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BF GOODRICH KO2 or COOPER AT3?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by YOTASyChelas, Feb 10, 2021.

  1. Feb 10, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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    YOTASyChelas

    YOTASyChelas [OP] Active Member

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    Stuck between these two! Have a 2.5” lift stage 2 Icon set up. Running a 17” wheel.
     
  2. Feb 10, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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    DavesTaco68

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    - ICON UCAs, BP51/Kings, SCS wheels, 285s, Leer 100XR canopy. Greenlane aluminum winch bumper, Smittybilt X20 winch. Trying Falken AT3w now, Really like BF KO2s.
    What size and load rating you thinking ?
     
  3. Feb 10, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    FCdrifter

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    Go with the coopers.
     
  4. Feb 10, 2021 at 11:14 AM
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    YOTASyChelas

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    Going with a 285/70R17
     
  5. Feb 10, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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    DavesTaco68

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    - ICON UCAs, BP51/Kings, SCS wheels, 285s, Leer 100XR canopy. Greenlane aluminum winch bumper, Smittybilt X20 winch. Trying Falken AT3w now, Really like BF KO2s.
    I have the KO2s in that size, C load for 51lbs.
    Tough, great weight and look good.
    The Coopers are good as well if you do lots of highway.
     
  6. Feb 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    Gswain

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    Coopers will do better in snow and ice, if thats a concern.
     
  7. Feb 10, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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    Longboard1110

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    A few things
    Go with the coopers. Ko2’s are garbage in the rain.
     
  8. Feb 10, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    str8edgMTBMXer

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    subbing b/c I am having the same query as well, but for 275/70R16's...
     
  9. Feb 10, 2021 at 7:43 PM
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    Bishop84

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    E Rated assumed.

    Cold weather, BFGs

    Warm Cooper AT3 XLT
     
  10. Feb 10, 2021 at 7:55 PM
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    MickDog13

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    Switched to BFG KO2 about a month ago and has taken all ice, snow & slush I’ve thrown at it and smiled.
    265/75/16 load c.

    first BFGs and I’m impressed.

    I have to wonder what people are comparing to when they say they’re no good in the rain or snow.
    I love mine, and they aren’t even as loud as my last set.
     
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  11. Feb 11, 2021 at 8:33 AM
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    DSRunner

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    I have the KO2 in load C and haven't had any issues with snow or rain. I've driven through snowstorms and heavy rainfall so they do fine at least when they're newer. Not sure how they do when they're past 30K+ miles.
     
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  12. Feb 11, 2021 at 8:37 AM
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    LongDistanceTaco

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    No experience with KO2s, but I have coopers in E load 285/75/16 and they drive great on the highway and perform well in the snow and dirt
     
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  13. Feb 11, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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    -dustin

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    Had both on a 4Runner. Coopers were SL, BFGs were E. I preferred the Coopers, as to me they seemed like a better all-around tires. Was really, really impressed with the wet weather performance. Didn't have the looks, but I feel they served me better.

    Both drove well in dry and offroad (that I played on).
     
  14. Feb 11, 2021 at 12:54 PM
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    YOTASyChelas

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  15. Feb 11, 2021 at 4:56 PM
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    SLeeper512

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    My AT/3's load E have held up very well, both in terms of regular road use (and I tow a 3500# trailer a lot) and dirt/forest roads.

    40k miles into my second set. Currently 235/85/16...
     

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