Originally Posted by Darover2

I am for a competent year round tire that doesn’t require automn and spring change, even tho I always do my tire rotation in automn and spring.

Unfortunately, the BFG K02-K03 are the worst all terrain tire one can have for winter conditions. Looking at the tread, you will notice that there’s no clear escape route from the middle of the tire towards the exterior because of the tread’s closed-in design. What this causes is extreme hydroplaning when going through slush and even deep water puddles in the summer, as these cannot quickly escape from under the tire, therefore you float on it which is extremely dangerous.

I’ve had the BFG on my Jeeps (even had them on the Jeep I traded for the Defender) and therefore completely speaking from experience in Southern Canadian winters.

From my experience ( I rarely keep the same tire set more than 2 years) the very best A/T for winter is the Good Year Duratracs and even better now, the new Duratracs RT. Second would be either the Falken Wildpeaks AT3 and Toyo open country AT3, followed by General Grabber AT2. And you get to keep all of the fore mentioned year round.

Of course do as you wish, but I thought I’d let you know.

Originally Posted by sacharama

Good to know about the KO3.

I have decided to put Michelin X-Ice on the 19" and get a set of 18" with AT tires of my choice which will be determined when Spring time comes next year.

Since I will be consistently driving around various mountain passes and steep narrow access roads throughout New England in deep snowy winter days, I would need/want the best possible snow/ice traction that I can get. Hence, I decided to get dedicated winter set up.

Originally Posted by Darover2

Xice are good on ice. They will suck in deeper unopened roads as they have no depth to them and the tread blocks are too close together and they will therefore get packed with snow until the tires are rendered useless. But hey, nothing beats experience. Next year you’ll know 👍