Is the Kumho Road Venture AT52 a good tire?
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 appears in 1 independent comparative tire test in our database. Across those results it earns a Tire Lab Score of 88/100 — rated "Very Good" among All Season tires. The score is a weighted average of its per-category performance relative to the winner of each test it entered, so a tire only scores highly by beating strong competition rather than by appearing in easy tests.
Where it shines. Across published test rankings the Kumho Road Venture AT52 is consistently competitive in wet braking, dry braking, snow traction and cabin noise. In wet braking specifically it averages a #1.0 finish across 1 ranked result, including 1 outright win. Wet braking is the single most safety-relevant number in any tire test, so it carries the heaviest weight in the score above.
Who should buy it. Drivers who see real winter conditions will get the most out of the Kumho Road Venture AT52, and it remains usable year-round in mild climates. Before buying, check the size you need is actually offered — performance varies between sizes, and test results are published for one specific size at a time. The full test-by-test breakdown and price comparison below let you confirm both.
Tire Lab Score
Weighted average of this tire's per-category performance scores (100 = matched the test winner). Higher is better.
⚠️ Mileage data unavailable – scored at segment median (71/100)
Score Weighting
Performance Achievements
Evidence · 1 test▾
- Independent test programmes#1 of 5
Wet Braking placings from independent published tire tests.
Evidence · 1 test▾
- Independent test programmes#2 of 5
Dry Braking placings from independent published tire tests.
Evidence · 1 test▾
- Independent test programmes#3 of 5
Snow Braking placings from independent published tire tests.
Evidence · 1 test▾
- Independent test programmes#3 of 5
Noise & Comfort placings from independent published tire tests.
Tire Lab analysis reviewed by Dr Edwin Pang — PhD in mechanical engineering, close to 10 years in the tire industry, including 5 years at a leading tire R&D headquarters in Hannover.
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