92
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
68 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 vs Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 — 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.
VS
Tire B
Nexen
Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 — better treadwear, snow 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
Score (0–100)
Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture ST KL16 | Roadian AT Pro RA8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture ST KL16 | Roadian AT Pro RA8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture ST KL16 | Roadian AT Pro RA8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture ST KL16 | Roadian AT Pro RA8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 64 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture ST KL16 | Roadian AT Pro RA8 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture ST KL16 | Roadian AT Pro RA8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Road Venture ST KL16 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Road Venture ST KL16 | Roadian AT Pro RA8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 | Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 92 | 79 |
| Dry | 96 | 83 |
| Wet | 90 | 81 |
| Snow | 92 | 75 |
| Comfort | 93 | 82 |
| Noise | 92 | 82 |
| Treadwear | 92 | 70 |
| Handling | 91 | 83 |
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Headline score
92
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 is generally regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in road noise reduction and dry pavement comfort. While many users praise its longevity and quiet operation, performance in wet or challenging off-road conditions is inconsistent, with some users reporting a lack of confidence in slippery environments.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price point
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain/aggressive tread design
- Good tread life and durability
- Comfortable ride quality on highway and city surfaces
Cons
- Inconsistent traction on wet surfaces
- Tendency to cup or vibrate if not maintained properly
- Less aggressive aesthetic compared to premium competitors like BFGoodrich
- Occasional reports of balancing issues or ride harshness on heavy-duty trucks
Observations
- Users on lighter SUVs and older Jeeps report significant improvements in cabin noise and ride comfort compared to more aggressive mud-terrain alternatives.
- Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., Dodge RAM 2500) report mixed experiences, with some noting ride quality issues and vibrations that were not present with other brands.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 | B · Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | — | 39 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 13/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 560 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Outlined White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
92
/ 100
Kumho
79
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 — better treadwear, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 scores 92 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 scores 92 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 scores 96 vs 83 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Road Venture ST KL16 scores 93 vs 82 on comfort.
Tire A · Kumho Road Venture ST KL16
Tire B · Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
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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.