Is KM3 better than KO2?
The KM3’s design offers better traction in mud and rock than the KO2, but when it comes to on-road performance, “you’re gonna have to sacrifice that a little bit with KM3 to get that off-road performance. Said another way, the KO2 is the everyday, do-everything parent that will take care of you. Summer tires typically last between 32000-64,000 kilometres, but this may vary depending on the weather conditions and individual driving habits. Properly maintained summer tires continue to deliver a promising performance for up to 96,000 kilometres.Primary use: The KM3 is built for maximum traction in mud and on rocks. Key features: It has an aggressive, high-void tread pattern. These deep lugs and Mud-Phobic bars work to actively eject mud, maintaining grip where other tires would clog.With the average Ontario driver covering about 16,000 km per year, most tire sets are expected to last around 3-3. With typical use and proper rotation of seasonal tires, you can get closer to 4.Life Expectancy. Mud terrains typically have a shorter life expectancy than AT or All-Season due to their softer compound which allows for more flex and better off-road performance. That being said, these tires claim to last around 30-45k miles.Disadvantages of Mud Tires They are not cheap and tend to be more expensive. Mud tires have a shorter lifespan than all other all-terrain tires. With these tires, one cannot have a smooth ride. Mud terrain tires offer a rougher ride on the road or other surfaces.
Which is quieter, KO2 or KO3?
Ride Comfort and Noise While KO2 performs well off-road, it’s slightly louder on highways. KO3 improves ride comfort with an optimized tread pitch that reduces noise. If you’re on a tighter budget but need solid all-terrain performance, KO2 is still a great pick. But if you’re tackling mud, snow, or gravel more often, KO3 is the smarter long-term choice. It’s built tougher, lasts longer, and rides quieter.
Are KM3 tires good?
The KM3 may use a softer rubber compound than AT tires, but they are harder when compared to other MTs, so they have a fairly good amount of tread life as long as they’re rotated frequently to ensure even tread wear. Looking over the construction details, the KM3’s are perfectly molded with well-formed beads, highly detailed tread pattern, and a non-directional tread with molded lettering on the side walls. With this tread pattern, you can’t mount these tires backwards or reversed on the wheel.