Most tire reviews are written by people who never left the parking lot. I changed tires on my own truck four times in two years chasing the right set — and BFGoodrich made me stop looking. I’ve also gone back to update something important since: the All-Terrain T/A KO2, the single tire I praised most in my original testing, is no longer in production.
⚡TL;DR — BFGoodrich Tires in 60 Seconds
BFGoodrich makes excellent tires across multiple categories, and they generally deliver more than their price suggests. My original top pick, the All-Terrain T/A KO2, has been fully discontinued and replaced by the All-Terrain T/A KO3 — and the KO3 specifically addresses the one real complaint I had about the KO2: highway noise.
The Advantage Control is a solid everyday touring tire that handles wet roads with surprising confidence. The g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ is genuinely impressive for performance car owners who refuse to swap tires seasonally.
Where BFG still falls short: ultra-quiet highway cruising on the all-terrain line (better with the KO3, but still not silent), and if you’re purely a pavement driver, you may be paying for off-road capability you’ll never use. Skip to the full lineup section below to find the exact model that matches your vehicle.
Why I Decided to Actually Test BFGoodrich Tires
I’ve been writing about tires for going on six years now, and I own a 2019 Ford F-150 that I use both for daily highway commuting in Texas and occasional trail runs in the Hill Country.
When my stock tires wore out about 18 months ago, I decided to be deliberate. I tested three BFGoodrich models across three different vehicles with real driving — not just a test loop.
My F-150 got the KO2. My wife’s 2021 Honda CR-V became my test bed for the Advantage Control. And a buddy let me run his 2020 Dodge Charger on the g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ for a three-month rotation.
Combined across all three vehicles and drivers, we put more than 8,000 miles on these tires in varied conditions: Texas summer heat, rain storms, highway miles, some light gravel, and one muddy field road I’d rather forget.
Since then, I’ve gone back to verify what’s changed in the lineup — because the KO2 I tested and loved simply isn’t what you’d buy new today, and I don’t think it’s honest to leave that section standing without a clear update.
A Quick Word on BFGoodrich as a Brand
BFGoodrich has been making tires since 1870. They’re one of the oldest tire brands in North America, and today they’re a subsidiary of Michelin, which means their R&D resources are considerable.
In the US market, they’ve built their strongest reputation in the truck, SUV, and performance segments. You’ll see BFG stickers on Baja race trucks and Trophy Trucks — that’s genuine, not just a marketing photo op.
That racing heritage matters because it means the engineering philosophy behind BFG tires is rooted in durability under real-world abuse, not just low rolling resistance numbers in a lab.
Important Update: The KO2 Has Been Replaced by the KO3
I want to address this directly and prominently, because the All-Terrain T/A KO2 was my top-rated tire in this review, and I don’t think it’s fair to you to leave that recommendation standing without the current picture.
BFGoodrich launched the All-Terrain T/A KO3 in late 2024 as the direct successor to the KO2, which had dominated the segment since 2015. It’s already factory-equipped on the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor and select trims of the Chevy Silverado 2500HD and GMC Sierra 2500HD — real OEM validation, not just an aftermarket refresh.
Here’s what actually changed, based on BFGoodrich’s own engineering claims and independent long-term testing I’ve cross-referenced: a redesigned tread pattern and new all-terrain compound aimed at more uniform wear, serrated shoulders and “Mud-Phobic Bars” for better self-cleaning in mud and snow, new 3D-locking sipes, and a reworked sidewall focused on cut and puncture resistance.
It carries the same 50,000-mile warranty as the KO2 and remains 3PMSF-certified for severe snow.
The part that matters most given my original review: independent testers who’ve run both tires back-to-back — including one outlet with over 100,000 combined miles on KO2s across multiple vehicles — specifically report the KO3 is noticeably quieter on the highway, thanks to an optimized tread pitch. That’s a direct improvement on the exact weakness I flagged most prominently in my own KO2 testing below.
