BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 265/70 R17 92S summer Review

If passenger tires from the North American company BFGoodrich are not very popular, then they are often called “classics of the genre” and “legendary” for SUVs. These epithets will most likely be applied in the future to the All Terrain T / A KO2 model, which appeared in the manufacturer''s assortment quite recently. Its distinguishing feature is not the versatility of application, but the technical solutions that provide it. Most of them were "borrowed" from professional off-road tires. But unlike them, this model is well adapted for use on the highway, where it demonstrates good performance. However, its greatest strengths still manifest themselves outside paved roads. Reinforced sidewall construction Like the previous generation, this model is equipped with reinforced sidewalls. But in this case, its rigidity has been further increased, thanks to the use of CoreGuard technology. Previously, she has successfully established itself on racing tires. Its essence lies in the increased thickness of the sidewalls and the use of a special compound in its manufacture, which is characterized by increased resistance to any mechanical stress. Longer life, even off-road As you know, one of BFGoodrich''s trademark off-road tires is their excellent endurance in even the toughest conditions. This model in this regard is not only not an exception, but also shows this property more clearly. This was achieved through several technical solutions at once. One of them was a significant increase in tread width, due to which the load on the contact patch is distributed more evenly, thereby reducing the likelihood of uneven wear. This feature is further enhanced by the optimized shape, size and arrangement of the blocks. In addition, there are special elements in the grooves between them that prevent stones from getting stuck, which also helps to increase the life of the tire. Excellent traction on any surface The tread pattern of this tire is replete with numerous blocks that are complexly shaped to achieve excellent performance on any type of surface. The significant height of these elements and the location at a great distance from each other improve traction characteristics on earthen soils with a high moisture content. In turn, the aggressive design of the shoulder zones, some of which are located on the sidewalls, provides the tire with confident behavior on rocky surfaces. In addition, the staggered block arrangement and numerous 3D sipes allow the tire to exhibit good grip on icy and snowy roads.