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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Road Venture AT51 vs Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow — 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
Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
Owner ratings
Dry
86
Wet
89
Snow
88
Comfort
83
Noise
82
Treadwear
84
Handling
85

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture AT51 — better noise, dry and comfort. 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 9
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
95
B — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
86
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion Ice & Snow
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 83 –
SimpleTire owners 96 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 1
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
90
B — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
89
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion Ice & Snow
Tire Rack owners 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 –
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
88
B — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
88
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion Ice & Snow
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 9
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
B — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
83
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion Ice & Snow
Tire Rack owners 79 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 10
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
B — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
82
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion Ice & Snow
SimpleTire owners 85 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 7
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
B — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
84
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion Ice & Snow
Tire Rack owners 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners 70 –
SimpleTire owners 86 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 6
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
B — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
85
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion Ice & Snow
Tyre Reviews owners 73 –

Scores at a glance

Kumho Road Venture AT51 vs Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Road Venture AT51Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
Relative Score 91 86
Dry 95 86
Wet 90 89
Snow 88 88
Comfort 92 83
Noise 92 82
Treadwear 91 84
Handling 91 85

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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 Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Road Venture AT51 B · Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
Sizes available9—
Rim diameters15″ – 18″—
Tread depth13.5/32″—
UTQG540 A A—
Treadwear warranty55,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure65 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Pirelli

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

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 92 vs 82 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 95 vs 86 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 92 vs 83 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 91 vs 84 on treadwear.

Tire A · Kumho Road Venture AT51
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow

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.