Kumho Road Venture AT52 review
The Kumho Road Venture A/T52 is widely regarded as a high-value all-terrain tire that balances impressive on-road comfort and low noise levels with competent off-road capability. While most users praise its wet and dry traction and affordability, a minority of owners report issues with ride harshness, potential cupping, or inconsistent performance as the tread wears down.
Owners rate it 16.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
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
90.7%By road tests
74.4%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 74 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Kumho Road Venture A/T52 is widely regarded as a high-value all-terrain tire that balances impressive on-road comfort and low noise levels with competent off-road capability. While most users praise its wet and dry traction and affordability, a minority of owners report issues with ride harshness, potential cupping, or inconsistent performance as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point compared to premium competitors
- Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride for an all-terrain tire
- Strong traction on varied surfaces including gravel, sand, and light snow
- Aesthetically pleasing, aggressive tread design
Cons
- Reports of increased road noise as the tire reaches mid-life
- Stiffer compound can lead to a harsher ride on certain heavy-duty vehicles
- Potential for uneven tread wear or cupping if not maintained
- Some users report a 'floating' sensation at highway speeds
Worth knowing
- Owners of older, lighter SUVs like the Jeep Wrangler report significant improvements in cabin noise and comfort compared to more aggressive mud-terrain alternatives.
- Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., RAM 2500) occasionally report ride quality issues, suggesting the tire's construction may be better suited for lighter-duty or mid-size platforms.
- Users note that adjusting tire pressure is critical to optimizing the ride quality and handling characteristics for this specific model.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
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3rd of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 5 | |
| Value | 2nd of 5 | |
| Dirt Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Subj. Road Score | 4th of 5 |
Kumho Road Venture AT52 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 13.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 680 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 55,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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