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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Hankook Ventus Prime 2 vs Kumho Road Venture A/T 825 — 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.

Hankook Ventus Prime 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
62 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
73
Snow
–
Comfort
72
Noise
–
Treadwear
67
Handling
71

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Kumho

Kumho Road Venture A/T 825

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Kumho Road Venture A/T 825 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
62 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
90
Snow
92
Comfort
92
Noise
91
Treadwear
91
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture A/T 825 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. 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 A/T 825 leads by 16
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
79
B — Kumho Road Venture A/T 825
95
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2Road Venture A/T 825
Tyre Reviews owners 79 85

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture A/T 825 leads by 17
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
73
B — Kumho Road Venture A/T 825
90
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2Road Venture A/T 825
Tyre Reviews owners 73 75

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
–
B — Kumho Road Venture A/T 825
92

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture A/T 825 leads by 20
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
72
B — Kumho Road Venture A/T 825
92
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2Road Venture A/T 825
Tyre Reviews owners 72 80

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
–
B — Kumho Road Venture A/T 825
91

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture A/T 825 leads by 24
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
67
B — Kumho Road Venture A/T 825
91
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2Road Venture A/T 825
Tyre Reviews owners 67 85

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture A/T 825 leads by 20
A — Hankook Ventus Prime 2
71
B — Kumho Road Venture A/T 825
91
Why this score
SourceVentus Prime 2Road Venture A/T 825
Tyre Reviews owners 71 65
DriverReviews owners 82 –

Scores at a glance

Hankook Ventus Prime 2 vs Kumho Road Venture A/T 825: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus Prime 2Kumho Road Venture A/T 825
Relative Score 72 92
Dry 79 95
Wet 73 90
Snow – 92
Comfort 72 92
Noise – 91
Treadwear 67 91
Handling 71 91

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Hankook Ventus Prime 2

The Hankook Ventus Prime2 is a polarizing tire that serves as a common original equipment (OE) fitment across various European and Asian vehicles. While many users praise its dry-weather handling, quiet ride, and value-oriented price point, a significant segment of owners reports premature tread wear and concerning sidewall degradation, such as cracking or 'perishing,' within a few years of use.

Pros

  • Strong dry-weather grip and handling performance
  • High levels of cabin comfort and low road noise
  • Competitive pricing compared to premium rivals
  • Generally reliable wet-weather traction for many users

Cons

  • Premature sidewall cracking and 'perishing' reported by low-mileage drivers
  • Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
  • Vague steering feedback and handling instability on certain vehicle setups
  • Occasional reports of poor wet-weather performance and traction loss

Observations

  • Users with well-insulated, heavier vehicles like the Volvo S60/V70 report higher satisfaction regarding noise levels and longevity.
  • Owners of lighter, less-insulated hatchbacks frequently cite excessive tire roar and cabin noise as a primary drawback.
  • Some drivers of performance-oriented or 'hot hatch' vehicles noted that the tire's soft sidewalls can feel vague during spirited cornering.
Tire B Kumho Road Venture A/T 825

The Kumho Road Venture A/T 825 is widely regarded as a high-value all-terrain tire that excels in noise suppression and dry-road comfort. While most users report strong performance across various surfaces, including light off-road terrain and snow, a minority of owners have experienced issues with ride quality and vibration on heavier-duty vehicles.

Pros

  • Impressively low road noise for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong value proposition and competitive pricing
  • Reliable traction on dry pavement and light off-road surfaces
  • Good tread longevity and wear characteristics

Cons

  • Reports of vibration or ride harshness on heavy-duty trucks
  • Potential for uneven wear or cupping
  • Harder rubber compound can lead to reduced wet-weather confidence for some drivers
  • Occasional reports of slow air pressure loss

Observations

  • Owners of heavy-duty trucks (e.g., Dodge RAM 2500) reported significant ride quality issues, suggesting the tire may be better suited for lighter SUVs or half-ton trucks.
  • Users transitioning from aggressive off-road tires (like the BFG KO2) to the Kumho 825 noted a marked improvement in ride comfort and noise levels.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus Prime 2 B · Kumho Road Venture A/T 825
Category—All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Kumho

Winner: Kumho Road Venture A/T 825 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho Road Venture A/T 825 scores 91 vs 67 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Road Venture A/T 825 scores 92 vs 72 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Road Venture A/T 825 scores 91 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Road Venture A/T 825 scores 90 vs 73 on wet.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime 2
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture A/T 825

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.