Road Venture SAT KL61

[Oldswagon]

I am looking at getting some new "3 season" tires (I have winter tires) for my Suburban in before the spring. I want a tire in the all-terrian type category, and something that is decent in the snow (for those unexpected early snow falls).

For a long time I was looking at either the classic BF Goodrich All Terrian T/A, and I also have hear glowing reviews from owners of Bridgestone Dueler Revo's.

Then I came across these Road Venture SAT KL61, and it looks like a better tire on paper than the others, for a less cost. Not only does it have the Severe snow rating (unlike the Revo's) it also has a very high treadwear rating (in the 640 in my size). I have been very impressed with the Kumho's we put on our little Honda, so I am thinking of trying these.

Any opinions or experiences?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Road+Venture+SAT+KL61

http://www.kumhousa.com/Tire_SizeChart.aspx?id=c205bde8-f7ff-4e90-82f1-4b22403cf2eb

 

[HTSS_TR]

Kumho Road Venture SAT KL61 is fairly new tire, not may had experiences with it. In general, Kumho is a good value tire for most applications. Most of the Road Venture SAT KL61 sizes are made in Korea which is a good sign, I still do not like to buy tires made in China.

 

[jazeo]

The last 6 cars or trucks have had Kumho's on them, my current vehicles have the following.

KUMHO ECSTA STX KL12

KUMHO ROAD VENTURE AT KL78

KUMHO ECSTA KH11

I haven't gotten a bad set yet and I won't buy anything else unless I do.

 

[kkreit01]

I'm really interested in these as well. There aren't many reviews yet. You might not need a winter set with these.

However, depending on your size, you can get Toyo Open Country ATs for less $ at Treadepot. That's more of a proven tire than this new Kumho.

 

[Oldswagon]

Thanks for the responses. I know that these tires are fairly new, but I was hoping someone on the board might have bought them. I am really leaning towards these tires because Kumho tires have been really good to us so far, and their prices are excellent.

I might be able to get away without using winters with these tires, but I already have a set of winters. Plus, my 'burb is a 2WD and I live in a rural area, so I do like have that extra security of a true winter tire (mine are studded as well).

If anyone has any other comments, please feel free to chime in. Look over the tire specs and comment on them too.

If I get a chance, I am going to stop by my "tire guy" sometime over the next couple weeks. I'll price out the BFG's, Revo's and SAT's and see how they compare.

 

[rammo]

i just research these tires and they seem good but how to they fair in the snow?