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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Road Venture AT51 vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR — 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 ATR tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
29 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
81
Snow
67
Comfort
86
Noise
–
Treadwear
81
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Road Venture AT51 — better snow, handling 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 5
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
95
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
90
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 83 82
Tyre Reviews owners 83 90
SimpleTire owners 96 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 9
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
90
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 80 69
Tyre Reviews owners 73 81
SimpleTire owners 93 60

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 21
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
88
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
67
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 87 88
Tyre Reviews owners 80 67
SimpleTire owners 90 70

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 6
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
86
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 79 68
Tyre Reviews owners 80 86
SimpleTire owners 92 90

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
92
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
–
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion ATR
SimpleTire owners 85 100

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 10
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 80 85
Tyre Reviews owners 70 81
SimpleTire owners 86 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Road Venture AT51 leads by 11
A — Kumho Road Venture AT51
91
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
80
Why this score
SourceRoad Venture AT51Scorpion ATR
Tyre Reviews owners 73 80

Scores at a glance

Kumho Road Venture AT51 vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Road Venture AT51Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Relative Score 91 81
Dry 95 90
Wet 90 81
Snow 88 67
Comfort 92 86
Noise 92 –
Treadwear 91 81
Handling 91 80

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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 Pirelli Scorpion ATR

The Pirelli Scorpion A/TR is widely regarded as a premium, highly capable all-terrain tire that excels in on-road comfort and wet-weather handling. While most users praise its quiet highway manners and versatility across mixed surfaces, some report inconsistent tread life and diminished performance in deep snow or as the tire nears the end of its service life.

Pros

  • Exceptional on-road comfort and low noise levels for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong wet-weather grip and resistance to hydroplaning
  • Versatile performance across mixed surfaces including mud, gravel, and sand
  • Generally high durability and long tread life for many users

Cons

  • Poor performance in deep snow and ice conditions
  • Reported difficulties with initial balancing and vibration issues
  • Performance and grip levels drop significantly as tread wears down
  • Premium price point compared to competitors

Observations

  • Users with heavy SUVs and 4x4s (e.g., Land Rover Discovery, Nissan Navara) report high satisfaction with the balance of on-road manners and off-road capability.
  • Some owners of full-size trucks (e.g., Ford F-150) noted premature wear or structural issues, suggesting the tire may be better suited for lighter or mid-sized SUVs.
  • Performance in winter conditions is highly dependent on the vehicle type, with some users finding them inadequate for severe alpine environments.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Road Venture AT51 B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Sizes available99
Rim diameters15″ – 18″16″ – 22″
Tread depth13.5/32″11/32″
UTQG540 A A440 A B
Treadwear warranty55,000 mi50,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure65 psi44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Pirelli

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

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 88 vs 67 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 91 vs 80 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 91 vs 81 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Road Venture AT51 scores 90 vs 81 on wet.

Tire A · Kumho Road Venture AT51
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR

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.