83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 vs Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
92
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
60 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 — better comfort, snow and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek A/T3 | Road Venture A/T KL78 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek A/T3 | Road Venture A/T KL78 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek A/T3 | Road Venture A/T KL78 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek A/T3 | Road Venture A/T KL78 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek A/T3 | Road Venture A/T KL78 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek A/T3 | Road Venture A/T KL78 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 | Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 92 |
| Dry | 90 | 96 |
| Wet | 81 | 91 |
| Snow | 81 | 92 |
| Comfort | 80 | 92 |
| Noise | – | 91 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 92 |
| Handling | 83 | 92 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
92
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 is generally regarded as a capable and reliable all-terrain tire that balances on-road comfort with off-road durability. Users frequently praise its significant improvement in traction over factory-fitted tires and appreciate its surprisingly quiet performance for an A/T tread pattern.
Pros
- Excellent on-road grip and handling stability
- Quiet operation compared to typical all-terrain competitors
- Robust construction with reinforced sidewalls
- Significant improvement in wet weather traction over standard tires
Cons
- Reduced grip on specific surfaces like smooth, wet cement
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Limited performance in extreme off-road conditions
Observations
- Users fitting these to mid-size SUVs like the BMW X3 report success in finding a tougher, more versatile tire for occasional off-road use without sacrificing daily drivability.
- Owners of heavier utility vehicles like the Isuzu Trooper note that the reinforced sidewalls provide good steering feedback and comfort.
The Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 is widely regarded as a high-value, all-terrain tire that excels in noise suppression and daily road comfort. While most users praise its balanced performance across various surfaces, a minority of owners report issues with ride quality and consistency, suggesting that performance may vary depending on vehicle weight and suspension setup.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price point
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tread pattern
- Strong dry pavement traction and highway stability
- Reliable performance on gravel and light off-road surfaces
Cons
- Reports of ride harshness or vibration on heavier-duty trucks
- Potential for uneven tread wear or cupping over time
- Harder rubber compound can lead to reduced wet-weather grip during aggressive cornering
- Occasional reports of slow air pressure loss
Observations
- Users on lighter vehicles like older Jeeps noted improved comfort compared to more aggressive E-load rated tires.
- Heavy-duty truck owners reported mixed results, with some experiencing significant vibration and ride quality issues compared to lighter pickup applications.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 | B · Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Dunlop
92
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 — better comfort, snow and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 scores 92 vs 80 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 scores 92 vs 81 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 scores 91 vs 81 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 scores 92 vs 83 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.