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Kumho Road Venture MT51 vs Kumho Road Venture MT71

Kumho Road Venture MT51 vs MT71 - Key Differences [2024]

Here are the key stats for the Kumho Road Venture MT51 and Kumho Road Venture MT71 tyres, at a glance.
Road Venture MT51Road Venture MT71
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUVLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleOff-Road Max TractionOff-Road Max Traction
SeasonAll SeasonAll Season
Release Date20162020
Run Flat?NoNo
Overall Score76/100N/A

Pricing

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Kumho Road Venture MT51 vs Kumho Road Venture MT71 in Australia

The Road Venture MT51 has been around in Australia for about 8 years, whereas the Road Venture MT71 has been on the market for about 4 years

Both tyres are rated for off-road max traction action. Both tyres are designed for use with 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks.

Both of these are considered all season tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Both brands are considered to be in the mid-range part of the market.

Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!

How We Reviewed These Tyres

We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the Road Venture MT51 and the Road Venture MT71 tyres.

Benchmark Test Data

Here are the results from a number of magazine tests and benchmarks done on the Road Venture MT51 and Road Venture MT71 tyres.
Road Venture MT51Road Venture MT71
Dry PerformanceExcellentExcellent
Wet PerformanceExcellentExcellent
ComfortGoodExcellent
Snow/Ice PerformanceGoodExcellent
Overall Score76/100N/A

Comfort

Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the Road Venture MT51 scores 4 out of 5 for comfort and the Road Venture MT71 scores 5 out of 5.

UTQG Data

Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.

Treadwear

Unfortunately, we don't have any UTQG treadwear data available for either of these tyres.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

We don't have any UTQG traction data available for either of these tyres.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

We don't have any UTQG temperature data available for either of these sets of tyres.

Warranty

Unfortunately, we don't have any warranty information available for either of these tyres.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 27 sizes of the Road Venture MT51, and all 16 sizes of the Road Venture MT71 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.

Road Venture MT51 Sizes

Size
225/70 R17 110/107Q
225/75 R16 115Q
225/70 R17 110Q
225/75 R16 115/112Q
235/75 R15 110/107Q
235/75 R15 110Q
235/85 R16 120Q
235/85 R16 120/116Q
245/75 R16 120/116Q
245/75 R16 120Q
245/70 R16 118Q
245/70 R17 119/116Q
245/70 R16 118/115Q
245/70 R17 119Q
255/70 R16 115/112Q
255/70 R16 115Q
265/70 R17 121Q
265/65 R17 120/117Q
265/60 R18 119Q
265/70 R16 117/114Q
265/60 R18 119/116Q
265/70 R16 117Q
265/70 R17 121/118Q
275/65 R17 121/118Q
285/75 R16 126/123Q
285/70 R17 121Q
285/70 R17 121/118Q

Road Venture MT71 Sizes

Size
235/85 R16 120/116Q
255/75 R17 111/108Q
265/70 R17 121/118Q
265/75 R16 123/120Q
275/65 R20 126/123Q
275/70 R18 125/122Q
275/65 R18 123/120Q
285/55 R20 122/119Q
285/70 R17 121/118Q
285/75 R16 126/123Q
295/70 R17 121/118Q
295/55 R20 123/120Q
295/70 R18 129/126Q
305/55 R20 125/122Q
315/70 R17 121/118Q
315/75 R16 127/124Q
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