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This is what Kumho are calling a Mixed Terrain tyre, so we are going against the grain by calling them an aggressive all-terrain. Either way you look at it, they look to be a good mix between off-road chunkiness and on-road handling. By balancing a tighter inner tread void, with wider more open outer lugs to cut through loose and slippery surfaces you get a good mix in theory. Kumho were keen to mention that they took the tyres through the Aussie Outback for 20,000km of torture testing, and put them up against similar competitor brands with tremendous results. The proof will be in the pudding though, and we are looking forward to putting them through the Unsealed 4X4 test with a long-term review down the (dusty) track. For more information
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Recently put a set of MT51s on my Ford Everest Trend. I drive around 60% on road and 40% off road, but when off road, I need a tyre that will handle, rocky terrain, mud, sand and gravel.
I had the Trend out in the hinterland recently checking tracks after Cyclone Debbie. Boy do these tyres perform. Never had the slightest problem, even in the most difficult washouts (the Trends advanced 4WD system may have helped).
On road driving is VERY quiet as well.
Great tyre, just wondering what kind of mileage I’ll get out of them. Time will tell.