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 Kumho Crugen HT51 — 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.
VS
Tire B
Kumho
Kumho Crugen HT51
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
71/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better noise, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 88 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 95% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 100% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | 92 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 95% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 96% | 95% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 91 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Crugen HT51 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 94 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Crugen HT51 leads by 51
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 36 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Crugen HT51 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 77 |
| DriverReviews owners | 82 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Crugen HP91 | Kumho Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 82 |
| Dry | 85 | 85 |
| Wet | 87 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 78 |
| Comfort | 79 | 83 |
| Noise | 36 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 73 |
| Handling | 78 | 77 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | 95% #6/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -0.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #6/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 100% #6/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -2.6 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 88% #3/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 95% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 99% #6/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -3.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 25% #4/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -2.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #4/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -2.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 95% #5/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | +0.5 | 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 Kumho Crugen H/T51 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile highway tire that offers impressive wet and dry traction comparable to premium competitors. While users appreciate its fuel efficiency and handling characteristics, long-term ownership experiences are polarized by reports of uneven tread wear and significant noise degradation over time.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry weather traction
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Positive impact on fuel economy
- Quiet highway performance during early stages of ownership
Cons
- Significant increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Premature or uneven shoulder wear
- Limited capability in deep mud or severe winter conditions
- Noise levels becoming intrusive between 45-55 mph
Observations
- Users operating heavy-duty trucks like the Ram 1500 report stable handling and good wet-weather confidence.
- Owners of SUVs like the 4Runner note that while the tire performs well for highway and light off-road use, it is susceptible to shoulder wear patterns.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Crugen HP91 | B · Kumho Crugen HT51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | 2 | 44 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 20″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 12.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 420 A A | 720 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Kumho
82
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better noise, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 87 vs 36 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 73 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 83 vs 79 on comfort.
Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP91
Tire B · Kumho Crugen HT51
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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.