BFGoodrich KO2 vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W

[@TrailBuilt]

Check out these two tires here - bit.ly/3dbajwz

[@sonsoffishes1]

Hi, please take this as constructive criticism. I feel this video has no substance. You point out the design of the tire, which anyone can see from looking at photos, and a few points about each of them. However, there was no real comparison of the two. For example, It would be good to get into the tread design and compare them to one another, explaining why one would perform better than the other in a given condition ie. Snow, mud, sand, gravel, dry. This isn't the first time I have felt this way. Many of your videos felt very surfacy. No doubt you guys have a tonne of knowledge but I would love to see that passed on in a more technical and detailed manner. Doing performing tests with each tire and providing footage of said tests, would be massive.

[@ThisIsDavesGarage]

I had both. I'll be putting Wildpeak AT3W on my trucks/suvs from now on. The KO2 slipped in the rain like crazy. The AT3W is quieter, grippier, and doesn't slip in the rain.

[@VicOrlando]

Your comment is a deal closer for me. I'm sick of losing traction in rain also with BFG

[@OggaDugga]

Damn I didn’t know that about the BFGs...Are they that bad with slipping?

[@Dumontjon]

@@OggaDugga I live in a rainforest and run ko2's. They are fine in the wet. Not great, not shit.

[@tylerdubois9020]

Went from Wildpeaks to KO2s because I put a lift on my Jeep and found a really good deal on used tires of a larger size. I liked the WildPeaks better. Next tire set will be Duratracs, as they seem to be even better for offroading. I agree though, I have a rear-auto locker and if it rains the KO2s like to chirp like crazy, never had that issue with the Wildpeak and the locker.

[@jacobking4106]

@@OggaDugga once they are at about 50% they do get somewhat slick. Had my chevy 1500 tail end randomly swing out in light rain taking a pretty easy curve going 40mph. I got my Falken Durtrec AT pretty much the same time as the atw3, for half of what the BFG cost. Better grip on slick mud also

[@markswayn2628]

Watched this through and whilst there is a good description of the tyres, I was disappointed there wasn't actually any comparison of their relative performance.

[@TrailBuilt]

Believe me when I say that we would absolutely love to do more real world testing side by side comparisons and are working on plans to have those types of videos in the future. Thanks for watching Mark!

[@spuddoright1970]

I agree. I watched this video because these are two tires I'm considering but I learned nothing to help w/ my decision other than specs that are readily available wherever I choose to buy my tires.

[@tonyronquillo2246]

Agreed with the comment. More information that helps compare the tire IRL.

[@andyham6094]

Yeah I could’ve just read the spec sheet and compared myself. I was expecting actual comparison reviews

[@Adam-rp2fi]

That's where we come in. I scroll through the comments looking for people who have real life experiences and depend on them every day.

[@BluePatch-pc7sx]

I have had KO's and KO2's and like them both. The KOs came on a 1991 Jeep Wrangler my wife bought for me back in 2014, only drive it around 3k a year. KO's are holding up great taken them to Pismo beach CA and Borrego Springs CA. Never driven KO's in snow or rain, they do great in sand and rock. My wife drives a 2015 4Runner been throught 2 sets of KO2's had two flats one nail and one railroad spike. I drive a 2017 Sequoia and put KO2's on it, love the look of the KO2's all sets have lasted over 50k. The only real off roading I do is fire roads and dirt. May have to give the Wildpeaks a try, thanks guys!!!

[@deaconmma3048]

I've had a set of both these tires , i'd pick the Wildpeak's all day. I noticed bad hydroplaning with the bfg's, and they wore out quicker, get the Falken's folks.

[@rjnixon1061]

Couldn't agree more. I've had both and currently have wildpeaks on 3 vehicles. Love them!

[@noeflores5794]

Same here, owned both currently running the ATW. Agree with KO2 hydro planing.

[@BushmanCanuck]

I've heard FALKEN has changed the compound ruining the tire in 2020?

[@rjnixon1061]

I just put a set on my wrangler and I haven’t checked the manufacturing date but they seem as good as the past tires I’ve ran. And I’ve been off road and in snow already.

[@jrod0981]

Agree. Ran both. Wildpeaks all day long. I thought they were much better in snow too.

[@jimren5638]

I had BFG's on my '93 Grand Cherokee and thought they were quite good over all. I now have a 2019 4Runner with Wildpeaks and they are excellent. I think they are superior on road especially in rain/snow. The BFG's were a little better off road. This is my personal experience with two different vehicles years apart.

[@dc45acp]

I've had both tires on my Ram. Snow and ice are my primary concerns and I can honestly say the Wildpeaks are by far better. I liked them so much that I threw a set on my Yukon too.

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

@@billfrank204 lol

[@bushlite333]

@@billfrank204 Hurt feelings

[@my89scottsdale67]

I've never had the bfg's but I've got a set of the falkens on my truck and we have a ton of snow and ice on the roads and they still blow my mind Everytime I go out

[@richardpregler9480]

I had Hankook Dynapro ATM on my Tacoma. Terrible in the rain. I have the Wildpeaks at3w now much better in the rain and snow.

[@JasonBedient]

I've had the BFG's on my ram 1500 ecodiesel since 2018 and now have 46,000 miles on them. I live in Norcal and take trips to tahoe and oregon for skiing and summer camping but 80% is highway driving. I haven't rotated them as much as i probably should but i can say that the back two tires are now basically slicks. I guess i don't wash my truck enough either to notice but it scared me how much snow i drove on last winter with these in this condition. I know i'm near the range of an average 50K warranty on these but that two of them are so bald tells me they were probably kicked about 5K ago. Not really that great in MY opinion. I'm not a race car driver and if you've tried to do a burnout in an ecodiesel, it's not happening unless you really try. I'm going for the Wildpeaks. Hopefully they last a bit longer.

[@mikeharmer2030]

I have the KO2s on my lifted 2012 Yukon XL. I use it for deer, moose and bear hunting every year and they are awesome tires. Several of my buddies get stone punctures each year and i have not. My buddies are all slowly switching to KO2s as they seem to be the best tiers for actual hard coditions like sharp blasted rocks hidden in the mud and snow. I also tow and load them up with big weight, with no floating or handling issues. My wife sometimes daily drives around town in bad weather throughout the year and they are quiet with excellent wear. Very happy with them.

