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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 — 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 Yokohama

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039

All Season Touring tires

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
31 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
89
Snow
74
Comfort
91
Noise
92
Treadwear
80
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 — better noise, comfort and dry. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP71 if handling 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) Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 12
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
82
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
94
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Geolandar H/T G039
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 50 73
SimpleTire owners 83 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 10
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
79
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
89
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Geolandar H/T G039
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 45 60
SimpleTire owners 80 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 1
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
74
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Geolandar H/T G039
Tire Rack owners 72 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 70
SimpleTire owners 74 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 13
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
78
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
91
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Geolandar H/T G039
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 65 60
SimpleTire owners 78 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 17
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
75
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
92
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Geolandar H/T G039
SimpleTire owners 75 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 12
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
68
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
80
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Geolandar H/T G039
Tire Rack owners 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners 55 53
SimpleTire owners 65 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HP71 leads by 7
A — Kumho Crugen HP71
70
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
63
Why this score
SourceCrugen HP71Geolandar H/T G039
Tyre Reviews owners 70 63
DriverReviews owners 76 –

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HP71Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
Relative Score 75 84
Dry 82 94
Wet 79 89
Snow 75 74
Comfort 78 91
Noise 75 92
Treadwear 68 80
Handling 70 63

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Tire A

Tire B

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 Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039

The Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 is generally regarded as a smooth, quiet, and comfortable highway tire that performs well in dry and summer conditions. While many users praise its ride quality and handling improvements, experiences regarding tread longevity and winter traction are polarized, suggesting performance may vary significantly based on vehicle weight and driving environment.

Pros

  • Excellent ride comfort and smooth handling characteristics
  • Low road noise levels compared to competitors
  • Strong dry pavement traction and stability
  • Reliable manufacturer treadwear warranty support

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, particularly on heavy-duty trucks
  • Mediocre performance in snow and ice for some users
  • Reports of excessive noise or 'growling' on specific vehicle platforms
  • Reduced confidence in wet or winter conditions compared to premium alternatives

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners report mixed results, with some praising snow-plowing capabilities while others note rapid tread wear under heavy towing loads.
  • Users of mid-size SUVs like the 4Runner and Jeep Cherokee report significant improvements in ride quality and noise reduction over previous tires.
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

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039

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

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HP71 B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season 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

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 — better noise, comfort and dry. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP71 if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 scores 92 vs 75 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 scores 91 vs 78 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 scores 94 vs 82 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 scores 80 vs 68 on treadwear.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039

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.