I haven’t personally logged extended mileage on the KO3 myself yet, so I want to be clear that the KO2 section below reflects real, honest testing of a tire that simply isn’t what’s on the shelf today. I’ve published a full, dedicated BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 Review — read that alongside the KO2 impressions here for the complete, current picture.
The Models I Tested
1. BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 (Discontinued) — What I Learned, and Why It Still Matters
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Test Vehicle: 2019 Ford F-150 SuperCrew (4×4) Size Tested: LT265/70R17 Miles Logged: ~4,200 miles
I’m keeping this section largely intact because the observations remain honest and useful — but remember, as covered above, this tire is discontinued, and the KO3 is what you’d actually buy new.
On-Road Feel and Noise: I’m not going to sugarcoat this: the KO2 was loud on the highway. At 70 mph on smooth Texas concrete, there was a constant hum that’s noticeable. Handling on dry pavement was competent but not sporty.
Wet Performance: This surprised me the most. I caught a serious late-afternoon storm on 183 near Austin, and the KO2 tracked straight and true. Hydroplaning resistance was genuinely good for an all-terrain tire.
Off-Road Performance: This is where the KO2 earned its reputation. On gravel and hardpack ranch roads near Fredericksburg, it was planted and predictable. BFG’s CoreGard sidewall reinforcement held up to sharp limestone with zero visible damage.
Treadwear: After 4,200 miles, wear was even and the depth still looked healthy, tracking toward the 50,000-mile rating.
KO2 Verdict (Historical): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 for truck/SUV owners who go off-road even occasionally) — earned during its production run, and the engineering carried forward into the KO3.
2. BFGoodrich Advantage Control — The Underrated Daily Driver
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Test Vehicle: 2021 Honda CR-V AWD Size Tested: 235/60R18 Miles Logged: ~2,700 miles
The Advantage Control doesn’t get the same Instagram fame as the KO-family, but it’s the tire my wife has been driving every day. This is BFG’s standard all-season touring tire, aimed at crossover and sedan owners who want reliable year-round performance and good value.
Ride Comfort: The first thing my wife noticed was how quiet the Advantage Control is. There’s minimal road noise, and the tire doesn’t tramline on grooved interstate concrete.
Wet Weather — The Strong Suit: BFG uses what they call “Wet-Grip Compound” here, and it’s not just a name. My wife drove through multiple heavy rainstorms and reported the car felt stable and predictable throughout.
Treadwear and Value: The Advantage Control carries a 70,000-mile treadwear warranty, which for a tire in this price range is excellent. Street pricing runs around $130–$150 per tire.
Limitations: This is not a snow tire. It carries the 3PMSF rating, so it’s technically winter-capable, but real-world deep snow performance is modest at best.
Advantage Control Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5 for crossover and sedan drivers in the Sun Belt and mild-weather regions)
3. BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ — For the Driver Who Refuses to Compromise
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Test Vehicle: 2020 Dodge Charger R/T (RWD) Size Tested: 245/45R20 Miles Logged: ~1,600 miles
Dry Grip and Handling — Legitimately Impressive: The first time I pushed the Charger into a tight off-ramp, I braced for the understeer I expected from an all-season. It never came. The g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ generates grip that belongs in summer tire territory.
Wet Road Performance: Two significant rain events during my test. Both times, the Charger tracked straight and predictable on wet highway.
Tread Life — The Trade-Off: The g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ carries a 45,000-mile treadwear warranty, lower than the Advantage Control and KO2/KO3. You’re trading some longevity for that extra grip.
Winter Performance: Not rated for 3PMSF. This is not a winter tire.
g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 for performance car and sports sedan owners in mild-to-moderate climates)
The Full BFGoodrich Lineup by Type
Beyond the three models I personally tested above, BFGoodrich makes a genuinely broad range of tires, and I’ve published dedicated, in-depth reviews of several more. Here’s the complete picture organized by vehicle and use case, so you can jump straight to the model that matches your situation.
