Model
Mud-terrain T/a Km3
Mud-terrain T/a Km2
Tire Sizes
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255/75 R17
30x9.5 R15
31x10.5 R15
32x11.5 R15
33x10.5 R15
33x12.5 R15
35x12.5 R15
215/75 R15
235/75 R15
235/70 R16
255/70 R16
255/85 R16
265/70 R16
265/75 R16
285/75 R16
305/70 R16
315/75 R16
33x12.5 R17
35x12.5 R17
37x12.5 R17
37x13.5 R17
39x13.5 R17
245/70 R17
255/65 R17
255/75 R17
265/65 R17
265/70 R17
285/70 R17
285/75 R17
295/70 R17
315/70 R17
33x12.5 R18
35x12.5 R18
37x12.5 R18
37x13.5 R18
265/60 R18
275/65 R18
275/70 R18
285/65 R18
285/70 R18
295/70 R18
305/60 R18
325/65 R18
33x12.5 R20
35x12.5 R20
37x12.5 R20
37x13.5 R20
275/65 R20
285/55 R20
295/55 R20
295/60 R20
295/65 R20
305/55 R20
325/60 R20
255/75 R17
255/75 R17
255/80 R17
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Mud-terrain T/a Km3
Mud-terrain T/a Km2
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BFGoodrich
BFGoodrich
Category
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All Terrain -> Off-Road -> Off-Road Maximum Traction
All Terrain -> Off-Road -> Off-Road Maximum Traction
Review
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The Mud-Terrain T/AKM3 is BFGoodrich's Off-Road Maximum Traction tire, a category often referred to as mud tires, designed for the drivers of Jeeps, pickup trucks, full-size SUVs and dedicated off-road vehicles who want a tire that incorporates a long heritage of championship-winning technology in a street tire. Designed to overcome any obstacle that may get in the way and developed with toughness and traction at the forefront, the Mud-Terrain T/AKM3 also focuses on providing acceptable levels of on-road noise and comfort.

The Krawl-Tek Compound of the Mud-Terrain T/AKM3 is designed to enhance grip on rock and slick surfaces and is molded into the symmetric, Terrain-Attack tread design. The large tread blocks provide a stable foundation in loose or rocky conditions and are oriented to provide biting edges in all directions for traction regardless of the angle of approach. The design of the Traction-Armor Sidewall Sculpture protects the tire off-road by helping prevent hazards from snagging and splitting the sidewall, while the notched shoulder design improves traction in dirt and mud. Stone bumpers in the tread grooves eject small rocks to prevent damage from drilling, and the mud-phobic bars in the shoulders help the tire self-clean to maintain traction in mud or soft soil. Wide grooves and lateral notches aid in hydroplaning resistance, and the independent tread blocks create biting edges for traction in wet or snowy conditions.

The construction of the Mud-Terrain T/AKM3 is focused on toughness and durability, inside and out. Thick sidewall rubber and extended shoulder rubber provide resistance to splits, punctures and bruising, and the internal construction features a robust, three-ply polyester casing to further enhance puncture resistance. A single, nylon cap ply provides reinforcement, and two high-strength steel belts stabilize the tread.

While Off-Road Maximum Traction tires are branded with the M+S symbol and able to churn through deep snow, their typical oversize applications and the absence of snow-biting sipes in their large smooth lugs can challenge their on-road wintertime traction on packed snow and icy surfaces.

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The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 (KM for Key feature: Mud traction and 2 identifying it as BFGoodrich's 2nd generation KM tire) is an Off-Road Maximum Traction tire developed for off-roaders driving full-sized, lifted trucks that participate in rock climbing and/or other challenging off-road driving. The Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 is designed from the mud up to overcome almost any obstacle in its path by combining more traction and mud-clearing ability than its predecessor with a smoother ride and less road noise than normally expected from an aggressive tire.

The Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 molds an off-road tread compound into a Krawler T/A KX-inspired symmetric design that features deep, self-cleaning independent tread blocks and linear transverse flex zones that provide the elasticity needed to allow the tire to conform to off-road obstacles when aired-down and driven at low speeds.