[@davelariviere682]

Pssst - FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W….. I have had multiple sets of KO2’s…. Again - Pssssst FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W✅

[@derrickschultz6871]

Yes ko2's are good.. but compared to the falcons....

[@evilamc1962]

I’ve had both tires on my trucks and the Falken Wildpeaks out performed the KO2s in wet roads snow and mileage. Both sets were the same size, same air pressure same everything.

[@nicksearles3996]

Yeah but I also had a pair of wildpeaks that handled like trash. Amazing traction but wore out in unpleasant ways

[@mickjlv5836]

You’re right the Wildpeaks handled better on the snow and mud.

[@666dynomax]

What mileage did you get on each

[@tito10301]

enough said thanks

[@laloak88]

I got Falken on my T100 SR5 for 3 years now and I still jave like 75% life tread left. They have performed fantastically in the wet/snow conditions of WA. Then I moved down to SoCal and they have work excellent on the desert/dunes.

[@johnbacani2323]

Every how many kms do you rotate the Wildpeaks?

[@laloak88]

@@johnbacani2323 I do it every oil change, but you could do it every other oil change.

[@trullmann]

I own a Gen 1 Hennessey Raptor and had the KO2 tires. I went with AT3W Falken tires to try out and absolutely love them! These Falken tires have much more cornering grip on dry and wet pavement, my speeds through the turns are much faster on Blacktop and dirt roads. The very weekend I put these tires on my Raptor we had a pretty good blizzard in Colorado, I absolutely took it for a proper test drive up in the Rocky Mountains for around 3 hours, absolutely Blown Away by their performance in the fresh snow, hard pack, and ice. I've had these Falken tires about 2 and 1/2 years with almost 55,000 miles on them right now, and they still look pretty good! Also on acceleration these tires hook up much better on Blacktop with less tire spin. There are other tires I would like to try but with how good these have been I'm not sure I want to try another brand.

[@johnkaper1129]

I considering both tires for 2019 4runner. I hear great things about the Wildpeak in snow and rain, but hardly any comments on they do in dirt and sand. I live in Southern Calif with like no rain and all of off roading is in the desert, so I think that the KO2s might be a better choice. Your thoughts? Tks

[@trullmann]

@@johnkaper1129 these tires have many miles up in the Rocky Mountains on loose dirt roads, they are much better than the bfg ever did for me. In the dirt playing around, they have much more side bite and overall traction. I'll will not be buying bfg again considering how well these Falken tires have done for me, not even if they offered 1/2 pricing on the bfg. I would think in the sad these Falken tires would do great considering how well they do in loose dirt.. hope that helps

[@cpgeorge2518]

I’ve had both. The Falken’s had way more grip in wet and snow conditions and they were more quiet on the road. It was a better tire for performance. The BFG’s had a harder compound and lasted longer on the road. Either way you go, both tires are at the top!

[@jehjeh37111]

Bought a set of Wildpeaks from 4WP and love them. They ride smooth and quiet and handle wonderfully. Played around in some snow with no problems and got them for less than $1000 installed.

[@Jjb43]

I’m jealous, I just dropped 1400 installed. 265/65/18. Guess we can blame inflation

[@tracy062]

was the handling lighter compared with ur previous tires?

[@jehjeh37111]

@@tracy062 they handled great. My previous tires were run of the mill radials. These Wildpeaks made very little highway noise and were very fun off road.

[@zixuhlent1]

Hows the interstate sound?

[@jehjeh37111]

@@zixuhlent1 not bad at all. A little noisier but really not bad.

[@gr8pony727]

Just spent 3 weeks abusing my KO2s. High speeds on the highways for 10 hrs at a time for over 4600 miles carrying my heavy rig in comfort and quiet. I ran my 04 Yukon XL up a mine road made of blasted rock and the KO2s were superb. Great traction and shifted direction on the blast rock like I was on pavement. Did trails in Moab, and high altitude mining “roads” in Ouray and they never gave me issues. They Run super quiet and get the job done no matter the surface. They do cake up on thick mud, but still had enough grip to get my heavy rig out of trouble. I’ll buy these til they stop making them.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Same. 3 years doing burnouts, ripping slides in my truck and running at 37-40 psi most of their life and still never a puncture or a leak. Mine are just balding now, but even the same as just when it snowed awhile ago, I plowed through 5-10" of snow for fun and made it out easily. Pros and cons for both of these. Only thing I can point out about K02s, not as grippy in the rain (not that it's a problem for me). That's about it. Revolutionary tire. Some used Wildpeaks I'm just trying out soon, which is cool and all. I'm just awaiting another set of K02s in a different size.

[@brucenelson5623]

I currently have a 2002 F250SD with the 6.8L v10, Being born and raised at Lake Tahoe I have had 4X4's for over 50 years. Early days running Firestones in the 60's & 70's then switching to BFG's as they were great in the deep snow. Recently the guy at the tire shop I have been going to for 30 years talked me into the Falken A/T Wildpeak's, size 35X12.50R17LT, I have only 2,000 miles. Currently live in Southern California so haven't had them in the snow yet. In the rain I have hydroplane issues and these are by far the loudest tires I have ever had on my trucks. People can hear me from blocks away, you would think I had mudders on the truck. I would love to go back to the BFG's as for me they are the best tire for my truck that weighs over 6,100lbs.

[@TrailBuilt]

Well if you ever want to go back to those BFG's just let us know. Always tough when you try something new out for your truck and it does not turn out they way you anticipated!

[@pressendforspanish]

K02s on my Jeeps and Ram. Excellent tire. No experience with the Falkens. I have no reason to change. Perfectly satisfied.

[@Kylewraps]

Do you hate the Ko2s yet?

