2 in that case.

Wet Performance

Wet grip is where Kenda focused on most. Well, this rule obtains for Klever RT also.

Well-placed sipes and softer compound increases its wet grip significantly.

Winter Performance

Another tip, most Kenda tires are a great choice for winter conditions. They sacrifice tread life due to increase grip ability.

Due to its deeper tread and aggressive sidewall design, this tire can perform on light and deep snow very well. Moreover, you can place studs on it to increase ice traction.

Off-Road Performance

Off-road is where it’s shining. Its durability and grip ability are huge. On the other hand, mud and sand aren’t Klever RT’s expertise. Its compound isn’t soft enough to not dig mud and sand.

Kenda Klever MT

Kenda Klever MT is the mud-terrain tire in Kend’s line-up. It’s built to perform on loose grounds. So, on-road isn’t their priority.

In summary, Kenda Klever MT is a comfortable maximum traction tire. Yet, it’s a bit noisy. If you’re looking for a long-lasting tire, it’s not your tire. It has prior wet and snow performance. Moreover, you can count it on severe surfaces.

Tread Life

Expecting good tread life from mud-terrain tires is utopian. These tires are focused on only traction. Hence, tread life is not their priority.

Luckily, Klever MT’s tread design helps it to last more. Due to well-aligned tread blocks, it isn’t wearing unevenly. Yet, this one has the worst tread life on this list.

Durability

Durability isn’t an issue for mud-terrain tires. So, its construction is tough. Moreover, it has special rubber that procures cut and chipping resistance.

You can confidently use this tire in and severe operation.

Noise Reduction and Comfort

I have to admit that this tire is noisy due to wide gaps between the lugs. Well, it’s a mud-terrain tire. Road noise is totally acceptable.

On the other hand, comfort isn’t a problem due to its soft compound.

Wet Performance

Soft compound always works better on wet. This one additionally has full-depth sipes that keep it consistent on wet during its wear life.

It’s trustworthy option.

Winter Performance

Mud-terrain tires are decent options for snow traction due to their self-cleaning ability. This one additionally has stone ejectors that will throw the compact snow out. You can confidently use it in severe winter conditions.

Off-Road Performance

Klever MT is a perfect option for loose grounds. Yet, sand driving isn’t their priority. You can confidently use it on other surfaces.

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

SimpleTire

Free shipping
Delivered in 2 days
Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
Mobile installation option
7 million customers since 2021
4.7/5 points on Google rate
Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Kenda Product Line: https://simpletire.com/brands/kenda-tires

Amazon

Fast and free shipping (mostly in a day)
Get your tires shipped to a selected service center or get them installed at home or work (how does it work?)
Installation on Mavis Discount Tire (15$ per tire)
Installing new stem valves supplied by pro
Balancing your tires
Road/safety test
Since Amazon provides wholesale and affordable prices, they don’t offer a road hazard warranty

Kenda Product Line: https://www.amazon.com/stores/KENDA/

PriorityTire

Local installer and mobile installer options
Huge product range(you may find any tire you want)
4.8 overall satisfaction rate
Always have a good deal to find
90 days money-back guarantee
Free FedEx shipping

Kenda Product Line: https://www.prioritytire.com/by-brand/kenda-tires/

Conclusion

I hope this article was helpful. I’ve tried to keep it short as I can. The other 3 options aren’t worth your money. so, I keep them out of this article.

If you have any further questions, please leave them below. Have a safe ride!

Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac vs BFG KO2

Updated: August 12, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Firsthand experience — from a former Bridgestone test engineer

The BFGoodrich KO2 has long been a benchmark in the all-terrain world, known for its rugged LT construction and balanced performance on and off-road. If you want to see how it stacks up against its successor, you can read my BFGoodrich KO3 vs KO2 comparison.

The Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac leans more toward aggressive off-road traction, with deeper voids and snow-focused grip, yet still earns respect as a daily driver thanks to its reasonable on-road manners. For many, it’s the go-to choice for mixed-use trucks that see frequent mud, snow, or worksite duty.

Both are proven, snow-rated all-terrain options — but they suit very different priorities. Below, I’ll break down their performance across dry, wet, snow, and off-road conditions, plus fitment recommendations to help you choose the right tire for your needs.

