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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Kumho Road Venture AT51 — 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
Kumho Road Venture AT51 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
71 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
90
Snow
88
Comfort
92
Noise
92
Treadwear
91
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture AT51 — 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 AT51 leads by 10
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
85
B — Kumho Road Venture AT51
95
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture AT51
Professional tests (TWG score) 88 –
Tire Rack owners 89 83
Tyre Reviews owners 80 83
SimpleTire owners 97 96

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 3
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Kumho Road Venture AT51
90
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture AT51
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
Tire Rack owners 81 80
Tyre Reviews owners 80 73
SimpleTire owners 94 93

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 10
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
78
B — Kumho Road Venture AT51
88
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture AT51
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tire Rack owners 91 87
Tyre Reviews owners 60 80
SimpleTire owners 92 90

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 9
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
83
B — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture AT51
Professional tests (TWG score) 94 –
Tire Rack owners 83 79
Tyre Reviews owners 67 80
SimpleTire owners 95 92

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 5
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture AT51
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
SimpleTire owners 94 85

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 18
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
73
B — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture AT51
Tire Rack owners 87 80
Tyre Reviews owners 73 70
SimpleTire owners 95 86

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 14
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
77
B — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Road Venture AT51
Tyre Reviews owners 77 73

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Kumho Road Venture AT51: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HT51Kumho Road Venture AT51
Relative Score 81 91
Dry 85 95
Wet 87 90
Snow 78 88
Comfort 83 92
Noise 87 92
Treadwear 73 91
Handling 77 91

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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 AT51

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 Crugen HT51 B · Kumho Road Venture AT51
Sizes available449
Rim diameters15″ – 22″15″ – 18″
Tread depth12.5/32″13.5/32″
UTQG720 A A540 A A
Treadwear warranty70,000 mi55,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi65 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Kumho

Winner: Kumho Road Venture AT51 — 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 AT51 scores 91 vs 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 91 vs 77 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 95 vs 85 on dry.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 88 vs 78 on snow.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HT51
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture AT51

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.