Asphalt & Dirt The Dirt Line · September 24, 2026 Past issues  ·  Get it every Thursday
Your KO2s need replacing, and the KO3 reviews are all over the place. Here’s how to separate useful ownership reports from old grievances and claims that need a diagnosis.
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Stories From The Street & The Trail

Builds, adventures, gear, and the people who keep the culture moving.

Trust the KO3? — our mud-covered 2026 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon on its factory BFGoodrich KO2s on a Pine Barrens trail

Feature Story

BFGoodrich KO3 Reviews: Upgrade or Switch Brands?

Your KO2s need replacing, and the KO3 reviews are all over the place. Here’s how to separate useful ownership reports from old grievances and claims that need a diagnosis.

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From The Garage

Rock Rhino

A 2026 Rubicon Extreme Recon that racks up 25,000 miles a year as a daily — starting mild on 35s, with portal axles and 40s as the endgame.

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Trail Talk

What's your all-terrain dealbreaker?

Road noise, wet grip, sidewall toughness, mileage or price. If you could only pick one, what decides your next set of all-terrains?

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Also This Week

C6 Z06 Valve Issues: Should You Fix an LS7 That Still Runs Fine?

Some owners pull healthy-running LS7s apart for peace of mind. Others keep driving. Here’s what the evidence actually supports—and what to ask before approving head work.

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Rig Of The Week

Shockwave: Jack's 2022 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe

Shockwave: Jack's 2022 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe

On 37-inch BFGoodrich KO2s, fitting for this week's tire question. The 4xe puts down 375 combined horsepower, with an AEV DualSport lift, a 12K winch and front and rear skids. Built to wheel hard and still commute Monday.

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