I run LT285/65R20 BFG KO2's on my truck for three summers now, and about to go into my fourth.
They are fantastic tires, no cracking issues, and nothing but great things to say. I travel a ton of highway on them, and also hit the trails too. No scalloping, no feathering, no uneven wear whatsoever.
Ensuring proper tire pressure at all times is paramount to any tires integrity and overall good driving experiences. I run what my door sticker says (39psi front & rear - maybe 40psi at max - but always checked and adjusted cold). I check my tires at a minimum of once a month and adjust accordingly as required.
The one picture to me looks as if it sustained some sort of mechanical damage, as others have said. The other issue, in my opinion, is purchasing from ebay.
From my experiences, tires and brakes are the two most important items to always have quality items used, and purchased from reputable sources as well.
I know economic times are hard, and I don't like the word retail either. But when my daughter and I are in our big blue truck, safety and quality outweigh anything else. Plus I like warranty and being able to have a supplier accountable for the products they sell. Not to mention holding the manufacture accountable to, if need be.