Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T vs RBP Repulsor X/T RX tires

Venom Power Tires started by manufacturing heavy-duty mud-terrain and all-terrain tires for serious off-roading, but is now expanding into passenger car tires. On the other hand, Rolling Big Power (RBP) recognized a need for off-road 4x4 truck tires that could provide tremendous traction and withstand the harshest conditions when it first launched in 2001.

A rugged-terrain tire, the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T is designed for use on Jeeps, light trucks, and SUVs, and comes with a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. While the aggressive tread pattern improves grip and performance off-road, its reinforced structure boosts load-carrying capacity and durability.

Designed for use on light trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs, the RBP Repulsor X/T RX is a rugged-terrain tire that offers reduced highway noise, great durability plus a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. Despite its impressive traction and robust appearance, the RBP Repulsor X/T RX is surprisingly quiet on the highway.

Performance-wise, the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T and the RBP Repulsor X/T RX are very similar. But, are these tires different from one another? Here is a comparison of the handling, traction, and longevity of the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T and RBP Repulsor X/T RX using SimpleScore (SimpleTire's proprietary tire rating system).

Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T tires

The Terra Hunter X/T offers the ideal combination of highway comfort and off-road power, painstakingly developed to deliver unparalleled performance for your everyday commute and weekend excursions. Whether you're traversing metropolitan streets or conquering rugged trails, this tire will allow you to securely tread across different terrains. Enhance your driving experience with the Terra Hunter X/T, designed to provide unrivaled adaptability and performance wherever the road leads.

On average, the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T sports a good SimpleScore of 7.7 because of its confident handling, consistent traction, and great longevity.

RBP Repulsor X/T RX tires

The RBP Repulsor X/T RX's large staggered tread elements, wide grooves, and open shoulder design improve traction in a range of circumstances, including deep mud and loose soil. The upper sidewall design and biting edges provide maximum grip while reducing road noise and ensuring a smooth ride. It boasts a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty and blends durability, dependability, and versatility. Additionally, it is available in 31"- 37" applications, making it appropriate for any light truck or SUV.

On average, the RBP Repulsor X/T RX sports a good SimpleScore of 7.8 because of its decent handling, consistent traction, and great longevity.

Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T vs RBP Repulsor X/T RX tires on traction

Rugged-terrain tires perform well in off-road environments such as thick mud, sand, boulders, and difficult paths. They feature aggressive tread patterns with bigger spaces between lugs for maximum grip in tough conditions. Let's see how the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T and the RBP Repulsor X/T RX stack in terms of traction.

The Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T's broad shoulders and wide grooves pull mud, dirt, water, slush, snow, rocks, and other undesired elements out of the tire, providing consistent traction. Its aggressive, self-cleaning tread design provides solid traction on and off the road. As a result, the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T earns a solid traction score of 7.5.

On the flip side, the RBP Repulsor X/T RX scores a good score of 7.2 thanks to its large staggered tread components, wide grooves, and open shoulder design that improve grip on a variety of terrains, including deep mud and loose soil. Additionally, its upper sidewall design and biting edges provide optimum grip.

When it comes to traction, the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T has a slight edge over the RBP Repulsor X/T RX (7.5 vs 7.2).

ADVANTAGE: Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T

Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T vs RBP Repulsor X/T RX tires on handling

Rugged-terrain tires perform well off-road, handling rain, sleet, dirt, and snow with ease. Let's take a look at the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T and the RBP Repulsor X/T RX’s handling scores.

The Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T earns a solid handling score of 7.7 thanks to its slightly broader contact patch that improves handling and stability on and off the road.

On the other hand, the RBP Repulsor X/T RX offers reliable off-road performance, handling rain, sleet, dirt, and snow with ease, and also sports an equal handling score of 7.7.

When it comes to handling, there is no difference in the scores as these are equal; it is a tie.

ADVANTAGE: Tie

Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T vs RBP Repulsor X/T RX tires on longevity

The average longevity of rugged-terrain tires depends on where and how frequently the tires are being used. You might observe tread life at the higher end of the range if you drive both on and off-road. Let's take a look at the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T and the RBP Repulsor X/T RX’s longevity scores.

The Terra Hunter X/T's wide grooves and open shoulders keep pebbles, mud, dirt, water, slush, snow, and other undesired materials out of the tire for reliable traction and to shield the casing from harm. It is covered by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. Constructed with a durable, reinforced rubber compound that increases durability and load-carrying capabilities for longer tread life, the Terra Hunter X/T sports a great longevity score of 8.

Conversely, the RBP Repulsor X/T RX earns a longevity score of 8.7. Combining durability, dependability, and versatility, the Repulsor X/T RX comes with a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. The Repulsor X/T RX uses a robust, damage-resistant tread compound that is molded into an aggressive, extreme-terrain tread with wide grooves and big, staggered tread blocks for effective mud and debris’ self-cleaning.

When it comes to longevity, the RBP Repulsor X/T RX outlasts the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T (8.7 vs 8).

ADVANTAGE: RBP Repulsor X/T RX

When to use each

Rugged-terrain tires strike a balance between all-terrain and mud-terrain tires, providing greater durability and off-road grip than all-terrain tires. The Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T and the RBP Repulsor X/T RX are best suited for vehicles that spend 15% to 50% of their time off-road. These tires are a good alternative for individuals who do not want to compromise off-road performance while still enjoying their vehicle on the road. However, you can choose a tire based on your vehicle type, as well as other factors such as traction, handling, longevity, and budget.

Which one should you choose?

So, which rugged-terrain tire is ideal for you - the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T or the RBP Repulsor X/T RX? Looking at the SimpleScore, the Repulsor X/T RX has a marginally better score of 7.8 than the Terra Hunter X/T, which has a respectable 7.7.

Comparing the prices of the LT265/70R17 tire size, the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T costs around $189 per tire, and four such tires cost $756, while the Repulsor X/T RX costs around $156 per tire and four such tires cost $624 (a difference of $132).

Based on SimpleScore, you should choose the Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T if you:

• Drive a full-size, light-duty, half-ton pickup truck like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, a heavy-duty truck like the Ford F-250, or a light-duty pickup truck GMC Sierra 1500
• Prefer better traction (7.5 vs 7.2)

On the other hand, you should choose the RBP Repulsor X/T RX if you:

• Drive an off-road SUV like the Hummer H3, a full-sized pickup truck Ram 1500, or Toyota Tundra
• Prefer better longevity (8.7 vs 8)
• Want a less-expensive tire

Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help, and our agents will be more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.