[@thomdandridge8563]

I love my KO2 from BFG. I purchased my first set for my, 2000XJ in 2010. When we bought the Jeep. With a hundred and twenty thousand on the Jeep. Since then we have driven the XJ across country from Fl., to Ut, Nv, Ca.,and all points in between.wheeling in all the states we traveled to. Everything from mud,snow, ice, sand, and rocks. We are on our 4th set of BFG KO2 now. Still in the same XJ. With over three hundred thousand on it. Thank you for the comparison it was informative on understanding something’s about tires I was not aware of. It would have been a bit more helpful to know how they stacked up in different driving situations. At 68 years old I believe I will be sticking with my KO2 tires. They have never let me down.

[@robedmund9948]

Thanks. I have a 93' XJ Sport that needs new shoes. I run KO2s on my '03F150 (just put on my 3rd set) and couldn't decide between these two tires. Your review is making lean toward sticking with the KO2s for the XJ.

[@LordHaveMercyOnUs247]

Just bought a new set of the Falken AT3 Wildpeaks for my 4Runner. Loved the first set and got almost 55k out of them on and off-road with hard driving. They not only look badass they are badass! Was able to go without chains in snow and icy roads with no problem. Definitely recommend these especially for the money.

[@rd4501]

Got the falken for my awd Toyota sienna and they perform great on snow

[@Akmt96]

I got a set of E load(all they had in stock, I know it's overkill) KO2 265/75/r16s mounted a couple weeks ago. I'm not sure if my old Hancook Dynapros that came on my frontier were just crap tires or if these KO2's are just that great- but I can confidently say the difference is VERY noticeable. I don't spin tires coming out of parking lots, my corning in the rain feels far safer, and quite frankly they look really good. I would easily recommend the KO2's to anyone who asked.

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

I have a Jeep GC, 2015 with Hankook dynapro HT’s right now…love em but I’m getting BFG KO2’s this Saturday! Can’t wait, I’m in Colorado so I can’t wait to test them out in the snow!

[@Terry_Aki]

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[@DeanLbee]

AT3W all day long. Mine have lasted 3 years with timely rotations. Great in the snow. Make just noticeable noise. Highly recommend tire and affordable! 👍

[@FairDinkumAussieBloke]

I just replaced my KO2's at 5 years old with more than 50% tread

[@jonnyhilljackson5788]

I got 14 years out set bfg ko. Just ordered ko2 try

[@CaptainFALKEN]

My 3 year old K02s being bald from burnouts and ripping slides and also off-roading have never had a puncture or a leak on my stock wheels. Drove on them over 30,000 miles. Epic tire in literally everything. Except ice or rain. Rain is fine if you ain't trying to play. It's just time for something with more tread than what I got is all. Wildpeak seems to have very few complaints and most people happy with them. I'm trying a used set, but no denying the indestructibility of the almighty K02. I worked at 2 tire shops already, over 2 years of being a tire tech and sometimes when customers come in with BFG K0 tires, they're over 10 years old and haven't hit the lowest tread. They just have some siping is all and people still roll on it.

[@Ioading...10]

Owning both: Falkens: Have a best grip of all A/Ts & best tread life BFGs: Toughest A/Ts & most aggressive lookin

[@Ioading...10]

@HelloSukas everything hence the word of the tire "All Terrain"

[@jmar3011]

@@Ioading...10 duratracs have way more grip than wildpeaks

[@baine5.7]

Thanks saved me from finishing this video ha

[@Labsy]

@@jmar3011, yes, Duratracs grip way better in mud, wet grass or deep snow, but they suck on wet or snowy asphalt, they are pita to balance, and what bothers me most, they are prone to puncture sidewalls, have has all 4 tires ripped off and punctured many times. I've changed tires under most unconveinient circumstances, and i am sick of being best friend with tire repair shop. I've got rid of Duratracs exactly due to being not reliable at all.

[@grenobel]

I had the Duratracs on my XJ for two miserable years. They were slightly better in the mud than KO2s, about the same in snow, much louder on the highway, less comfortable, ripped open the sidewall once and could absolutely never get them to balance properly. The balancing part was my biggest complaint since the XJ is fairly light, they would literally shake the whole vehicle. I've gone to the KO2 now and the only real complaint I have is mud traction. Other than that they are superior in every way *for my XJ.

[@MO-xv1cz]

I’ve had both on a 2017 4runner. I would repurchase the Wildpeaks. Similar traction performance, better on road and wear with the wildpeaks in my experience.

[@aliwilliams9030]

Hey what size where you able to fit on there?? I’m thinking of putting wildpeaks on my 2015 4Runner.

[@MO-xv1cz]

@@aliwilliams9030 275-70-17

[@jasondeselle8145]

How are the Wildpeaks on the highway? Better than the KO's?

[@MO-xv1cz]

@@jasondeselle8145 I think they track better and are quieter.

[@johnkaper1129]

Did you do any desert off roading, I live in the SW so snow and rain is not an issue. Do you have preference for the dirt and sand, I have 2019 4Runner? tks

[@montechie]

I've just started using a set of AT3Ws, they came stock on a Gladiator Rubicon, and they've performed well in 6-10" of wet snow on and off road. Haven't gotten stuck despite my best efforts.

[@zachkelly3682]

Just purchased falkens and was blown away by their snow and ice performance. Put these on my jeep trailhawk and went from minor slippage in snow with stock tires to almost none. Did 5 inches unplowed snow 2 weeks ago on dirt roads with 0 issues and also drove on a frozen lake with some snow.

[@RobDavis1966]

Great to hear. I have a '21 GC Trailhawk and the stock Goodyears are terrible in the snow

[@jg4719]

My personal experience experience with both tires on my Tundra is that the BFGs seemed to last about 3K longer before needing replacement. Not sure where they bought the tires and found the Falkens to be more expensive but personally I have always found the Falkens to be significantly cheaper than the BFGs. And as far as performance, the Falkens are far superior to the BFGs on hardpack snow and ice over the course of two winters and two different vehicles. He didn't mention the silica content of the tires but anyone who lives in snowcountry understands the value of a high silica based rubber compound in the winter. Unfortunately high silica based tires do wear faster on dry pavement hence why the BFGs lasted a bit longer. Also put the Falkens on our 4Runner because of cost and increased winter performance. Just my experience but seems like you pay a premium just for the BFG label. Hope that helps!

[@kitchentimeinc]

Absolutely my experience as well. On the market again and always debate getting the KO2 because they look amazing.