All-Terrain (Truck & SUV, Mixed On/Off-Road)
- All-Terrain T/A KO3 — The current flagship, successor to the KO2. Best for truck and SUV owners who genuinely go off-road, even occasionally.
- Trail-Terrain T/A — A lighter-duty all-terrain built specifically for crossovers like the RAV4, CR-V, and Bronco Sport. I tested this on a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands for 15,000 miles — read the full review for the details.
- Radial T/A — A classic-style all-terrain for light trucks, SUVs, and off-road enthusiasts who want a rugged look with everyday drivability.
Highway & Touring All-Season (Passenger Cars, Sedans, Crossovers)
- Advantage Control — My top pick for daily-driver sedans and crossovers. Covered in detail above.
- Advantage T/A Sport — A touring all-season with a sportier lean; I ran this one for over 10,000 miles of real-world testing.
- Advantage T/A Sport LT — The light-truck version of the Advantage T/A Sport, for trucks and SUVs that stay mostly on pavement.
Performance (Sports Cars, Sport Sedans, Muscle Cars)
- g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ — Covered in detail above. My pick for performance drivers who want summer-tire grip without seasonal swaps.
Specialty (Pursuit-Rated / Fleet)
- Elite Force T/A — A pursuit-rated tire originally developed for police and fleet use, built around reinforced sidewall construction (“Forced-Based Construction”) for real-world curb and road-hazard resistance. Worth a look if you want that same durability philosophy on a personal vehicle.
If you’re not sure which category fits your vehicle, our tire size chart is a good starting point before you shop any of the models above.
BFGoodrich Recalls — What Every Buyer Should Know
I think this deserves honest coverage, even though the pattern here is reassuring for the specific models covered in this review.
BFGoodrich’s recall history is real but concentrated almost entirely in commercial and light-truck-fleet tire lines, not the passenger and consumer all-terrain models most readers of this review are shopping for. In August 2015 (NHTSA 15T-016), BFGoodrich recalled roughly 129,000 tires — Commercial T/A All-Season, Commercial T/A All-Season 2, and Rugged Terrain T/A — over a sidewall rupture risk in the bead area under severe use.
A separate, larger 2012 recall covered roughly 800,000 Commercial T/A A/S tires for a related defect. An older 2004 recall covered 46,000 tires across BFGoodrich and several sibling brands (Uniroyal, Liberator, Medalist) built at a shared Fort Wayne facility, over a steel belt separation risk tied to ride quality complaints.
None of these recalls affected the KO2, KO3, Advantage Control, or g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ covered in this review. Still, registering your tires at purchase and periodically checking your DOT code against NHTSA’s SaferCar.gov database is good practice regardless of brand or how narrow past recall activity might be.
Head-to-Head: BFGoodrich vs. The Competition
All-Terrain Segment (KO3 vs. Goodyear Wrangler AT Adventure vs. Cooper Discoverer AT3): The Goodyear Wrangler AT Adventure remains quieter on the highway than BFG’s all-terrain line, though the KO3’s noise improvements narrow that gap versus the outgoing KO2. Our full Goodyear Tires Review and Cooper Tires Review cover both alternatives in depth. My pick: KO3 if you go off-road regularly, Goodyear if highway quiet matters more.
Touring Segment (Advantage Control vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Continental TrueContact Tour): The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is a genuinely superior tire in winter conditions and overall wet grip, but often $40–$60 more per tire. Our full Michelin Tires Review and Continental Tires Review cover both directly. For the dollar, the Advantage Control holds its own.
Performance A/S Segment (g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ vs. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 vs. Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+): The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 is the reigning benchmark and has a higher treadwear warranty, but the g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ is priced lower and delivers very similar dry grip.
What BFGoodrich Gets Right Across All Models
Durability and build quality feel genuinely above average. None of the three tires I tested showed unusual wear, cupping, or deformation.
Value-to-performance ratio is where BFG consistently wins. Across all three tires, I was getting performance that felt like I was in a higher price tier than what I paid.
