I have now put a couple thousand miles on my new set of Kumbo's and am very happy with their performance. Most of my driving so far has been on pavement with it split between city and highway driving. Their ride is definitely a little stiffer than the stock Firestone's were, but it is not annoying. The traction is impressive, even on the highway because they will track very confidently when you apply steering inputs. I haven't done any serious off-roading yet, but have been on dirt and gravel surfaces without any concerns or issues. I expect they will do everything I desire or can expect out of my Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk which is trail rates 3 or less. I am pleased and can recommend these tires to anyone who is looking for a multipurpose tires that spends most of its time on pavement.
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Kumho Road Venture AT52 Reviews
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8.5
Great
Score breakdown:
8.5
Long lasting
Great
8.5
Handling
Great
8.6
Traction
Great
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 is an all-terrain tire with a high load rating and is capable of great performance on- and off-road. Compared to highway tires, they exhibit more toughness off-road while sacrificing some amount of comfort for the sake of traction. Even the outer tread blocks are made in a manner to increase off-road traction. During the Kumho Road Venture AT52 review, we found the steering to exhibit precise responses. For their price, Kumho Road Venture AT52 tires are known to exhibit good quality. Individuals who drive their trucks everyday must seriously consider these tires.
Features and Benefits
South Korean manufacturer Kumho turned its attention towards the growing light truck market in America for selling these specialized tires. Attributes such as durability and aggressive tread pattern were visible during our Kumho Road Venture AT52 review, thereby making them suitable for the all-terrain market. While the presence of high-density, multi angle sipes is responsible for all-season performance, wide sub lateral and deep lateral grooves ensure confident off-road traction. What’s more, aggressive and rigged sidebiters in the sidewall work to guard the tire from damages.
Here is a look at the top features and benefits that result in a high Kumho Road Venture AT52 rating:
- Rugged shoulder blocks for traction in tough off-road conditions
- Establishes a wonderful balance between on-road and off-road performance
- Three Peak Mountain Certified, which makes them suitable for use in moderate snow conditions
- Limited manufacturer tread warranty of 55,000 miles
- Comfortable and composed ride
- Very little tread noise and vibrations due to five pitch block variation
- Shorter emergency braking distance when compared to similar tires General Grabber APT and Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Pros and Cons
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 is an ideal all-terrain tire for vehicles such as pickup trucks, jeeps, and SUVs. Large circumferential grooves help eliminate water from the tires to prevent hydroplaning and ensure greater safety. Numerous biting edges are present all around the tire for superior grip.
Pros
- Symmetrical tread pattern that ensures even wear
- High strength and durability
- Suitable for grip in dry, wet, and winter conditions
- Made from proprietary carbon black cut-and-chip resistant rubber compound
- Rigid center blocks ensure great handling and straight-line driving performance
- Large tread blocks result in a center rib that leads to great highway stability
Cons
- Not the best in terms of wet traction
- The ride can be stiff at times
SimpleTire’s view on Kumho Road Venture AT52 tires
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 scores by balancing rugged off-road capabilities with daily drivability on highway roads. The special tread blocks on this tire ensure high durability and a long tread life. Most of all, drivers will feel confident as it responds immediately to steering inputs on- and off-road. The available tread pattern enables grip on various dry, wet, and snowy conditions. The Road Venture AT52 is also a major improvement over the previous Road Venture AT51 in more ways than one. It may not be the best looking tire in the market right now, but Kumho has clearly given preference to form over function while making this.
Vehicles the Kumho Road Venture AT52 is a replacement tire for
Though it is not available as an OEM tire, it can be fitted as a replacement tire on the Ford F-250, Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500. For more information on the available Kumho Road Venture AT52 tire sizes, visit our SimpleTire website.
62 reviews
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overall rating
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Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
4
Noise
5
Treadwear
5