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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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Crugen HT51 | Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 73 |
| Category | Kumho Crugen HT51 | Michelin Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 86 |
| Dry | 85 | 83 |
| Wet | 87 | 83 |
| Snow | 78 | – |
| Comfort | 83 | 80 |
| Noise | 87 | – |
| Treadwear | 73 | 100 |
| Handling | 77 | 73 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Michelin Cross Terrain is widely regarded as a benchmark for longevity and durability, with many users reporting exceptional tread life that often exceeds expectations. While it may not cater to high-performance driving enthusiasts, it remains a highly favored choice for everyday reliability, comfort, and consistent performance across various conditions.
| Attribute | A · Kumho Crugen HT51 | B · Michelin Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 44 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 12.5/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 720 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Kumho
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Cross Terrain — better treadwear. Pick the Kumho Crugen HT51 if wet, handling and comfort matter most to you.
Michelin Cross Terrain scores 100 vs 73 on treadwear.
Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 87 vs 83 on wet.
Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 77 vs 73 on handling.
Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 83 vs 80 on comfort.
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.
