Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 7 reviews
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BFGoodrich A/T KO2 vs Kumho Road Venture MT51 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Road Venture MT51 leads, 59–58 Narrow edge
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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59
Dry
Road Venture MT51 +160Why this score
Source A/T KO2 Road Venture MT51 Reviews found online 55 56 -
59
Wet
Road Venture MT51 +261Why this score
Source A/T KO2 Road Venture MT51 Reviews found online 55 58 -
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Snow
No comparison63Why this score
Source A/T KO2 Road Venture MT51 Reviews found online – 58 -
60
Comfort
Road Venture MT51 +262Why this score
Source A/T KO2 Road Venture MT51 Reviews found online 51 56 -
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Noise
No comparison62Why this score
Source A/T KO2 Road Venture MT51 Reviews found online – 55 -
63
Treadwear
A/T KO2 +459Why this score
Source A/T KO2 Road Venture MT51 Reviews found online 61 54 -
47
Handling
Road Venture MT51 +451Why this score
Source A/T KO2 Road Venture MT51 Reviews found online 47 51
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich A/T KO2 | Kumho Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 58 | 59 |
| Dry | 59 | 60 |
| Wet | 59 | 61 |
| Snow | – | 63 |
| Comfort | 60 | 62 |
| Noise | – | 62 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 59 |
| Handling | 47 | 51 |
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Headline score
58
/ 100
A/T KO2
59
/ 100
Road Venture MT51
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A A/T KO2
Pros
- Exceptional durability and long tread life, holding up well over years and extreme temperatures
- Strong off-road performance in mud, rocks, and sand with reliable sidewall strength when aired down
- Aggressive, appealing visual styling ('badass' look)
Cons
- Increased road noise during daily city driving
- Less than optimal comfort on-road
- Compromised performance and grip in wet on-road conditions
Tire B Road Venture MT51
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet for a mud-terrain tire with minimal highway road noise
- Strong off-road traction in thick mud, gravel, and rocky terrain
- Competitive, budget-friendly pricing compared to premium brand alternatives
Cons
- Reduced grip and slippery handling in heavy rain or wet road conditions
- Increased tire noise and louder hum as the tread wears down
- Some reports of premature wear, sidewall cracking, or lower overall mileage
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich A/T KO2 | B · Kumho Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | — | 18/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 80 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
58
/ 100
BFGoodrich A/T KO2
59
/ 100
Kumho Road Venture MT51
Too close to call: BFGoodrich A/T KO2 and Kumho Road Venture MT51 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich A/T KO2 is stronger on treadwear. Kumho Road Venture MT51 is stronger on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich A/T KO2 scores 63 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Road Venture MT51 scores 51 vs 47 on handling.
Tire A · BFGoodrich A/T KO2
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture MT51
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.