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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Vredestein Quatrac 2 — 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 Vredestein

Vredestein Quatrac 2

All Season High Performance tires

Vredestein Quatrac 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
81
Snow
70
Comfort
86
Noise
–
Treadwear
85
Handling
59

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better handling, snow and wet. Pick the Vredestein Quatrac 2 if treadwear and comfort 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) Crugen HT51 leads by 2
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
85
B — Vredestein Quatrac 2
83
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Quatrac 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 88 –
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 83
SimpleTire owners 97 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 6
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Vredestein Quatrac 2
81
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Quatrac 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
Tire Rack owners 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 81
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 8
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
78
B — Vredestein Quatrac 2
70
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Quatrac 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 60 70
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Quatrac 2 leads by 3
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
83
B — Vredestein Quatrac 2
86
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Quatrac 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 94 –
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 67 86
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
87
B — Vredestein Quatrac 2
–
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Quatrac 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Quatrac 2 leads by 12
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
73
B — Vredestein Quatrac 2
85
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Quatrac 2
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 85
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Crugen HT51 leads by 18
A — Kumho Crugen HT51
77
B — Vredestein Quatrac 2
59
Why this score
SourceCrugen HT51Quatrac 2
Tyre Reviews owners 77 59

Scores at a glance

Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Vredestein Quatrac 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HT51Vredestein Quatrac 2
Relative Score 80 78
Dry 85 83
Wet 87 81
Snow 78 70
Comfort 83 86
Noise 87 –
Treadwear 73 85
Handling 77 59

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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 Vredestein Quatrac 2

The Vredestein Quatrac 2 is widely regarded as a highly capable all-season tire that excels in adverse weather conditions, particularly snow, ice, and wet surfaces. While users consistently praise its longevity and reliable traction, some note trade-offs in road noise and a slight reduction in fuel efficiency due to rolling resistance.

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence in snow, ice, and wet conditions
  • Impressive tread life and durability over high mileage
  • Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
  • Consistent performance even as the tread wears down

Cons

  • Higher road noise levels compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Increased rolling resistance leading to a slight decrease in fuel economy
  • Perceived lack of sidewall rigidity and road feedback
  • Occasional reports of susceptibility to punctures when new

Observations

  • Users operating AWD vehicles, such as Subarus, report high satisfaction with the tire's versatility across varied terrains and climates.
  • Drivers of diesel-powered sedans noted that the tire maintains superior grip levels compared to premium alternatives even as the tread approaches the end of its service life.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HT51 B · Vredestein Quatrac 2
Category—All Season High Performance 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

Vredestein

Winner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better handling, snow and wet. Pick the Vredestein Quatrac 2 if treadwear and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 77 vs 59 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Vredestein Quatrac 2 scores 85 vs 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 78 vs 70 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 87 vs 81 on wet.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HT51
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac 2

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.