73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
78/100
21 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 — 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.
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74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
85/100
11 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Kumho Crugen HP91 and Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Crugen HP91 is stronger on comfort and wet. Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 is stronger on treadwear and handling.
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Category breakdown
6 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
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 95 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 92% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 89 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 95% | 88% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 96% | 96% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 45 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 72 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 36 | 35 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth XT AE61 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth XT AE61 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 91 |
| DriverReviews owners | 82 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Crugen HP91 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 74 |
| Dry | 85 | 84 |
| Wet | 87 | 77 |
| Comfort | 79 | 56 |
| Noise | 36 | 35 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 86 |
| Handling | 78 | 91 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 92% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #6/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | -0.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 77% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +11.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 95% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 95% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 14% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +5.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 80% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +17.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 88% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | -0.2 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Crugen HP91 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers impressive wet and dry grip, often rivaling more expensive premium brands. While many users praise its comfort and handling, there is a notable polarization regarding tread longevity, with some owners reporting excellent mileage and others experiencing premature wear.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry traction
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Responsive handling and steering feedback
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life reported across different vehicles
- Occasional reports of sidewall or structural integrity issues
- Some users report a softer compound that wears faster than expected
Observations
- Owners of larger SUVs like the Kia Sorento and Ford Kuga generally report high satisfaction with both longevity and performance.
- Users driving on rougher road surfaces, such as those in South Africa or Ukraine, reported faster degradation or structural issues.
- Some Hyundai Santa Fe owners noted dissatisfaction with wet-weather performance and rapid tread wear compared to other vehicle owners.
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet and dry handling, offering impressive grip and stability for SUVs and crossovers. While users frequently praise its responsive steering and cornering capabilities, the consensus is divided regarding ride comfort and cabin noise, with several owners noting that the stiff sidewalls can lead to a harsh experience on imperfect road surfaces.
Pros
- Excellent grip and braking performance in both wet and dry conditions
- Responsive and sharp steering handling
- High stability during cornering due to rigid sidewall construction
- Competitive price point for a premium-branded tire
- Even and durable tread wear
Cons
- Noticeable cabin noise, particularly on aged or rough road surfaces
- Stiff sidewall construction results in a harsh ride on bumpy or unpaved roads
- Comfort levels are highly dependent on road surface quality
Observations
- SUV and crossover owners generally report high satisfaction with handling and cornering stability.
- Users driving larger, heavier vehicles like the Alphard Hybrid noted that the tire's stiffness is more pronounced on uneven road surfaces, impacting perceived comfort.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Crugen HP91 | B · Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 420 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Kumho
74
/ 100
Yokohama
Too close to call: Kumho Crugen HP91 and Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Crugen HP91 is stronger on comfort and wet. Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 is stronger on treadwear and handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Crugen HP91 scores 79 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 86 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 91 vs 78 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Crugen HP91 scores 87 vs 77 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP91
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
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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.