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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HP71 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.

Tire A Kumho

Kumho Crugen HP71

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Kumho Crugen HP71 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
31 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
79
Snow
75
Comfort
78
Noise
75
Treadwear
68
Handling
70

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: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better noise, wet and handling. 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) Crugen HT51 leads by 3
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
82
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
85
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Crugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 88
Tire Rack owners 89 89
Tyre Reviews owners 50 80
SimpleTire owners 83 97

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 8
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
79
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Crugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 92
Tire Rack owners 84 81
Tyre Reviews owners 45 80
SimpleTire owners 80 94

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 3
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
78
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Crugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 91
Tire Rack owners 72 91
Tyre Reviews owners – 60
SimpleTire owners 74 92

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 5
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
78
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
83
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Crugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 94
Tire Rack owners 84 83
Tyre Reviews owners 65 67
SimpleTire owners 78 95

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 12
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Crugen HT51
Professional tests (TWG score) – 87
SimpleTire owners 75 94

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 5
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
68
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
73
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Crugen HT51
Tire Rack owners 76 87
Tyre Reviews owners 55 73
SimpleTire owners 65 95

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 7
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
70
B — Kumho Crugen HT51
77
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Crugen HT51
Tyre Reviews owners 70 77
DriverReviews owners 76 –

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Kumho Crugen HT51: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HP71Kumho Crugen HT51
Relative Score 75 81
Dry 82 85
Wet 79 87
Snow 75 78
Comfort 78 83
Noise 75 87
Treadwear 68 73
Handling 70 77

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Kumho Crugen HP71

The Kumho Crugen HP71 presents a polarized user experience, often serving as a budget-friendly alternative to premium OEM tires. While many owners praise its wet-weather traction, quiet ride, and value proposition, a significant segment of users reports severe issues with premature tread wear, road noise, and balancing difficulties.

Pros

  • High value-to-price ratio compared to premium brands
  • Strong wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality for many users
  • Good initial handling and steering response

Cons

  • Significant reports of premature tread wear and short lifespan
  • Development of excessive road noise or 'howling' over time
  • Persistent balancing and vibration issues
  • Inconsistent quality control regarding structural integrity

Observations

  • Users with heavier SUVs and EVs (e.g., Kia EV6, Mercedes GLE) report faster-than-expected tread degradation.
  • Some owners of larger SUVs (e.g., Jeep Grand Cherokee) noted significant difficulty in maintaining proper tire balance.
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.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Kumho Crugen HP71

Mixed

Community opinion on the Kumho Crugen HP71 (including its EV variant) is mixed. Many users appreciate its affordability, smooth ride comfort, and quietness when new, particularly as an OEM or budget-friendly alternative. However, a notable number of drivers report rapid tread wear on factory installations, noise issues over rough pavement, and occasional durability concerns with internal acoustic foam separation.

r/volvoc40 ·61 upvotes ·2026-07-08

“Yet Another C40 Wheel Downsize Report I decided to join the crowd in downsizing from the factory 20" wheels to 18" Wheels: Voxx Paso Tires: Kumho Crugen EV HP71 (currently on sale for $500 for a set of 4) I was a bit worried about wheel fitment because of the large brake calipers, but they fit without issue, standard install. I've only put about 100 miles on them so far, but the ride is much more comfortable and these new tires are SO much quieter than the old tires that were installed when I bought the vehicle (CPO): Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 I don't have enough data yet to see if this will make a range improvement, but I imagine it will as they're skinnier tires and EV optimized. So far I'm impressed with the Kumho's, especially for the price they're offering. And I think these new wheels look pretty decent! Read more”

r/VWiD4Owners ·3 upvotes ·2026-02-14

“2023 ID4 AWD Pro S Kumho Crugen EV HP71 I replaced the original worn down (and one with a sidewall bump) Pirellis at 33k with the EV version (badges on the sidewall) of the HP71 (direct from dealer). They're more expensive than the non-EV versions and have a lower warranty. So far they're impressive: ride is softer/smoother, quieter, deep treads. Hard to tell if efficiency changed with the winter weather, but we were getting 3mi/kWh on a 34 degree day.”

r/KiaEV6 ·2 upvotes ·2026-07-31

“Tire wear on original 2024 KUMHO Grugen HP71 EV Full disclosure - I drive like a hyper-miling grandmother, always in ECO mode. Leased this Wind RWD 2 years ago. Original tires read: KUMHO Grugen HP71 EV 235/55 R19 101H Treadwear 500. Traction A Temperature A. Southern California. At 12k miles my tires have 3/32 tread left. These tires if purchased have a 60k or so tread wear warranty - which does not apply to tires "originally equipped". I did not check these tires when car was new. Has anyone experienced this ?”

r/KiaEV6 ·2 upvotes ·2023-06-08

“Tire troubles - 19" Kumho Crugen HP71 I have a US spec 2022 Wind AWD with 23,000 miles on these Kumho tires. In my less than 9 months of ownership I've had two tires patched from slow leaks and I just had to have the foam lining removed from a tire since it separated from the inner tire wall and created massive vibrations in the steering wheel. With one of the patches my local shop pulled a stone that was less than 1/4" from the tread where it punctured the tire. Yes, it was pointy and sharp but also comically tiny. I'm I just extra special lucky or are others having issues with these tires? I really hope there are more options for our vehicles when it comes time to replace these.”

Top themes
#Tread wear and longevity#Ride comfort and quietness#EV variant performance#Value and pricing#Factory OEM performance#Acoustic foam issues

Based on 30 community posts

Tire B

Kumho Crugen HT51

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HP71 B · Kumho Crugen HT51
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Sizes available5644
Rim diameters16″ – 22″15″ – 22″
Tread depth9.9/32″12.5/32″
UTQG640 A A720 A A
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi70,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Kumho

Winner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better noise, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 87 vs 75 on noise.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 87 vs 79 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 77 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 83 vs 78 on comfort.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
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.