At a Glance

	Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac	BF Goodrich KO2
Better for	Heavy and medium duty operations, snowy regions, Muddy areas	Smooth & quiet highway driving, Rocky terrains
Pros	Insane off-road traction, tough sidewalls, studdable tread, trusthworthy winter performance	Insane wet and snow traction, Moderate off-road traction responsiveness
Cons	Noisy and stiff ride	A bit noisy, Not the best on mud

As a former Bridgestone engineer, in my point of view, with the release of the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT and the discontinuation of most p-metric sizes in the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac, the choice has become clearer. The Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac now functions as a commercial all-terrain tire, offering reliable traction, longevity, and comfort at the expense of some noise and handling. Therefore, I recommend the BF Goodrich KO2 for those who primarily use their tires on-road and the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac for those who spend most of their time off-road or on severe working sites.

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All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Category	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Fuel Economy	Riding Comfort	Responsiveness	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter	Mild Off-Road	Severe Off-Road	Best Fit by Pickup Truck Classification	Warranty (SL or XL)	Warranty (LT)	Product Page
Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Poor	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Wildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATX	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	General Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	Firestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Average	Heavy-Duty	N/A	60,000 Miles	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT Trail	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Falken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	N/A	Firestone Destination AT2
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000	N/A	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	45,000 Miles	45,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Falken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT Tire	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000	50,000	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge Grappler	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Nitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	General Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	70,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Vredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon Grappler	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Nitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Fairy Well	Heavy-Duty	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Average	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Kenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/T	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor	Decent	Poor	Heavy-Duty	70,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Continental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Patriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Kenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Poor	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes (315 or narrower width)	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	50,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

Durability

In the past, the direction for this tire size was quite different. However, Goodyear has introduced the Wrangler Duratrac RT, which appears to be more on-road oriented compared to the previous Wrangler Duratrac tire.

This shift might explain why Goodyear has transitioned most on-road-oriented sizes to the Wrangler Duratrac RT. Currently, the Wrangler Duratrac is mostly available in the E load range, which naturally enhances its durability.

On the other hand, BF Goodrich KO2 is renowned for its durability. This tire features a 3-ply cord and upper shoulder armor, making it nearly indestructible against sharp rocks. Additionally, the BF Goodrich KO2 has superior cut and chipping resistance.

Overall, both tires are highly durable and reliable. However, the BF Goodrich KO2 tends to have a slightly better wear rate due to its exceptional cut and chipping resistance.

Tread Life

When it comes to tread life, both tires, BF Goodrich KO2 and Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac, may not match the longevity of tires like the Toyo Open Country AT3 or General Grabber ATX. However, there are some tips to help you maximize their tread life.

BF Goodrich KO2 as an off-road all-terrain tire follows a stable design philosophy with consistent sidewalls across all sizes. This approach makes it a reliable choice for decent tread life in various sizes, making it a safe bet in my opinion.

Now, let’s discuss the Duratrac. Tread life for this tire is a bit more complex. If you plan to use it on diesel or heavy trucks, it’s advisable to opt for LT sizes. The Duratrac features a softer compound, so it requires a robust internal structure to handle the weight of heavier vehicles. On the other hand, its flotation sizes offer impressive tread life, particularly for vehicles like Jeeps or Rubicons.

In summary, BF Goodrich KO2 tends to have better overall tread life, but Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac still offers highly acceptable longevity.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Steering Response

Depending on the size and your vehicle, this might change. However, Goodyear Wrangler with wider pattern and deeper tread has a disadvantage out here. However, the strong sidewalls are the game-changer out here.

Since both tires have a strong sidewall, I put BF Goodrich KO2 a bit ahead if this is your priority.

Cornering Stability

Cornering stability is where these two are separated. In this case, solid sidewalls play a crucial role and help the tire to keep its shape while cornering at high speeds. Hereby, you don’t feel like floating.

Even though I like Goodyear tires, 2-ply sidewalls don’t work very well for most vehicles. So, cornering stability isn’t an alpha plus for Duratrac. Particularly for heavy vehicles. On the other hand, BF Goodrich KO2 has one of the strongest sidewalls in the market. No matter how heavy your vehicle is, it provides huge cornering stability.

BF Goodrich KO2 is the winner of this section the whole day long.

Note: Since Goodyear mostly discontinued p-metric sizes, I expect a huge jump up on steering response and cornering stability rating of Wrangler Duratrac

Comfort

Ride quality of all-terrain tires mostly related to uniformity of the tire. So, when the tire is getting bigger and have more sectional pattern, it’s harder to achieve necessary uniformity.

So, if the tire isn’t uniform enough, it transmit the vibrations more acute.

On the other hand, the advantage of all-terrain tires is they’re high profile tires. Hence, they can hold too much air inside which naturally translate to smoother ride.

Overall, in my point of view, BF Goodrich KO2’s design is more compact, hence, it’s offers smoother ride. However, Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac also smooth tire. It’s just have an aggressive pattern that might cause vibration in some cases.

