88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
122 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
General Grabber UHP vs Kumho Crugen HT51 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
Tire B
Kumho
Kumho Crugen HT51
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
71/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: General Grabber UHP — better handling, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Grabber UHP leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 88 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
| America's Tire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Grabber UHP leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 92 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 91 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Grabber UHP leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 94 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
| America's Tire owners | 89 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Grabber UHP leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
| America's Tire owners | 89 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Grabber UHP leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
| America's Tire owners | 82 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Grabber UHP leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Grabber UHP | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 77 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Grabber UHP | Kumho Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 88 | 82 |
| Dry | 94 | 85 |
| Wet | 88 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 78 |
| Comfort | 88 | 83 |
| Noise | 89 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 73 |
| Handling | 90 | 77 |
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Headline score
88
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The General Grabber UHP is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire for SUVs and light trucks, frequently praised for its excellent wet and dry traction. While many users report a comfortable, quiet ride and impressive longevity, some note that performance can degrade in terms of noise and balance as the tread wears down, and it is generally not recommended for severe winter conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road traction
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Aggressive, aesthetically pleasing tread design
- Strong tread life and durability for many users
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
- Potential for balancing issues or vibrations
- Poor performance in deep snow or mud
- Susceptibility to flat-spotting in cold temperatures
- Tendency for tread blocks to degrade or perish at low tread depths
Observations
- Users with heavy trucks and SUVs (e.g., Tundra, Sierra, Ram) consistently report improved handling and road manners compared to OEM tires.
- Owners of lowered vehicles or those using larger rim diameters (20-22 inches) occasionally report fitment issues like rubbing at full lock.
- Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Suzuki Jimny) noted improvements in fuel efficiency and overall ride comfort.
The Kumho Crugen H/T51 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile highway tire that offers impressive wet and dry traction comparable to premium competitors. While users appreciate its fuel efficiency and handling characteristics, long-term ownership experiences are polarized by reports of uneven tread wear and significant noise degradation over time.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry weather traction
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Positive impact on fuel economy
- Quiet highway performance during early stages of ownership
Cons
- Significant increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Premature or uneven shoulder wear
- Limited capability in deep mud or severe winter conditions
- Noise levels becoming intrusive between 45-55 mph
Observations
- Users operating heavy-duty trucks like the Ram 1500 report stable handling and good wet-weather confidence.
- Owners of SUVs like the 4Runner note that while the tire performs well for highway and light off-road use, it is susceptible to shoulder wear patterns.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Grabber UHP | B · Kumho Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 44 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 12.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 - 360 A A | 720 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
88
/ 100
General
82
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: General Grabber UHP — better handling, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General Grabber UHP scores 90 vs 77 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General Grabber UHP scores 83 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
General Grabber UHP scores 94 vs 85 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
General Grabber UHP scores 88 vs 83 on comfort.
Tire A · General Grabber UHP
Tire B · Kumho Crugen HT51
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.