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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Nexen CP641 — 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.

Kumho Crugen HT51 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
71/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
85
Wet
87
Snow
78
Comfort
83
Noise
87
Treadwear
73
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen CP641

All Season Touring tires

Nexen CP641 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
33 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
59
Snow
–
Comfort
70
Noise
–
Treadwear
76
Handling
67

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Nexen CP641 if treadwear 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) Crugen HT51 leads by 10
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
85
B — Nexen CP641
75
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51CP641
Professional tests (TWG score) 88 –
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 75
SimpleTire owners 97 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 28
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Nexen CP641
59
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51CP641
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
Tire Rack owners 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 59
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
78
B — Nexen CP641
–
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51CP641
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 60 –
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 13
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
83
B — Nexen CP641
70
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51CP641
Professional tests (TWG score) 94 –
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 67 70
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Nexen CP641
–
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51CP641
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CP641 leads by 3
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
73
B — Nexen CP641
76
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51CP641
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 76
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 10
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
77
B — Nexen CP641
67
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51CP641
Tyre Reviews owners 77 67

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Nexen CP641: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HT51Nexen CP641
Relative Score 81 69
Dry 85 75
Wet 87 59
Snow 78 –
Comfort 83 70
Noise 87 –
Treadwear 73 76
Handling 77 67

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Kumho Crugen HT51

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.
Tire B Nexen CP641

The Nexen CP641 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that receives mixed reviews, primarily praised for its exceptional tread longevity and value-for-money proposition. While many users appreciate its dry-weather comfort and quiet ride, a significant portion of the user base reports poor wet-weather performance, including hydroplaning and a lack of steering confidence.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • High value for money compared to premium brands
  • Generally comfortable ride quality
  • Good dry-weather traction

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather grip and braking performance
  • High levels of road noise reported by many users
  • Inconsistent quality control, including reports of sidewall cracking and belt separation
  • Lack of steering feedback and confidence during aggressive maneuvers

Observations

  • Users with heavier or performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Celica GT-Four, Turbo Rover) noted a lack of confidence and 'twitchy' handling at the limit.
  • Drivers of family vehicles like the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Scenic reported higher satisfaction regarding comfort and noise levels compared to those with sportier setups.
  • The tire is directional, which some users noted as a limitation for rotation patterns.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HT51 B · Nexen CP641
Category—All Season Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available44—
Rim diameters15″ – 22″—
Tread depth12.5/32″—
UTQG720 A A—
Treadwear warranty70,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Nexen

Winner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Nexen CP641 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 87 vs 59 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 83 vs 70 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 85 vs 75 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 77 vs 67 on handling.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HT51
Tire B · Nexen CP641

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.