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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Nexen Roadian H/T — 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 H/T

Summer Touring tires

Nexen Roadian H/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
70
Wet
70
Snow
–
Comfort
50
Noise
–
Treadwear
74
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Crugen HP71 — better comfort, dry and wet. Pick the Nexen Roadian H/T 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 12
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
82
B — Nexen Roadian H/T
70
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian H/T
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 50 70
SimpleTire owners 83 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 9
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
79
B — Nexen Roadian H/T
70
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian H/T
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 45 70
SimpleTire owners 80 –

Snow

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

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 28
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
78
B — Nexen Roadian H/T
50
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian H/T
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 65 50
SimpleTire owners 78 –

Noise

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

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Roadian H/T leads by 6
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
68
B — Nexen Roadian H/T
74
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian H/T
Tire Rack owners 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners 55 74
SimpleTire owners 65 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 7
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
70
B — Nexen Roadian H/T
63
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Roadian H/T
Tyre Reviews owners 70 63
DriverReviews owners 76 –

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Nexen Roadian H/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HP71Nexen Roadian H/T
Relative Score 75 67
Dry 82 70
Wet 79 70
Snow 75 –
Comfort 78 50
Noise 75 –
Treadwear 68 74
Handling 70 63

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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 H/T

The Nexen Roadian H/T is a polarizing tire that offers impressive tread longevity and value for budget-conscious drivers, but it is severely hampered by excessive road noise. While some users appreciate its durability and cost-effectiveness, the majority of reviewers report a persistent humming sound that is frequently mistaken for mechanical bearing failure.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • High value-for-money compared to premium brands
  • Reliable performance for towing and general highway use
  • Adequate dry and wet grip for daily driving

Cons

  • Excessive and intrusive road noise
  • Prone to picking up and retaining gravel in tread patterns
  • Weak sidewall construction susceptible to punctures
  • Poor handling characteristics including understeer

Observations

  • Owners of heavier vehicles like the Mercedes ML500 and Land Rover models reported significant dissatisfaction, specifically citing noise levels that mimicked wheel bearing failure.
  • Users noted that while the tire performs well for high-mileage towing, the sidewall integrity may be insufficient for demanding off-road terrain.
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 H/T

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

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HP71 B · Nexen Roadian H/T
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Touring 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: Kumho Crugen HP71 — better comfort, dry and wet. Pick the Nexen Roadian H/T if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 78 vs 50 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 82 vs 70 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 79 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 70 vs 63 on handling.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire B · Nexen Roadian H/T

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.