[@666dynomax]

That doesn't give me much hope. Ko2 lasted 56000km on my tundra. They were at less than 4/32 at that time. I think new they were 16/32

[@brizzzy5800]

I've had both sets of tires on my truck before and i can honestly say i like the falkens way more than the BFGs. I already have 40k miles on my falkens are they are at about 40% tread life. I got about 45k out of the BFGs before they were unusable

[@jozefdabrowski6463]

I have 70k on my bfg's and could get another 5/10 out of them

[@FairDinkumAussieBloke]

I just replaced my BFG's. 5 years and approx 50%. Only replaced because of small sidewall gouge

[@julespatten8336]

I've had friends with the same issue. Also guys that run the falkens and they have lasted a lot longer.

[@austincableguy]

I had KO2s on my jeep and now have AT3Ws. Both have done great offroad for me but I like the AT3Ws better. The KO2s seemed to hydroplane, the rubber got hard over time and became slick.

[@daleleis5563]

Thanks for the info. Good to know. I have the BFG K02. Wish I had known this before I got them

[@Mightycaptain]

I had this happen on a set of 265/75 16 tires. Got hard and slick in wet conditions. Tires where 8yrs old with 55k miles though. They started wearing like iron once that kicked in. But were dangerous on wet roads. Meanwhile a set of 31x10.50s the same age with about 44k miles wore down to balds and were still great on wet roads. Even though that is how that one tire ended they performed consistently. One thing I will say about the BFG is that traction is predictable. I find that has value. They also provided great feedback which I also find valuable. I replaced with wildpeak. I was not impressed with the road noise. Gas mileage in the same tire took a 1.5mpg hit. And to me the wet weather traction was trash in comparison to the bfg. Until the one got hard and plasticky that is. Snow seems to be similar. Mud idk.

[@jsvm10301]

I tried the Falkens after burning through my KO2s on my F250. I was impressed! Quiet, durable, much better when I towed and the wear was even. My KO2s were too soft for such a heavy setup. Not to mention the Falkens are very affordable.

[@wrmartinez]

Exactly I tow alot I went to Yosemite in the snow and I go off roading rocks dirt mud they are the best tires I ever had

[@cruzp8827]

Thanks for reading a spec sheet.. I have bfg’s on my company issued truck and wildpeak at3 on my personal tacoma. The falkens are far superior on highway, rain and snow. Neither one see a lot of mud so can’t compare there.

[@EatMyNotes]

I'd go with wild peak tread wear is pretty good for both but the wild peak are far superior in winter and for everyday use

[@LuisJimenez-pb3ge]

I have the AT3W’s and love them, quiet on the road, grippy when aired down, and they look great.

[@MikeConroy-cp8be]

Liked the video & all the information, purchased the Falken wild peaks for my 2018 4×4 2500 170"mercedes sprinter van & love them, was surprised on how well they worked on the street (265/75r16)slight sidewall roll going thru turns at 80mph, no hydroplaneing at same speed in heavy downpour & stopped amazingly well on dry pavement in an emergency at highway speed no slip, no chatter

[@MEDEDOME]

On my Jeep wranglers and F350 I have always bought BFG A/T and M/T tires over the years. But now I have a WK2 Grand Cherokee and I will be going with the Falken Wildpeak A/T tires when the factory Goodyear Wranglers are done. I have owned quite a few sets of BFG and find they need to be rotated often to prevent feather edging and cupping. They also wear down faster then I would like for what they cost in 33 and 35 inch sizes.

[@nofyfb123]

From my experience, frequent rotation need and tire wear is a function of a jeep. I have never rotated tires on any of my Toyotas (before Honda stopped being Honda) Hondas over probably a million of miles over the years, and no matter what crappy tires I had - even general (!!!) - they always wore perfectly evenly.

[@MEDEDOME]

@@nofyfb123 You must never have had a set of 33 or 35 inch diameter BFG A/T or M/T tires. They feather edge and cup on every truck I have seen them on that don't get rotated on time or at all. I have been a licenced mechanic for over 30 years. BFG recommends rotation every 5,000 miles for their A/T and M/T truck tires.

[@nofyfb123]

@@MEDEDOME That's true - the largest tires I have ever dealt with were 265-70-17. On the other hand, I have never dealt with any fords, gm's, chryslers either.

[@MEDEDOME]

@@nofyfb123 Biggest killer of any tire is improper wheel alignment, improper tire inflation pressures and worn steering and suspension components. These issues will wear and destroy a new set of tires in no time even with proper maintenance. All the BFG truck tires are rated for about 50k miles with proper rotation. 10 tire rotates another words is recommended.

[@nofyfb123]

@@MEDEDOME You absolutely are correct. That's why I explicitly mentioned absence of fords, chryslers, gm's from my universe. Thus no crappy poorly designed and implemented/worn suspensions.

[@timokuusela5794]

The BFG is more aggressive and my choice, but on a cold ,wet day, the first fast bend on asphalt can shock the unprepared; there is almost no sideways grip. Braking grip is still good, so they have a bit development to do still... Dry traction is ok

[@normanrodriguez191]

Just got my first set of Falken AT3 for my Wrangler, honestly they do amazing in the Rain/Snow and without chains too

[@juanluismedina3927]

How loud are they? Are they ok for a daily?

[@normanrodriguez191]

@@juanluismedina3927 Honestly, not loud at all and I daily them everyday. I run 305/55r20 on my set up

[@peten6445]

I ran the falken on my 3inch d fj cruiser. They are amazing in rain and snow.

[@jsvm10301]

@@peten6445 I'm getting some AT3Ws on my FJ soon!

[@butcherknife59knife46]

I just picked up 5 for my 2004 Dodge sprinter. White lettering out . Drove home and they are quite and rode nice so lets hope they get me around safely while road tripping the back roads were ever possible. My first pair. Around Bend Oregon out!

[@patrickbrewer7693]

My truck came with the Wildpeaks stock and they have been awesome tires so far, just over 26000 miles.

[@Chicanoverland]

During my search two years ago I found Falken to be cheaper by $100 each! E rated 285/75 LT 17. Haven’t disappointed!

