Kumho Road Venture AT51 Review - A Good Buy? [Test Data]

Here are the key stats for the Road Venture AT51, at a glance.

Key Info - Australia
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2015
Run Flat?	No
Overall Score	77/100

Review Summary

In a hurry? Here's what you need to know about the Kumho Road Venture AT51:

Dry condition grip is decent.
Temperature resistance is decent.
Tread life is very high.

Pricing

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Kumho Road Venture AT51 in Australia

This offering by Kumho has been around in Australia for about 9 years. Especially designed for 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks, it comes in a total of 26 sizes.

This on-/off-road all-terrain tyre is a solid option for those looking for an all season tyre in the mid-range of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.

Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!

How We Reviewed The Road Venture AT51 Tyres

We've analysed the results of the following tyre benchmarks to carry out a data-driven review of the Road Venture AT51 tyres.

TireRack: Best in On-Road All-Terrain
SA4x4: All-Terrain Tire Test R17

Benchmark Test Data

Here are the results from a number of magazine tests and benchmarks done on the Road Venture AT51 tyres. Bear in mind that these results are more subjective than the EU results.

	Rating
Dry Performance	Excellent
Wet Performance	Excellent
Handling	Good
Comfort	Good
Snow/Ice Performance	Good
Treadwear	Good
Overall Score	77/100

Comfort

Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, including those below, the Road Venture AT51 scores 4 out of 5 for comfort.

TireRack: Best in On-Road All-Terrain
SA4x4: All-Terrain Tire Test R17

Treadwear

With a UTQG treadwear rating of 540, the Road Venture AT51 would theoretically last 5.4 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.

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.

These tyres score a grade of A.

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.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Warranty

We don't have any warranty data for this tyre, unfortunately. Know how long the warranty period is? Let us know over at the contact page.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still undecided as to whether to go with these on-/off-road all-terrain tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

With an overall rating of 77 out of 100, the Road Venture AT51 tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their SUV or truck rubber with some tyres designed for on-/off-road all-terrain action.

In terms of data out of the US, they have the following UTQG ratings:

Treadwear: 540
Traction: A (scale: AA, A, B, C)
Temperature Resistance: A (scale: A, B, C)

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 26 sizes of the Road Venture AT51 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.

Size
215/75 R15 106/103R
215/85 R16 115/112R
235/80 R17 120/117R
235/75 R15 109T XL
235/75 R15 104/101R
235/65 R17 108T XL
235/70 R16 104T
245/75 R16 120/116R
245/75 R16 109T
245/70 R17 108T
255/75 R17 111/108R
255/70 R18 113T
265/65 R18 114T
265/60 R18 110T
265/70 R17 113T
265/70 R17 121/118R
265/65 R17 112T
265/70 R16 112T
265/75 R16 114T
265/70 R18 124/121R
275/65 R18 123/120R
275/65 R20 126/123R
275/55 R20 111T
285/70 R17 121/118R
285/75 R16 126/123R
305/55 R20 121/118R