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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 — Compared (September 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.

Kumho Crugen HT51 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
71/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
85
Wet
87
Snow
78
Comfort
83
Noise
87
Treadwear
73
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Kumho

Kumho Road Venture APT KL51

All Season Touring tires

Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
84 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
89
Snow
77
Comfort
91
Noise
91
Treadwear
90
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 — better treadwear, handling and dry. 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 APT KL51 leads by 9
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
85
B — Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
94
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture APT KL51
Professional tests (TWG score) 88 –
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 89
SimpleTire owners 97 90

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 2
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
89
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture APT KL51
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
Tire Rack owners 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 81
SimpleTire owners 94 86

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 1
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
78
B — Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
77
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture APT KL51
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 60 70
SimpleTire owners 92 84

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 8
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
83
B — Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
91
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture APT KL51
Professional tests (TWG score) 94 –
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 67 89
SimpleTire owners 95 90

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 4
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
91
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture APT KL51
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
SimpleTire owners 94 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 17
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
73
B — Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
90
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture APT KL51
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 83
SimpleTire owners 95 91

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 12
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
77
B — Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
89
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture APT KL51
Tyre Reviews owners 77 78

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Kumho Road Venture APT KL51: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HT51Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
Relative Score 81 89
Dry 85 94
Wet 87 89
Snow 78 77
Comfort 83 91
Noise 87 91
Treadwear 73 90
Handling 77 89

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Kumho Crugen HT51

The Kumho Crugen H/T51 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile highway tire that offers impressive wet and dry traction comparable to premium competitors. While users appreciate its fuel efficiency and handling characteristics, long-term ownership experiences are polarized by reports of uneven tread wear and significant noise degradation over time.

Pros

  • Excellent wet and dry weather traction
  • High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
  • Positive impact on fuel economy
  • Quiet highway performance during early stages of ownership

Cons

  • Significant increase in road noise as the tire ages
  • Premature or uneven shoulder wear
  • Limited capability in deep mud or severe winter conditions
  • Noise levels becoming intrusive between 45-55 mph

Observations

  • Users operating heavy-duty trucks like the Ram 1500 report stable handling and good wet-weather confidence.
  • Owners of SUVs like the 4Runner note that while the tire performs well for highway and light off-road use, it is susceptible to shoulder wear patterns.
Tire B Kumho Road Venture APT KL51

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 · Kumho Crugen HT51 B · Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
Category—All Season Touring tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available441
Rim diameters15″ – 22″16″
Tread depth12.5/32″12/32″
UTQG720 A A600 A A
Treadwear warranty70,000 mi60,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Kumho

Winner: Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 — better treadwear, handling and dry. 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 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 scores 89 vs 77 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 scores 94 vs 85 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 scores 91 vs 83 on comfort.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HT51
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture APT KL51

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.