The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts and BFGoodrich's Krawler TEK sidewalls and casing. Krawler TEK consists of three components that include aggressive sidewall lugs, cut- and chip-resistant sidewall compounds and BFGoodrich's TriGard casing (three-ply polyester construction) with sidewall cords that are up to 33 percent stronger than the previous Mud-Terrain T/A KM tire. These advancements allow for more bite and sidewall protection along with increased strength and resistance to bruising caused by rocks and rough trails. Single strand beads (a single strand of bead wire is continuously wrapped multiple times until the desired strength is provided) enhance the tire's fit to the wheel to improve uniformity and ride quality.

While Off-Road Maximum Traction tires, which are often called mud tires, are branded with the M+S symbol and able to churn through deep snow, their typical oversize applications and the absence of snow-biting sipes in their large smooth lugs can challenge their on-road wintertime traction on packed snow and icy surfaces.

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Tires Scores Compare

How we score

Would You Recommend?

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Treadwear Performance

N/A
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Treadwear is vital to many things, not just how often the tires need replacement. Hydroplaning and wet weather are both critical factors that wear down your tire quickly. The warranty covers any defects in what you bought but only for a limited period or when there's minimal tread left on them.

Wet Perfomance

8.7
8.4

The wet performance score is a new thing that tire manufacturers are trying to achieve. The hydroplaning resistance, wet traction, and steering response all influence this new grading system.

Hydroplaning Resistance
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The hydroplaning resistance is measured by the hydroplane depth test and the dynamic aquaplaning test, which measures how much water can be accumulated on the tire's surface before hydroplaning occurs.

8.9
8.6
Wet Traction
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Wet traction estimates the level of grip on wet pavement. Tread design with deep grooves dramatically improves confidence when driving in the rain as they channel the water out much better.

8.5
8.2
Steering Response
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The vehicle's steering response largely depends on the tread depth, tire width, air pressure, and aspect ratio. Wide high-performance tires are equipped with a continuous center rib providing instant steering response.

9
8.5

Dry Perfomance

9
8.4

Tires with good dry performance should be able to perform smoothly and safely, even when cornering aggressively.

Cornering Stability
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A dynamic cornering test is often used to assess cornering stability under dry conditions.

9
8.3
Dry Traction
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Dry traction level depends on many factors, including tread design, profile shape, and compounds.

9
8.3
Steering Response
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The vehicle's steering response largely depends on the tread depth, tire width, air pressure, and aspect ratio. Wide high-performance tires are equipped with a continuous center rib providing instant steering response.

9
8.5

Comfort Perfomance

8.9
8.3

The comfort performance score is designed to measure the balance between ride quality and noise level.

Ride Quality
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The excellent ride quality means you do not feel the bumps or cracks on the road. Larger tires with thick and deep tread patterns decrease the number of jolts allowing you to glide over bumpy road textures.

8.9
8.3
Noise
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If you would enjoy a quiet chat with the passengers while children are sleeping or listening to music, not the sound of tires, definitely pay attention to the noise score.

8.9
8.3

Winter Performance

8.1
8

Winter Performance score helps us understand if the tire is the appropriate option for winter conditions that your vehicle will face. Dedicated winter tires provide a firm grip when driving through snow and on ice. Performance winter tires boast a higher speed rating and better handling but deliver modestly lower ice and snow traction.

Light Snow Traction
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Snow traction is the ability of a tire to push snow out of its path. When driving on packed snow, tires with good snow traction will help you accelerate and maintain control.

8.5
8.5
Deep Snow Traction
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Deep Snow Traction test results compare how the tires deal with the deep snow. To successfully cope with the job, such tires should feature aggressive tread patterns, a tremendous amount of siping, and most elastic compounds.

8.9
8.9
Ice Traction
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Ice traction tires feature ice grip and build friction when using the brakes or steering wheel to get through icy surfaces safely.

