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 Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 — 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
87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture 798 — better snow and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 if wet matters 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)
Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 87 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Road Venture 798 leads by 27
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Road Venture 798 leads by 1
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Road Venture 798 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Road Venture 798 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture 798 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 87 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Road Venture 798 | Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 87 |
| Dry | 95 | 96 |
| Wet | 89 | 92 |
| Snow | 92 | 65 |
| Comfort | 92 | 92 |
| Noise | 92 | 91 |
| Treadwear | 92 | 84 |
| Handling | 89 | 87 |
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Headline score
91
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 100
Tire B
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 Yokohama Geolandar X-CV G057 is highly regarded by users as a significant performance upgrade over various OEM tire fitments. Owners consistently praise its superior wet-weather traction, quiet ride quality, and refined handling characteristics, making it a strong contender for daily-driven SUVs and crossovers.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and road confidence
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Noticeable performance improvement over OEM tires
- Strong value proposition and longevity
Cons
- Some reports of faster-than-expected tread wear
- Not intended for off-road use despite the 'Geolandar' branding
- May lack the ultimate high-performance dry-track precision of dedicated summer tires
Observations
- Users with heavy vehicles, such as the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and Mercedes GL-series, report that the tire handles the vehicle weight well while improving overall ride comfort.
- Owners of luxury SUVs like the Acura RDX and Mercedes GLE noted that the tire provides a more composed and quiet experience compared to factory-installed alternatives.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Road Venture 798 | B · Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | — | 58 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 520 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
91
/ 100
Kumho
87
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Kumho Road Venture 798 — better snow and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Kumho Road Venture 798 scores 92 vs 65 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Road Venture 798 scores 92 vs 84 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 scores 92 vs 89 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho Road Venture 798
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
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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.