73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
31 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV vs Kumho Crugen HP91 — 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
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
78/100
21 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV and Kumho Crugen HP91 are within 2 points overall. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV is stronger on noise. Kumho Crugen HP91 is stronger on handling, comfort and wet.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
Crugen HP91 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip SUV | Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 89 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 94% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 97% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip SUV | Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 86 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 95% | 95% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 96% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip SUV | Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 79 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
EfficientGrip SUV leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip SUV | Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 59 | 36 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip SUV | Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 67 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip SUV | Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 78 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV | Kumho Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 73 |
| Dry | 83 | 85 |
| Wet | 84 | 87 |
| Comfort | 74 | 79 |
| Noise | 59 | 36 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 67 |
| Handling | 72 | 78 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 94% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | -0.2 | Same test |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #6/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +2.1 | Same test |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #7/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 89% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | -2 | Same test |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 89% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 91% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | -1.6 | Same test |
| Gravel Handling | Gravel | 99% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #7/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +1.8 | Same test |
| Gravel Traction | Gravel | 96% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 94% #6/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +1.7 | Same test |
| Mud Traction | Mud | 81% #8/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | -18.7 | Same test |
| Noise | Other | 97% #6/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 95% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +1.7 | Same test |
| Price | Other | 100% #8/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 81% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +19.3 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 20% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +13.3 | Same test |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #7/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | -1.2 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 95% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +0.3 | Same test |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +3.6 | Same test |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV is a polarizing tire that generally excels in comfort, low road noise, and dry-road handling for standard road-biased SUVs. While many users report high satisfaction with its longevity and wet-weather performance, a significant subset of owners experiences premature wear, sidewall fragility, and inconsistent grip levels, particularly as the tire ages.
Pros
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Strong dry-road handling and steering response
- Generally good fuel efficiency
- Impressive tread life for many users under normal driving conditions
Cons
- Fragile sidewalls prone to punctures and damage
- Reports of tread flaking, chunking, or cracking in hot climates
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance, with some users reporting poor traction
- Increased road noise as the tire wears down
Observations
- Users with heavier vehicles like the Land Rover Discovery report excellent performance and longevity, suggesting the tire handles larger chassis well when properly maintained.
- Owners of smaller crossovers and lighter SUVs occasionally report 'squishy' handling or a lack of steering feedback, likely due to the tire's soft compound.
- The tire is frequently criticized for its lack of durability on gravel or unpaved surfaces, despite being marketed for SUV use.
The Kumho Crugen HP91 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers impressive wet and dry grip, often rivaling more expensive premium brands. While many users praise its comfort and handling, there is a notable polarization regarding tread longevity, with some owners reporting excellent mileage and others experiencing premature wear.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry traction
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Responsive handling and steering feedback
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life reported across different vehicles
- Occasional reports of sidewall or structural integrity issues
- Some users report a softer compound that wears faster than expected
Observations
- Owners of larger SUVs like the Kia Sorento and Ford Kuga generally report high satisfaction with both longevity and performance.
- Users driving on rougher road surfaces, such as those in South Africa or Ukraine, reported faster degradation or structural issues.
- Some Hyundai Santa Fe owners noted dissatisfaction with wet-weather performance and rapid tread wear compared to other vehicle owners.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV | B · Kumho Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 420 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Goodyear
73
/ 100
Kumho
Too close to call: Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV and Kumho Crugen HP91 are within 2 points overall. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV is stronger on noise. Kumho Crugen HP91 is stronger on handling, comfort and wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV scores 59 vs 36 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Crugen HP91 scores 78 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Crugen HP91 scores 79 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Crugen HP91 scores 87 vs 84 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
Tire B · Kumho Crugen HP91
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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.