Atturo Trail Blade X/T vs Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T tires

Founded in Illinois, the Atturo boasts more than 80 years of experience in the tire industry, specializing in high-end tires for light trucks and SUVs. On the other hand, Venom Power began by producing all-terrain and heavy-duty mud terrain tires for extreme off-roading.

The Atturo provides a distinctive and reasonably priced selection of tires for passenger vehicles, CUVs, SUVs, light trucks, and Jeeps. A rugged-terrain tire, the Atturo Trail Blade X/T is designed for use on light trucks and SUVs and offers drivers a great balance of road manners on the pavement and confident off-road traction plus a 45,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.

Venom Power tires are made for serious off-road enthusiasts looking for long-lasting tires with great traction. Designed for Jeeps, light trucks, and SUVs, the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T is a rugged-terrain tire that offers drivers balanced on- and off-road performance.

Performance-wise, the Atturo Trail Blade X/T and the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T are very similar. But, are these tires different from one another? Here is a comparison of the handling, traction, and longevity of the Atturo Trail Blade X/T and the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T using SimpleScore (SimpleTire's proprietary tire rating system).

Atturo Trail Blade X/T tires

You can get the best of mud-terrain and all-terrain tires with the Atturo Trail Blade X/T, a hybrid tire. It features an AT center tread pattern and MT shoulder block and sidewall design giving a homely feeling wherever you are. Similar to a mud-terrain tire, the big shoulder blocks provide strong traction in off-road conditions while the alternating sipes reduce road noise and provide a peaceful ride. Angled shoulders offer smoother handling and the center blocks provide greater stability on the highways.

Overall, the Atturo Trail Blade X/T sports a good score of 7.7 out of 10 thanks to its decent longevity, consistent traction, and solid handling.

Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T tires

The Terra Hunter R/T offers the best of both worlds: it is designed to handle any tough terrain with ease while providing smooth, uncompromising performance on the highway. The aggressive dual-sidewall design enhances off-road traction and protects the sidewalls. At the same time, the optimized void-to-lug ratio ensures solid traction in mud, snow, sand, and rocky terrain and the deep tread depth improves off-road capabilities, hydroplaning resistance, and tread life. Lastly, its advanced tread pattern and pitch variations reduce road noise for a smoother highway ride, increasing comfort for drivers and passengers.

On average, the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T sports a good score of 7.6 thanks to its enhanced longevity, consistent traction, and solid handling.

Atturo Trail Blade X/T vs Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T tires on traction

Rugged-terrain tires feature siping tread lugs seen on all-terrain and mud-terrain tires, which help improve traction in wet and slippery conditions. Let's see how the Atturo Trail Blade X/T and the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T compare in traction.

The Atturo Trail Blade X/T sports a solid traction score of 7.5 thanks to its siping tread lugs similar to A/T and M/T tires, which improve traction in wet and icy circumstances. They also have wide shoulder blocks like mud-terrain tires, which provide traction in off-road conditions. Its extra channels boost traction in rain or snow, while the slanted shoulders lend a more comfortable handling feel while remaining upright enough for good trail traction.

On the flipside, the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T features an aggressive dual-sidewall design that enhances off-road traction and protects the sidewalls. Meanwhile, the optimized void-to-lug ratio ensures solid traction in mud, snow, sand, and rocky terrain and the deep tread depth improves off-road capabilities, and hydroplaning resistance. As a result, the Power Terrain Hunter R/T gets a decent traction score of 7.6.

In terms of traction, they are closely positioned against one another; the Trail Blade X/T scores 7.5, but the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T wins with 7.6.

ADVANTAGE: Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T

Atturo Trail Blade X/T vs Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T tires on handling

Rugged-terrain tires feature a stronger rubber compound, additional sidewall reinforcement, deeper tread blocks, and other features that help them handle challenging terrains that an A/T tire would struggle with.

The Atturo Trail Blade X/T features angled shoulders to create a smoother handling feel, while the middle blocks are joined at the base for stability, improving highway stability and reducing tread squirm. It sports a decent handling score of 7.9.

Similarly, the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T scores 7.8 in handling. Its durable compound, staggered shoulder lugs, and aggressive dual sidewall design all work together to enhance its handling performance.

In terms of handling, they are nearly matched; the Trail Blade X/T scores 7.9, while the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T scores 7.8.

ADVANTAGE: Atturo Trail Blade X/T

Atturo Trail Blade X/T vs Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T tires on longevity

The longevity of a tire relies on various factors, including the type of tire, how well it is maintained, and the driving conditions, and it is the same with rugged terrain tires too.

The Atturo Trail Blade X/T comes with a 45,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. Open shoulders with a blocky lug tread design drive mud, dirt, rocks, sand, water, slush, and other material out of the tread, protecting the casing from harm. Additionally, its rim guard protects the wheels and sidewalls from curb damage. As a result, the Atturo Trail Blade X/T sports a great score of 8.2.

On the contrary, the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T is built with a robust sidewall that enhances traction and protects the tire from damage, resulting in a longer tread life. Its longevity score is 7.8.

When it comes to longevity, the Trail Blade X/T outperforms the Power Terra Hunter R/T (8.2 vs 7.8).

ADVANTAGE: Atturo Trail Blade X/T

When to use each

Rugged-terrain tires are sometimes referred to as hybrids since their on- and off-road performance and tread aggressiveness fall somewhere between A/T and M/T tire classifications. The Atturo Trail Blade X/T and the Venom Power Hunter R/T typically include features of A/T and M/T tires, such as big open tread blocks and sidewalls that help evacuate mud and debris. These tires are a great alternative for individuals who prefer a well-balanced middle ground rather than leaning completely to one side. However, the Atturo Trail Blade X/T and the Venom Power Hunter R/T are not Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified and cannot be used in harsh winter weather conditions.

Which one should you choose?

So, which rugged-terrain tire is ideal for you - the Atturo Trail Blade X/T or the Venom Power Terra HunterR/T? Looking at the average SimpleScore, the Trail Blade X/T has a marginally better score of 7.7 than the Terra Hunter R/T, which has a respectable 7.6.

Comparing the prices of the 305/45R22 tire size, the Atturo Trail Blade X/T costs around $225 per tire, and four such tires cost $900, while the Terra Hunter R/T costs around $253 per tire and four such tires cost $1012 (a difference of $112).

Based on SimpleScore, you should choose the Atturo Trail Blade X/T if you:

• Drive a heavy-duty, full-size pickup truck like the Ford F-350, a full-size, light-duty, half-ton pickup truck Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or a full-size body-on-frame SUV GMC Yukon XL 1500
• Prefer better handling (7.9 vs 7.8) and longevity (8.2 vs 7.8)
• Want a less-expensive tire

On the other hand, you should choose the Venom Power Terra HunterR/T if you:

• Drive a full-sized pickup truck like the Dodge Ram 1500, a luxury SUV Infiniti QX56, or a full-sized pickup truck RAM 1500
• Prefer better traction (7.6 vs 7.5)

Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help, and our agents will be more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.