73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
78/100
21 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Nexen N FERA RU1 — 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.
VS
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
75/100
25 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen N FERA RU1 — better noise and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP91 if wet, handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 82 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 93% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 75 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 95% | 90% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 96% | 98% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 76 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
N FERA RU1 leads by 38
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 36 | 74 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
N FERA RU1 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 78 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Crugen HP91 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Crugen HP91 | N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 71 |
| DriverReviews owners | 82 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Crugen HP91 | Nexen N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 77 |
| Dry | 85 | 82 |
| Wet | 87 | 79 |
| Comfort | 79 | 76 |
| Noise | 36 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 78 |
| Handling | 78 | 71 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 93% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #6/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 74% #10/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +15.2 | Different tests |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 91% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 91% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -0.4 | Different tests |
| Gravel Handling | Gravel | 97% #7/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +0.4 | Different tests |
| Gravel Traction | Gravel | 94% #6/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #2/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -2.9 | Different tests |
| Mud Traction | Mud | 100% #1/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 88% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +11.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 95% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -2.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 81% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 64% #3/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +17.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 13% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +7.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 95% #10/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +1.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 90% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +5.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -1.7 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Crugen HP91 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers impressive wet and dry grip, often rivaling more expensive premium brands. While many users praise its comfort and handling, there is a notable polarization regarding tread longevity, with some owners reporting excellent mileage and others experiencing premature wear.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry traction
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Responsive handling and steering feedback
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life reported across different vehicles
- Occasional reports of sidewall or structural integrity issues
- Some users report a softer compound that wears faster than expected
Observations
- Owners of larger SUVs like the Kia Sorento and Ford Kuga generally report high satisfaction with both longevity and performance.
- Users driving on rougher road surfaces, such as those in South Africa or Ukraine, reported faster degradation or structural issues.
- Some Hyundai Santa Fe owners noted dissatisfaction with wet-weather performance and rapid tread wear compared to other vehicle owners.
The Nexen N Fera RU1 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction, often outperforming more expensive premium brands in these categories. While many users report excellent longevity and wet/dry grip, a subset of owners experiences inconsistent performance, particularly regarding tread wear and high-speed stability on specific vehicle platforms.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
- Superior ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
- Impressive tread life for many users
Cons
- Inconsistent tread wear, with some reports of premature chipping or rapid degradation
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback or vibrations at highway speeds
- Performance drop-off in colder temperatures or wet conditions for some users
- Lack of responsiveness during aggressive or high-speed maneuvers
Observations
- SUV owners (e.g., Volvo XC90, VW Tiguan) generally praise the comfort and longevity, though some report concerns with emergency handling.
- Users on larger rim sizes (e.g., 20-inch) have reported specific issues with sidewall flex and vibration that were not present on smaller, higher-profile sizes.
- Performance on modern EVs (e.g., Kia EV6) appears polarized, with some users finding the handling characteristics unsuitable for the vehicle's dynamics.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Crugen HP91 | B · Nexen N FERA RU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 420 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Kumho
77
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen N FERA RU1 — better noise and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP91 if wet, handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen N FERA RU1 scores 74 vs 36 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N FERA RU1 scores 78 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Crugen HP91 scores 87 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Crugen HP91 scores 78 vs 71 on handling.
Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP91
Tire B · Nexen N FERA RU1
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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.