The "digger lugs" found on the BFG are still not a aggressive as the siding on the MT/R. They are the exact same as found on the BFG AT's, and if you think that those are as aggressive as the GY's, you should take a second look.

In terms of traction in the rain, the MT/R does not do that well, at least on paved roads. Additionally, I have heard that they do well in the snow as posted on the Tirerack.com evaluation page.

In regards the new KO MT, I can't wait to see them on the trail and how they match up agian the MT/R and the old MT.