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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Road Venture AT51 vs Kumho Road Venture MT51 — 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.

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.

VS
Kumho Road Venture MT51 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
71 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
89
Snow
82
Comfort
91
Noise
92
Treadwear
91
Handling
90

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Kumho Road Venture AT51 and Kumho Road Venture MT51 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Road Venture AT51 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
95
B — Kumho Road Venture MT51
95
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Road Venture MT51
Tire Rack owners 83 87
Tyre Reviews owners 83 75
SimpleTire owners 96 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 1
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
90
B — Kumho Road Venture MT51
89
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Road Venture MT51
Tire Rack owners 80 93
Tyre Reviews owners 73 63
SimpleTire owners 93 87

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 6
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
88
B — Kumho Road Venture MT51
82
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Road Venture MT51
Tire Rack owners 87 88
Tyre Reviews owners 80 63
SimpleTire owners 90 83

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 1
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
B — Kumho Road Venture MT51
91
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Road Venture MT51
Tire Rack owners 79 84
Tyre Reviews owners 80 65
SimpleTire owners 92 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
B — Kumho Road Venture MT51
92
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Road Venture MT51
SimpleTire owners 85 83

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
B — Kumho Road Venture MT51
91
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Road Venture MT51
Tire Rack owners 80 75
Tyre Reviews owners 70 73
SimpleTire owners 86 83

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 1
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
B — Kumho Road Venture MT51
90
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Road Venture MT51
Tyre Reviews owners 73 58

Scores at a glance

Kumho Road Venture AT51 vs Kumho Road Venture MT51: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Road Venture AT51Kumho Road Venture MT51
Relative Score 91 90
Dry 95 95
Wet 90 89
Snow 88 82
Comfort 92 91
Noise 92 92
Treadwear 91 91
Handling 91 90

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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 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.
Tire B Kumho Road Venture MT51

The Kumho Road Venture M/T51 is widely regarded as a high-value mud-terrain tire that punches above its weight class, particularly regarding road noise and comfort. While most users praise its off-road capability and surprisingly quiet highway manners, some report sensitivity to tire pressure and occasional traction limitations in wet or icy conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for the price point compared to premium competitors
  • Surprisingly low road noise for a mud-terrain tire
  • Strong off-road traction in mud, gravel, and rocky terrain
  • Comfortable ride quality on pavement
  • Good tread life and durability when properly maintained

Cons

  • Potential for reduced wet-weather traction if tire pressure is not optimized
  • Some reports of vibration or balancing issues on heavy-duty trucks
  • Susceptibility to cupping if not rotated regularly
  • Noticeable decrease in fuel economy compared to highway-terrain tires

Observations

  • Users on lighter vehicles like Jeeps and smaller SUVs frequently report higher satisfaction with ride comfort compared to heavy-duty truck owners.
  • Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., RAM 2500) occasionally report ride quality issues, such as shaking or bouncing, which may be linked to load ratings or pressure sensitivity.
  • Regular tire rotation is explicitly noted as a critical factor for maintaining the tire's quiet performance over its lifespan.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Road Venture AT51 B · Kumho Road Venture MT51
Sizes available91
Rim diameters15″ – 18″16″
Tread depth13.5/32″18/32″
UTQG540 A A—
Treadwear warranty55,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure65 psi80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Kumho

Too close to call: Kumho Road Venture AT51 and Kumho Road Venture MT51 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Road Venture AT51 is stronger on snow.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 88 vs 82 on snow.

Tire A · Kumho Road Venture AT51
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture MT51

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.