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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Wrangler AT/S vs Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 — 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.

Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
27 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
90
Snow
84
Comfort
90
Noise
87
Treadwear
88
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Kumho

Kumho Road Venture ST KL16

Summer Premium Touring tires

Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
68 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
90
Snow
92
Comfort
93
Noise
92
Treadwear
92
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 — better handling, snow and noise. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 2
A — Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
94
B — Kumho Road Venture ST KL16
96
Why this score
SourceWrangler AT/SRoad Venture ST KL16
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
90
B — Kumho Road Venture ST KL16
90
Why this score
SourceWrangler AT/SRoad Venture ST KL16
Tire Rack owners 74 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 40

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 8
A — Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
84
B — Kumho Road Venture ST KL16
92
Why this score
SourceWrangler AT/SRoad Venture ST KL16
Tire Rack owners 77 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 3
A — Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
90
B — Kumho Road Venture ST KL16
93
Why this score
SourceWrangler AT/SRoad Venture ST KL16
Tire Rack owners 70 –
Tyre Reviews owners 60 80

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 5
A — Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
87
B — Kumho Road Venture ST KL16
92

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 4
A — Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
88
B — Kumho Road Venture ST KL16
92
Why this score
SourceWrangler AT/SRoad Venture ST KL16
Tire Rack owners 73 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 100

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 21
A — Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
70
B — Kumho Road Venture ST KL16
91
Why this score
SourceWrangler AT/SRoad Venture ST KL16
Tyre Reviews owners 70 60

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Wrangler AT/S vs Kumho Road Venture ST KL16: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Wrangler AT/SKumho Road Venture ST KL16
Relative Score 87 92
Dry 94 96
Wet 90 90
Snow 84 92
Comfort 90 93
Noise 87 92
Treadwear 88 92
Handling 70 91

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Goodyear Wrangler AT/S

The Goodyear Wrangler A/T S is widely regarded as a reliable, high-value tire that excels in longevity and ride comfort for truck and SUV owners. While some users find its wet-weather traction inferior to premium alternatives, it remains a popular choice for those prioritizing durability and consistent performance across varied road conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality for an all-terrain tire
  • High value-to-price ratio
  • Attractive, aggressive aesthetic suitable for trucks and SUVs

Cons

  • Reported lack of confidence in wet or icy conditions compared to premium brands
  • Tendency to pick up and retain small rocks in the tread
  • Mixed feedback on true all-terrain capability versus highway-focused performance

Observations

  • Fleet operators and high-mileage drivers report reaching or exceeding advertised mileage, even under heavy-duty use like snow plowing.
  • Users noted that while the tire is aggressive, it maintains manageable noise levels on larger vehicles like the Hummer and Chevy Avalanche.
  • Some owners of performance-oriented trucks, such as the F150 SVT Raptor, noted that the tire's structural integrity helps resolve vibration issues common with alternative aftermarket tires.
Tire B Kumho Road Venture ST KL16

The Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 is generally regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in road noise reduction and dry pavement comfort. While many users praise its longevity and quiet operation, performance in wet or challenging off-road conditions is inconsistent, with some users reporting a lack of confidence in slippery environments.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for the price point
  • Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain/aggressive tread design
  • Good tread life and durability
  • Comfortable ride quality on highway and city surfaces

Cons

  • Inconsistent traction on wet surfaces
  • Tendency to cup or vibrate if not maintained properly
  • Less aggressive aesthetic compared to premium competitors like BFGoodrich
  • Occasional reports of balancing issues or ride harshness on heavy-duty trucks

Observations

  • Users on lighter SUVs and older Jeeps report significant improvements in cabin noise and ride comfort compared to more aggressive mud-terrain alternatives.
  • Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., Dodge RAM 2500) report mixed experiences, with some noting ride quality issues and vibrations that were not present with other brands.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Wrangler AT/S B · Kumho Road Venture ST KL16
Category—Summer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Tread depth13 - 15/32″—
UTQG360 A B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 65 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Kumho

Winner: Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 — better handling, snow and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 scores 91 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 scores 92 vs 84 on snow.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 scores 92 vs 87 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 scores 92 vs 88 on treadwear.

Tire A · Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture ST KL16

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.