[@etiennescarbinski7890]

75 cheaper here as of 2023

[@kennethcorbin7317]

I have the wildpeak at3 on my tuck for a little over a year now. Really good tire so far. Minimal road noise and great in the rain. And seems to handle the mud with no issues.

[@pnw_element9822]

I’m rocking the wild peaks... best money ever spent

[@idontcaresapo8233]

I bought mine today now I’m Waiting hahah I got the 295 75 18 at3w

[@pnw_element9822]

@@idontcaresapo8233 Ur gonna love them best dollars spent these tires does the job well I have em on my Honda Element 235/70/16 16x8+ 25 offset

[@troyscottstevenson]

love my wildpeaks!. got them on my f150 and explorer. they perform well, look great, and wear awesome.

[@pnw_element9822]

@@troyscottstevenson I took my Honda Element with these tires on to browns camp driving in snow mud etc worked great I’m not complaining best money I ever spent

[@joecocklin8596]

I've had both on my FJ Cruiser. The KO2's are great tires in the desert, but I really didn't like them in the snow. Living in Colorado I needed something more snow oriented. I currently have the Wildpeaks and they are awesome in the snow! But, I haven't had them in the desert yet.

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

I’m in Colorado, have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and getting BFG KO2’s Saturday.

[@troyogden2460]

Which do you like more for highway driving?

[@Icutmetal]

You guys are confusing side wall and tread plies. BFG’s have 2-ply sidewall in load range C, and 3-ply in D & E. Wildpeak’s have a 2-ply sidewall. Also, the KO2 doesn’t feature the 3PMS and mileage rating in the same tire. Up until late 2020, you could either get the DT version in some sizes with a mileage warranty (but without the snow flake rating), or the 3PMS rated version, which doesn’t have a mileage rating. Recently I was able to confirm with BFG that all the KO2’s have both the mileage warranty and snowflake rating.

[@jd_6042]

This is correct

[@Icutmetal]

I don’t understand how a channel with perceived credibility can mix something like that up.

[@JwcubTHS]

I was so happy with the stock KO2s on our JL Wrangler Rubicon, that I bought the same tires when we upgraded to 35s. They are quiet, provide a good ride and are great off-road and in the snow. 😎

[@exceleratorjoshua]

I've had my Falkens for 2 years now. Honestly they handle great. Still have so much thread on them. My vehicle is a fairly light 4 runner. I once had a chance to air down the tires in snow because I couldn't go back up a hill I came down on. Man what a difference went up the hill and got to my destination without the tires skipping. No complaints from me. My car is only 2wd

[@austinmartinez7124]

Without a doubt. Falken is the way to go. Owned both. The KO2 slid so much and wore out.

[@wrmartinez]

I have the Falkens and have never slipped

[@csharpe3949]

Falkens only come with a 2 ply sidewall. Deal breaker for me.

[@_P0tat07_]

I had wildpeaks that were almost bald and they still did amazing in heavy, slushy snowy roads. Was so happy with them I got them again.

[@juangerardotorres7703]

Is a dumb Question of course 🙄 Falken A /T 3W is the best 👌 👍 this tire deserve 👏 🥇🥇🥇🥇 Gold Medal

[@bigdaddydplantinglotsoftrees]

Looking for advice. I live 30 minutes out of the city and 60% of the drive is on gravel. I make the trip twice a day and I run ice tires in the winter. So I’m looking for the best All Terrain tire for my use case. I don’t care how it performs in snow, just want it to hold up well to all the gravel driving. As well as perform well on wet pavement. I have ran BFG K02’s for years. And was quite happy with them. But have been told by several people I should look at different options. Any insight would be appreciated.

[@TrailBuilt]

Those KO2's are incredibly popular for a reason! I would suggest possibly Baja Boss's from Mickey Thompson or maybe even the Wildpeak AT3's from Falken! Take a look at some of those options here and let us know if any of them interest you! www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/store/tires?sort=popular&tire_type=All%20Terrain&saleToggle=0&qdToggle=0

[@Splagnate]

Have the Falkens and have around 45,000 miles on them and they are still over 50% tread. I’ve taken them off-road and have run over everything from rocks to trees and never had a problem. Hope that helps

[@rogy4965]

I have a 2017 Tacoma with the oversized Falken's AT3W's, at just about 52K miles. The last time I had my truck at Discount Tire for servicing they said it's time to replace them. I live in Arizona and travel off-road to hunt about 3-4 times a year, multiple days each time. With that, there are numerous "chunks" missing on the top of each tire, and a few small tears along the side walls. Not sure if this is normal wear for such a tire or not. They seem quiet on the highway and handle well on rain and mud. I've even had them on snow on Mt Lemmon, and them handled very well. Gas mileage on highway is around 18mpg, and 20-22 driving when I keep it under 60 mph around town. I try to keep the tires inflated to about 31lbs. Came to this site to compare the two tires, will look at the Pirelli Scorpions too.

[@hillbillyspeedshopandgarag4564]

I have the falken wildpeaks on my Jeep and bfg ko on my ranger and both are excellent honestly. That being said the falkens are way better in the rain quieter on the road and they do well in the snow however the bfgs I’ve found are slightly better in the snow and do better in the mud. As far as tire life goes I have about 40,000 on the falkens and they are holding up well no cracking they are a little noisy due to being chopped up because the fronts are out of balance no fault of the tires I hit a huge pothole and knocked off the weights. The bfgs also wear pretty even although they have a little cupping on the outside edges mostly from the twin I beam suspension on the ranger. The bfgs also have close to 40,000 miles with no cracking or anything .It should be noted both vehicles are set up pretty close to the same both lifted 3 inches both limited slip rear and open front diffs. I would say if you drive on the street with occasional off-road use definitely go with the falkens but if you are about even on use or do more off-road than on road then the bfgs would be my choice

[@andisiglerco]

Thanks for the insight on this video. I am wondering which tire you would recommend for a 170 Sprinter 2500 RWD I just converted. I live in Summit County, CO so snow is a major concern., but won't do much off-roading so highway noise/comfort could be. factor as well. Thoughts? Or reach out and we can chat in more detail prior to ordering wheels and tires.

