All-season tire Updated September 2026

Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 review

Name: Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
Brand: Kumho

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 69 · 24 reviews analysed

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The Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 is widely praised by users as an exceptional value tire that delivers impressive longevity, reliable wet and dry grip, and low noise levels. While generally considered an outstanding option for highway and everyday driving on SUVs and light trucks, some users note compromises in heavy winter conditions and minor impacts on fuel economy.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

69/100

From 24 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 89%

Dry

Overall dry

69.5

Corner stability

68.2

Dry traction

71.4

Steering response

69.4

Wet

Overall wet

69.8

Hydroplaning resistance

73.1

Wet traction

71.1

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

60.6

Light snow

65.7

Heavy snow

Ice

57.3

Comfort

Overall comfort

71.6

Ride comfort

68.6

Noise

Overall noise

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

69.8

Handling

Overall handling

69.6

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Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth	12/32″
UTQG	600 A A
Treadwear warranty	60,000 mi
Sidewall	Blackwall
Max pressure	51 psi

Size	Retailer
265/70 R15	Amazon
215/75 R16	Amazon
265/65 R17	Amazon
275/55 R17	Amazon
235/60 R18	Amazon
255/60 R18	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 24 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional tread life and long-term durability, with many users reporting tens of thousands of miles
High-value pricing offering significant savings compared to premium competitors
Strong wet and dry traction with dependable on-road handling and braking
Comfortable and quiet ride quality on the highway

Cons

Mediocre performance in deep snow or severe winter conditions
Slightly increased rolling resistance leading to a minor reduction in fuel economy for some drivers
Occasional complaints regarding sidewall aesthetics or soft feel in high summer temperatures

Worth knowing

Users driving heavier vehicles like the Land Rover Discovery 3, Chevy Express vans, and Lexus RX400h reported exceptional mileage and durable tread wear.
Drivers utilizing these tires primarily for highway commuting and towing found them exceptionally quiet and stable.