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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Toyo 350 — 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 Toyo

Toyo 350

Summer Touring tires

Toyo 350 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
65
Snow
–
Comfort
78
Noise
–
Treadwear
87
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Kumho Crugen HP71 and Toyo 350 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Crugen HP71 is stronger on wet and dry. Toyo 350 is stronger on treadwear and handling.
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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 4
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
82
B — Toyo 350
78
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71350
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 50 78
SimpleTire owners 83 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 14
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
79
B — Toyo 350
65
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71350
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 45 65
SimpleTire owners 80 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Toyo 350
–
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71350
Tire Rack owners 72 –
SimpleTire owners 74 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
78
B — Toyo 350
78
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71350
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 65 78
SimpleTire owners 78 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Toyo 350
–
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71350
SimpleTire owners 75 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) 350 leads by 19
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
68
B — Toyo 350
87
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71350
Tire Rack owners 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners 55 87
SimpleTire owners 65 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) 350 leads by 3
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
70
B — Toyo 350
73
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71350
Tyre Reviews owners 70 73
DriverReviews owners 76 –

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Toyo 350: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HP71Toyo 350
Relative Score 75 76
Dry 82 78
Wet 79 65
Snow 75 –
Comfort 78 78
Noise 75 –
Treadwear 68 87
Handling 70 73

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Tire A

Tire B

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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 Toyo 350

The Toyo 350 is widely regarded as a reliable, high-value mid-range tire that excels in longevity and daily commuting performance. While it offers significant improvements in grip and steering feel over budget alternatives, its rigid sidewall construction may result in a harsher ride quality for lightweight or vintage vehicles.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • Strong value proposition for the price point
  • Improved dry and wet grip compared to budget-tier tires
  • Quiet operation during motorway driving

Cons

  • Stiff sidewall construction can negatively impact ride comfort
  • Not ideal for lightweight vintage sports cars
  • Potential for a harsh ride if tire pressures are not adjusted

Observations

  • Owners of lightweight, vintage sports cars like the MG Midget report a harsh ride due to the tire's stiff sidewall architecture.
  • Drivers of standard commuter vehicles, such as the Honda Civic and Ford Laser, report high satisfaction with steering responsiveness and tread longevity.
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

Toyo 350

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

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HP71 B · Toyo 350
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer 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

Toyo

Too close to call: Kumho Crugen HP71 and Toyo 350 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Crugen HP71 is stronger on wet and dry. Toyo 350 is stronger on treadwear and handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Toyo 350 scores 87 vs 68 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 79 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 82 vs 78 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo 350 scores 73 vs 70 on handling.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire B · Toyo 350

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.