BF Goodrich KO3

[SurfRaptor]

Just got my 15K mile KO2s balance/rotated. All at 12/32s, I’m just hoping the KO3s come out before needing another set…lol. The gen 3 seems to be getting more range out of the KOs than my gen 2 did. Not really sure how that is possible, unless the leaf springs end up somehow being harder on tires.

I did have about 12 hours of towing a camper on the gen 2, and a bit more off road….but I couldn’t get more than 20K out of KOs on the gen 2. Who knows…

20k is very short life. Im running 34PSI all around cold and rotate every 5k and I'm at 45k and still could push these tires for another 10k probably. I just don't like doing that. I'd rather enjoy new tires now.

 

[Meat2022]

I've had the KO3s and haven't had any issues , the ride isn't any different to me, my mpg is about the same as I've always got running 93 octane on a 93 tune. We got snow and ice here and they did great , rains been great. I'm running 35psi in all of mine.

 

[shigman]

I've had the KO3s and haven't had any issues , the ride isn't any different to me, my mpg is about the same as I've always got running 93 octane on a 93 tune. We got snow and ice here and they did great , rains been great. I'm running 35psi in all of mine.

Yeah I would imagine the ride is similar, but as the load rating increases you need a high pressure to maintain the load rating. A F load is basically airing down at 35 psi. This is only based off load rating charts I’ve compared for years on C/D/E… A C load at 35 psi has a higher load rating than an E load at 35 psi. Typically…

 

[Boricuaevo8]

I've had the KO3s and haven't had any issues , the ride isn't any different to me, my mpg is about the same as I've always got running 93 octane on a 93 tune. We got snow and ice here and they did great , rains been great. I'm running 35psi in all of mine.

Hello @Meat2022, What size tires are you running? I stopped by Discount Tire recently, and they mentioned that the 35” KO3s won’t be available for quite some time this year because they still have a lot of K02s in stock. I’ve been using 35x12.5R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers and have put 60,000 miles on them. I’m considering trying out the new KO3s in the stock size (315s), but I’m not sure how they’ll look or perform after running 35s for so many years.

I'm only considering it as the Ridge Grappler's not the best in wet or snow conditions.

 

[Meat2022]

Hello @Meat2022, What size tires are you running? I stopped by Discount Tire recently, and they mentioned that the 35” KO3s won’t be available for quite some time this year because they still have a lot of K02s in stock. I’ve been using 35x12.5R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers and have put 60,000 miles on them. I’m considering trying out the new KO3s in the stock size (315s), but I’m not sure how they’ll look or perform after running 35s for so many years.

I'm only considering it as the Ridge Grappler's not the best in wet or snow conditions.

They are the factory size that comes with the raptor so 35s or the actual 315......but considered a 35 by KO2 and KO3 standards. That's crazy because I got these from discount tires also. Where are you located? I have 0 complaints with these tires. If you're close to alabama I'd be willing to sell you these that i just got since the dealership is buying my raptor from me. I've got maybe 800 miles on these I just got.

 

[Boricuaevo8]

They are the factory size that comes with the raptor so 35s or the actual 315......but considered a 35 by KO2 and KO3 standards. That's crazy because I got these from discount tires also. Where are you located? I have 0 complaints with these tires. If you're close to alabama I'd be willing to sell you these that i just got since the dealership is buying my raptor from me. I've got maybe 800 miles on these I just got.

I’m located in Las Vegas, and I appreciate the offer. However, I need the tires by this Tuesday. I have an appointment scheduled tomorrow with Discount Tire and might end up going with the Ridge Grapplers again. I was curious about the KO3s, but I am willing to wait until 2026. The Ridge Grapplers will last a good while.

 

[pat247]

A comparison of KO2 vs. KO3

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[Heinz]

If anyone is still monitoring this, after 3,500 miles I swapped back to the C Load KO2’s and they are a better daily driving tire. Tire shop honored BFG’s 60-day guarantee. I have full confidence that once they come out with the appropriate load rating of the KO3 for the Raptor it should be better than the KO2, but for now I’d personally stay away from the F Load KO3 on account of stiffness and MPG.

 

[jnrush16]

Lot of good info here, boys.

I just got a set of KO3’s after 64k on my KO2’s.

Dealership was running a great sale. Buy 3, get the fourth for $1. Plus BFG has a $100 gift card rebate on top of that.

All that said, I drive a ton of highway miles. (closest Starbucks is a long way).

I have noticed:
- my truck feels more sluggish with the heavier F load tires.
- the ride isn’t as smooth. Hoping the tires break in a bit and that gets better. Running 37-38 psi.
- the sidewall looks more aggressive/meaty.

Currently keeping on eye on MPG. Still hovering around 15.5-16.5ish with 91 octane fuel.

Included a couple pics for comparison. And yes, I had my rear wheel wells line-X’d.

Prolly gonna stick with them, but have a SLIGHT bit of buyers remorse up to this point.

 

[Keith88]

Imma throw a grenade in this convo...

Cooper