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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Road Venture AT51 vs Nitto NT 01 — 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
Nitto NT 01 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
46
Snow
–
Comfort
46
Noise
–
Treadwear
73
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture AT51 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. 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 1
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
95
B — Nitto NT 01
94
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51NT 01
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 83 94
SimpleTire owners 96 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 44
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
90
B — Nitto NT 01
46
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51NT 01
Tire Rack owners 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 46
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
88
B — Nitto NT 01
–
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51NT 01
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 46
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
B — Nitto NT 01
46
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51NT 01
Tire Rack owners 79 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 46
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
B — Nitto NT 01
–
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51NT 01
SimpleTire owners 85 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 18
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
B — Nitto NT 01
73
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51NT 01
Tire Rack owners 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners 70 73
SimpleTire owners 86 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 8
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
B — Nitto NT 01
83
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51NT 01
Tyre Reviews owners 73 83

Scores at a glance

Kumho Road Venture AT51 vs Nitto NT 01: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Road Venture AT51Nitto NT 01
Relative Score 92 66
Dry 95 94
Wet 90 46
Snow 88 –
Comfort 92 46
Noise 92 –
Treadwear 91 73
Handling 91 83

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Tire A

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.

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 Nitto NT 01

The Nitto NT01 is widely regarded as a high-value, track-focused semi-slick tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive longevity compared to its competitors. While it provides exceptional grip and consistent performance for track enthusiasts, users must exercise extreme caution in wet conditions due to a significant risk of hydroplaning.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry traction and grip levels
  • Outstanding tread life and durability for a track-oriented tire
  • Quick warm-up times, even on heavier vehicles
  • High value-for-money proposition for track day participants

Cons

  • Severe hydroplaning risk in standing water or heavy rain
  • High levels of road noise
  • Poor traction on painted road markings, especially when wet
  • Limited communication/feedback compared to top-tier racing slicks

Observations

  • Lightweight FWD vehicles, such as modified MINIs, benefit from rapid heat-up and high confidence during hillclimbs and circuit use.
  • Heavy, high-torque vehicles (approx. 2 tons) report that the tires handle power well, though they may experience heat saturation after 6-7 consecutive laps.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Road Venture AT51 B · Nitto NT 01
Sizes available917
Rim diameters15″ – 18″14″ – 19″
Tread depth13.5/32″6.3/32″
UTQG540 A A100 A A
Treadwear warranty55,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure65 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Nitto

Winner: Kumho Road Venture AT51 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 92 vs 46 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 90 vs 46 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 91 vs 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 91 vs 83 on handling.

Tire A · Kumho Road Venture AT51
Tire B · Nitto NT 01

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.