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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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Road Venture MT KL71 | Open Country M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
| Source | Road Venture MT KL71 | Open Country M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 95 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
| Source | Road Venture MT KL71 | Open Country M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 68 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Source | Road Venture MT KL71 | Open Country M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
| Source | Road Venture MT KL71 | Open Country M/T |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
| Source | Road Venture MT KL71 | Open Country M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Source | Road Venture MT KL71 | Open Country M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 59 | 70 |
| DriverReviews owners | 82 | – |
| Category | Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 | Toyo Open Country M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 90 |
| Dry | 95 | 95 |
| Wet | 90 | 91 |
| Snow | 92 | 89 |
| Comfort | 91 | 90 |
| Noise | 92 | 85 |
| Treadwear | 92 | 89 |
| Handling | 88 | 91 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Road Venture M/T KL71 is widely regarded as an exceptional value-oriented mud-terrain tire that defies expectations regarding road noise and on-pavement comfort. While most users praise its aggressive off-road capabilities in mud, sand, and snow, a minority of owners report issues with ride quality, vibration, or uneven wear patterns.
The Toyo Open Country M/T is widely regarded as a premium, high-performance mud-terrain tire that balances aggressive off-road capability with surprisingly refined on-road manners. While users frequently praise its exceptional durability, puncture resistance, and longevity, some note that its heavy construction can impact fuel economy and ride comfort on pavement.
| Attribute | A · Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 | B · Toyo Open Country M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 35 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | — | 18.4/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 80 psi |
Kumho
Toyo
Too close to call: Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 and Toyo Open Country M/T are within 2 points overall. Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 is stronger on noise, snow and treadwear. Toyo Open Country M/T is stronger on handling.
Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 scores 92 vs 85 on noise.
Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 scores 92 vs 89 on snow.
Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 scores 92 vs 89 on treadwear.
Toyo Open Country M/T scores 91 vs 88 on handling.
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.
