BFGoodrich Malaysia launches the new All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire

On Friday, the 27th of September 2024, BFGoodrich Malaysia officially introduced the latest addition to its celebrated All-Terrain family, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire.The KO3 builds on the reputation and essentially replaces the respected BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyre and the new tyre was designed to cater to the evolving needs of off-roading adventure-seekers by incorporating the latest innovative tyre technologies into a product that delivers an even stronger performance, providing advanced mobility for all types of terrain. 

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tyre outperforms its predecessor, the KO2 in terms of treadwear, toughness and traction. This makes it a great choice for off-road adventures. This is especially so in Malaysia where the roads have different sorts of terrains and pretty extreme weather (especially thunderstorms), the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is engineered to meet the needs for all adventure enthusiasts. The tyre was designed with BFGoodrich’s legacy of off-road excellence in mind, the new tyres will also arrive with revived raised white lettering on the sidewall, highlighting the Baja Champion badge on even more tyre sizes. 

Speaking of legacy, the KO2 which this tyre replaces is a hard act to follow as it has been standard OEM fitment to the performance Ford Ranger pickup truck sold here, the Ranger Raptor. Being the standard equipment of such a potent performance truck shows off its pedigree and more.

Prichapakorn Dangrojana, Managing Director of Michelin Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei said, “Our commitment at BFGoodrich has always been to deliver products that meet the highest standards of performance and durability, and the All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire is no exception. Built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, the tire reflects our deep understanding of what passionate all- terrain explorers demand. Through continuous cutting-edge improvements in our world-class tyre technology, we are excited to bring the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3  to the Malaysian market. This is an embodiment of BFGoodrich’s pursuit of innovation to exceed the expectations of our customers who deserve the best for their vehicle needs wherever they go."

Product Summary and Price Range of the KO3

Treadwear:

 BFGoodrich has engineered the All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire with a new tread pattern and new all-terrain tread compound to provide durability and longevity, even on gravel. The All-Terrain T/A KO3 tyre has an optimized footprint and full-depth 3D locking sipes designed to evenly distribute stress for uniform wear over the long haul. As a result, the All-Terrain T/A KO3 has an improved mileage and wear performance.

Toughness: 

Improved CoreGard Technology, as also found on the BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR3, gives the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 excellent sidewall toughness earning it the Baja Champion badge. This technology extends split and bruise resistant shoulder rubber down the sidewall to provide protection on the critical sidewall failure zone. The Advanced Deflection Design helps prevent objects from snagging and splitting the sidewall – perfect for all-terrain driving.

Traction: 

Even in the worst conditions, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is made to grip in any situation. The All-Terrain T/A KO3 is engineered with full depth 3D locking sipes and serrated shoulder design and Mud-Phobic Bars which are improved upon the KO2 tire’s outstanding mud and snow traction, helping it earn the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake severe-snow rating. With interlocking tread elements, the tire is designed to maximise handling and traction for both on and off-road journeys by stabilizing the tread center. The new All-Terrain tread compound improves wet traction, stopping 4.2Mshorter than KO2.

BFGoodrich Malaysia will introduce more than 62 sizes over the next 24 months with 39 sizes being launched in three phases starting September 2024. Additionally, 19 more sizes will be made available in 2025 with the final 4 sizes arriving in 2026 to complete the lineup. The recommended retail pricing for the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 will start from RM825 to RM2946.

Head over to https://www.bfgoodrich.com.my/auto/tyre-highlights/all-terrain-t-a-ko3 or your local BFGoodrich authorized dealers across the nation and get started on your next off-road adventure.