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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Goodyear Wrangler SR-A 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.

Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
101 owner reviews
Dry
92
Wet
89
Snow
87
Comfort
91
Noise
91
Treadwear
89
Handling
100

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Kumho Crugen HT51 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
71/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
85
Wet
87
Snow
78
Comfort
83
Noise
87
Treadwear
73
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Wrangler SR-A — better handling, treadwear and snow. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wrangler SR-A leads by 7
A — Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
92
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
85
Why this score
SourceWrangler SR-ACrugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 88
Tire Rack owners 67 89
Tyre Reviews owners 100 80
SimpleTire owners 93 97

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wrangler SR-A leads by 2
A — Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
89
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
Why this score
SourceWrangler SR-ACrugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 92
Tire Rack owners 59 81
Tyre Reviews owners 100 80
SimpleTire owners 90 94

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wrangler SR-A leads by 9
A — Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
87
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
78
Why this score
SourceWrangler SR-ACrugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 91
Tire Rack owners 81 91
Tyre Reviews owners – 60
SimpleTire owners 87 92

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wrangler SR-A leads by 8
A — Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
91
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
83
Why this score
SourceWrangler SR-ACrugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 94
Tire Rack owners 53 83
Tyre Reviews owners 100 67
SimpleTire owners 91 95

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wrangler SR-A leads by 4
A — Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
91
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
Why this score
SourceWrangler SR-ACrugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 87
SimpleTire owners 91 94

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wrangler SR-A leads by 16
A — Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
89
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
73
Why this score
SourceWrangler SR-ACrugen HT51
Tire Rack owners 81 87
Tyre Reviews owners 100 73
SimpleTire owners 89 95

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wrangler SR-A leads by 23
A — Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
100
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
77
Why this score
SourceWrangler SR-ACrugen HT51
Tyre Reviews owners 100 77

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Wrangler SR-A vs Kumho Crugen HT51: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Wrangler SR-AKumho Crugen HT51
Relative Score 91 81
Dry 92 85
Wet 89 87
Snow 87 78
Comfort 91 83
Noise 91 87
Treadwear 89 73
Handling 100 77

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Goodyear Wrangler SR-A

The Goodyear Wrangler SR-A is widely regarded as a reliable, value-oriented OEM tire that excels in comfort and highway performance. While it receives high praise for its quiet ride and consistent handling on paved surfaces, it is generally viewed as a light-duty tire that is not intended for aggressive off-road use or severe winter conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
  • Strong value proposition and competitive pricing
  • Reliable handling on dry and wet pavement
  • Proven track record as a long-lasting OEM choice for many truck owners

Cons

  • Mediocre performance in deep snow or off-road terrain
  • Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
  • Occasional difficulty with balancing leading to vibrations
  • Not suitable for heavy-duty off-road or rocky environments

Observations

  • Owners of full-size trucks like the Ram 1500 and Silverado frequently report the tire as a 'factory-feel' replacement that maintains original ride quality.
  • Users towing light-to-medium trailers on paved roads find the tire adequate, though some suggest upgrading to LT-rated versions for heavier towing needs.
  • The tire is highly favored by owners who prioritize highway commuting and street driving over rugged utility.
Tire B Kumho Crugen HT51

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 · Goodyear Wrangler SR-A B · Kumho Crugen HT51
Sizes available544
Rim diameters15″ – 20″15″ – 22″
Tread depth10 - 15/32″12.5/32″
UTQG500 A B720 A A
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi70,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated BandBlackwall
Max pressure44 - 80 psi50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Kumho

Winner: Goodyear Wrangler SR-A — better handling, treadwear and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Wrangler SR-A scores 100 vs 77 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Wrangler SR-A scores 89 vs 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Wrangler SR-A scores 87 vs 78 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Wrangler SR-A scores 91 vs 83 on comfort.

Tire A · Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
Tire B · Kumho Crugen HT51

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.