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 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| Source | Crugen HT51 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 60 |
| Category | Kumho Crugen HT51 | Nexen WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 74 |
| Dry | 85 | 67 |
| Wet | 87 | 65 |
| Snow | 78 | 100 |
| Comfort | 83 | 72 |
| Noise | 87 | – |
| Treadwear | 73 | 80 |
| Handling | 77 | 60 |
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 Nexen WinGuard is generally regarded as a capable budget-friendly winter tire that provides a significant performance upgrade over summer tires in cold and snowy conditions. While most users report reliable traction and confidence-inspiring handling in winter environments, some reviewers note that its performance on ice and in warmer temperatures is limited compared to premium alternatives.
| Attribute | A · Kumho Crugen HT51 | B · Nexen WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| 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
Nexen
Winner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Nexen WinGuard if snow and treadwear matter most to you.
Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 87 vs 65 on wet.
Nexen WinGuard scores 100 vs 78 on snow.
Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 85 vs 67 on dry.
Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 77 vs 60 on handling.
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.
