88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
79 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Destination A/T vs Kumho Road Venture MT51 — 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
Tire B
Kumho
Kumho Road Venture MT51
90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
71 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture MT51 — better handling. Pick the Firestone Destination A/T if snow and wet matter most to you.
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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 MT51 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | 93 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 87 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Destination A/T leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 91 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Road Venture MT51 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Road Venture MT51 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Road Venture MT51 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Destination A/T | Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 58 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Destination A/T | Kumho Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 88 | 90 |
| Dry | 94 | 95 |
| Wet | 92 | 89 |
| Snow | 92 | 82 |
| Comfort | 92 | 91 |
| Noise | 90 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 91 |
| Handling | 60 | 90 |
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88
/ 100
Tire A
90
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Firestone Destination A/T is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-terrain tire that excels in ride comfort and noise suppression. Users consistently praise its balanced performance across various conditions, including snow, gravel, and highway driving, making it a popular choice for truck and SUV owners seeking longevity without the harshness of more aggressive off-road tires.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise for an all-terrain tire
- Strong value proposition with competitive pricing
- Reliable traction in diverse conditions including snow, sand, and wet pavement
- Impressive tread life, with many users reporting 50,000 to 60,000+ miles of service
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather traction as tread depth wears down
- Tendency to hydroplane in deep standing water
- Limited performance in deep, thick mud compared to more aggressive mud-terrain tires
Observations
- Owners of full-size trucks (Ram 1500/2500, Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado) frequently report that these tires significantly improve ride quality over OEM or more aggressive alternatives.
- Users note that the tire maintains a quiet highway profile even when upsizing to larger diameters like 33-inch tires.
- Drivers of light-duty SUVs (Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4) appreciate the balance of off-road capability without sacrificing daily driver fuel economy or noise levels.
The Kumho Road Venture M/T51 is widely regarded as a high-value mud-terrain tire that punches above its weight class, particularly regarding road noise and comfort. While most users praise its off-road capability and surprisingly quiet highway manners, some report sensitivity to tire pressure and occasional traction limitations in wet or icy conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price point compared to premium competitors
- Surprisingly low road noise for a mud-terrain tire
- Strong off-road traction in mud, gravel, and rocky terrain
- Comfortable ride quality on pavement
- Good tread life and durability when properly maintained
Cons
- Potential for reduced wet-weather traction if tire pressure is not optimized
- Some reports of vibration or balancing issues on heavy-duty trucks
- Susceptibility to cupping if not rotated regularly
- Noticeable decrease in fuel economy compared to highway-terrain tires
Observations
- Users on lighter vehicles like Jeeps and smaller SUVs frequently report higher satisfaction with ride comfort compared to heavy-duty truck owners.
- Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., RAM 2500) occasionally report ride quality issues, such as shaking or bouncing, which may be linked to load ratings or pressure sensitivity.
- Regular tire rotation is explicitly noted as a critical factor for maintaining the tire's quiet performance over its lifespan.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Destination A/T | B · Kumho Road Venture MT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Tread depth | 14/32″ | 18/32″ |
| UTQG | 460 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Outlined White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 80 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
88
/ 100
Firestone
90
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho Road Venture MT51 — better handling. Pick the Firestone Destination A/T if snow and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Road Venture MT51 scores 90 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Destination A/T scores 92 vs 82 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Destination A/T scores 92 vs 89 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone Destination A/T
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture MT51
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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.