88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
122 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
General Grabber UHP vs Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 — 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
90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
84 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 — better treadwear and comfort. 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)
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| America's Tire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| America's Tire owners | 89 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| America's Tire owners | 89 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
| America's Tire owners | 82 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Grabber UHP leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 78 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Grabber UHP | Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 88 | 90 |
| Dry | 94 | 94 |
| Wet | 88 | 89 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | 88 | 91 |
| Noise | 89 | 91 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 90 |
| Handling | 90 | 89 |
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Headline score
88
/ 100
Tire A
90
/ 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 General Grabber UHP is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire for SUVs and light trucks, frequently praised for its excellent wet and dry traction. While many users report a comfortable, quiet ride and impressive longevity, some note that performance can degrade in terms of noise and balance as the tread wears down, and it is generally not recommended for severe winter conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road traction
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Aggressive, aesthetically pleasing tread design
- Strong tread life and durability for many users
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
- Potential for balancing issues or vibrations
- Poor performance in deep snow or mud
- Susceptibility to flat-spotting in cold temperatures
- Tendency for tread blocks to degrade or perish at low tread depths
Observations
- Users with heavy trucks and SUVs (e.g., Tundra, Sierra, Ram) consistently report improved handling and road manners compared to OEM tires.
- Owners of lowered vehicles or those using larger rim diameters (20-22 inches) occasionally report fitment issues like rubbing at full lock.
- Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Suzuki Jimny) noted improvements in fuel efficiency and overall ride comfort.
The Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 is widely regarded as a high-value, all-season tire that excels in comfort, low road noise, and longevity. While it performs reliably on dry and wet pavement, user consensus suggests it is better suited for highway and light-duty use rather than extreme off-road or deep-snow conditions.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point compared to premium competitors.
- Impressively low road noise and high ride comfort.
- Strong tread life and durability, with many users reporting high mileage.
- Reliable traction on dry and wet road surfaces.
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in deep snow and icy conditions.
- Reports of potential vibration or balancing issues on heavier vehicles.
- Not as rugged or aggressive in appearance as dedicated off-road tires.
- Occasional reports of premature cupping or slow air pressure loss.
Observations
- Users with heavy-duty trucks (e.g., Dodge RAM 2500) reported ride quality issues, suggesting the tire may be better suited for lighter SUVs and crossovers.
- Owners of older vehicles and smaller SUVs noted significant improvements in comfort compared to more aggressive, E-load rated tires.
- High-mileage users on vans and highway-focused vehicles consistently report excellent tread longevity, often exceeding 50,000 miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Grabber UHP | B · Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 - 360 A A | 600 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
88
/ 100
General
90
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 — better treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 scores 90 vs 83 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 scores 91 vs 88 on comfort.
Tire A · General Grabber UHP
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
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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.