Rain performance is a quiet strength. All three models impressed me in wet conditions — this matters enormously for most American drivers who encounter wet pavement far more often than dirt trails.
Where BFGoodrich Falls Short
Highway noise on the all-terrain line was a real issue on the KO2, and while the KO3 improves it meaningfully, an all-terrain tire will still never be as quiet as a dedicated highway tire.
Winter performance across the lineup is adequate but not class-leading outside the all-terrain models’ 3PMSF rating.
Ride refinement on the Advantage Control is good but not luxurious.
Who Should Buy BFGoodrich Tires?
Buy the KO3 if: You own a truck, SUV, or Jeep that sees any off-road use — even occasional gravel roads, camping trips, or hunting season justify this tire.
Buy the Advantage Control if: You drive a crossover, minivan, or sedan in a region with mild winters and want solid wet-weather performance without overpaying.
Buy the g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ if: You drive a performance car, sports sedan, or muscle car and don’t want to swap tires seasonally.
Buy the Trail-Terrain T/A if: You drive a crossover and want more capability than factory rubber without going full all-terrain.
Skip BFGoodrich if: You’re in a northern state with serious winter (get dedicated winter tires), you want an ultra-quiet luxury touring experience, or fuel economy is your absolute top priority.
Pricing Overview (US Market)
The KO3 typically runs $185–$290 per tire in common LT truck sizes, similar to the outgoing KO2’s pricing. The Advantage Control sits at $110–$160 per tire in common crossover sizes. The g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ runs $150–$220 per tire in performance sizes.
Installation typically adds $80–$120 for a full set (mounting, balancing, disposal) at most US shops. Our Discount Tire review and Big O Tires review cover two major chains that carry BFGoodrich with strong installation and warranty support. If you’re shopping online, our Priority Tire review covers what to check before ordering from any online retailer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the BFGoodrich KO2 been discontinued?
Yes. It was replaced by the All-Terrain T/A KO3 in late 2024. The KO3 carries forward the KO2’s off-road capability while improving highway noise, wear uniformity, and wet-weather grip.
Are BFGoodrich tires made in the USA?
Some are, including at their Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility, but production locations vary by model and size. Check your specific tire’s DOT code for the plant location.
Is BFGoodrich better than Michelin?
Michelin owns BFGoodrich, so they share engineering resources. Michelin generally outperforms BFG in all-season and touring categories but charges a premium. In the all-terrain segment, the KO3 is competitive with Michelin’s best LTX offerings.
Has BFGoodrich ever had a tire recall?
Yes, but concentrated in commercial and light-truck-fleet lines, not the passenger and all-terrain consumer models covered in this review. Recalls occurred in 2004, 2012, and 2015, all tied to specific production defects rather than an ongoing pattern.
How long do BFGoodrich KO3 tires last?
The KO3 carries the same 50,000-mile warranty as the outgoing KO2. Real-world reports vary based on load, inflation, and rotation habits.
Where’s the best place to buy BFGoodrich tires in the USA?
Discount Tire, Costco Tire Center, and Tire Rack are strong options. Our full Discount Tire and Big O Tires reviews cover their pricing and warranty policies in detail if you’re comparing installers.
My Final Verdict
BFGoodrich is a brand that consistently delivers on its promises, especially in the categories it’s built its reputation around. After 8,000+ miles of real-world testing and going back to verify what’s changed in the all-terrain lineup since, my overall impression is strongly positive.
If I had to summarize in one line: BFGoodrich makes hard-working tires for people who actually use their vehicles. The KO3 is the tire I’d now confidently recommend to any truck or SUV owner — it takes everything that made the KO2 great and fixes the one real complaint I had.
The Advantage Control remains one of the best values in the all-season touring category, and the g-Force COMP-2 A/S+ deserves far more attention than it gets.
Whatever you’re driving, there’s likely a BFGoodrich model worth putting on your shortlist — just make sure you’re asking for the current generation.
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