[@TrailBuilt]

The Klevers from Kenda are a great option! www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/buy-wheel-offset2/KEN601009/kenda-klever-r-t-33x1250r20-tires?year=2021&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=Sprinter+2500&drive=RWD Otherwise I have heard some really good reviews from people using the Wild Peaks AT3's from Falken! www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/buy-wheel-offset2/28034003/falken-wildpeak-at3w-275-60r20-tires?year=2021&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=Sprinter+2500&drive=RWD

[@rhumpher9a]

My wild peak Falkens have been wearing awesome with very little road noise along with great traction when off road and in snow!!! Love them & would purchase again for my 2013 Ram 3500 Mega Can Dually 4x4.

[@jrenaud22]

Kind of a weird question for all terrain tires but how are they on the highway and rain? I live in FL and my Jeep JKU is my daily driver. No snow or steep rocky trails near me. For offroading, it almost all sandy/muddy trails and the beach. Looking for the best of both sandy trails and highway driving. Getting close to deciding on the Falken AT3W I think

[@momomotorsports]

I have had both and the Wildpeaks are much better. When driving in the rain with the BFG I felt like I was driving on ice. Wildpeaks are smooth on the road, great in the rain and off road.

[@dana.6695]

I've had them both on my super duty. Hands down I would choose the falken again. Better in every way

[@Everything.On.Wheels519]

How long did they last on your super duty? I was thinking about putting them on my 2500 power wagon.

[@dana.6695]

@@Everything.On.Wheels519 I have around 40k on them now. They have not had an easy life. Quite a bit of hauling and towing. I'm still running them.

[@LG-mj5ns]

That's what i keep hearing about these tires.

[@dana.6695]

Just to be clear mine are load range E. I'm only partial to tires that give me the most for my money. The falkens have delivered as far as performance, handling, they are quiet for an A/T and they have held up well. I'm not easy on them

[@Everything.On.Wheels519]

@@dana.6695 yeah I was looking for a 37x12.5x17. They're only have a D rated load in a 37...

[@davidrdanner4232]

I have had 2 sets of KOs and had outstanding performance around 70k on both sets , never had a set of Wild peak looks like a good tire.

[@anthonygiordano3991]

Even when it rained or on wet surfaces?

[@bentleyprazma2936]

@@anthonygiordano3991 I can agree with David. Not sure what guys are doing that they are having issues on wet roads. That literally describes the last two winters here in Saskatchewan. Snow melt freeze. Have yet to have an issue with traction and this will be my third set or fourth set now. I can’t speak to how the wildpeaks perform in comparison because when I find something that works I stick with it.

[@leokarasinski4217]

Wild peaks all day every day!

[@DukeFame88]

Bought my Falkens in last month. They are doing great in this snow in north east. Very quiet on the road. I used to have michelin's on the gx460...wildpeaks are just as quiet and smooth.

[@congav4034]

I also have a GX can you compare noise and ride performance on the road? Thanks!

[@KrAzY_K]

I was not aware of the different load rating of the KO2 and didn’t t realize that the KO2 had the 3 peak snow rating

[@JT_Adventures]

Please do an updated video comparison of these two in 2022, and this time point out which tire seems to fit best in each of those primary categories you mention: work, daily driver/weekend warrior, overlander. It has gotten difficult again with the new tires that have come out like the Mickey Thompson's and What about the General Grabber ATX?

[@TrailBuilt]

Definitely something we are going to put into our schedule!

[@ToledoCars]

Both good tires. I prefer the Falkens out of the two choices. I've run both on TJs. The Falkens are significantly better in wet and snow grip. Toss up between the two for off road stuff and mud. BFG may have a durability or puncture resistance advantage, but hard to say for sure on that.

[@zacharysoun5612]

I've ran them both and I actually have had a better experience overall with the falkens. I wanna try some Patagonias though

[@joshkaylor7651]

Same with mine I’ve had them 3 years 40000 miles just now hitting the tread bar

[@idkwhtimduin]

How about toyos?

[@zacharysoun5612]

@@idkwhtimduin I haven't ran toyo tires. My last Nitto grapplers though. I really didn't have time to form an opinion as i ran them for about a month before i totaled my taco 😭😭😭😭

[@jmar3011]

you won't be disappointed with the patagonias!

[@jakealvarado7552]

Falken have the best grip on mud and wet roads. Driving thousands of miles when heavy rain and I feel super safe !

[@motorhead_jt21]

Can’t speak to KO2s but my Wildpeaks (285/70/17s) have been fantastic, especially in heavy gulf coast rain storms. No issues whatsoever in heavy rain on the highway. 6k miles later, still quiet and very little tread wear.

[@ickess]

I own the wild peak AT3W in 265/17 OR17. According to their info the cooling fins are for when you are running air downed the tire will not over heat. So it was not that the tire had issues and they added, was an extra feature so to speak. I have them on an 03 expedition that I’d driven them at 15psi on the beach and they’ve done great. Also in the snow and I’ve had no issues with them in the rain on pavement. Driven all up and down the east coast with them and they are still going.

[@jamessargent1332]

I have AT3’s on my 2 wheel drive sequoia and I can still get threw snow like a champ no chains. Great in dirt and can withstand rocks

[@kurt9862]

What size do you have on your sequoia? Looking at putting 275/70R18s on my tundra.

[@thecleanoffroader]

Same I can mob snow with 52k miles on my at3w

[@matthewfarmer5284]

Ko2 I have on my tundra love them I got 45,000 in two years and still have about half the tread

[@danieloconnell9554]

I have ko2s on my jeep wrangler very happy all around,always hooking up..

