Release date for 275/60/20 BFG KO3

[reardiff]

Anyone know when 275/60/20 KO3 tire size is to be available?   I've searched all over and seems they have several (over 100) sizes coming out at different times over the next two years but nothing specific as to what size when.  Currently have the KO2's and needing a new set but would hold out for the KO3 if it was going to be sooner than later.   Everything I've read seems they are an improvement in just about all categories, wear, wet pavement traction, road noise, etc.. 

 

 

[CamGTP]

BFG website says 2025 release date. You won't find anything sooner than that information until the end of 2024 and into early 2025.

 

Even with all of the releases of new tires, it takes a decent amount of time to even see those shipments go out. My work gets in new shipments 3 times of week and even a brand new released tire will have a DOT date that is from 6-8 weeks prior. It takes a little while for them to get into distribution centers and then from there to the retailers that sell them.

 

You're only option right now is to run a 275/65/20 tire, that's as close as you are going to get. Or switch rim sizes and find something in a 18in size.

Edited September 16, 2024 by CamGTP

[reardiff]

Thanks this is helpful. I checked all over and numerous searches but forgot the most obvious to check the BFG Website directly. I guess we'll go with a new set of KO2's, they just get so darn squirly when wet once they get worn past halfway. The KO3 appears they fixed this with a new compound that wears more evenly throughout the life of the tire.  Going up to a 275/65 also means going from Load D to E which I've had before and is noticeably stiffer. 

[CamGTP]

It's exactly why I've never been a fan of KO's. And the fact that if you tow all the time, they will never last very long. Yes they do work when they are new but past half tread they really fall off. Though many tires can do the same. I've been a much bigger fan of the Toyo Open Country AT3's.

[eddienel10]

On 9/16/2024 at 8:05 AM, CamGTP said:

BFG website says 2025 release date. You won't find anything sooner than that information until the end of 2024 and into early 2025.

 

Even with all of the releases of new tires, it takes a decent amount of time to even see those shipments go out. My work gets in new shipments 3 times of week and even a brand new released tire will have a DOT date that is from 6-8 weeks prior. It takes a little while for them to get into distribution centers and then from there to the retailers that sell them.

 

You're only option uno online right now is to run a 275/65/20 tire, that's as close as you are going to get. Or switch rim sizes and find something in a 18in size.

Thanks for the info! It's good to know the KO3s are still a bit away, especially with the distribution time in mind. I might just stick with the KO2s for now or consider the 275/65/20 option if I need something sooner. Appreciate the suggestions!