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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Nexen N Priz AH5 — 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 N Priz AH5

All Season Touring tires

Nexen N Priz AH5 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
45 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
83
Snow
73
Comfort
88
Noise
89
Treadwear
78
Handling
30

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better handling, snow and wet. Pick the Nexen N Priz AH5 if dry, comfort and treadwear matter 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) N Priz AH5 leads by 5
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
85
B — Nexen N Priz AH5
90
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51N Priz AH5
Professional tests (TWG score) 88 –
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 80
SimpleTire owners 97 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 4
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Nexen N Priz AH5
83
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51N Priz AH5
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
Tire Rack owners 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 60
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 5
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
78
B — Nexen N Priz AH5
73
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51N Priz AH5
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 60 –
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz AH5 leads by 5
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
83
B — Nexen N Priz AH5
88
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51N Priz AH5
Professional tests (TWG score) 94 –
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 67 90
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz AH5 leads by 2
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Nexen N Priz AH5
89
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51N Priz AH5
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Priz AH5 leads by 5
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
73
B — Nexen N Priz AH5
78
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51N Priz AH5
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 70
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 47
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
77
B — Nexen N Priz AH5
30
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51N Priz AH5
Tyre Reviews owners 77 30

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Nexen N Priz AH5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HT51Nexen N Priz AH5
Relative Score 81 77
Dry 85 90
Wet 87 83
Snow 78 73
Comfort 83 88
Noise 87 89
Treadwear 73 78
Handling 77 30

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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 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 N Priz AH5

The Nexen N Priz AH5 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction. While most users are satisfied with its dry and wet weather performance, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity, with some users reporting rapid wear and durability issues.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Reliable traction in dry and wet conditions
  • Good aesthetic appeal for classic vehicles

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life and premature wear
  • Soft sidewalls may not be suitable for heavy towing or loads
  • Reports of structural issues like sidewall bulges and blowouts
  • Mixed long-term durability feedback

Observations

  • Users with heavier vehicles, such as SUVs and trucks, noted that the soft sidewalls can feel unstable under load or while towing.
  • Owners of older, lighter vehicles and classic cars frequently praised the tire for its comfort and aesthetic, particularly regarding white-wall maintenance.
  • High-mileage drivers reported that the tires may reach the wear bars significantly faster than the advertised tread life expectancy.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HT51 B · Nexen N Priz AH5
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 handling, snow and wet. Pick the Nexen N Priz AH5 if dry, comfort and treadwear matter most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 77 vs 30 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 78 vs 73 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Nexen N Priz AH5 scores 90 vs 85 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Nexen N Priz AH5 scores 88 vs 83 on comfort.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HT51
Tire B · Nexen N Priz AH5

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.