[@kenvanhaitsma5770]

I own the Falken Wildpeak at3w in the 10ply rating 265/70/17 for my Tacoma Sport . I was not specifically looking for this rating when I was shopping. I looked at every place local and on line and found these through a Walmart seller for $704 for 5 tires shipped free. That was $30 per tire cheaper than any other tire deal, I found and they were 4-6 ply rated. My truck really doesn't need 10 ply tires but I am actually glad I bought them. I switch out these tires and extra rims for winter driving and hunting in Michigan winters. I feel I can really let a lot of the air out of the tires in mushy weather and not worry too much about the sidewalls being affected. They are very quiet on the highway. Not much more than the all season tires I run in the summer. BUT . There is one thing you will notice when you put them on . The mileage goes down about 4 mpg in winter. I set my mileage to zero in Nov putting them on and again in April. I average over 7000 miles in each period . The summer all season tire mileage was 19.5 mpg. The winter AT tires was was 15.2. I have had them for 2 winters now. Very good on rain and snow. Not so good on mud , wet leaves and moss . I am glad overall, that I bought them. At 15, 000 miles there is little tread wear and no increase in sound or decrease in performance. Everyone has to make their own decision for their needs . These tires fit my needs and wallet very well

[@vadimnesen8060]

Winter usually makes you use more gas though.

[@MogulFarmer]

Running 4H lowers your MPG in a Trd Sport. I had 2 of them am ran dedicated winter tires.

[@dinehbee6168]

I remember when the WildPeaks were the cheapest in price. Now that everyone is rockin these they raised the pricing on them. Product in demand I guess. 😏

[@thewhoopimen]

Haha yeah, I’m one of the early adopters and am a little bummed at the current sticker price. It’s a fantastic tire

[@George-on3zm]

LOL..they are very pricey now....toyo pricey

[@MrRecica]

Yup I considered Falken until I saw they were another 100$ per tire than Duratracs

[@benzesp]

Running 275 70 17 on my Xterra. I'm about 50% tread, they are getting loud on the highway 23k on them right. I rotate regularly. Been good tires in Kentucky for a little rocky off road and snow action. My mileage actually went up a bit after switched from General ATs. I don't think they look as good but they are very solid, will most likely buy again.

[@mikefly562]

My new Jeep JLU Rubicon came with BFG K02's and so far, they have been good tires. Living in the Seattle area, I have put them through a lot, including heavy consistent rain and snow, as well as dry driving conditions, and so far, they have been doing fine, and so far (knock on wood) have not have any hydroplaning issues, despite very heavy rain over the last 2 months, keeping them at 33-34 PSI cold. Since these tires are new with the Jeep, I have no plans to change, but we'll see how they do when they get 1/2 way through their life and see if they are still doing well.

[@ironhorse8573]

I put some Falken all terrain wide peak 225/65r-17 tires on my Jeep Renegade. I live in South West Florida and it's been raining like crazy. When I drive on the road I have so much grip on the road when it's wet that it makes you feel very comfortable and my tires don't slip compared to my stock tires. I'm glad I bought these tires and that's what my renegade will have from now on.😁

[@3000spills]

I got the Falken wildpeak at3w, I had them rotated after 8 months and I still have another 2 or more years to go with them.

[@texasfan8892]

I've had KO2s on my Ram 1500 for over 2 years now and have put over 50,000 miles on them so far. Still a ton of tread left, probably because I rotate them every 7,000 miles or whenever I go in for an oil change. As some people have stated, they aren't the best in terms of grip on wet surfaces, but they certainly aren't horrible. If you don't smash the gas pedal when coming out of a turn, you should be ok. However, there are times when this isn't possible and even I have experienced a temporary loss of traction on wet roads. Overall, these tires are extremely quiet and smooth on the highway. Yes they do feel different than a standard highway tire, but that's to be expected. Overall I'm very happy with these tires and would recommend them to anyone. However, the traction on wet roads could be a little bit better so I think I will try the Wildpeaks once these are worn out.

[@volcanic5187]

Hi chief, wondering if the KO2 you have/had are made in USA or elsewhere ?

[@swokstubbs4988]

I actually have a set of both of these tires, I greatly prefer my wildpeaks over the BFG's , ESPECIALLY in the mud

[@BrickMudge]

I've been running Wildpeak AT3W's on my 2015 Ford F150 FX4 for about 70k miles now and they still have decent tread left. Crazy! And I have a lead foot! Ha! Of course I rotated them religiously every 5k miles for a long time, until this covid-19 crap threw everything out of whack. Speaking of which, I'm going to get them rotated tomorrow. I'm happy with their performance overall and they look great. They're pretty good in the snow and road noise isn't bad at all, but I've never been very impressed with them in the rain. I commute 100 miles on the highway every day, got over 150k on the odometer already! Everybody swears by their rain performance, but my issue is that they spin out too easily when I'm trying to accelerate. It's so bad that I drive in 4WD a lot when it's wet out, even when they were brand new. I wonder if anyone else has this problem. I don't think it would be so bad if I had a V8, but I'm rocking the 2.7L Ecoboost with lower gearing (FX4) and this thing has a ton of low end torgue! I call my truck "Jack rabbit!" Ha! There probably isn't an AT tire on the market that can compensate for that. That's my theory anyway! lol! (Update: Tires rotated on Jan 4 w/70,223 miles on them and still have 8/32" average tread depth)

[@jimibennett82]

My Wrangler Rubicon came with the Falkens which I've put just over 5000 miles on with no issues. Those first 5k miles were done in the midwest cold and snow but I just moved to Puerto Rico so it'll be interesting to see how they handle in a much warmer environment.

[@mawage666]

Looking for 35" All Terrain tires for my Bronco. I live in Minnesota but am only getting them for the non winter months so snow is not a factor in my decision. It's my daily driver so I am driving about 95% on road and only doing occasional recreational off-roading. Personal preference I like the look of the K02's better. Just wondering how significant the difference is purely in wet/rainy conditions like a huge difference or just a slight difference?

[@zacharyboling456]

I've had both and I could be crazy but I felt like the Wildpeak at3w had more grip in wet conditions and rode smoother. Anyone else?

[@VikingAF1111]

AT3w going on the rubicon extreme recon tomorrow. Comes factory with KO2s, I swapped them immediately fir the Falkens. They are incredibly superior in winter and tread life. I highly recommend the AT3Ws

[@tavares142]

Got about 70k miles on my ko2’s. Going great so far.

