BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3: Built for the rough, ready for the road

The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 is designed for drivers who spend real time off-road but still need to get home comfortably. It focuses on rock, mud, and loose-surface traction with a tough sidewall and self-cleaning tread, while remaining manageable on pavement for daily drives.

• Who it’s for: Jeep, truck, and SUV owners who prioritize trail performance, overlanding, and weekend wheeling.
• What to expect: Confident off-road grip, reinforced durability, and predictable on-road manners for a mud-terrain tire.

Shop the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

KM3 highlights

• Off-road first: Aggressive lugs and stone/mud ejectors bite into rock, clay, and deep ruts to keep you moving when traction is scarce.
• Durable build: A robust casing and reinforced sidewalls help resist punctures and cuts on sharp terrain.
• Pavement-ready for an M/T: Steering feel and stability are more refined than older-generation mud-terrains, though road noise and wet braking will still trail top all-terrain tires.

Free shipping to your selected store, plus free air checks, flat repair, and rotations are included with your purchase. Every online order is backed by our 100% Fitment Guarantee. Want to maximize tread life? Consider an alignment at installation.

Looking at all-terrain vs mud-terrain

• BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2: Still a benchmark all-terrain and a top choice for mixed on-/off-road use. Strengths include tough sidewalls, strong gravel and snow traction (many sizes carry the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake), and good tread life. Trade-offs: more road noise and weight than mild/highway A/Ts, and wet braking/ride comfort can lag behind some newer, more road-focused competitors.
• BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3: Delivers stronger mud/rock traction and sidewall protection than KO2, but will be louder, typically wear faster, and offer less wet-road grip than the best all-terrains.

Mud-terrain options that stay livable on pavement

If you want serious trail capability but still commute, these M/Ts are known for balanced on-road manners relative to their category: - BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 - Toyo Open Country M/T - Nitto Trail Grappler M/T - Cooper Discoverer STT Pro - General Grabber X3 - Falken WildPeak M/T

For even better daily comfort with off-road bite, consider “hybrid”/rugged-terrain tires (R/T or X/T), which sit between A/T and M/T in noise and traction.

Where to buy BFGoodrich tires near you

Use our store locator to find the nearest America’s Tire/Discount Tire. Order online and we’ll ship to your selected store for free installation-day pickup.

Shopping 35-inch tires

35-inch sizes (for example, 35x12.50R17, 35x12.50R18, 35x12.50R20) are widely available across all-terrain, rugged-terrain, and mud-terrain lines, including the KM3. To find them: - Enter your vehicle or shop by size in our catalog, then filter by 35x12.50. - Not sure which wheel size you have? Your current tire’s sidewall will show it (e.g., 35x12.50R17).

Start in our catalog and filter by size, or visit your nearest store for help confirming fitment and gearing considerations. Find a store

Best overlanding tires for mixed terrain and highway comfort

For long trips that mix dirt, rock, sand, and highway miles, these all-terrain and hybrid picks balance durability, traction, and quiet cruising: - BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 - Falken WildPeak A/T3W - Toyo Open Country A/T III - General Grabber A/TX - Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT - Nitto Ridge Grappler (hybrid A/T–M/T)

Choose based on terrain priority: snow and wet-road confidence (WildPeak A/T3W, KO2), highway quiet/comfort (Open Country A/T III, Discoverer AT3), or tougher sidewalls and off-road bias (Ridge Grappler, KO2).

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