I just switched to K02s to replace my stock Dueler tires on the OBX. Does anyone here have experience with these in snow? I’ve read a lot of stories about issues in snow or rain because of the lack of siping. Thoughts?
They’re okay. Don’t expect them to perform like dedicated snow tires. Treat them as all-seasons, and you won’t be let down. Expect them to work like snow tires, and you’ll probably be disappointed.
I had the back slide out on my Raptor on the highway, but luckily I was going slow and regained control. No problems once I switched to 4A on compact snow.
In over 2 feet of snow with the tires aired down, they did great—no spinning or getting stuck, even on a 10-degree incline in the trails. That’s my 2500 km review so far.
These are awesome for deep snow, like off-roading through heavy drifts. Snow gripping onto snow works better than snow on rubber, so they’re designed for that.
But they’re not great on wet roads, ice, or slippery pavement. I’ve used them on multiple trucks and liked them overall, but I might try the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss or Falken AT4W next.
From my experience (non-SAS Badlands), these tires have been amazing compared to the Duratracs I had on my old Rubicon.
When it’s time for new tires, I’ll probably stick with these or try the KO3.
Kale said:
From my experience (non-SAS Badlands), these tires have been amazing compared to the Duratracs I had on my old Rubicon.
When it’s time for new tires, I’ll probably stick with these or try the KO3.
KO3s are definitely worth it.
I’ve had great luck with them. They’ve never let me down in normal snowy or icy driving.
I used them on my F150 Raptor, and they were solid. Minimal road noise or vibration under normal conditions. Wet roads weren’t great in 2WD, but in 4H, they held up fine. For snow, they worked well. Ice, though, is a challenge unless you’re using studded snow tires.
One downside was how often they needed rotating and balancing—every couple of months. They didn’t wear out quickly, but they kept going out of balance.
Overall, a solid tire. I’m thinking of trying the KO3 next since it’s supposed to address some of these issues.
I’ve been running them for two winters in Alaska, and they’re reliable. On ice, if you hit a patch while turning, you’ll slide—so take it slow and use 4WD. Just don’t drive like you have snow tires, and you’ll be fine.
They’re decent in snow but terrible on ice.
If you’re looking for better options for snow and ice, check out the Toyo AT3s, Falken Wildpeak AT4W, or Nokian Outpost.
Ira said:
They’re decent in snow but terrible on ice.
If you’re looking for better options for snow and ice, check out the Toyo AT3s, Falken Wildpeak AT4W, or Nokian Outpost.
Interesting take. TFLoffroad’s tests showed the AT4W did poorly on snow and ice—double the braking distance and slower acceleration compared to KO3s.
@Elliott
I’ve used the AT3W on several F-150s, and they performed pretty well. Maybe the load helped, but compared to KO2s, they were way less slippery on surfaces other than snow.
Ira said:
@Elliott
I’ve used the AT3W on several F-150s, and they performed pretty well. Maybe the load helped, but compared to KO2s, they were way less slippery on surfaces other than snow.
That’s interesting because I’ve heard good things about Wildpeaks for snow and ice. I’ve got a Badlands ’25 coming with KO2s, so I’ll see how they handle in tough conditions.
Ira said:
They’re decent in snow but terrible on ice.
If you’re looking for better options for snow and ice, check out the Toyo AT3s, Falken Wildpeak AT4W, or Nokian Outpost.
From what I’ve seen, the AT4W isn’t as good as KO2s or KO3s in snow based on direct tests.
Ira said:
They’re decent in snow but terrible on ice.
If you’re looking for better options for snow and ice, check out the Toyo AT3s, Falken Wildpeak AT4W, or Nokian Outpost.
Try Mickey Thompson Baja Boss. They’re fantastic in Colorado winters—great for snow and ice.