Mud-terrain tire handling Updated October 2026

Kumho Road Venture MT71 review

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Owners 74 · 8 reviews analysed

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Kumho Road Venture MT71 has a Relative Score of 72 out of 100 among mud-terrain tires. 8 owner reviews rate it 74 out of 100.

Kumho Road Venture MT71

What owners say

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

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Relative score
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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.

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By owner reviews

74/100

From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would recommend 90%
Dry
Overall dry
74
Wet
Overall wet
76
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
71
Comfort
Overall comfort
73
Noise
Overall noise
80
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
72

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.

The Kumho Road Venture M/T71 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users who praise its exceptional off-road traction in mud, rain, snow, and rocks. Reviewers are particularly surprised and impressed by its remarkably low road noise and smooth highway manners, which drastically outperform traditional mud-terrain competitors.

Pros

  • Unusually quiet for a mud-terrain tire, allowing for normal conversation and low cabin noise
  • Excellent off-road performance and traction in challenging conditions like mud, rocks, and snow
  • Impressive handling and comfort on paved roads compared to other aggressive tires
  • Affordable pricing offering great value relative to competitors like BFGoodrich

Cons

  • Slight floating sensation on the highway requiring minor steering corrections due to the aggressive tread
  • Utilizes a relatively soft rubber compound

Worth knowing

  • Users highlighted successful fitment and performance on rugged 4x4 vehicles such as Toyota FJ Cruisers, Jeeps, and full-size trucks like the Nissan Safari and Ram 1500.
  • Requires regular tire rotation to maintain longevity and low noise levels over extended mileage, with one user reporting great results after 2 years and 30,000 miles.

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