Road Noise

Road noise is mostly about void area distribution. Narrower gaps help to decrease road noise.

BF Goodrich KO2’s tread design promises more in that case. Well-placed small blocks increase acoustic performance significantly. On the other hand, Duratrac has an average noise reduction performance. Its narrowed center section blocks reduce the noise level, though, its tread is deep-seated. Therefore, airflow inside the tread tends to make more noise.

The difference isn’t huge, though, BF Goodrich KO2 has better noise reduction.

Vibration

This part is mostly about how easily you can balance your tire. Well, a cheap tire doesn’t stay cheap as long as you spend a lot of money on balance.

In this case, Duratrac’s deep tread makes it hard to balance. Even though it’s balanced while mounting, it might need another balance in further time. Especially for heavy-duty usage. Therefore, you must pay attention to rotation timing. On the other hand, nothing much to say about BF Goodrich KO2. Legend stays legend for this section.

BF Goodrich KO2 is a better option in that case. That difference is minor.

Wet Performance

Wet is where most all-terrains fail. Well, it causes by deep treads and stiff compounds. Stiff compound decreases gripping ability and deep treads decrease evacuation ability.

In that case, hydroplaning resistance and wet traction are our evaluation points.

Regarding wet grip, the battle is close. However, Wrangler Duratrac steps ahead with better notched and softer rubber. These are the main characteristics of solid wet traction.

On the other hand, I can’t say the same things for hydroplaning resistance. Well, they’re close. However, BF Goodrich KO2 has a better shoulder design for water evacuation.

Both tires are trustworthy, you can go either way. However, I recommend BF Goodrich KO2 if you’re a fast driver.

Winter Performance

The good news, both tires are rated with 3-peak mountain snowflake marking. That means they are able to work in severe winter conditions. Yet, they perform differently due to their technical features.

A side note here: Understanding the snow performance of all-terrain tires can be quite challenging. For those who find it perplexing, I’d like to direct your attention to a helpful resource: “6 Best All-Terrain Tires for Snow by AT Tire Category“ This article is specifically designed to assist you in making informed decisions regarding all-terrain tires in snowy conditions.

Light Snow

Light snow capability shows similarity with wet performance. When heated tires touch the surface, light snow swiftly turns into water. So, gripping and evacuation ability on the wet ground become a priority.

Whether BFG KO2 or Wrangler Duratrac is a trustworthy option in that case. Yet, in my point of view, Wrangler Duratrac is a slightly better tire on light snow.

Deep Snow

Deep snow is where these two are shining. They have different strong points due to their specific designs.

Wrangler Duratrac has deeper tread grooves. That is crucial for deep snow traction. However, BF Goodrich KO2’s staggered shoulder design improves the traction on loose grounds significantly.

Both are reliable options. You can confidently go either way.

Ice Traction

All-terrain tire’s ice traction is always questionable. Most of them have a stiffer compound and insufficient contact patch for better grip.

Well, BF Goodrich KO2 definitely has a better ice performance due to its optimized contact patch(less void area works better in that case). However, Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac has a stud option which makes you kind of icy grounds.

The battle is close, I recommend BF Goodrich KO2 if you’re not going to use studded Wrangler Duratrac.

Off-Road Performance

Indeed, I’ve talked about the features that affect off-road performance in winter and durability sections. Yet, I will explain them shortly again in the below sections.

Gravel and Dirt

Gravel and dirt aren’t an issue for these beasts. Yet, due to the high void area ratio, Wrangler Duratrac has better traction on loose grounds.

Mud

When it comes to mud driving, two critical factors are the self-cleaning capability of the tires and their ability to provide traction on loose ground. In both of these aspects, the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac holds an advantage. Thanks to its wide grooves and deep tread, it excels in mud performance compared to the BF Goodrich KO2. However, it’s important to note that the BF Goodrich KO2 is still a solid choice for light mud conditions.

You can confidently use both of these tires for mud driving, as they are excellent options. However, if you anticipate facing severe mud conditions, the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac is the better choice.

If you’re specifically looking for a reliable mud-terrain tire, I recommend checking out this article for more information.

Sand

Let’s keep it short. BF Goodrich KO2 is your tire if you love to go to the beach. Duratrac’s deep treads dig to loose sand and get you stuck in a minute.

Rock

When it comes to off-road conditions that require airing down your tires, the strength of the sidewalls becomes a crucial factor. In this regard, both the BF Goodrich KO2 and the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac offer strong sidewalls. While the BF Goodrich KO2 holds a slight advantage, the difference between the two is not significant.

However, if your off-road adventures involve rocky terrains, the BF Goodrich KO2’s higher cut and chipping resistance make it the preferred choice.

Specs

	BF Goodrich KO2	Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac
Category	All-Terrain Tire	Commercial All-Terrain Tire
Vehicle	Light Truck, SUV	Light Truck, SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)	15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’	15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 19’’, 20”
Weight	34 – 78 lbs	35 – 68 lbs
Made In	Opelika, AL, USA	United States
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)
Warranty (P-metric)	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles
Warranty (LT Sizes)	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles
Prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices

🚨 Breaking News Alert! 🚨

Hold onto your seats because I’m thrilled to introduce the all-new BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 – the next evolution of the fan-favorite KO2! And the excitement doesn’t stop there – this beast is now available in two additional OEM sizes: LT285/70R17 and LT275/65R20. Get ready for the ultimate off-road experience with the KO3!

Specification Comparison for Popular Sizes

Analyzing popular sizes is a great way to understand the performance characteristics of all-terrain tires like the BF Goodrich KO2 and Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac. Let’s delve into the details of these tire sizes to see how they stack up against each other.

285/70R17

	Toyo Open Country AT3	Toyo Open Country AT3	Toyo Open Country AT3	Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Falken Wildpeak AT3W	BF Goodrich KO2	BF Goodrich KO2	General Grabber ATX	Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac	Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx	Sumitomo Encounter AT	Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac	Sumitomo Encounter AT	Firestone Destination AT2	Firestone Destination XT	BF Goodrich KO3	Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	Nitto Recon Grappler AT	Nitto Nomad Grappler	Nitto Recon Grappler AT	Yokohama Geolander AT G015	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A	General Grabber APT	Yokohama Geolander AT G015	Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme	Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek	Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek	Nitto Ridge Grappler	Nitto Ridge Grappler	Nitto Ridge Grappler	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Kenda Klever R/T	Kenda Klever AT2
Category	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Commercial AT Tire	Commercial AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Commercial AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Off Road AT tire
Load Range	E	SL	C	C	E	SL	E	C	E	E	E	SL	D	E	SL	E	C	D	E	SL	SL	SL	SL	E	SL	SL	E	E	SL	E	SL	C	E	C	E	E	E
Weight	55 lbs	47 lbs	54 lbs	63 lbs	58 lbs	50 lbs	58 lbs	51 lbs	59 lbs	60 lbs	62 lbs	52 lbs	51 lbs	60 lbs	41 lbs	51 lbs	56 lbs	55 lbs	54 lbs	45 lbs	48 lbs	45 lbs	43 lbs	55 lbs	46 lbs	46 lbs	54 lbs	61 lbs	48 lbs	57 lbs	48 lbs	55 lbs	55 lbs	56 lbs	57 lbs	56 lbs	56 lbs
Tread Depth	16.5/32″	13.6/32″	16.5/32″	18/32″	18/32″	13/32″	15/32″	15/32″	16/32″	18/32”	18.5/32″	13/32″	18/32”	18/32″	12/32″	16/32″	15/32″	15/32″	16/32″	13.4/32″	13.6/32″	13/32″	14/32″	17/32″	12.5/32″	14/32″	18/32″	15.5/32″	16/32″	18.5/32″	13.5/32″	16.4/32″	16.4/32″	16.5/32″	16.5/32″	16.3/32”	14.87/32”
Tread Width	9″	9″	9″	9.6″	9.6″	9.6″	9.2″	9.3″	9″	9.5″	9.2″	9.2″	9.6″	9.6″	9.2″	8.8″		9.3″	9.1″	9.1″	9.2″	8.5″	9.2″	9.2″	9.1″	9.2″	8.9″	8.9″	9.4″	9.4″	8.9″	8.9″	8.9″	‘-	‘-
Made In	United States	Japan	United States	Thailand	China	Thailand	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	Thailand	United States	Thailand	Costa Rica	Canada	United States	Brazil	United States	United States	United States	Thailand	United States	United States	United States	United States	Thailand	China	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	Taiwan	Taiwan

For this specific tire size, the choice between BF Goodrich KO2 and Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac depends on your priorities and usage. If you primarily drive on-road and want less road noise with on-road stability, the C-rated BF Goodrich KO2 is the better option. On the other hand, if you’re looking for an aggressive appearance and prioritize mud traction, the D-rated Wrangler Duratrac is recommended for all sizes and usage scenarios.

When it comes to E-rated tires in this size, the considerations remain similar. If efficiency and on-road performance are crucial to you, then BF Goodrich KO2 is the tire of choice. However, if you prefer an aggressive appearance and don’t mind some noise, the Wrangler Duratrac in E-rated sizes is a suitable option.

275/60R20

	Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Toyo Open Country AT3	Toyo Open Country AT3	BF Goodrich KO2	General Grabber ATX	General Grabber ATX	Sumitomo Encounter AT	Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac	Firestone Destination XT	Firestone Destination AT2	Nitto Recon Grappler AT	Nitto Recon Grappler AT	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme	Yokohama Geolander AT G015	Vredestein Pinza AT	Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek	General Grabber APT	Nitto Ridge Grappler	Nitto Ridge Grappler	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain TA	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Kenda Klever AT2	Kenda Klever AT2
Category	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Commercial AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	On Road AT Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	On Road AT tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire
Load Range	D	SL	E	SL	D	D	XL	SL	SL	E	E	XL	E	SL	D	SL	SL	SL	E	SL	SL	E	XL	SL	SL	E	SL	E	XL	E
Weight	58 lbs	50 lbs	55	42 lbs	55 lbs	56 lbs	50 lbs	49 lbs	46 lbs	52 lbs	42 lbs	46 lbs	55 lbs	44 lbs	57 lbs	45 lbs	44 lbs	44 lbs	56 lbs	47 lbs	45 lbs	58 lbs	45 lbs	44 lbs	47 lbs	64 lbs	48 lbs	57 lbs	53 lbs	56 lbs
Tread Depth	18/32″	13/32″	16.4	13.5/32″	15/32″	16/32″	14/32″	12/32″	16/32″	16/32″	12/32″	13.5/32″	15.9/32″	12.5/32″	14.5/32″	12/32″	12/32″	12.5/32″	16/32″	16/32″	14/32″	16.4/32″	13.5/32″	13.5	12.5/32″	18.5/32″	16/32″	16.4	13.35/32”	14.87/32”
Tread Width	9.2″	9.6″	9.4″	9.1″	9″	9.4″	9.6″	9″	‘-	9.6″	8.8″	9.1″	9.3″	9.1″	‘-	8.3″	8.6″	8.8″	9.2″	9.4″	9.4″	9.2″	8.9″	‘-	9.5″	9.8″	9.3″	‘-	‘-	‘-
Made In	Thailand	Thailand	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	Thailand	United States	Canada	United States	United States	United States	United States	Korea	Phillippines	India	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	Taiwan	Taiwan

For this specific tire size, it’s worth noting that Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac is available in only the SL size. However, this size is not widely available due to Goodyear’s discontinuation, shifting it to the Goodyear Wrangler RT. This move seems sensible as the SL size is tailored for on-road usage, and the Wrangler Duratrac RT appears to be better optimized for on-road performance.

If you can find the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac in this size, it offers a great option to blend on-road manners with an aggressive appearance. However, for longevity and stability, I prefer the BF Goodrich KO2.

265/70R17

	Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Toyo Open Country AT3	Toyo Open Country AT3	BF Goodrich KO2	BF Goodrich KO2	General Grabber ATX	General Grabber ATX	General Grabber ATX	Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx	Sumitomo Encounter AT	Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac	Sumitomo Encounter AT	Firestone Destination AT2	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain TA	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	Firestone Destination XT	General Grabber APT	Nitto Recon Grappler AT	General Grabber APT	Vredestein Pinza AT	Yokohama Geolander AT G015	Yokohama Geolander AT G015	Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme	Vredestein Pinza AT	Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT	Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT	Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme	Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek	Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek	Nitto Ridge Grappler	Nitto Ridge Grappler	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Toyo Open Country RT Trail	Toyo Open Country RT Trail	Kenda Klever RT	Kenda Klever AT2	Kenda Klever AT2
Category	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Commercial AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Commercial AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	On Road AT Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Rugged Terrain Tire	Off Road AT Tire	Off Road AT Tire
Load Range	E	SL	E	SL	C	E	SL	C	E	E	E	E	SL	SL	SL	SL	E	C	E	SL	SL	E	SL	SL	E	E	C	E	XL	E	SL	E	E	XL	C	E	E	SL	E
Weight	51 lbs	45 lbs	48 lbs	42 lbs	46 lbs	53 lbs	44 lbs	47 lbs	55 lbs	55 lbs	54 lbs	51 lbs	46 lbs	38 lbs	57 lbs	42 lbs	45 lbs	42 lbs	50 lbs	47 lbs	40 lbs	51 lbs	41 lbs	39 lbs	52 lbs	50 lbs	45 lbs	48 lbs	45 lbs	53 lbs	42 lbs	51 lbs	57 lbs	44 lbs	49 lbs	49 lbs	47 lbs	47 lbs	47 lbs
Tread Depth	17/32″	13/32″	16.3/32″	13.4/32″	15/32″	15/32″	14/32″	16/32″	16/32″	18.5/32″	17/32″	18/32″	13/32″	12/32″	12.5/32″	14/32″	15/32″	12/32″	15.7/32″	14/32″	13/32″	18/32″	13/32″	12.5/32″	16/32″	16.5/32″	16.5/32″	15/32″	16/32″	18.5/32″	13.5/32″	16.4/32″	18.5/32″	16/32″	16.3/32”	16.3/32”	16.3/32”	13.35/32	14.87/32”
Tread Width	8.9″	9″	8.4″	8.4″	8.8″	8.7″	7.2″	8.4″	8.3″	8.7″	8.7″	9″	8.9″	8.3″	8.7″	8.6″	8.7″	8.5″	8.5″	8.6″	8.1″	8.4″	8″	8.4″	7.8″	8.7″	8.7″	8.4″	8.8″	8.9″	8.4″	8.4″	9.2″	8.7″	‘-	‘-		‘-	‘-
Made In	Japan	United States	United States	Japan	Canada	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	Thailand	United States	Thailand	United States	United States	United States	Canada	United States	United States	United States	India	Thailand	Thailand	Indonesia	India	United States	United States	Indonesia	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	Taiwan	Taiwan	Taiwan

It appears that Goodyear has discontinued this tire size as well, likely due to the introduction of the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT. As a result, my recommendation for this size would be the C-rated BF Goodrich KO2 for on-road performance and the E-rated BF Goodrich KO2 for durability and stability.

I haven’t conducted specific research on the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT yet, but you can find more information about it through this link: Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT.

Conclusion

Both the BF Goodrich KO2 and the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac offer commendable performance in their respective areas. The BF Goodrich KO2 excels in on-road usage, providing better comfort and reduced noise levels. It also performs well on rocky terrains.

On the other hand, the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac stands out in terms of appearance, off-road capabilities, winter performance, and muddy surfaces.

	Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac	BF Goodrich KO2
Better for	Heavy and medium duty operations, snowy regions, Muddy areas	Smooth & quiet highway driving, Rocky terrains
Pros	Insane off-road traction, tough sidewalls, studdable tread, trusthworthy winter performance	Insane wet and snow traction, Moderate off-road traction responsiveness
Cons	Noisy and stiff ride	A bit noisy, Not the best on mud

I hope this article helps you to decide. If you have any further questions, please leave them below!

BF Goodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain vs KO2 All-Terrain

Updated: August 12, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Trail feedback, and technical insights — from a former Bridgestone test engineer

The BFGoodrich KO2 is one of the most versatile all-terrain tires on the market, capable of confident performance on highways, trails, and snow. If you want to see how it compares to its successor, check out my BFGoodrich KO3 vs KO2 comparison.

The BFGoodrich KM3, on the other hand, is a maximum-traction mud-terrain tire designed for serious off-road use — think deep mud, rock crawling, and aired-down adventures. While both are off-road focused, their personalities and priorities are very different.

Below, I’ll break down how they perform on dry pavement, in wet conditions, through snow, and in extreme off-road situations so you can choose the tire that best matches your driving needs.

	BF Goodrich KM3 (Mud-Terrain)	BF Goodrich KO2 (All-Terrain)
Better for	Off-road adventure, lifted vehicles owners who wanna put aggressive appearance, people who are looking for a mud-terrain tire with the best on-road manners	Snowy and squishy regions, smooth and quiet ride, towing & hauling, working trucks
Pros	Insane off-road traction, tough sidewalls, long-lasting rubber for a mud-terrain tire	Insane winter traction, unique handling mild & severe off-road traction
Cons	Noisy and stiff ride, poor winter and ice performance	A bit noisy

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, BF Goodrich KO2 has better on-road manners compared to KM3. It is quiet. Moreover, it has longer tread life than KM3. It overperforms BF Goodrich KM3 in wet and winter conditions. On the other hand, BF Goodrich KM3 has exceptional on-road manners compared to other mud-terrains. Moreover, off-road performance is phenomenal.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Category	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Fuel Economy	Riding Comfort	Responsiveness	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter	Mild Off-Road	Severe Off-Road	Best Fit by Pickup Truck Classification	Warranty (SL or XL)	Warranty (LT)	Product Page
Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Poor	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Wildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATX	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	General Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	Firestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Average	Heavy-Duty	N/A	60,000 Miles	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT Trail	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Falken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	N/A	Firestone Destination AT2
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000	N/A	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	45,000 Miles	45,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Falken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT Tire	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000	50,000	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge Grappler	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Nitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	General Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	70,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Vredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon Grappler	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Nitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Fairy Well	Heavy-Duty	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Average	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Kenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/T	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor	Decent	Poor	Heavy-Duty	70,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Continental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Patriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Kenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Poor	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes (315 or narrower width)	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	50,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

Durability

BF Goodrich tires have a good reputation due to their exceptional durability. In that case, durability consists of sidewall strength and puncture resistance.

BF Goodrich uses ‘Traction-Armor Sidewall Sculpture’ technology to increase sidewall durability. Well, it works. This tire is highly resisted against punctures. Obviously, that’s what you should expect from a mud-terrain tire.

On the other hand, BF Goodrich KO2 has a 15% stronger sidewall than the previous version. 3-ply sidewalls guarantee sidewall protection. Facing punctures is very unlikely with it.

Either BF Goodrich KO2 or KM3 is a very reliable preference. You can confidently put them on tough surfaces

Tread Life

Compering tread life of these two is not logical and also not fair. These tires were built with different intentions. So, expecting tread lives are also quite different from each other.

While mud-terrain tires generally last 40,000 miles, this number scales up to at least 60,000 miles at all-terrain tires. So, I will take these numbers into consideration.

Let’s start with BF Goodrich KM3.

BF Goodrich KM3 has a softer compound than most off mud-terrain tires. Well, that might horribly decrease its tread life depending on your operation. If you don’t be tough with it, you can use it for around 40,000-50,000 miles.

On the other hand, BF Goodrich KO2 has an average tread life. Well, this tire is focused on performance. So, expecting an impressive tread life is kinda unrealistic. It won’t last less than 60,000 miles.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Road Noise

This section is easy peasy.

BF Goodrich KM3 as a mud-terrain tire has a heavy block tread pattern. That feature increases road noise significantly. Well, it is a common feature of mud-terrain tires. Yet, BF Goodrich KM3 is exceptional comparing other mud-terrains. It is not quiet but the noise is not that annoying.

BF Goodrich KO2 produces less road noise than KM3. Well, it is what we all expected. But compared to its competitors, there are better options to go with. Here is the one them.

BF Goodrich KO2 is the winner in this section.

Comfort

These two are decent due to comfort.

BF Goodrich KO2 has an aggressive design for an all-terrain. Well, it is built to perform on severe surfaces. Not highways. So, the comfort level is not as good as highway-focused all-terrain tires. Yet, it won’t disappoint you.

On the other hand, BF Goodrich KM3 has opposite features. It has not that aggressive tread design for a mud-terrain tire. Moreover, its compound is not hard as other mud-terrain tires. Well, comparing the mud-terrains, it is exceptional.

In short, BF Goodrich KO2 is a smoother tire. Yet, if you need a mud-terrain tire that provides a smooth ride, BF Goodrich KM3 is your tire.

Dry Performance

I evaluate dry performance under 2 different dimensions. Dry traction and steering response. Let’s dig into them.

Dry Traction

Mud-terrain and all-terrain tires are built for maximum traction. If you buy a premium brand like BF Goodrich, it’s improbable to face poor dry traction.

Both have trustworthy traction on dry ground. You can go either way.

Steering Response

The steering response mainly decreases when the tire gets bigger. The reason behind it is tire weight. When the tire gets heavier, you need more force to give it a direction.

BF Goodrich KM3 is a heavier tire. Hence, steering response is not as quick as BF Goodrich KO2. Yet, compared to other mud-terrains, it is legendary.

BF Goodrich KO2 has a slightly better steering response. Yet, if you want an aggressive tread design, you can confidently go with BF Goodrich KM3.

Wet Performance

Wet ground is where most mud-terrain tires are failed. There are two reasons for this. The first stiff compound can’t produce enough grip. Second, wide gaps between lugs decrease contact patches and cause hydroplaning.

I use BF Goodrich KM3 on wet ground. Well, it is way ahead of my expectations. They are not perfect but marginal. I never felt unsafe.

On the other hand, BF Goodrich KO2 is decent on wet surfaces. This tire has stiffer compounds than most all-terrain tires. So, it might lose its grip from time to time.

In summary, BF Goodrich KO2 is a better tire on wet. Yet, BF Goodrich KM3 has exceptional wet performance for a mud-terrain tire.

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Winter Performance

As expected, BF Goodrich KM3 doesn’t have severe snow labeling. On the other hand, BF Goodrich KO2 is rated for severe winter conditions.

BF Goodrich KO2 can handle light and deep snow easily. While aggressive sidewalls ensure deep snow traction, the well-siped tread can handle light snow grip easy as apple pie. About ice, it is better than BF Goodrich KM3. Yet, there are better options.

