BFG MT KMs or KOs, What Is The Difference?

Robb · 03-28-2004, 06:28 PM

Just wondering..............

sncwfo99 · 03-28-2004, 06:36 PM

I thought the KO designation was only for the all terrain?

birdman · 03-28-2004, 06:38 PM

My guess: KM = Key on Mud KO = Key on Offroad ?

Robb · 05-02-2004, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sncwfo99

I thought the KO designation was only for the all terrain?

True. I was mistaken in my information, and a tad bit confused.

I have seen that there are BFG MTs that are KM, and have seen some listed that are not KM. Anyone know what the difference is?

*jimbo74* · 05-02-2004, 10:39 PM

if it isnt the km and its the mud terrain, its probably the older version

if it isnt the ko and its an all terrain, its probably the older version

*dejello* · 05-02-2004, 10:47 PM

I've got 3 of trckmagik's old 35" muds and one new one (the KM). There is one noticable difference that I've seen and it's a little extra sidewall tread that isn't there on the older ones. I can probably take pics tomorrow if I think about it

Robb · 05-02-2004, 10:52 PM

Not a biggie Bob...........I was just wondering. Thanks to you and Jim for the info.

Mine are KMs and are used, but I had seen the non-KMs.........and was just interested in the differences or if one was a piece of junk or not.

*jimbo74* · 05-02-2004, 11:13 PM

they are basically the same except that the newer versions are of an even softer compund of rubber and have extra sidewall grippers...

NOTAJP · 05-03-2004, 12:17 AM

The KM and KO designations are for the new series of All-terrain and Mud-terrain tires in the T/A series.

The Muds are KM and the All terrains are KOs.

There are actually 100s of changes in the tire. The most noticable are the side walls. There are two different compounds available on the muds.

*MattStarr* · 05-03-2004, 12:30 AM

Mine has both T/A and KO on it... I got these not even a month ago so they are the newest model....maybe you can visually see a differnce? I dont know

NOTAJP · 05-03-2004, 12:45 AM

Maybe I should edit my reply. All the tires are T/As. The added KO and KM came after the redesign. That's a good pic to show the main visual difference from the old All-terrain T/A and the new All-terrain T/A-KO.

CarFreak146 · 05-03-2004, 02:38 AM

also, the KM's and the KO's, to my understanding, have the "Rim Protector" rubber on them too. Which is a thicker piece of rubber runnign along the lip of the tire where it mounts to the wheel to protect your wheels rims from being dented by rocks. (at least, my KO's do.)

--Ryan

*jimbo74* · 05-03-2004, 02:40 AM

i need a digi cam

i have a set of at kos on my truck right now, and a set of ats regulars in the backyard!

*MattStarr* · 05-03-2004, 09:48 AM

if you look real close in that pic, you can see that mine have the rim protector as well.

*jimbo74* · 05-08-2004, 01:17 AM

ok all hopefully this sheds light on the difference between the old T/A and the new T/A KO

*jimbo74* · 05-08-2004, 01:19 AM

last one of the old AT

*BenS* · 05-08-2004, 09:32 PM

I seem to remember BF Goodrich stating that "KO" meant Key Offroad when the newer all terrains came out. I'd assume that "KM" means Key Mud. The juries out on KX - Key Extreme? Key as in specialty etc...

*jimbo74* · 05-14-2004, 02:11 AM

jim took good pics....

03-28-2004, 06:28 PM	#1
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	BFG MT KMs or KOs, What Is The Difference? Just wondering..............

03-28-2004, 06:36 PM	#2
sncwfo99 Wannabe Elite Explorer Glasford, Illinois '94' Sport 99 Durango Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 388 Vehicle Specs	I thought the KO designation was only for the all terrain? __________________ swiss cheese airbox, 31-10.50, Mile Marker manual hubs, lots more to come

05-02-2004, 10:39 PM	#5
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	if it isnt the km and its the mud terrain, its probably the older version if it isnt the ko and its an all terrain, its probably the older version __________________ My Truck

05-02-2004, 10:47 PM	#6
dejello perpetually unconcious College Station, TX Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,380 Vehicle Specs	I've got 3 of trckmagik's old 35" muds and one new one (the KM). There is one noticable difference that I've seen and it's a little extra sidewall tread that isn't there on the older ones. I can probably take pics tomorrow if I think about it __________________ Jonathan Degelia [ Nukinfutz.com ] - RIP Explorers - 1973 Honda CB350F - um... Driving a car now

05-02-2004, 11:13 PM	#8
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	they are basically the same except that the newer versions are of an even softer compund of rubber and have extra sidewall grippers... __________________ My Truck

03-28-2004, 06:38 PM	#3
birdman Wannabe Elite Explorer Dallas, TX 97 XLT Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 233 Vehicle Specs	My guess: KM = Key on Mud KO = Key on Offroad ?

