92
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
60 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 vs Kumho Road Venture AT51 — 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
Kumho
Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
71 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 and Kumho Road Venture AT51 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 is stronger on snow.
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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 A/T KL78 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture A/T KL78 | Road Venture AT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 96 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture A/T KL78 | Road Venture AT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture A/T KL78 | Road Venture AT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture A/T KL78 | Road Venture AT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Road Venture AT51 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture A/T KL78 | Road Venture AT51 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 85 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture A/T KL78 | Road Venture AT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Road Venture A/T KL78 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture A/T KL78 | Road Venture AT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 | Kumho Road Venture AT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 92 | 91 |
| Dry | 96 | 95 |
| Wet | 91 | 90 |
| Snow | 92 | 88 |
| Comfort | 92 | 92 |
| Noise | 91 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 92 | 91 |
| Handling | 92 | 91 |
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92
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 is widely regarded as a high-value, all-terrain tire that excels in noise suppression and daily road comfort. While most users praise its balanced performance across various surfaces, a minority of owners report issues with ride quality and consistency, suggesting that performance may vary depending on vehicle weight and suspension setup.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price point
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tread pattern
- Strong dry pavement traction and highway stability
- Reliable performance on gravel and light off-road surfaces
Cons
- Reports of ride harshness or vibration on heavier-duty trucks
- Potential for uneven tread wear or cupping over time
- Harder rubber compound can lead to reduced wet-weather grip during aggressive cornering
- Occasional reports of slow air pressure loss
Observations
- Users on lighter vehicles like older Jeeps noted improved comfort compared to more aggressive E-load rated tires.
- Heavy-duty truck owners reported mixed results, with some experiencing significant vibration and ride quality issues compared to lighter pickup applications.
The Kumho Road Venture A/T51 is widely regarded as a high-value, all-terrain tire that excels in noise reduction and comfort compared to more aggressive competitors. While most users praise its performance in snow, rain, and gravel, a minority of owners report issues with uneven wear, balancing difficulties, and durability concerns.
Pros
- Exceptional noise levels for an all-terrain tire
- Strong value proposition and competitive pricing
- Reliable traction in snow, ice, and wet conditions
- Comfortable ride quality on various road surfaces
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and cupping
- Occasional balancing issues causing vibrations
- Some concerns regarding puncture resistance
- Inconsistent performance in deep mud
Observations
- Users transitioning from more aggressive tires (like the BFG KO2) on Jeeps and trucks frequently report a significant improvement in cabin quietness.
- Heavy-duty truck owners occasionally report ride quality issues, such as shaking or bouncing, which may be sensitive to specific PSI adjustments.
- The tire is noted for maintaining good performance characteristics on both older SUVs and modern electric vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 | B · Kumho Road Venture AT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | — | 9 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 13.5/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 540 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 55,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 65 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
92
/ 100
Kumho
91
/ 100
Kumho
Too close to call: Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 and Kumho Road Venture AT51 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 is stronger on snow.
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Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 scores 92 vs 88 on snow.
Tire A · Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture AT51
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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.