6.8
6.7
Price range
Tire Sizes
255/75 R17
30x9.5 R15
31x10.5 R15
32x11.5 R15
33x10.5 R15
33x12.5 R15
35x12.5 R15
215/75 R15
235/75 R15
235/70 R16
255/70 R16
255/85 R16
265/70 R16
265/75 R16
285/75 R16
305/70 R16
315/75 R16
33x12.5 R17
35x12.5 R17
37x12.5 R17
37x13.5 R17
39x13.5 R17
245/70 R17
255/65 R17
255/75 R17
265/65 R17
265/70 R17
285/70 R17
285/75 R17
295/70 R17
315/70 R17
33x12.5 R18
35x12.5 R18
37x12.5 R18
37x13.5 R18
265/60 R18
275/65 R18
275/70 R18
285/65 R18
285/70 R18
295/70 R18
305/60 R18
325/65 R18
33x12.5 R20
35x12.5 R20
37x12.5 R20
37x13.5 R20
275/65 R20
285/55 R20
295/55 R20
295/60 R20
295/65 R20
305/55 R20
325/60 R20
255/75 R17
255/75 R17
255/80 R17
Size
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Tire size may be indicated in two formats:
– metric (P255/45R18 103H)
– high flotation (30x9.5 R15 104 F C)
In the metric system, P - stands for the passenger vehicles (LT - for Light Trucks, ST - Special Trailer) with a width of 255 millimeters, aspect ratio (sidewall height) equal to 45% of the tire height. R means it is radially constructed with a diameter of 18 inches. 103 denotes the tire's load index and H determines the speed rating.
In the high flotation system, the first number (30) is the overall diameter of the tire, the second number (9.5) is the width in inches.

255/75 R17 111 F C
255/75 R17 111 Q C
Utqg
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Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG) were designed to offer consumers with useful information about the treadwear, traction, and temperature capabilities of their tires in order to make better decisions when purchasing new tires.

N/A
N/A
Max. load
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The maximum weight that a tire can carry is the greatest amount of weight it's designed to bear. Because load carrying capability is dependent on a tire's size and construction, as well as how much air pressure is actually utilized, maximum loads are measured with the tire inflated to an industry standard inflation pressure.

111 (2400 lbs)
111 (2400 lbs)
Max. speed
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The maximum speed that a tire with this type of tread can safely travel for an extended amount of time is indicated by the tire speed rating, which is usually shown by a letter or two.

F
Q
Max inflation pressure
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The highest "cold" inflation pressure that a tire is meant to contain is its maximum inflation pressure.

50 | 55
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Tire weight
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The tire weight is determined by the type and size of the tire. As the tread depth of the tire wears down over time, so does its weight.

55
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Rim width range
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Tires may be used on rims of varying widths while still fulfilling their intended function.

6.5-8.5""
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Meas. rim width
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The measuring rim width is the common industry minimum rim width at which a tire must be mounted to validate that it meets design specifications.

18/32""
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Overall diam.
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The overall diameter of a tire is the outer diameter of the tire, measured in the center of the tread. This measurement is made without any load placed on the tire and after it has been properly mounted on its industry-assigned measuring rim and inflated to its test pressure after 24 hours.

32.06
32.06
Revs.per mile
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The revolutions per mile figure indicates the number of times a tire rotates during one mile's travel.

629.07/mi
629.07/mi
Country of origin
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The short name of the country where the given tire was manufactured.

US
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The BFGoodrich Mud-terrain T/a Km3 provides better results for 8 test features out of 10 in total.

Dry performance

I f you are looking to get the most out of your next set of tires, it is clear that the technology behind BFGoodrich Mud-terrain T/a Km3 emerges victorious in dry performance comparison.

The Mud-terrain T/a Km3 shows better Cornering Stability, Dry Traction, Steering Response.

Wet Performance

If you are looking for a tire that gives you maximum traction on wet roads and high resistance to hydroplaning, then the BFGoodrich Mud-terrain T/a Km3 is for you.

Winter Performance

BFGoodrich Mud-terrain T/a Km3 achieves excellent snow performance ratings and leads the race on snowy and icy roads. If you live in an area where it snows for much of the year, then this tire should be your first choice.

Comfort Performance

BFGoodrich Mud-terrain T/a Km3 is offering an unbeatable driving comfort. So, if ride quality is important to you, you can't go wrong with Mud-terrain T/a Km3.

Specs & Options

Though in general one tire may look superior to the other one, we recommend you compare the available sizes for each model as well. Just choose the tire sizes from the dropdown menu. Upon comparing different sizes, you may find certain differences of both tires.

In terms of market coverage, the BFGoodrich Mud-terrain T/a Km3 takes the lead. This tire is available in 53 sizes ranging from 15 inches to 20 inches.

Price

As for the pricing policy, Mud-terrain T/a Km3 is more expensive than Mud-terrain T/a Km2.

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