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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4 — 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 Roadian A/T 4x4

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
33/100
1 owner review
Dry
30
Wet
30
Snow
–
Comfort
10
Noise
–
Treadwear
90
Handling
30

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Crugen HP71 — better comfort, dry and wet. Pick the Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4 if treadwear matters 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) Crugen HP71 leads by 52
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
82
B — Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
30
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian A/T 4x4
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 50 30
SimpleTire owners 83 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 49
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
79
B — Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
30
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian A/T 4x4
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 45 30
SimpleTire owners 80 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
–
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian A/T 4x4
Tire Rack owners 72 –
SimpleTire owners 74 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 68
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
78
B — Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
10
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian A/T 4x4
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 65 10
SimpleTire owners 78 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
–
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian A/T 4x4
SimpleTire owners 75 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Roadian A/T 4x4 leads by 22
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
68
B — Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
90
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian A/T 4x4
Tire Rack owners 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners 55 90
SimpleTire owners 65 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 40
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
70
B — Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
30
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian A/T 4x4
Tyre Reviews owners 70 30
DriverReviews owners 76 –

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HP71Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
Relative Score 75 43
Dry 82 30
Wet 79 30
Snow 75 –
Comfort 78 10
Noise 75 –
Treadwear 68 90
Handling 70 30

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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 Roadian A/T 4x4

The Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4 receives highly critical feedback, with users reporting significant issues regarding traction and ride quality. The tire is described as excessively hard, leading to poor grip in both wet and dry conditions and a harsh, uncomfortable driving experience.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread longevity and durability

Cons

  • Extremely poor wet and dry road traction
  • Harsh and uncomfortable ride quality
  • Excessively hard rubber compound
  • Lack of compliance even at lower tire pressures

Observations

  • Users on lightweight 4WD vehicles like the Suzuki Jimny report that the tire compound is too stiff to provide adequate feedback or comfort.
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 Roadian A/T 4x4

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

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HP71 B · Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle typeSUV 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: Kumho Crugen HP71 — better comfort, dry and wet. Pick the Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 78 vs 10 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 82 vs 30 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 79 vs 30 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 70 vs 30 on handling.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire B · Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4

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.