BFG KO2’s

[AuSeeker]

Look into the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. The KO2 was on the top of my list before I started deeply researching tires for this rig. After reading WAY too many threads and reviews to count, I came to the conclusion that the Falkens were the way to go, and what sealed the deal was actually rolling one out of the store to put against my then Toyo Open Country AT2 tires. Granted I was moving up in size, but even the overal look was so much better that I was sold. They also have a triple peak snow/ice rating which was huge for me as we generally have some bad winter driving here. Then there is the price difference. Not saying the KO2 isn’t a great tire, but for the specs of the Falken (and being WAY cheaper), made them a no-brainer for me.

the KO2s are, IMO, the best AT for snow outside of possibly putting studs into some General Grabber ATs.

Had Falken Wildpeak ATW3s and they were great for the snow, but didn't get much mileage out of them. the KO2s last forever and are super solid in the snow. as for finding tires that are as good as Blizzacks, they don't exist. just use Blizzacks on a separate set of wheels.

we live in the mountains west of Denver.

J.

Read the last post in this topic posted today on what mileage to expect from the Falken Wildpeak ATW3s.

Others in this topic have reported better mileage, not sure what would cause such a difference from one T4R to another.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/gene...rough-set-falken-wildpeaks-2.html#post3463388

 

[Jayson44]

Read the last post in this topic posted today on what mileage to expect from the Falken Wildpeak ATW3s.

Others in this topic have reported better mileage, not sure what would cause such a difference from one T4R to another.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/gene...rough-set-falken-wildpeaks-2.html#post3463388

yup, loved the Falkens, but the mileage we got was around 30k...not good enough for the cost savings.

to note, there is a P version of the tire and an LT. the LT version is more expensive, but probably would last longer. I didn't decide to try, just went with the KO2s.

J.

 

[naut_blurple]

the KO2s are, IMO, the best AT for snow outside of possibly putting studs into some General Grabber ATs.

Had Falken Wildpeak ATW3s and they were great for the snow, but didn't get much mileage out of them. the KO2s last forever and are super solid in the snow. as for finding tires that are as good as Blizzacks, they don't exist. just use Blizzacks on a separate set of wheels.

we live in the mountains west of Denver.

J.

Agreed on your point re: the Blizzaks. They’re such a major improvement for winter driving.

 

[patkelly4370]

Look into the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. The KO2 was on the top of my list before I started deeply researching tires for this rig. After reading WAY too many threads and reviews to count, I came to the conclusion that the Falkens were the way to go, and what sealed the deal was actually rolling one out of the store to put against my then Toyo Open Country AT2 tires. Granted I was moving up in size, but even the overal look was so much better that I was sold. They also have a triple peak snow/ice rating which was huge for me as we generally have some bad winter driving here. Then there is the price difference. Not saying the KO2 isn’t a great tire, but for the specs of the Falken (and being WAY cheaper), made them a no-brainer for me.

How do you compare the Falkens to the Toyos?
I currently have the Toyos, and will for quite some time (they came on the truck)

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[Magnetnerd]

the KO2s are, IMO, the best AT for snow outside of possibly putting studs into some General Grabber ATs.

Had Falken Wildpeak ATW3s and they were great for the snow, but didn't get much mileage out of them. the KO2s last forever and are super solid in the snow. as for finding tires that are as good as Blizzacks, they don't exist. just use Blizzacks on a separate set of wheels.

we live in the mountains west of Denver.

J.

Meh, I was strongly considering 2 sets of wheels/tires anyway, so I guess I'll just go that route. Looking at the silver lining, I have the opportunity to drastically change the look of my 4R (which I don't yet own, lol) twice a year!

 

[rouillardt]

We love our KO2's. Thye ride great and are not loud at all.

 

[Terminator03]

How do you compare the Falkens to the Toyos?
I currently have the Toyos, and will for quite some time (they came on the truck)

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My truck came with them as well, so they were probably half worn so I can’t speak to their “new” performance. I can say that they were downright scary in slippery snow/icy conditions, which shocked me being that I have the v8 with full time 4WD. My wife actually got scared and said “why don’t you have the 4WD engaged?!” In all fairness, there was a CEL at the time so the VSC/Trac was off, but still no excuse for slippery feeling I encountered. They looked pretty decent, but inmo either the Falken or the KO2 have more aggressive looks to them, which I personally wanted. It wasn’t as important as traction, or handling, but was definitely in the top few qualities I was looking for. I literally can’t break traction with the Falkens, without being really stupid, or disabling the VSC/Trac (and being really stupid, lol).

 

[patkelly4370]

My truck came with them as well, so they were probably half worn so I can’t speak to their “new” performance. I can say that they were downright scary in slippery snow/icy conditions, which shocked me being that I have the v8 with full time 4WD. My wife actually got scared and said “why don’t you have the 4WD engaged?!” In all fairness, there was a CEL at the time so the VSC/Trac was off, but still no excuse for slippery feeling I encountered. They looked pretty decent, but inmo either the Falken or the KO2 have more aggressive looks to them, which I personally wanted. It wasn’t as important as traction, or handling, but was definitely in the top few qualities I was looking for. I literally can’t break traction with the Falkens, without being really stupid, or disabling the VSC/Trac (and being really stupid, lol).

I 'would've say that snow performance doesn't concern me, living in rural AZ.
But....
We moved here in June (a couple of years ago) and it was 120°f, and got hotter.
Six months later my kids built a 4 foot tall snowman in the front yard.
It does snow 1 or 2 times a year.

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[Catahoulabulldog]

Can’t speak for the bfg’s but I have nitto ridge grapplers and so far I’m loving them. They’ve seen snow ice and mud and handled it all quite well on my v8 full time 4wd. Never even locked out the center diff. Road noise is very subtle as well.