05-02-2004, 10:52 PM	#7
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Not a biggie Bob...........I was just wondering. Thanks to you and Jim for the info. Mine are KMs and are used, but I had seen the non-KMs.........and was just interested in the differences or if one was a piece of junk or not.

05-03-2004, 12:17 AM	#9
NOTAJP Moderator Emeritus Mountain Home AFB, ID No more Exploder Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,982 Vehicle Specs	The KM and KO designations are for the new series of All-terrain and Mud-terrain tires in the T/A series. The Muds are KM and the All terrains are KOs. There are actually 100s of changes in the tire. The most noticable are the side walls. There are two different compounds available on the muds. __________________ US Air Force Mission Director '96 Ford Bronco (daily driver) '67 Land Cruiser trail rig project "My Give a Damn is Busted!"

05-03-2004, 12:30 AM	#10
MattStarr Elite Explorer ECX Member St Petersburg, FL 99' EB Expedition Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,352 Vehicle Specs	Mine has both T/A and KO on it... I got these not even a month ago so they are the newest model....maybe you can visually see a differnce? I dont know Attached Images __________________ 1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, 4x4, 5.4L Triton V8, 3.73LS, XM, Pioneer, K&N, Tint, Class V Tow Package SOLD 97 Explorer BFGoodrich 31 AT's, War/TT, Manik, K&N, Bosch, Hella, XM, Alpine, Pioneer..Click my link to see pics of my X and all the mods I have done. Matt's Explorer with pics and list of mods My Mugshot

05-03-2004, 12:45 AM	#11
NOTAJP Moderator Emeritus Mountain Home AFB, ID No more Exploder Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,982 Vehicle Specs	Maybe I should edit my reply. All the tires are T/As. The added KO and KM came after the redesign. That's a good pic to show the main visual difference from the old All-terrain T/A and the new All-terrain T/A-KO. __________________ US Air Force Mission Director '96 Ford Bronco (daily driver) '67 Land Cruiser trail rig project "My Give a Damn is Busted!"

05-03-2004, 02:38 AM	#12
CarFreak146 Wannabe Elite Explorer Shawnee, Kansas '94 Explorer XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 806 Vehicle Specs	also, the KM's and the KO's, to my understanding, have the "Rim Protector" rubber on them too. Which is a thicker piece of rubber runnign along the lip of the tire where it mounts to the wheel to protect your wheels rims from being dented by rocks. (at least, my KO's do.) --Ryan __________________ Ryan RIP:: '94 Explorer Leaf Sprung SAS... Full Width HPD44/9"; 5.38s, Locked F/R; 38.5/14.50x15 TSL SXs; C4/Twin-Sticked Dana 20, all Mall Rated '92 Ranger... 4wd, 2.3, 5spd, Explorer Buckets and Console, 2" Lift, 31's, Flat Black... WAAAAAYYYYY too slow!

05-03-2004, 02:40 AM	#13
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	i need a digi cam i have a set of at kos on my truck right now, and a set of ats regulars in the backyard! __________________ My Truck

05-03-2004, 09:48 AM	#14
MattStarr Elite Explorer ECX Member St Petersburg, FL 99' EB Expedition Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,352 Vehicle Specs	if you look real close in that pic, you can see that mine have the rim protector as well. __________________ 1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, 4x4, 5.4L Triton V8, 3.73LS, XM, Pioneer, K&N, Tint, Class V Tow Package SOLD 97 Explorer BFGoodrich 31 AT's, War/TT, Manik, K&N, Bosch, Hella, XM, Alpine, Pioneer..Click my link to see pics of my X and all the mods I have done. Matt's Explorer with pics and list of mods My Mugshot

05-08-2004, 01:17 AM	#15
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	ok all hopefully this sheds light on the difference between the old T/A and the new T/A KO Attached Images __________________ My Truck

05-08-2004, 01:19 AM	#16
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	last one of the old AT Attached Images __________________ My Truck

05-08-2004, 09:32 PM	#17
BenS Golden Monkey Addict Mohnton, PA 1997 Explorer Sport Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 536 Vehicle Specs	I seem to remember BF Goodrich stating that "KO" meant Key Offroad when the newer all terrains came out. I'd assume that "KM" means Key Mud. The juries out on KX - Key Extreme? Key as in specialty etc... __________________ Lifted, Locked, 36's.

05-14-2004, 02:11 AM	#18
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	jim took good pics.... __________________ My Truck

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