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BF Goodrich KO2

BF Goodrich Trail Terrain vs KO2 All Terrain T/A

So overall BFG Trail Terrain is a nice on road oriented all terrain option. On roads and pavements, the tire gives you decent ride quality with its smoother and quieter ride. And traction wise, things are also okay on dry, but still can be improved on wet, as there isn't much difference when compared to traction on BFG KO2 (which is not good on wet to begin with). On snow both tires are great and their 3 peak mountain snowflake rating is justified as they offer enough traction there. But on rugged terrains, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain does not hold up as much as the KO2, and that makes sense, as it's less aggressive and not as durable with 2 ply sidewalls compared to KO2's 3 ply. Side Note: If you've used these tires, how was your experience? Any pros or cons you'd like to add? Comment below!

Maxxis Razr AT

Maxxis Razr AT811 Review

The Maxxis Razr AT811 is going to perform much better off road than on highways. But the tire is still good enough for roads. There are not too loud, provide satisfactory ride quality, all is good except their wet handling. It's a little below average. Other than that, the snow traction is a plus for this tire and it comes with 3 peak mountain snowflake rating, which authenticates it. Mud performance is very considerable and it's traction on rocks is simply amazing.

BF Goodrich KO2

BF Goodrich KO2 Review

The BF Goodrich KO2 still stands one of the toughest tires out there. With a close difference, for your info, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT comes in 2nd. But with spirally wound nylon coverings the KO2 offers more protection to sidewalls, which is considered the weakest part of the tire. The try is overall great on dry and there are no problems over there, its okay in terms on noise and comfort and consumes average fuel, but the tire could really use some wet traction. That's why it really surprises on snow, and ice, as it provides pretty decent traction over there. The 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rating symbol is really justified on this tire.

BF Goodrich KO2

Nitto Ridge Grappler vs BF Goodrich KO2

Although the BF Goodrich KO2 is one of the toughest AT tire out there, it's still not able to out perform Nitto Ridge Grappler on rocky and muddy terrains. But the tire is an all rounder,meaning it does not compromise too much on roads and other terrains like, as it's branded with 3 peak mountain snowflake rating.

Toyo Open Country AT3 vs Falken Wildpeak AT3w

Toyo Open Country AT3 vs Falken Wildpeak AT3w

Toyo Open Country provides overall better stability on dry roads, and on wet it provides ample hydroplaning resistance. Off road, the tire lacks in durability and aggressiveness but still provide a satisfactory performance. The Falken Wildpeak is almost on par in terms of dry performance, with deeper tread, it also offers more resistance to hydroplaning. And with more durability and biters the tire is also superior off road. As for the snow, both tires deserve the 3PMSF rating symbol they have.

Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 Review

Well when it comes to Yokohama Geolandar G015, the tire provides a very decent on road performance. But then again they are very less aggressive, especially, on the shoulders and sidewalls. And yes, there are not too protected too, so you are not going to get the confidence with them if you dare to take them on rugged terrains. On snow however, the tire is pretty impressive and it makes sense why it's branded with 3 peak mountain snowflake rating.

Falken Wildpeak AT3w

Falken WildPeak AT3w Detailed Review

The Falken Wildpeak AT3w is simply awesome. And I don't usually use that word. This tire actually is pretty awesome as it deals with all types of terrains and at the same time, does not disappoint off-road. Plus it has impressive on road traction and comfort and provides ample snow traction and is awarded with 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rating. It provides features which no body does, the 2 extra ply on sides and heat diffuses really separates this tire from the crowd. Overall, you can never go wrong with this tire, no matter you go off road or stay on highways most of your time. Reach out to me if you have any questions.

Falken Wildpeak AT3w vs General Grabber ATX

Falken Wildpeak AT3w vs General Grabber ATX

The Falken Wildpeak AT3w focuses on wet, wear and winter performance, (hence it's name 3w), but the tire is only better in the wet, but it's very significant. The wear award goes to Grabber, which also performed better on snow slightly, although both tires are 3pmsf rated. On dry roads overall, Wildpeak is clearly better, with better fuel economy, dry traction and having less on road noise. Both tires are equally comfortable however.

BF Goodrich KO2

BFGoodrich KO2 vs General Grabber ATX

The Grabber ATX is better of a performer on dry roads, but lacks slightly in lateral traction, this is felt more off road (particularly on rocks). But other than that provides pretty decent traction values on all sorts of terrains, including snow, where it's significantly better than KO2. And yes it also delivers superior wet performance as well compared to BFG's tire. Now the KO2 although lacks a little on road, particularly in wet conditions, it makes up for it, with superior off-road performance. It provides a more durable construction, and offers consistent performance in all sorts of rugged terrains.

General Grabber A/Tx

General Grabber A/TX Review

The General Grabber A/TX is overall a decent investment of a tire. It provides you with good dry traction, I'm gonna say okay wet traction, nice hydroplaning resistance and is the best when it comes to wear, so it's going to last a long time. The siping on this thing is also full depth, so even with wear, they are not going away and you are still going to get traction, that good new. Bad news is that they are not too good in wet to begin with, so you gonna have to compromise a little bit in this area. And yes, fuel economy is also not going to be impressive either. Other than this, I am really impressed by how well they perform on snow. The 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rating symbol is definitely justified on this tire.

Toyo Open Country AT3

Toyo Open Country AT3 Review

The Toyo Open Country AT3 is simply a great overall all rounder tire. It comes on my list of best all terrain tires. You can find that article from the search bar. These tires are going to impress on dry roads. They are great to handle and they are going to feel quite sporty even if you take sharp turns with them. Off road, the tire with 3 peak mountain snowflake rating is going to give you ample traction and on other terrains, it offers enough biters to give you a satisfactory ride. But keep in mind, the tire is not so good in the wet department. And yes, it's durability is not impressive at all, if not disappointing. Tread wear is okay (it comes with 65k miles warranty, which is at the high end when you look at other all terrain tires).

Falken Wildpeak AT3w

Best All-Terrain Tires

All-terrain tires are constantly improving, offering a diverse selection to suit various needs. In my ratings, I've found that these tires excel in both on and off-road conditions. However, some lean more towards on-road use, like the Continental TerrainContact and the Cooper AT3 4s. The Cooper AT3 4s even has an XLT variant for enhanced off-road performance. Edit: I replaced the Cooper AT3 with its successor Discoverer Road+Trail, (which is overall better considering all performance metrics). On the other end of the spectrum, we have tires that shine in extreme off-road situations but still perform admirably on regular roads. Notable mentions include the well known DuraTrac (which has been replaced here, by its newer RT version), and the lesser-known but impressive Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, which I find particularly outstanding in snow. Speaking of snow, the General Grabber A/TX is also a strong contender, nearly matching the Thompson in snow performance, though it might not handle very aggressive snow terrains as well. I plan to keep updating this list, so if you have any questions or need advice on choosing the right tire, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help!

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