KO2s or is the Bronco

[KTM300]

K02s are terrible on road tires and even worse than terrible on the wet roads. They do great offroad so that's why people always liked them, but they're bottom of the barrel when it comes to on the road performance in the AT tire class

I have used just about every all-terrain tire made. In my opinion, the ko2 or ko3 is the best all-terrain tire. Most people get confused when they try to compare a highway tire to a all-terrain. Apples and oranges. An all-terrain tire will never ride like a highway tire just like a highway tire will never do well in all terrain conditions.

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[not on the rug]

I have used just about every all-terrain tire made. In my opinion, the ko2 or ko3 is the best all-terrain tire. Most people get confused when they try to compare a highway tire to a all-terrain. Apples and oranges. An all-terrain tire will never ride like a highway tire just like a highway tire will never do well in all terrain conditions.

I agree that people tend to compare apples to oranges oftertimes.

The KO2 is an average tire on the pavement (compared to the other AT tires on the market) and it's a terrible tire on wet roads (compared to the other AT tires). I can't speak to the K03s yet because I haven't experienced them firsthand.

 

[Bluebull]

Just got my 2 door Badlands and though the Ko2s would work for me but I don't want to be driving on wet roads and have any surprises. I like the look of of them but wont be doing any off-roading, bought it for a daily and winter car. So if I drive in 4A on wet roads will they be acceptable? Or should I switch out? My daily I got rid of was an RS5 that was great in rain and then snow when I put winter performance tires. I'm tired of changing tires every season so want a tire rated for severe snow, which the Ko2s are. Tire I think I would replace with would be the Michelin Aglis Cross Climate. Or will I be ok if I stay in 4A on slippery roads. Thanks in Advance

 

[Brian_B]

Just got my 2 door Badlands and though the Ko2s would work for me but I don't want to be driving on wet roads and have any surprises. I like the look of of them but wont be doing any off-roading, bought it for a daily and winter car. So if I drive in 4A on wet roads will they be acceptable? Or should I switch out? My daily I got rid of was an RS5 that was great in rain and then snow when I put winter performance tires. I'm tired of changing tires every season so want a tire rated for severe snow, which the Ko2s are. Tire I think I would replace with would be the Michelin Aglis Cross Climate. Or will I be ok if I stay in 4A on slippery roads. Thanks in Advance

So the Cross Climates would be vastly better in rain and snow… but they are not an AT tire and will look a bit odd on a Bronco. You wouldn’t want to take those off-road or air them down - I don’t even know if they come in a comparable size (although I’m sure you could find one that fits a 17” rim)

as far as 4A goes -its nice but it won’t undo driving stupid. The Goat mode can help a bit too

 

[Bluebull]

I save my stupid driving for my sports cars. Would just take it easy on slippery roads and hope the 4A would be enough. I did find these that I think would work for me but agree might look funny on Bronco. Michelin

 

[Brian_B]

I save my stupid driving for my sports cars. Would just take it easy on slippery roads and hope the 4A would be enough. I did find these that I think would work for me but agree might look funny on Bronco. Michelin

My neighbor had an expedition with them - he was able to drive through some amazing snow drifts that Bobcats were having issues with. I was very impressed. But only forward. Soon as he put it in reserve he was immediately and unrevocably stuck and we had to pull him back with a tractor.

I think they look incredible dorky though, but that’s just my opinion, and if they would cut through anything and drive I wouldn’t really care how they look. They are strictly on road tires though.

 

[Bluebull]

The off roading part does not bother me since something I'm not planning on doing. But looks probably would. Also it looks like those Michelins are no longer available. I do really like my Ko2s, they look great, quite, comfotable and rated for snow. We are getting a Nor Easter storm here the next couple days so will have a lot of rain and wind so guess I will do some testing and see how they do using 4A.

 

[Fast Eddie]

I save my stupid driving for my sports cars. Would just take it easy on slippery roads and hope the 4A would be enough. I did find these that I think would work for me but agree might look funny on Bronco. Michelin

Acceleration is one thing- but 4A won't help you brake when your tires have no traction...

 

[Area51BS]

Just got my 2 door Badlands and though the Ko2s would work for me but I don't want to be driving on wet roads and have any surprises. I like the look of of them but wont be doing any off-roading, bought it for a daily and winter car. So if I drive in 4A on wet roads will they be acceptable? Or should I switch out? My daily I got rid of was an RS5 that was great in rain and then snow when I put winter performance tires. I'm tired of changing tires every season so want a tire rated for severe snow, which the Ko2s are. Tire I think I would replace with would be the Michelin Aglis Cross Climate. Or will I be ok if I stay in 4A on slippery roads. Thanks in Advance

I went back out and tried 4A cautiously and I had to try hard to get any slippage while accelerating. I tried hard but did not floor it. Braking has never been an issue. Just when turbo(s) bump up the power it seemed to knock them loose. Which of course is worse when happening on a turn.

