BFG Celebrates 50 Years of Radial A/T Tires
February 3, 2026
BFGoodrich is introducing 12 new sizes of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire – the perfect way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the brand’s Radial All-Terrain T/A tire.
The Radial All-Terrain T/A revolutionized off-road tires and set the stage for the all-terrain tire industry boom. Evolutions of the tire brought about the iconic KO tire line, leading to the KO3 tire that was introduced on May 1, 2024. The final major phase of the launch will come in May 2026.
“Celebrating 50 years of the Radial All-Terrain T/A tire is a milestone that speaks to BFGoodrich’s legacy of extreme performance,” said Jamie Hershey, Senior Director of Recreational Brands for BFGoodrich Tires. “This tire has defined off-road capability for generations, and as we honor that heritage, we’re equally excited about the latest chapter, with the All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire. The KO3 represents our endless pursuit of toughness, reliability and adventure, continuing the tradition that started five decades ago.”
BFGoodrich’s Radial All-Terrain timeline
1976: 3-ply Tri-Guard Radial All-Terrain T/A tire launches
1986: Second-generation Radial All-Terrain T/A launches
2000: All-Terrain T/A KO tire launches
2014: All-Terrain T/A KO2 tire launches
2024: All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire launches
KO3 details
Building on the performance of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tire, BFGoodrich developed the KO3 tire to satisfy the evolving needs of off-road consumers by incorporating the latest tire technologies into a tire that delivers even stronger performance and benefits than the KO2 tire – improved traction, treadwear and toughness.
Specifically, the KO3 tire has 15% better wear performance, 20% better gravel road durability, and improved snow traction compared with the KO2 tire, while maintaining its predecessor’s sidewall toughness and soft-soil traction. The KO3 tire carries a 50,000-mile warranty and 60-day satisfaction guarantee.
As new sizes of the KO3 tire come to market, the corresponding size of the KO2 tire will be phased out.
Terrain Family
The KO3 tire is the newest member of the Terrain Family of BFGoodrich tires, which also includes the …
• Trail-Terrain T/A tire: Engineered for on-road performance and light off-pavement capabilities.
• HD-Terrain T/A KT tire: Engineered to meet the rising demands of heavy-duty trucks – on the jobsite and for towing.
• Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tire: Performs out in the mud, over boulders, and anywhere else your adrenaline takes you.
For more information, visit bfgoodrichtires.com or your local BFGoodrich dealer.
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