Kumho Road Venture AT KL78 325/60/18 (Pics)

P-Dizzle · 12-18-2006, 11:29 PM

Great tire from Kumho. Works with factory 18's. Ride quality is better than stock. Looks like tires may be loud but road noise remains about the same. You will need at least a leveling kit to fit these Kumho's without rubbing. Mud guards can ramain in place without any rubbing lock to lock. Dimensions 33.3" x 13". Weighs 65 lbs per tire. Haven't noticed a difference in braking. Gas mileage remains about the same. 1 mpg loss at most. Tires are great in town and on the interstate. Haven't had any experience in my "Girly 2WD" with these tires on water, ice, or snow living here in AZ, but traction is excellent on dry pavement. 2.5" Leveling kit up front. 1.5" Block in rear. 1 pic with stock tires .

Mr. B · 12-19-2006, 01:18 AM

........and who can pass up a tire that sez Kum Ho on the side?

P-Dizzle · 12-19-2006, 03:21 AM

I second that...

**Blackbeauty** · 12-19-2006, 07:19 AM

Nice tires! I like the sidewall carvings. They look badazz!

BlackBart · 12-19-2006, 09:42 PM

Cool. Thanks for those nice pics

TitanZX · 12-19-2006, 09:44 PM

The KL78's are great tires. I have the 325/65/18's on the stock rims and the ride quality is better and little to no tire noise compared to stock tires.

**Blackbeauty** · 12-20-2006, 06:30 AM

How's the wear/lifespan on these tires? My experience with most of the tires I've had on my trucks was they may last for 40000-50000 miles, but the last 30000 they don't have much traction or grip. Generally really good when new, but with a little wear, they fade fast. Only one I haven't had this problem with are the Revos with the uni-T.

CoachBoone · 12-20-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. B

........and who can pass up a tire that sez Kum Ho on the side?

Nice.

TitanZX · 12-20-2006, 08:10 AM

I have heard the tread wear is rather good on these tires. They are slightly soft so I dont know for sure.

P-Dizzle · 12-20-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TitanZX

I have heard the tread wear is rather good on these tires. They are slightly soft so I dont know for sure.

I have heard the same. Haven't even hit 5k miles on my truck yet so I can't justify that.

ScottK · 06-12-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by P-Dizzle

You will need at least a leveling kit to fit these Kumho's without rubbing. Mud guards can ramain in place without any rubbing lock to lock.
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2.5" Leveling kit up front. 1.5" Block in rear. 1 pic with stock tires .

I know this is an old thread, but I've got a question.

Would they fit on a 4x4 with the 2" leveling kit?

**chunko** · 06-12-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. B

........and who can pass up a tire that sez Kum Ho on the side?

good ol' mr b....

I may buy these just to use that line on my girlfriend.

Perhaps I should grow some chops to soften the blow afterwards....heh heh

Nice looking tires.

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P, All kidding aside, is the rear lift kit necessary to fit these in your opinion?

jaho1979 · 06-12-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottK

I know this is an old thread, but I've got a question.

Would they fit on a 4x4 with the 2" leveling kit?

Yes, they will fit. This truck is a 4x4 with 2" kit in the front and he has 325/60/18 Nittos and no rubbing issues.

P-Dizzle · 06-12-2007, 11:04 AM

I believe others have fit 325/65/18 on trucks with the mini lift without any problems and that is near a 35" tire. The 325/60/18 fits no problem. I have put about 15k on these tires and they are great.

gixxer0.6g · 06-12-2007, 11:14 AM

I have the 17" stock KL78's on for almost a year and love them. Great tire. The 17" have a different sidewall just in case you're wondering.