Onigoroshi,

Here is a reasonably close-up photo of the kumho tyres on Australian Santa Fe's. Sadly this photo was taken of "suedunks" Santa Fe after it was totalled.
Vale Santa Fe. :x

photos.yahoo.com/bc/suedu...%26.view=t

As you can see the tread is designed for more on-road use than off.

Cheers
DUSF