91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
71 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Road Venture 798 vs Nitto NT 01 — 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.
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Tire B
Nitto
Nitto NT 01
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture 798 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. 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 798 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Road Venture 798 leads by 43
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 46 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Road Venture 798 leads by 46
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 46 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Road Venture 798 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Road Venture 798 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Road Venture 798 | Nitto NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 66 |
| Dry | 95 | 94 |
| Wet | 89 | 46 |
| Snow | 92 | – |
| Comfort | 92 | 46 |
| Noise | 92 | – |
| Treadwear | 92 | 73 |
| Handling | 89 | 83 |
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Headline score
91
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 100
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.
The Kumho Road Venture 798 is widely regarded as a high-value, all-terrain tire that punches above its price point, particularly regarding road noise and ride comfort. While most users praise its performance across various surfaces, including snow and light off-road terrain, a minority of owners report issues with ride quality and uneven wear patterns.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price point
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain/aggressive tread design
- Strong dry pavement traction and handling
- Good longevity and tread wear performance for many users
- Aesthetically pleasing, aggressive sidewall design
Cons
- Reports of uneven wear or cupping over time
- Some users experience vibration or bouncing issues on heavier trucks
- Wet weather traction can be inconsistent depending on road surface
- Occasional reports of slow air pressure loss
Observations
- Owners of heavy-duty trucks (e.g., RAM 2500) reported more significant ride quality issues, such as shaking or bouncing, compared to SUV owners.
- Users on smaller SUVs and crossovers (e.g., Hyundai Santa Fe) frequently report high satisfaction with longevity and comfort, often comparing them favorably to premium brands like Michelin.
- The tire is noted for being a quiet alternative to more aggressive mud-terrain tires on vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler and FJ Cruiser.
The Nitto NT01 is widely regarded as a high-value, track-focused semi-slick tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive longevity compared to its competitors. While it provides exceptional grip and consistent performance for track enthusiasts, users must exercise extreme caution in wet conditions due to a significant risk of hydroplaning.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and grip levels
- Outstanding tread life and durability for a track-oriented tire
- Quick warm-up times, even on heavier vehicles
- High value-for-money proposition for track day participants
Cons
- Severe hydroplaning risk in standing water or heavy rain
- High levels of road noise
- Poor traction on painted road markings, especially when wet
- Limited communication/feedback compared to top-tier racing slicks
Observations
- Lightweight FWD vehicles, such as modified MINIs, benefit from rapid heat-up and high confidence during hillclimbs and circuit use.
- Heavy, high-torque vehicles (approx. 2 tons) report that the tires handle power well, though they may experience heat saturation after 6-7 consecutive laps.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Road Venture 798 | B · Nitto NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | — | 17 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 6.3/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 100 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
91
/ 100
Kumho
66
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: Kumho Road Venture 798 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Road Venture 798 scores 92 vs 46 on comfort.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Road Venture 798 scores 89 vs 46 on wet.
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You want the longest tread life
Kumho Road Venture 798 scores 92 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Road Venture 798 scores 89 vs 83 on handling.
Tire A · Kumho Road Venture 798
Tire B · Nitto NT 01
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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.