Mud-terrain tire Updated September 2026

Kumho Road Venture MT51 review

Name: Kumho Road Venture MT51
Brand: Kumho

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 56 · 27 reviews analysed

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The Kumho Road Venture M/T51 receives generally favorable reviews from users who praise its surprising on-road comfort, low noise levels for a mud-terrain tire, and strong off-road capabilities in mud, sand, and rocky terrain at an affordable price point. While most drivers are impressed with its value and highway manners, some note drawbacks regarding wet-weather traction and occasional longevity or durability concerns.

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

56/100

From 27 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 80%

Dry

Overall dry

56.1

Corner stability

56.6

Dry traction

56.6

Steering response

53.4

Wet

Overall wet

Wet traction

57.4

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

58.1

Ice

52.5

Comfort

Overall comfort

55.7

Noise

Overall noise

55.2

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

54.1

Handling

Overall handling

51.4

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Kumho Road Venture MT51 specs & sizes

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

Specifications
Tread depth	18/32″
Sidewall	Blackwall
Max pressure	80 psi

Size	Retailer
285/75 R16	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 27 owner reviews found online.

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
Comfortable ride quality on both city streets and long highway trips

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

Worth knowing

Heavier trucks like the Ford F-250 and Chevy 2500HD reported stable towing, comfortable rides, and minimal sidewall roll, though an F-250 owner noted lower wet grip.
Drivers running them on mid-size SUVs and trucks (like the Nissan Pathfinder and Suzuki Grand Vitara) found them highly capable on long-distance off-road excursions and daily driving.