 

[timhood]

Originally posted in what did you do with your Bronco today.

Nearly crapped pants in it and wrecked it. Saved it.
Applied a little gas on a left banked wet turn merging onto an highway. Immediately kicked the back end right and closed to swapping ends. Lifted foot and steered into direction rear end was going. 3 yo KO2s 17k miles. 2nd time. Is it the tires or something about the Bronco/traction control?

I think a lot of KO2s “reputation” is from inexperienced drivers. I learned how easy it is to break tires loose in the wet with a RWD vehicle when I owned a pickup for the first time. Getting the Advanced Transfer Case in the Broncos was important to me, because I wanted it to be easy for drivers to manage in wet conditions.

I run two sets of tires regularly: both the KO2s and a set of Goodyears. I primarily use the KO2s for off-road trips, including driving to and from, but they will stay mounted if I have multiple trips planned close together. Both tires perform similarly in the wet despite the Goodyears I have been a more road-oriented AT tire. I just push 4A (and have told the other drivers to do the same), and never have an issue.

 

[crzyhawk]

If the same drivers that have problems with the KO2s do not have problems with other AT tires, the problem is the KO2.

 

[Karsa]

KO2’s were originally designed for sand, dirt, gravel and rock. These are the surfaces in which they excel. If wet pavement is a surface commonly driven upon, there are plenty of tires out there better suited to the task.

I’ve put a years worth of time on my 33 KO2’s on the Badlands and have not had an issue - fall, a nasty Saskatchewan winter, record rainfall this spring in the foothills and a summer pounding the pavement back and forth to work - never had an issue.

Driving, tires, suspension, engine performance - it’s all subjective, if you don’t like something, make a change, dial your bronco in just how you like it - that’s one of the great things about these rigs, you can put on 22’s and tune the engine right up, or you can lift it, go 37’s and crawl up a mountain! Don’t forget, it’s supposed to fun!

 

[23OBX2.7]

Just got my 2 door Badlands and though the Ko2s would work for me but I don't want to be driving on wet roads and have any surprises. I like the look of of them but wont be doing any off-roading, bought it for a daily and winter car. So if I drive in 4A on wet roads will they be acceptable? Or should I switch out? My daily I got rid of was an RS5 that was great in rain and then snow when I put winter performance tires. I'm tired of changing tires every season so want a tire rated for severe snow, which the Ko2s are. Tire I think I would replace with would be the Michelin Aglis Cross Climate. Or will I be ok if I stay in 4A on slippery roads. Thanks in Advance

Swapped the Duellers out at dealer during PDI for Michelin ATX Trail because side lug appearance more pronounced and a little wider. Looks a tad more aggressive thanks to sidewall lug optics.

So far they are an excellent street tire and did well on trashed trails in snow with slick muddy surface mild hills as well as rain soaked gravel / sand roads.

Comes in one size only, lots of cheap takes off avail, and a very light weight tire. Recommend for pavement and recreational mild off road trails that don't have sidewall puncturing rocks / branches etc.

 

[Fast Eddie]

I think a lot of KO2s “reputation” is from inexperienced drivers. I learned how easy it is to break tires loose in the wet with a RWD vehicle when I owned a pickup for the first time. Getting the Advanced Transfer Case in the Broncos was important to me, because I wanted it to be easy for drivers to manage in wet conditions.

No, it has to do with them being crapy tires in the rain. If you have nothing to compare them to, they may seem fine, but when you are used to significantly better tires it becomes obvious. I had no idea of their reputation and I was quite startled when I had them break free a few times in the rain where they shouldn't have.

 

[timhood]

No, it has to do with them being crapy tires in the rain. If you have nothing to compare them to, they may seem fine, but when you are used to significantly better tires it becomes obvious. I had no idea of their reputation and I was quite startled when I had them break free a few times in the rain where they shouldn't have.

But I do have something to compare them to. Side-by-side in the same vehicle, which is even better than comparing worn tires with new replacements. I would rate these no worse than any other AT tire I’ve had on RWD (even if part-time) vehicles, and certainly much worse than non-off-road tires like Cross Climate 2s.

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