Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Kumho Road Venture RT averages a finish of 15th.
2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test P23 of 30
The Kumho Road Venture RT, a rugged all-terrain without the 3PMSF mark, finished joint twenty-third, below average across the snow and ice tests without a single very poor result.
Where the Kumho Road Venture RT finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P7 of 9 | 25% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P8 of 9 | 13% | - |
| Dry Circle | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P6 of 9 | 38% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P7 of 9 | 25% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P7 of 9 | 25% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P7 of 9 | 25% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 1 | P22 of 30 | 28% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P17 of 30 | 45% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P23 of 30 | 24% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P19 of 30 | 38% | - |
| Ice Traction | 1 | P18 of 30 | 41% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Kumho Road Venture RT, a rugged all-terrain without the 3PMSF mark, finished joint twenty-third, below average across the snow and ice tests without a single very poor result.
Kumho Road Venture RT feels like a decent commuter tire that prioritizes comfort and refinement over outright performance, though this approach results in uninspiring overall capabilities. The tire excels at noise mitigation, creating a quiet cabin environment that many daily drivers will appreciate, while the steering feel and almost cushy road ride make it pleasant for regular commuting duties. However, testers noted that the steering response can feel somewhat laggy and unresponsive, and the tire lacks the wet and dry grip levels that more demanding drivers expect. While it serves adequately as a comfortable daily driver, it fails to inspire confidence when performance matters.
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