I agree to a certain extent, but you would see the same kind of polarization with other AT tires if was just driving style, but this even split isn't as common with other ATs like the Falken Wildpeak, General Grabber ATX, Toyo Open Country AT3, Cooper Discovery AT3 4s etc, these have very few wet traction complaints compared to the K02...
KO2 vs. wet pavement
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I agree to a certain extent, but you would see the same kind of polarization with other AT tires if was just driving style, but this even split isn't as common with other ATs like the Falken Wildpeak, General Grabber ATX, Toyo Open Country AT3, Cooper Discovery AT3 4s etc, these have very few wet traction complaints compared to the K02...
I suspect driving style, expectations for an AT, C vs. E and tire pressure. Highly inflated Es running on the center patch with an aggressive driving style being the worst case scenario. Load tablers and chalk testers are often on different pages. There will be no consensus on this tire.
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Florunner78
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I live in central Florida and we get a lot of rain. The only time I've had issues with my KO2s is right after it rains, before the oil has washed off the road, when I'm going around a turn too fast or giving too much throttle (running a Pedal Commander to give a little more lively response). Getting off the gas for a second brings everything back under control, but it's not an issue once you realize you just need to take it easy right after the rain starts. Once the oil is off the road I've had no issues - assuming I'm not driving like an idiot.
2021nightshade4x4
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Can we find out if one group may have in fact been talking about past experience with the original K/O’s?
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Well said. I've seen so many posts about this on so many websites and it's pretty similar. The issue is the message boards are mostly anecdotal without any real data. The only data I've found that I am trying to find the source of is from America's Tire Website. It shows stopping distance on wet roads to be superior for KO2s vs AT3s, which is odd considering the overwhelming comments about AT3s being better on wet pavement. For wet roads it shows stopping distance for KO2 at 206' v 216' for new tread and 234' v 281' for worn tread over the AT3s (for the tire size I was searching). That's 47 feet shorter for KO2 v AT3 for worn tread on wet roads. That's the difference between stopping before a collision and fully crashing through whatever is in front of you. I had all but decided on the AT3s before seeing this and now this actual data has me rethinking things. Maybe the AT3s "handle" better on wet roads, but I see significant value in a tire that stops quicker during emergency braking on wet (or any) roads.
I have had my KO2 tires for nearly six years now, replaced the original Dunlop tires. My experience is, yes, they can be a bit slippery on wet roads, but they are fantastic for serious off roading. (The Dunlops were worse on wet roads and useless off road).
The KO2s are also wearing well, although I don't put that many miles on my 4Runner. Some people say they can be hard to get balanced right, but Discount Tires balanced mine right off and I have had no problems that way.
I got the load range E KO2 because I do off roading where there are sharp granite rocks, not the soft sandstone near Moab. They have stood up very well to that. Yes, they are a heavy tire which I can sense when driving, but the ride is still good.
kenwilliams0803
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I got to experience these on a rental JL this past week. Wet traction is still awful. Just like every other BFG tire ever made.
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Ripper238
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I was coming from a Mazda3 with the best wet traction tire ever made (Michelin Pilot Super Sports) and knew i couldn't get that with an AT tire, but after doing a ton of research and asking around i found the perfect Snow/Rain dry AT tire. Good Year Duratracs hands down have the best wet traction of any AT tire.
All truck/AT tires suck in the rain, it's likely why there are such wide opinions of the KO2. Besides location and temps driven in effecting rain performance.
All truck/AT tires suck in the rain, it's likely why there are such wide opinions of the KO2. Besides location and temps driven in effecting rain performance.
kenwilliams0803
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Duratracs are great at first. After 15-20k the wet traction goes away.
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And the howling mud tire impression starts.
Ripper238
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Yeah, that's not the case. Well over 30k so far and great in the rain and snow still. I do rotate them every 5k, but will be going to every 10k.
They were quite for the first 10k and definitely have gotten noisier. But nothing like KO2's and others. But i'm sure they will get even noisier. Lucky i have a loud stereo and really only care about performance.
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