If I can thoroughly trust them for another 5k then I can hold off until I put my snows on and wait until Spring or later to get a new set of KO2s. Its speed rating is T. The speed rating of ko2 is Q. Nitto g2 provides the same traction in the mud after tread wearing. Their quality and accuracy can be vastly different, so it is recommended to get a better one if you are in the market for a tread gauge. A high load range and strong sidewall ensure that you will not have problems either with towing or high-loaded applications. I will purchase the same tires for the next set. Chalk this up the CoreGuard technology, wraparound shoulder block design, and new rubber compound. I bought a 2018 Toyota Tundra 44 new with KO2 Im switching to falken which has 18/32.. ill be able to compare later this year. 35k and going strong. I am a contractor, never shy about putting a full lift of shingles in my truck with these tires. My ideal tire size is 275/70/17 but there are not a lot of choices other than BFG. Dan, you and I are in same boat. While BFG KO2 is an all-terrain tire that offers balanced on and off-road manners, Wrangler Duratrac is a commercial all-terrain tire that has huge durability and solid traction. Its also strongly related to durability. 285/75-16 10 ply rating. BFG reckon this tearing is normal because this is an all-weather tire. I agree BFG KO2 is a legend. The truck is a driveway Queen, used for mostly trips in the local deserts and Baja. when you guys rotate your tireswhat pattern are you doing? BFG KO2 Lifespan: A Great Off-Road Tire, But Does it Last? My current tires are my first KO2's. 5. Have you ever noticed the small bars in the grooves of your tires and wondered what they are for? Here is an extremely efficient guide about How to Deal with Hydroplaning? > https://www.discounttire.com/learn/hydroplaning. Finally, the other consistent concern brought up is related to wet conditions grip. Went back with the same tire but one size larger..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BFG.. On my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, which does significant firest road travel, still life after 66k miles. There are also built-in Stone Ejectors, which help remove stones from the tread, which could otherwise damage the tread or cause uneven wear. This is the minimum allowed tread depth on the tires. The letters wear with the tread as we have mentioned before. My ideal tire size is 275/70/17 but there are not a lot of choices other than BFG. Not normal at all. Use or updgrade/install one of the following browsers to take full advantage of this website, Find Tires by Season, Category, or Family, Rory Irish: Moabs Knight in Shining Mater. Massive damage with broken profile and this happened with not even extreme stress. Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3 can change everything in the market. I might have seen one or two very minor chunk outs on two sets. With that said, I will be going to TOYO RTs next. Industrial and Civil Engineer, former Bridgestone field test inspector. We recommend you give it a try for Falken Wildpeak AT3W. STraight line grip in the wet is good--even trough large puddles at highway speeds.