Tests – · none yet Owners 46 · 8 reviews
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Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 vs Kumho Crugen HP71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 8 + 277 owner reviews. How we score
Ecopia EP100 is ahead, 52–46
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Tests – · none yet Owners 34 · 277 reviews
“Tesla model y tire HP71 crugen on tirerack is offering $80 rebate per tire.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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52
Dry
Ecopia EP100 +844Why this score
Source Ecopia EP100 Crugen HP71 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 58 (est.) ≈ 53 (est.) Reviews found online 44 31 Ecopia EP100: 60% × 57.9 (est.) + 40% × 43.6 = 52
Crugen HP71: 60% × 52.5 (est.) + 40% × 30.5 = 44
No road tests of dry for Ecopia EP100. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Crugen HP71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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55
Wet
Ecopia EP100 +451Why this score
Source Ecopia EP100 Crugen HP71 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 56 (est.) Reviews found online 49 44 Ecopia EP100: 60% × 58.8 (est.) + 40% × 48.9 = 55
Crugen HP71: 60% × 56.1 (est.) + 40% × 44 = 51
No road tests of wet for Ecopia EP100. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Crugen HP71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison53Why this score
Source Ecopia EP100 Crugen HP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online – 41 Crugen HP71: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 40.9 = 53
No road tests of snow for Crugen HP71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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52
Comfort
Ecopia EP100 +844Why this score
Source Ecopia EP100 Crugen HP71 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 44 32 Ecopia EP100: 40% × 63.6 (est.) + 60% × 43.6 = 52
Crugen HP71: 40% × 61.3 (est.) + 60% × 32.2 = 44
No road tests of comfort for Ecopia EP100. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Crugen HP71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison54Why this score
Source Ecopia EP100 Crugen HP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 36 Crugen HP71: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 35.8 = 54
No road tests of noise for Crugen HP71. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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54
Treadwear
Ecopia EP100 +1737Why this score
Source Ecopia EP100 Crugen HP71 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 49 (est.) Reviews found online 46 19 Ecopia EP100: 60% × 59.1 (est.) + 40% × 46 = 54
Crugen HP71: 60% × 49.2 (est.) + 40% × 18.5 = 37
No road tests of treadwear for Ecopia EP100. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Crugen HP71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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41
Handling (owners)
Crugen HP71 +1051Why this score
Source Ecopia EP100 Crugen HP71 Reviews found online 41 51
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 | Kumho Crugen HP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 52 | 46 |
| Dry | 52 | 44 |
| Wet | 55 | 51 |
| Snow | – | 53 |
| Comfort | 52 | 44 |
| Noise | – | 54 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 37 |
| Handling (owners) | 41 | 51 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
52
/ 100
Ecopia EP100
46
/ 100
Crugen HP71
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecopia EP100
Pros
- High fuel efficiency due to low rolling resistance
- Impressive tread life and durability for daily driving
- Smooth and quiet ride quality on motorways
Cons
- Poor handling and stability during cornering
- Excessive tire squeal at low speeds
- Soft sidewalls causing a 'wallowing' or 'squirming' sensation
Tire B Crugen HP71
Pros
- Affordable pricing compared to premium tier brands
- Quiet and smooth ride quality when new
- Confident wet-weather traction and performance in heavy rain
Cons
- Significantly premature tread wear and short lifespan for many users
- Developing loud road noise or howling as mileage increases
- Balancing issues and vehicle vibrations
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Kumho Crugen HP71
Community opinions on the Kumho Crugen HP71 (including EV variants) are generally mixed, primarily leaning on price and initial comfort versus longevity. Many users appreciate the affordable pricing, quiet/smooth ride, and good handling, but a significant number report faster-than-expected tread wear and occasional issues with foam lining separation or durability on heavier vehicles.
r/volvoc40
·61 upvotes ·2026-07-08
“Yet Another C40 Wheel Downsize Report I decided to join the crowd in downsizing from the factory 20" wheels to 18" Wheels: Voxx Paso Tires: Kumho Crugen EV HP71 (currently on sale for $500 for a set of 4) I was a bit worried about wheel fitment because of the large brake calipers, but they fit without issue, standard install. I've only put about 100 miles on them so far, but the ride is much more comfortable and these new tires are SO much quieter than the old tires that were installed when I bought the vehicle (CPO): Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 I don't have enough data yet to see if this will make a range improvement, but I imagine it will as they're skinnier tires and EV optimized. So far I'm impressed with the Kumho's, especially for the price they're offering. And I think these new wheels look pretty decent! Read more”
r/Ioniq5
·1 upvote ·2026-08-30
“The HP71 are actually the OE tire for several trim/MY combinations for the Ioniq 5 and EV6 and they're decent tires. The longest lasting tire is the Defender 2, with the trade off of mediocre traction. I run the Nokian One because it's a batter balance of traction and tread wear than the defender but still quiet and very long-lasting.”
r/tires
·2026-10-14
“Kumho warranty I had these for a little under 18 months. The thread is still good, but the tires have these cracks. Do you guys think I can claim warranty from Kumho? These are Kumho Crugen HP71. Manufacturing date 01/24.”
Top themes
#Affordability and Value#Ride Comfort and Noise#Tread Wear and Longevity#EV Performance and Efficiency#Durability and Quality Issues
Based on 52 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 | B · Kumho Crugen HP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 63 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9.9/32″ |
| UTQG | 400 A A | 640 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
52
/ 100
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100
46
/ 100
Kumho Crugen HP71
Winner: Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 — better treadwear, dry and comfort. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP71 if handling matters most to you. Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 8 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 scores 54 vs 37 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Crugen HP71 scores 51 vs 41 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 scores 52 vs 44 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 scores 52 vs 44 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP100
Tire B · Kumho Crugen HP71
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Ecopia EP100 or Crugen HP71?
Which is better in the wet, Ecopia EP100 or Crugen HP71?
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100, 55 vs 51 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ecopia EP100 or Crugen HP71?
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100, 52 vs 44 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ecopia EP100 or Crugen HP71?
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100, 52 vs 44 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ecopia EP100 or Crugen HP71?
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100, 54 vs 37 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology