BFG KO3 review

Unfortunately BFGoodrich has been very timid in releasing more sizes. They have another factory size 275/55R20 slated to be available in April. So total sizes will be 285/70R17, 275/65R20 and 275/55R20.

 

Thanks for the prompt response. Yeah I’m looking for a 265/70R17 to replace the KO2s I have on currently, so I guess I’ll have to wait longer then. I like the KO2 already and I’m sure the KO3 would just be building on a formula I’m already a fan of

 

That is our understanding, they have improved on an already capable platform. You know you could fit the 285/70R17 with some mods. Just saying. Thank you for your service!

 

I mean... you're not wrong... but its totally overkill for my needs haha

 

Completely understand. I will keep my eyes peeled for some more sizes. Specifically the 265/70R17. Fingers crossed.

 

Hopefully BFG takes my advice/request and produce a 285/75/17 in a "C" and or a 35x11.5x17 in a "C" as Toyo and Falken do.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpLUoJV_I4w

Very enlightening video about the comparisons between the new at4w and current k03 285/70R17. Really hoping I can make my current AT3W's last until BFG releases more k03 sizes. K02 were slightly narrower than stated size so I'm hoping I can fit 285/75R16's a little easier with the k03...

Interestingly apparently the new k03 will have better wet/snow performance than the at4w due to changes in tread design.

 

@Cbeery how are they doin?

 

Not sure if anybody's mentioned this yet, but discount tire has individual size specs up with an anticipated August release for the rest of the K03 sizes. Not sure how accurate they are but if they're to be believed, 265/75R16 in K03 is over 3lbs lighter than K02... Very interesting.

 

Where is it listed?

 

Our website gives specs based off of what information has been supplied to us by the manufacturer.

 

I was going to order the KO2 in 37x12.50r17 but I think I might just wait for the KO3.

 

How confident are you guys about an August release window?

 

Interesting. I asked BFG for a 285/75/17 or a 35/11.5/17 in a "C" load. Well it does show a 35/11.5/17 in a "C" load but not until May 2026. That might work even though I might want them sooner, but my current 285/75/17 KO2's will most likely not need to be replaced before than.

 

I saw August of 2025 for the size I'm looking for!!!

 

BFGoodrich has been accurate with the release dates so far, our confidence is pretty high given their track record.

 

Some new info:

https://youtu.be/I9TZnzr2UPM?si=IQgiqfnGAAd0I0w8

 

I’m really starting to like the tread on the KO3..

 

Awesome video. Really hoping I can make my at3w's last till August.

 

May of 2026 for the KO3 in 37x12.50r17! Ouch.

looks like I’ll have to go with the KO2