36
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
34/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop Grandtrek M/T2 vs Kumho V70a — 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
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
21 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho V70a — better comfort, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
V70a leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek M/T2 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 99 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 38
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek M/T2 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | 78 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 50
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek M/T2 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek M/T2 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | 55 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek M/T2 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Grandtrek M/T2 | Kumho V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 36 | 75 |
| Dry | 60 | 99 |
| Wet | 40 | 78 |
| Comfort | 20 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 20 | 55 |
| Handling | 50 | 86 |
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Headline score
36
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop Grandtrek M/T2 receives a poor reception from fleet operators, primarily due to significant durability concerns and premature wear. While the tire offers acceptable on-road handling, its susceptibility to sidewall damage and structural integrity issues makes it unsuitable for demanding off-road or commercial applications.
Pros
- Acceptable on-road driving characteristics
Cons
- High levels of road noise on tarmac
- Rapid tread wear compared to competitors
- Poor sidewall durability and vulnerability to cuts
- Structural issues including sidewall rippling
Observations
- Commercial safari fleet operators report that the tire fails to meet durability requirements for heavy-duty off-road use.
The Kumho V70a is highly regarded as a competitive, high-performance track tire that offers exceptional dry grip and surprising versatility in damp conditions. While users consistently praise its rapid warm-up time and stability, they note that its aggressive nature leads to rapid tread wear, making it better suited for dedicated track use than high-mileage street driving.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track performance
- Rapid warm-up time compared to competitors
- Strong stability and stiff sidewall construction
- Surprisingly capable in damp or light wet conditions
- High value-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Rapid tread wear rate
- Difficult to mount due to stiff sidewalls
- Limited longevity for daily driving
- Performance drops significantly in standing water
Observations
- Front-wheel drive users noted that tire temperature is critical for rear-end grip in wet conditions.
- High-performance vehicles like the M3 CSL and GT3 benefit from the tire's quick heat-cycling compared to standard track-day alternatives.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Grandtrek M/T2 | B · Kumho V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
36
/ 100
Dunlop
75
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho V70a — better comfort, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho V70a scores 70 vs 20 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho V70a scores 99 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho V70a scores 78 vs 40 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho V70a scores 86 vs 50 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek M/T2
Tire B · Kumho V70a
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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.