All-terrain tire Updated September 2026

Kumho Road Venture AT51 review

Name: Kumho Road Venture AT51
Brand: Kumho

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 64 · 154 reviews analysed

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The Kumho Road Venture A/T51 is widely praised by users as an exceptional value-focused all-terrain tire that delivers impressive grip in snow, wet conditions, and light off-road environments while maintaining a surprisingly quiet and comfortable highway ride. However, mixed experiences regarding long-term tread durability and performance in heavy mud keep it from universal acclaim.

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

64/100

From 154 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 78%

Dry

Overall dry

66.6

Corner stability

62.9

Dry traction

64.6

Steering response

63.1

Wet

Overall wet

68.7

Hydroplaning resistance

65.5

Wet traction

65.3

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

67.9

Light snow

62.5

Heavy snow

Ice

56.3

Comfort

Overall comfort

62.4

Ride comfort

59.7

Noise

Overall noise

59.3

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

57.2

Handling

Overall handling

61.7

Off-road

Overall off-road

65.9

Dirt

69.3

Sand

65.4

Mud

62.5

Rock

67.4

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Kumho Road Venture AT51 specs & sizes

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

Specifications
Tread depth	13.5/32″
UTQG	540 A A
Treadwear warranty	55,000 mi
Sidewall	Blackwall
Max pressure	65 psi

Size	Retailer
235/75 R15	Amazon
245/75 R16	Amazon
265/75 R16	Amazon
285/75 R16	Amazon
235/75 R17	Amazon
245/75 R17	Amazon
265/70 R17	Amazon
285/70 R17	Amazon
265/65 R18	Amazon
265/70 R18	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 154 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional value and affordable price point compared to premium competitors
Impressive traction and confidence in snow and winter conditions
Quiet and smooth highway ride with minimal road noise for an all-terrain tire
Aggressive and attractive sidewall styling that enhances vehicle appearance
Solid dry and wet road handling during daily commuting

Cons

Faster-than-expected tread wear for some users under heavy or everyday use
Poor self-cleaning capabilities in deep or heavy mud
Reduced wet traction and potential slippage when the tread wears low
Occasional reports of needing significant balancing weight during installation

Worth knowing

Drivers of light and mid-size pickups (like the Toyota Tacoma) appreciated passenger-size construction options that avoid the harshness and excess weight of heavy 10-ply/D-rated tires.
Heavy-duty truck and large SUV owners noted that the stiffer sidewalls provided solid stability for towing, though some required heavier balancing weights on larger sizes like 285/75-18.