Not to be taken lightly the BFG All terrain KO tyre has a great performance on and off the road. Sporting a computer optimised high traction tread pattern these tyres do not produce excessive noise when used on the road. Do not be mistaken though the KO is still a monster off road too using the "ShoulderLock" traction side bars and interlocking tread blocks to give you great traction in some of the most demanding off road situations. Just because these are an all terrain tyre it does not mean that they are more likely to be destroyed the first time they are used off road, the good people at BFG have thought about this implementing the moulded in lower sidewall rim protectors and using their TriGuard system (a 3-ply polyester cord sidewall) topped off with twin steel belts, these tyres are a tough cookie to crack.