Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 review
The Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 is widely regarded as a high-value, all-terrain tire that excels in noise suppression and daily road comfort. While most users praise its balanced performance across various surfaces, a minority of owners report issues with ride quality and consistency, suggesting that performance may vary depending on vehicle weight and suspension setup.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
91.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 60 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Kumho Road Venture A/T KL78 is widely regarded as a high-value, all-terrain tire that excels in noise suppression and daily road comfort. While most users praise its balanced performance across various surfaces, a minority of owners report issues with ride quality and consistency, suggesting that performance may vary depending on vehicle weight and suspension setup.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price point
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tread pattern
- Strong dry pavement traction and highway stability
- Reliable performance on gravel and light off-road surfaces
Cons
- Reports of ride harshness or vibration on heavier-duty trucks
- Potential for uneven tread wear or cupping over time
- Harder rubber compound can lead to reduced wet-weather grip during aggressive cornering
- Occasional reports of slow air pressure loss
Worth knowing
- Users on lighter vehicles like older Jeeps noted improved comfort compared to more aggressive E-load rated tires.
- Heavy-duty truck owners reported mixed results, with some experiencing significant vibration and ride quality issues compared to lighter pickup applications.