On the flipside, deep snow traction is BF Goodrich KM3’s expertise. Deep grooves can overcome the packed snow and provide tons of traction. Light snow is not where it shines. Yet, it has quite an impressive performance compared to the other mud-terrains. Ice… Don’t use mud-terrain tires on ice. That one also has very satisfying manners on ice.

Off-Road Performance

Off-road performance is where these two come to the boil. They are head to head on almost every surface. Let’s classify them due to the surface.

Dirt and Gravel

This section will fulfill your need if you aren’t an overlander.

First of all, both are very trustworthy options. These tires are built to produce traction. Dirt and gravel are like shelling peas to them.

About dirt, nothing much to discuss. They are great! In that case, I would like to give some information about KM3. This tire has a phenomenal self-cleaning ability. Moreover, notched shoulder design has a significant effect on dirt grip.

About gravel, these two have powerful sidewalls. So, a puncture isn’t an issue. Moreover, BF Goodrich KO2 has a specific compound that prevents cut and chipping issues. On the other hand, BF Goodrich KM3 is performing flawlessly on gravel. Well, it can’t resist cutting and chipping as well as BF Goodrich KO2.

Mud Performance

Most all-terrains fail on mud. Yet, BF Goodrich KO2 is not one of them. It has really aggressive design that can handle muddy surfaces easily.

On the other hand, BF Goodrich KM3 is a mud-terrain tire. Of course, it overcomes KO2 on mud. But, let me tell you something. These tires are unbeatable on mud. Spinning is not an issue. You have to worry about how to wheel these tires in the mud. They are sticky as hell!!!

Rock Performance

Rock traction is not a problem for mud-terrain tires. Well, KM3 performs yummy on the rock.

In that case, BF Goodrich KO2 is the exceptional one. In my point of view, it is the best all-terrain tire for rock driving. Its ability to crawl under air-down conditions is unique.

Both options are trustworthy.

Specs

	BF Goodrich KO2	BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain KM3
Category	All-Terrain Tire	Mud-Terrain Tire
Vehicle	Light Truck, SUV	Light Truck, SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)	15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’	15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’
Weight	34-78 lbs	37 – 89 lbs
Made In	Opelika, AL, USA	Opelika, AL, USA
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)	Yes	No (Only M+S)
Warranty (P-metric)	50,000 Miles	N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)	50,000 Miles	N/A
Prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices

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Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

TireRack

Fast and Free shipping
Usually delivered in 1 day
Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
4.6/5 points on Google rate

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bfgoodrich-all-terrain-t-a-ko2

BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bfgoodrich-mud-terrain-t-a-km3

DiscountTire

Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
Free rotation and balancing
5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
Almost all brands are available
Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
Frequent discounts and promotions

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bfgoodrich-all-terrain-t-a-ko2

BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bfgoodrich-mud-terrain-t-a-km3

SimpleTire

Free shipping
Delivered in 2 days
Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
Mobile installation option
7 million customers since 2021
4.7/5 points on Google rate
Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: https://simpletire.com/brands/bfgoodrich-tires/all-terrain-t-a-ko2

BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3: https://simpletire.com/brands/bfgoodrich-tires/mud-terrain-t-a-km3

Conclusion

BF Goodrich KO2 and BF Goodrich KM3 are reliable options for off-road lovers. The right conditions to use them are detailly explained in the above sections.

	BF Goodrich KM3 (Mud-Terrain)	BF Goodrich KO2 (All-Terrain)
Better for	Off-road adventure, lifted vehicles owners who wanna put aggressive appearance, people who are looking for a mud-terrain tire with the best on-road manners	Snowy and squishy regions, smooth and quiet ride, towing & hauling, working trucks
Pros	Insane off-road traction, tough sidewalls, long-lasting rubber for a mud-terrain tire	Insane winter traction, unique handling mild & severe off-road traction
Cons	Noisy and stiff ride, poor winter and ice performance	A bit noisy

I hope this article was helpful for all of you fellows. If you have any further questions, please contact me in below comment section. Have a safe ride!

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Table of Contents

What Vehicles Will They Fit?

Road Noise and Comfort

Durability

Fuel Efficiency

Dry Traction

Warranty

Wet Performance

Winter Performance

Off-Road Performance

Sand

Mud

Gravel and Dirt

Specs

Price

Conclusion

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Table of Contents

Durability

Tread Life

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Comfort

Road Noise

Vibration

Wet Performance

Winter Performance

Light Snow

Deep Snow

Ice Traction

Off-Road Performance

Gravel and Dirt

Mud

Sand