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?
Choose Kumho Road Venture AT52 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Nitto Recon Grappler AT's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Road Venture AT52 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Latest test | — | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.4 | 67.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Road Venture AT52
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Road Venture AT52 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 →
