I haven't gotten much new info, but I am leaning towards the KO2's due to their weight advantage, and what I believe to be better snow and ice performance vs the Ridge Grappler or Recon Grappler. I could be wrong on that, but that's what seems to be the case when I look at the reviews of all these. I really like the new Recon, but what I've read and seen, they aren't great for snow and ice, which I get here in MN. I drive a lot, so good road manners are important, otherwise I'd go with a big RG all day.