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Falken WildPeak A/T3W vs Kumho Road Venture MT51 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 441 + 27 owner reviews. How we score

WildPeak A/T3W is ahead, 73–60

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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.

  1. 73

    Dry

    WildPeak A/T3W +12
    61
    Why this score
    SourceWildPeak A/T3WRoad Venture MT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online7658

    WildPeak A/T3W: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 76 = 73

    Road Venture MT51: 60% × 63.7 (est.) + 40% × 57.6 = 61

    No road tests of dry for WildPeak A/T3W. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for Road Venture MT51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 77

    Wet

    WildPeak A/T3W +15
    62
    Why this score
    SourceWildPeak A/T3WRoad Venture MT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 75 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online7959

    WildPeak A/T3W: 60% × 75.2 (est.) + 40% × 79 = 77

    Road Venture MT51: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.8 = 62

    No road tests of wet for WildPeak A/T3W. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Road Venture MT51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 73

    Snow

    WildPeak A/T3W +10
    63
    Why this score
    SourceWildPeak A/T3WRoad Venture MT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7458

    WildPeak A/T3W: 60% × 71.7 (est.) + 40% × 74.1 = 73

    Road Venture MT51: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 57.6 = 63

    No road tests of snow for WildPeak A/T3W. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for Road Venture MT51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 71

    Comfort

    WildPeak A/T3W +13
    58
    Why this score
    SourceWildPeak A/T3WRoad Venture MT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7254

    WildPeak A/T3W: 40% × 69.3 (est.) + 60% × 71.9 = 71

    Road Venture MT51: 40% × 65.6 (est.) + 60% × 53.5 = 58

    No road tests of comfort for WildPeak A/T3W. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Road Venture MT51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 68

    Noise

    WildPeak A/T3W +7
    61
    Why this score
    SourceWildPeak A/T3WRoad Venture MT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7154

    WildPeak A/T3W: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 70.9 = 68

    Road Venture MT51: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 53.7 = 61

    No road tests of noise for WildPeak A/T3W or Road Venture MT51. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 67

    Treadwear

    WildPeak A/T3W +9
    58
    Why this score
    SourceWildPeak A/T3WRoad Venture MT51
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests61≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online7552

    WildPeak A/T3W: 60% × 60.6 + 40% × 75.4 = 67

    Road Venture MT51: 60% × 61.4 (est.) + 40% × 52.3 = 58

    No road tests of treadwear for Road Venture MT51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 73

    Handling (owners)

    WildPeak A/T3W +21
    52
    Why this score
    SourceWildPeak A/T3WRoad Venture MT51
    Reviews found online7352
Scores at a glance
CategoryFalken WildPeak A/T3WKumho Road Venture MT51
Relative Score 73 60
Dry 73 61
Wet 77 62
Snow 73 63
Comfort 71 58
Noise 68 61
Treadwear 67 58
Handling (owners) 73 52

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A WildPeak A/T3W

Pros

  • Exceptional traction in snow, ice, and wet weather conditions
  • Surprisingly low road noise and smooth ride quality for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong durability and long tread life with high mileage capabilities

Cons

  • Balancing difficulties and persistent high-speed vibration reported by a subset of users
  • Occasional reports of accelerated tread wear or cupping, particularly on heavier or commercial vehicles
  • Some users noted reduced traction in deep mud or specific wet/greasy gravel conditions
All owner themes in the WildPeak A/T3W review

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
All owner themes in the Road Venture MT51 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Falken WildPeak A/T3W B · Kumho Road Venture MT51
CategoryAll-Terrain tireMud-Terrain tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available51
Rim diameters17″ – 18″16″
Tread depth12/32″18/32″
UTQG660 B B—
Treadwear warranty55,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi80 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken WildPeak A/T3W

Kumho Road Venture MT51

Winner: Falken WildPeak A/T3W — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Falken WildPeak A/T3W scores 73 vs 52 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Falken WildPeak A/T3W scores 77 vs 62 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Falken WildPeak A/T3W scores 71 vs 58 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Falken WildPeak A/T3W scores 73 vs 61 on dry.

Tire A · Falken WildPeak A/T3W
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WildPeak A/T3W or Road Venture MT51?

Which is better in the wet, WildPeak A/T3W or Road Venture MT51?

Falken WildPeak A/T3W, 77 vs 62 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WildPeak A/T3W or Road Venture MT51?

Falken WildPeak A/T3W, 73 vs 61 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WildPeak A/T3W or Road Venture MT51?

Falken WildPeak A/T3W, 73 vs 63 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WildPeak A/T3W or Road Venture MT51?

Falken WildPeak A/T3W, 68 vs 61 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WildPeak A/T3W or Road Venture MT51?

Falken WildPeak A/T3W, 71 vs 58 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WildPeak A/T3W or Road Venture MT51?

Falken WildPeak A/T3W, 67 vs 58 on our treadwear score.

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.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology