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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Kumho Solus KL21 — 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
Tire B Kumho

Kumho Solus KL21

All Season Touring tires

Kumho Solus KL21 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
26 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
76
Snow
72
Comfort
76
Noise
86
Treadwear
81
Handling
61

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus KL21 — better treadwear and noise. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP71 if handling, wet and snow matter most to you.
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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) Solus KL21 leads by 1
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
82
B — Kumho Solus KL21
83
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Solus KL21
Tire Rack owners 89 79
Tyre Reviews owners 50 73
SimpleTire owners 83

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 3
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
79
B — Kumho Solus KL21
76
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Solus KL21
Tire Rack owners 84 71
Tyre Reviews owners 45 67
SimpleTire owners 80

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 3
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Kumho Solus KL21
72
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Solus KL21
Tire Rack owners 72 45
SimpleTire owners 74

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 2
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
78
B — Kumho Solus KL21
76
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Solus KL21
Tire Rack owners 84 73
Tyre Reviews owners 65 65
SimpleTire owners 78

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus KL21 leads by 11
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Kumho Solus KL21
86
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Solus KL21
SimpleTire owners 75

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus KL21 leads by 13
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
68
B — Kumho Solus KL21
81
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Solus KL21
Tire Rack owners 76 63
Tyre Reviews owners 55 73
SimpleTire owners 65

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 9
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
70
B — Kumho Solus KL21
61
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Solus KL21
Tyre Reviews owners 70 61
DriverReviews owners 76

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Kumho Solus KL21: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HP71Kumho Solus KL21
Relative Score 75 77
Dry 82 83
Wet 79 76
Snow 75 72
Comfort 78 76
Noise 75 86
Treadwear 68 81
Handling 70 61

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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 Solus KL21

The Kumho Solus KL21 is a polarizing tire that frequently serves as original equipment on SUVs and crossovers. While many owners report exceptional tread life and value, a significant subset of users expresses concerns regarding road noise, inconsistent grip in adverse weather, and premature structural degradation.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread longevity and durability, with some users reporting over 60,000 miles of use.
  • Strong value proposition as a cost-effective alternative to premium tire brands.
  • Generally reliable performance in dry, warm-weather conditions.
  • Consistent ride comfort for daily commuting and long-distance driving.

Cons

  • Reports of excessive road noise and a harsh ride quality.
  • Poor traction and braking performance in snow, ice, or cold conditions.
  • Inconsistent quality control, with isolated reports of tire deformation or premature wear.
  • Lack of confidence-inspiring grip during emergency braking maneuvers.

Observations

  • Users with mid-size SUVs like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento report highly variable experiences, ranging from extreme longevity to early failure.
  • The tire is frequently noted as a standard OEM fitment for Korean-manufactured SUVs, which influences user expectations regarding replacement intervals.
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 Solus KL21

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

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HP71 B · Kumho Solus KL21
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available56
Rim diameters16″ – 22″
Tread depth9.9/32″
UTQG640 A A
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Kumho

Winner: Kumho Solus KL21 — better treadwear and noise. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP71 if handling, wet and snow matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho Solus KL21 scores 81 vs 68 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Kumho Solus KL21 scores 86 vs 75 on noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 70 vs 61 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 79 vs 76 on wet.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire B · Kumho Solus KL21

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.