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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Nexen N FERA RU1 — 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 Nexen

Nexen N FERA RU1

Summer High Performance tires

Nexen N FERA RU1 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
75/100
25 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
79
Snow
–
Comfort
76
Noise
74
Treadwear
78
Handling
71

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen N FERA RU1 — better treadwear. 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)
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
82
B — Nexen N FERA RU1
82
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71N FERA RU1
Professional tests (TWG score) – 81
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 50 82
SimpleTire owners 83 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
79
B — Nexen N FERA RU1
79
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71N FERA RU1
Professional tests (TWG score) – 82
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 45 75
SimpleTire owners 80 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Nexen N FERA RU1
–
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71N FERA RU1
Tire Rack owners 72 –
SimpleTire owners 74 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 2
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
78
B — Nexen N FERA RU1
76
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71N FERA RU1
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 65 76
SimpleTire owners 78 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 1
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Nexen N FERA RU1
74
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71N FERA RU1
Professional tests (TWG score) – 74
SimpleTire owners 75 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N FERA RU1 leads by 10
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
68
B — Nexen N FERA RU1
78
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71N FERA RU1
Tire Rack owners 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners 55 78
SimpleTire owners 65 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N FERA RU1 leads by 1
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
70
B — Nexen N FERA RU1
71
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71N FERA RU1
Tyre Reviews owners 70 71
DriverReviews owners 76 –

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Nexen N FERA RU1: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HP71Nexen N FERA RU1
Relative Score 75 77
Dry 82 82
Wet 79 79
Snow 75 –
Comfort 78 76
Noise 75 74
Treadwear 68 78
Handling 70 71

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Tire A

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.

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 Nexen N FERA RU1

The Nexen N Fera RU1 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction, often outperforming more expensive premium brands in these categories. While many users report excellent longevity and wet/dry grip, a subset of owners experiences inconsistent performance, particularly regarding tread wear and high-speed stability on specific vehicle platforms.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Superior ride comfort and low road noise
  • Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
  • Impressive tread life for many users

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread wear, with some reports of premature chipping or rapid degradation
  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback or vibrations at highway speeds
  • Performance drop-off in colder temperatures or wet conditions for some users
  • Lack of responsiveness during aggressive or high-speed maneuvers

Observations

  • SUV owners (e.g., Volvo XC90, VW Tiguan) generally praise the comfort and longevity, though some report concerns with emergency handling.
  • Users on larger rim sizes (e.g., 20-inch) have reported specific issues with sidewall flex and vibration that were not present on smaller, higher-profile sizes.
  • Performance on modern EVs (e.g., Kia EV6) appears polarized, with some users finding the handling characteristics unsuitable for the vehicle's dynamics.
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

Nexen N FERA RU1

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

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HP71 B · Nexen N FERA RU1
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer High Performance tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
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

Nexen

Winner: Nexen N FERA RU1 — better treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Nexen N FERA RU1 scores 78 vs 68 on treadwear.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire B · Nexen N FERA RU1

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.