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Kumho Crugen HP91 review

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.

Relative score
73/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
78/100
21 reviews
Road tests
71/100
1 published test
Kumho Crugen HP91
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

78%
Would buy again 72%
Dry
Overall dry
89%
Corner stability
93%
Dry traction
93%
Steering response
91%
Wet
Overall wet
86%
Wet traction
92%
Comfort
Overall comfort
79%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
67%
Handling
Overall handling
78%
By source
DriverReviews92%817 reviews Tyre Reviews78%21 reviews

By road tests

70.7%
Dry
81.6%
Wet
87.6%
Noise
35.9%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 21 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

  • 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.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 tire Test · 265/60 R18

5th of 8
Best: Mud Traction · 1st Weakest: Gravel Handling · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 8
Wet Handling4th of 8
Dry Braking4th of 8
Dry Handling6th of 8
Rolling Resistance5th of 8
Straight Aqua4th of 8
Noise3rd of 8
Price3rd of 8
Gravel Handling7th of 8
Gravel Traction6th of 8
Grass Traction4th of 8
Mud Traction1st of 8
Where to buy

Kumho Crugen HP91 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth10/32″
UTQG420 A A
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi

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