[@DavidBrown-jt7yi]

I have a Ram 3500 that I will be using for trailer a travel trailer and doing some dry camping. I’m not huge on a ton of road noise but love the look of the K02. I just don’t know if there is a better fit out there that might work for me. Any suggestions is appreciated

[@rooster-zg4oo]

I’ve tried all the AT brands when I was hotshotting in the oilfield...bfg was the only ones I didn’t once have a blowout on...I could run them basically bald...every other one I ran blew out on the lease roads while towing prematurely...

[@aew0aew0]

You blew out the at3’s?

[@rooster-zg4oo]

@@aew0aew0 yes..they actually were the the quickest ones to go. Did like 10k miles and blew on a gravel lease road with 8k lb trailer. The st Maxx lasted about double that before going. If you go Cooper go st maxx.. if I'm not mistaken the st Maxx has an extra layer in the sidewall

[@kevinsauer5794]

I've run both. The KO2 sometimes has a problem with filling up with mud because the tread is too close together. I have put the Falken through it's paces, and I haven't had an issue as of yet. Bot to mention, the Falken runs quite a bit quieter on the road.

[@bakfixx]

I am a big fan of the BFG KO2 and have them on two of my trucks (97 XJ and 81 K30). I think using a moderately sized version of these is the key to excellent performance. If you buy a tire that is too wide for your application you can expect a decrease in performance especially in rain on pavement.

[@666dynomax]

I’m not sure you’ve run other tire choices

[@bakfixx]

@@666dynomax I have. I previously ran General Grabber APs which were a good street tire. Good in snow and rain. I also ran Firestone Destination. They were ok on the road but not offroad. Easily stuck in sand and weak sidewalls resulting in tire failure.

[@666dynomax]

@@bakfixx yes. Look beyond the ko2 there’s a lot of tires out there. Ko2 are good but there’s better. Ko2 have taken some flack for poor treadwear recently

[@bakfixx]

@@666dynomax the smaller sizes wear much longer. The bigger sizes like the 35 x12.50 wore much faster.

[@am64135]

been running 315/70r17 121S- KO2 on my lifted 2016 JKU, NO problems what so ever at 60k miles on em. thinking about trying out the Falken's but hard convincing myself to switch from a perfect tire other than just want to try something new...going to come down to price/value i can find at time of purchase...both are currently going for about the same price..Falkes maybe about $20 less/per/tire

[@rcheas4894]

Love the K02’s. I beat them up pretty good on the mountain rocks in Colorado last summer.

[@TrailBuilt]

Sounds like a heck of a time!

[@jsm1125]

I upgraded my 2014 Tacoma to KO2 265/70/17 The Stock was 265/65/17. Pepboys set the PSI to 37. When the PSI on the truck required 29. Front and rear. What do you suggest?

[@nickstewart1218]

Had both on my xj. Falken all the way

[@wrmartinez]

Falken on my xterra will never change

[@CalvAnon]

Do those tires (out of them) have strong traction on wet road, rainy weather?

[@TrailBuilt]

I'd say they handle their own pretty well! We should start throwing in how each tire handles in different conditions into the videos!

[@darrenroos6408]

I have run both and have had great luck with both. I feel like the Wildpeaks do last longer with treadwear and seem to have more surface area footprint for traction. I would like to stick with the Wildpeak but recently went up to 37" tires on my Jeep so the weight difference made me go back to the BFG to save a little wear and tear on my ball joints.

[@marctreglown2503]

Running Wild Peak tires on my F-250 Powestroke like them a lot. They were under $ 900 for the set of 4, I've put 30k on them and they are holding up really well. I tow a Jet boat and do a little off roading. I would highly recommend them.

[@arta.2441]

I've had both and they are both great tires. THe KO2's are quite a bit lighter in the 35 inch range and I experienced substantial tire pressure fluxuations with my Falken's so I would say the heat vents are to cover a design flaw.

[@Brisco1983]

The Falken Wildpeaks in C load rating are 63 lbs. that’s 12 lbs heavier than the BFG AT load rating C. That’s for the 285/70/17. Any info on why the 6 ply is heavier than the E ply on the Falken? I want the Falken and am considering going with the Standard load 4 ply for my Jeep wrangler.

[@RavancheII]

I have the BFG KO2 on my 2010 Raptor SVT and I love them. Love the look, love the handling, love the tread.

[@uweschroeder]

Never had a Falken tire on my Jeep and living in CA doesn't really give you snow, ice or a lot of rain. I can say the KO2 is great in general desert conditions and works well on rocks. It is fun to drive in rain if you like your tail coming forward, particularly when the tire is half worn. Personally I don't mind the slip on wet tarmac, if I did I'd drive a Volvo with Pirelli Scorpions like my wife. The cost argument is one thing, the other is that I can buy the KO2 at Costco when on sale and get a set of 4 under $1k.

[@johnkaper1129]

I live in So CA, not much snow and rain so might consider the KO2s? Tks

[@uweschroeder]

@@johnkaper1129 I'm on my second set of KO2s now and I like them a lot. Very civilized street tire, you barely hear them unlike mud terrain tires. Of course they don't have the grip of a mud terrain, but they're still great in everything I could throw at them (from Death Valley and Anza Borrego to Utah and Oregon in the rain or Tahoe in the snow - still good tires all around). I'm pretty certain you won't be disappointed with them

[@ddanj0331]

BFG KO2 vs General Grabber ATX. Essentially identical looking tires. I’m running ATXs and they are amazing so far. People have said the ATXs are the perfected versions of ko2s

[@Icutmetal]

Everything I’ve read sure suggests the same.

[@ddanj0331]

@@Icutmetal from what i have read and experienced: better on wet roads, not slippery in rain, wears better and longer, better riding even at load E, and costs are better. i cant think of a thing where ko2s do better in. Maybe the brand name of BFG but you pay that in the more expensive cost of the name.

[@FLAWLSS1]

I got my KO2 1.5 years ago and haven’t had any issues granted i haven’t driven it in snow, but due to all the reviews I just had Wildpeaks installed on my wife’s 2020 4Runner Limited😊

[@TrailBuilt]

You will have to let us know how she enjoys those Wildpeaks! They are on my list to get when I am ready for a new set of tires.

[@bobbyfanman1734]

Wildpeak AT all the way. They look great and are nice and quiet on the highway. Great traction on wet pavement too.