Kumho Road Venture AT52 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT

    2026 test data · 2 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Kumho Road Venture AT52 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Road Venture AT52 and Nitto Recon Grappler AT appear in 2 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Kumho Road Venture AT52 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Nitto Recon Grappler AT performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 67/100, based on 1 test.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Kumho Road Venture AT52 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Recon Grappler AT making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Nitto Recon Grappler AT's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Road Venture AT52Nitto Recon Grappler AT
    SegmentAll TerrainAll Terrain
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used11
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.93.6
    Latest test
    Tire Lab Score88.467.4

    Tire Lab Score

    88.4
    Very Good · All Season
    67.4
    Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Road Venture AT52Nitto Recon Grappler ATWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Kumho Road Venture AT52
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Avg rank 3.7
    1
    Kumho Road Venture AT52
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.0
    11
    Avg rank 4.3
    1
    Kumho Road Venture AT52
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.7
    1
    No data
    Kumho Road Venture AT52

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Kumho Road Venture AT52 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT

    The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 3.0 for the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Road Venture AT52 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT

    The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 3.7 for the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho Road Venture AT52 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT

    The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.3 for the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Road Venture AT52 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT

    The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to no data for the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Road Venture AT52 or Nitto Recon Grappler AT?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Road Venture AT52 ranks higher on average than the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho Road Venture AT52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nitto Recon Grappler AT across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Road Venture AT52 ranks better than the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Road Venture AT52 appears in 1 independent tests, Nitto Recon Grappler AT in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →