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Kumho Road Venture APT KL51

Touring All Season

Replaced by the Road Venture HT

The Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 is a Touring All Season tyre designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

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Owners say 80% from 14 owner reviews 100% would buy again Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated June 2019.

  • 14owner reviews
  • 470,000miles driven
  • 33sizes available
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Tyre Reviews Score

Kumho Road Venture APT KL51

8.2/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 14 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews14 owner reviews · rated 80% 90% 48%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 52%
Combined 61% 8.2

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 48% of this score. The other 52% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre 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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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range23 sizes available

205-285Width45-75Profile15-22Rim96-115 S-VLoad/Speed Index2008First On Market

EU LabelAcross 23 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-73dB

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

600UTQG treadwearATractionATemperature60,000milesMileage warranty

Popular sizes225/45 R17235/55 R18235/60 R18265/65 R17225/65 R17215/65 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 have?
In the US, the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 600, with traction A and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Kumho backs it with a 60,000-mile limited treadwear warranty.
What do owners say about the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51?
Across 14 owner ratings the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 averages 80%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.9 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51?
Owners rate the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 8.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 20,000 miles.
More questions about the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 (3)
Would owners buy the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 again, based on the 14 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Has the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 been replaced?
The Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 has been replaced by the Kumho Road Venture HT.
What sizes does the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 come in?
The Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 is available in 33 sizes, ranging from 205-285/45-75 R15-22.
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Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 11 reviews

Most owners rate the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 positively: ten of the 11 reviews are positive, with an average score of 86% and none negative. Dry grip is the most frequently praised aspect, with four owners highlighting it, while three find road noise low. A smaller number commend wet grip, dry handling and braking, or value for money. Snow traction divides opinion: two owners find it adequate or better, while two are less satisfied. Most reviews do not specify the tyre's life stage, so its long-term wear is difficult to assess reliably.

What owners mention most counted across 10 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 14 ratings

  • Owner score 80%
  • Dry Grip 89%
  • Comfort 89%
  • Wear 83%
  • Road Feedback 82%
  • Wet Grip 81%
  • Handling 78%
  • Snow Grip 70%
  • Ice Grip 60%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 70%

“All around good tyre for the price. Would recommend for medium budget seekers. Good dry and wet grip but unfortunately not that special in the winter. Snow grip is ok but sometimes in roundabouts they go straight and do...”

  • Toyota RAV4
  • 12,000 miles
Read full review → 1,016 found this helpful
Longest term 89%

“Put 4 of these on a Lexus RX400h when it had 50k miles on the clock. Just about to replace the front 2 at 95k miles, rears look good for another 7-10k. Mostly mway driving. Not even looking at other brands. It'll be the...”

  • Lexus RX400
  • 45,000 miles
Read full review → 651 found this helpful

All 11 Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 reviews

Score spread across 11 written reviews
70%
Member
  • Toyota RAV4
  • 235/55 R18 V
  • 12,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
All around good tyre for the price. Would recommend for medium budget seekers. Good dry and wet grip but unfortunately not that special in the winter. Snow grip is ok but sometimes in roundabouts they go straight and do not grip.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 1,016
77%
Member
just 1negative things about this tyre; outside looking not strong
225/70/16
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 641
99%
Member
I had the tyres on my Santa Fe 2008 since 10 months and about 15 000km. I can say - the tyres perform excellent in any condition! During the summer they are a little bit "softer" than I want, so the fuel consumption is slightly higher than the previous/original KUMHO 798 Plus, but the APT KL51 is much more comfortable than any other tyres I had. I would buy them again without any doubt!!! Now in the snow conditions they perform very nice on fresh snow and on thin icy roads.

I must say - the best all season tyre for the price :)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 642

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71%
Member
Best bang for the buck. Doesn't provide anything less than well-known competitors, with a 30% lower price. Very good on-road manners for dry and wet surfaces.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 656
91%
Member
Incredible tyres. Had these on a Discovery 3 since 2013. Just passed 35,000 miles with this set, and still about 3mm tread left. They will probably do another 10,000.

Dry grip is great both forward and laterally. No hint of give when cornering hard. Saved my bacon in a true emergency stop from 60mph.

Not amazing on snow or muddy roads, but can't complain because these are really motorway tyres. I will certainly be buying these again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 692
93%
Member
Best tyres ive ever fitted to a 4x4. Excellent traction in wet and dry conditions. Low road noise and great at braking. Super tyre for towing. Decent enough in snow with 4 wheel drive.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 620
89%
Member
  • Honda CRV
  • 225/65 R17
  • 4,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
Fitted to Honda diesel CRV,very hot tarmac in summer,very wet winter (Cyprus) exellent tyres, purchased 4,expensive here at €150 each,worth every cent,fantastic grip,never felt unstable,very quiet,highly recommended.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 632
89%
Member
Put 4 of these on a Lexus RX400h when it had 50k miles on the clock. Just about to replace the front 2 at 95k miles, rears look good for another 7-10k. Mostly mway driving. Not even looking at other brands. It'll be the same again for me.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 651
94%
Member
Just great tyres, much more better than brgestone.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 669
83%
Member
  • Lexus RX330
  • 225/45 R17
  • 20,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Great value tyre
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 549
91%
Member
Fantastic budget tyre that is very quiet and lasts twice as long as the soft continental tyres the car came with and only costs ?90
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 591
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