Kumho 285/75 R16 126/123R Road Venture AT51 2024

Kumho Road Venture AT51 285/75 R16 126/123R is an all-terrain tyre designed for compatible SUVs, 4x4 vehicles and light trucks requiring a 16-inch fitment. This exact configuration features a 285 mm section width, 75-series profile and 16-inch rim, with a 126/123R service description. The 126/123 load indices correspond to maximum loads of 1700 kg in single fitment and 1550 kg in dual fitment per tyre, while the R speed rating allows speeds up to 170 km/h under the specified operating conditions.

The Road Venture AT51 is an all-terrain tyre developed for drivers who regularly combine paved-road driving with gravel, dirt and light off-road use. Its aggressive tread design is intended to provide traction on varied surfaces while maintaining predictable handling and practical road manners for everyday driving.

Tread Design and Steering Response

The AT51 uses a staggered tread-block arrangement with multiple biting edges designed to improve traction across loose and uneven surfaces. The tread layout also supports directional stability and controlled steering during highway and mixed-surface driving.

Dry-Road Handling and Cornering

The wide 285 mm footprint provides a substantial contact area for stable road handling, while the 75-series profile offers considerable sidewall height for improved cushioning over uneven surfaces. The heavy-duty 126/123R construction is suited to compatible vehicles operating with substantial loads.

Wet-Road Performance

Wide circumferential grooves and lateral channels are designed to move water away from the contact patch, helping maintain traction on wet paved roads. Wet-road braking and handling depend on tyre condition, inflation pressure, road surface, temperature and vehicle setup.

Off-Road and All-Terrain Performance

The Road Venture AT51 is engineered for mixed on-road and off-road use. Its aggressive tread blocks and multiple traction edges are designed to provide grip on gravel, dirt, mud and uneven terrain while retaining highway usability. It is intended as an all-terrain tyre rather than a dedicated mud-terrain product.

Durability and Load Carrying

The 126/123 load range provides substantial carrying capacity for compatible SUVs, 4x4s and light trucks. The reinforced construction is designed to withstand the demands of mixed-surface driving and heavier vehicle loads.

Comfort and Road Noise

The AT51 balances aggressive all-terrain traction with everyday road usability. Its tread design is intended to manage road noise while providing the durability and traction expected from an all-terrain tyre. Actual comfort and noise levels depend on vehicle configuration, tyre pressure, road surface and suspension condition.

Seasonal Performance

The Road Venture AT51 is an all-season all-terrain tyre. It is designed for year-round road and light off-road use, but severe-winter capability should be determined from the actual sidewall markings of the supplied tyre rather than assumed from the all-season classification alone.

Load Capacity and Speed Rating

The 126 load index corresponds to a maximum load of 1700 kg per tyre in single application, while the 123 load index corresponds to 1550 kg per tyre in dual application. The R speed rating corresponds to a maximum rated speed of 170 km/h, subject to the applicable load, inflation pressure and vehicle manufacturer's requirements.

Who Should Consider This Tyre?

Kumho Road Venture AT51 285/75 R16 126/123R is suitable for compatible SUVs, 4x4 vehicles and light trucks requiring this exact fitment. It is particularly suited to drivers seeking durable all-terrain traction, stable highway handling, wet-road control and dependable performance on gravel, dirt and other moderate off-road surfaces.