Toyo Open Country MT or BF Goodrich TA KO2

I am trying to decide between these 2 tires for use in muddy terrain. All my off roading is done in mud. Any experiences are suggestions of which tire might be best for muddy conditions and are they both good highway tires.

 

I think you answered your own question. A Mud Terrain tire is going to do better in the mud than an All Terrain tire. I have the KO2's but have not went off road much with them yet. However, if you are going to do a lot of mudding, then I'd get the MT tire.

 

Reading up on the BFGS ko2 it looks they state they are good mud tires also. They also dont weigh as much.
I have to go up one size for the toyos and the ko2 come in the oem tire size of my truck.

 

Sounds like you like the KO2s. That would be my choice.

 

KO2 is an all terrain.. better in mud compared to a highway tire. But Toyo Open Country MT is a mud tire and will be much better in the mud.

 

The real choice is whether or not you can justify

1. Harsher ride
2. Worse mpg
3. Cost more
4. Less mileage out of the tire

For better mud performance and cooler look

That's what I'm going back and forth with right now for my truck.

I've had the Pro Comp Extreme MTs and KOs on my Jeep and they are completely different tires. Boy do I miss having those MTs in the mud.

 

Here is something to consider. The mileage/time that your tires will spend on/off road. I've ran mud tires and all terrains. The all terrains did not handle well in muddy terrain at all. That's not to speak for the KO2's that do have a good reputation(I've not ran them). At the end of the day I spent probably 2-3 days a month in mud terrain through the summer months. I would say the rough ride on the road was worth getting to where I wanted to go off road. But there was a price to pay and that included less tire life and rougher on road ride.

 

If you care to know the tires I ran, the MT's were Kelley Safari MT's and the AT's were Cooper Discover AT's. I would do the Kelley's again if I were looking for MT's. Not claiming they are the best but my experience would have me buy again.

 

I just put my KO2's on yesterday. I like them. 275/70R17 on TRD Pro 4Runner wheels. They feel a bit heavier but they ride nice, especially for an E load tire on such a light truck

 

I work at a coal mine and we use all kinds of tires on our trucks I can tell you that the BFG KM2 & KO2 hold up better in 100% off road environment on identical trucks than any other tire we have tested. You have not seen mud until you have seen 6" of rain at a strip mine take my word for it.

 

hey Redbull do you have pics of this set up? do you have a lift?

 

Speaking for BFG KM2s, they don't ride rough at all. Not as nice as all seasons, but nothing to complain about. If BFG has mud terrains that ride nice, I'd imagine the KO2s would be even better.

 

I'd take a look at the cooper ST maxx and STT pro

 

Hey no pics yet, but I'll try to get some tomorrow. I've been working dark to dark so haven't had the opportunity. It looks pretty slick.

I don't have a lift yet but it makes the truck look a good bit bigger, and the wheels allow the tires to be flush with the fender flares.

I may just do a Bilstein 5100 lift in the front with some small blocks to lift the rear for now. It's not my ideal set up but it will work for the time being.

I love the 275 width by the way, better in snow because it doesn't float as much, and they're tall enough that they look good with a lift

 

I know your question was about the toyo M/T I have zero experience with those. But I did run BFG KM2 on my Chevy and they were amazing off-road with pretty good street manners (for a m/t). I have ran the BFG A/T and depending on the mud type your in, I was in south Texas clay, I had a tough time keeping them clean. They kept moving but it took a lot of wheel spin, if you like mud go mud tire.

 

If you are in mud go with the KM2 instead of KO2. I've had at least three sets on my FJ and would not use anything else. Just ordered a set today with some pro comp 89's for the new Taco.

 

I have the Toyo mud terrains and love them! 285 75 17

 

I just bought Toyo Open Country M/T 265/75/16 and I am returning them after 1 day of driving. They pull to the right very hard and my truck has 160 miles on it and had perfect alignment. When you google search "Toyo M/t pulling to right" you will find an assortment of threads with truck owners saying the exact same thing back to 2012. I ran of set of these on my last Tacoma, 285/75/17 and they were great for thousands miles without any issue. Switching back to BFG A/T until I put a lift on it.

 

Judging from the tread design on the toyos, it makes sense these would pull right. I had these on my 2011 and they pulled.

Running ko2s in 275/70r17 on my 3rd gen. Great tires

 

I love KO2s but my experience with them in mud hasn't been all that great, they don't seem to clear the mud out very well when it gets packed into the tread and then you lose a lot of traction. They've been great in virtually every other terrain though that I've used them in (dirt, sand, rocks, some snow, etc.), so if you're looking for a good all around tire then go with them. If you want them for mudding specifically then I'd get the MTs.