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Kumho Road Venture M/T51

Mud Terrain All Season

Replaced by the Kumho Road Venture MT71

The Kumho Road Venture MT51 is an all season mud-terrain tire with owner praise for off-road traction, tread life and value. Increasing noise with wear is a recurring compromise, while wet handling and snow feedback are mixed.

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Owners say 66% from 5 owner reviews Read the reviews
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  • 5owner reviews
  • 115,022miles driven
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Tire Reviews Score

Kumho Road Venture M/T51

6.6/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 5 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 66% 18% 25%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 75%
Combined 29% 6.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 25% of this score. The other 75% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do owners say about the Kumho Road Venture MT51?
Across 5 owner ratings the Kumho Road Venture MT51 averages 66%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.6 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 4.7. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 40% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Kumho Road Venture MT51?
Owners rate the Kumho Road Venture MT51 6.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Kumho Road Venture MT51 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Kumho Road Venture MT51 7.2 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 15,000 miles.
Has the Kumho Road Venture MT51 been replaced?
The Kumho Road Venture MT51 has been replaced by the Kumho Road Venture MT71.
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Kumho Road Venture MT51 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 5 reviews

Off-road traction is the point of agreement in all five Kumho Road Venture MT51 reviews, with praise for mud, rocks and rough tracks. Three owners also favor tread life and value, supported by mid-life and end-of-life accounts of substantial use. Rising noise as the tire wears is the recurring compromise, mentioned by two owners, while basic noise levels are less settled. Wet handling and snow traction each have one favorable and one critical account, so this small group does not establish either as a strength. Four reviews cover established use, but there are no follow-up reviews from the same owners, and the 66.4% average reflects two positive and three neutral scores.

What owners mention most counted across 5 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 66%
  • Dry Grip 76%
  • Wear 72%
  • Comfort 68%
  • Wet Grip 64%
  • Snow Grip 63%
  • Handling 60%
  • Road Feedback 56%
  • Ice Grip 47%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 62%

“These tires have been very good. Handling on road has been good considering their more aggressive tread patern. If they are pumped up too hard then you will lose the back end in the wet but if you get your pressures...”

  • Isuzu DMAX
  • 38,000 miles
Read full review → 878 found this helpful
Most critical 48%

“This tire is pretty great at off road, as expected. I find that in sand it is lacking slightly when compared to some other brands I've had experience with in my past. It does well when aired down. It is at home in deep...”

  • Jeep XJ Cherokee
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 750 found this helpful
Longest term 80%

“Comfortable tire with softer compounds than many, minimal splitting/cracking over lifetime. If rotated and inflated properly they will last for +80000km. Very tough and hard wearing. I have done multiple desert trips on...”

  • Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • 50,000 miles
Read full review → 882 found this helpful

All 5 Kumho Road Venture MT51 reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
74%
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Initial Impressions
  • Mercedes Benz
  • 235/85 R16
  • 12,000 miles
It's roughly a 60/40 tire; it's not a true MT, it's a bit softer. Mounted on a G-Class W460, it's ideal because the car can handle even slicks, but I've driven to Morocco from the EU and used them on the Draa Valley and the Atlas Mountains, as well as some terrible roads and highways, without a single puncture. In my opinion, for the price, they could be considered premium.
Kumho Road Venture MT51 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 17
48%
Member
This tire is pretty great at off road, as expected. I find that in sand it is lacking slightly when compared to some other brands I've had experience with in my past. It does well when aired down. It is at home in deep mud, and rocky terrains. It does well on gravel roads and smooth highways. It is a little bit noisey, but as expected for this variety of tire. It struggles in light snow, ice and freezing rain style of conditions. It does well in deep snow at lower speeds, however. As a more budget friendly tire, these are solid for a weekend adventure rig, camping or hiking vehicle. I wouldn't recommend these for a daily-driver unless it is a farm/ranch or dirt roads/two tracks are in your commute. If you have a newer, more modern and nicer off-roader, you might be better served with a more expensive tire if you have the $.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Snow Grip 3
  • Ice Grip 3
Helpful 750
62%
Member
  • Isuzu DMAX
  • 245/70 R17
  • 38,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Average
These tires have been very good. Handling on road has been good considering their more aggressive tread patern. If they are pumped up too hard then you will lose the back end in the wet but if you get your pressures right and remember your not in a sports car they are OK. Off road they jave bee brilliant. Been through some thick mud and never been stuck. Handled well on gravel tracks. They have a low hum at speed but I expected this based on the tread pattern. However, as they have worn they are getting louder. Currently at 38000 miles with 6/7mm left on them. They have lasted well and will do the summer so another 6-8000 miles hopefully.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 878

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80%
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Comfortable tire with softer compounds than many, minimal splitting/cracking over lifetime. If rotated and inflated properly they will last for +80000km. Very tough and hard wearing. I have done multiple desert trips on my last set and not even a puncture. Been all over the southern and northen flinders ranges, SA, very sharp, rocky terrain and they are a great tire for this and excellent in heavy mud. Not really noticed problems in the wet unless trying to go too fast and needing to brake suddenly but performs as well as any other 4wd tire I've used. Excellent value for the price point.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 8
Helpful 882
68%
Member
Done 22,000 miles with these on a 2017 Hilux, a good strong tire seems to wear well. Getting noisier the more worn they are but no more than any other mt or aggressive at tire. Fuel economy is down 3-4 mpg on the standard lightweight Bridgestone h/t. Very good in the mud with loads of traction in difficult conditions. Just finding in very heavy rain braking can be a bit interesting. Seems to work well in the snow with plenty of grip. Would buy again as they were reasonably priced.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 862
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