Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 27 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 9 in 2015 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Dunlop SP Sport LM704 vs Kumho Crugen HP71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SP Sport LM704 is ahead, 64–50
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Tests – · none yet Owners 42 · 274 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 9 in 2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
“Kumho - Crugen HP71 , 245/45 R20 103V Hello guys, I am looking for the above tyre type but unable to get the same any where. The agency has also not found one yet for me. Its for the new Grand Koleos. Any help or suggestions where I can look for it?”
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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65
Dry
SP Sport LM704 +1847Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 Crugen HP71 Reviews found online 63 36 -
61
Wet
SP Sport LM704 +754Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 Crugen HP71 Reviews found online 58 49 -
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Snow
No comparison57Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 Crugen HP71 Reviews found online – 48 -
68
Comfort
SP Sport LM704 +1355Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 Crugen HP71 Reviews found online 66 40 -
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Noise
No comparison57Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 Crugen HP71 Reviews found online – 44 -
65
Treadwear
SP Sport LM704 +2144Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 Crugen HP71 Reviews found online 65 30 -
65
Handling
SP Sport LM704 +1055Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 Crugen HP71 Reviews found online 65 55
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport LM704 | Kumho Crugen HP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 50 |
| Dry | 65 | 47 |
| Wet | 61 | 54 |
| Snow | – | 57 |
| Comfort | 68 | 55 |
| Noise | – | 57 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 44 |
| Handling | 65 | 55 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
SP Sport LM704
50
/ 100
Crugen HP71
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | SP Sport LM704 | Crugen HP71 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/9 2015 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test | #8/9 2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SP Sport LM704
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
- Good dry grip and cornering stability
- Comfortable ride quality that handles bumps well
Cons
- Significantly compromised grip and high risk of aquaplaning in the wet
- Numb steering feel or understeer at higher speeds for some users
- Occasional reports of a firm or bumpy ride depending on vehicle and road surface
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
Dunlop SP Sport LM704
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Kumho Crugen HP71
Community sentiment for the Kumho Crugen HP71 (and its EV variant) is mixed, with owners praising its affordability, comfortable ride, and quiet performance on many vehicles. However, a significant number of drivers report disappointingly rapid tread wear—particularly on heavy electric vehicles—as well as occasional noise on coarse surfaces and internal acoustic foam detachment issues.
r/VWiD4Owners
·3 upvotes ·2026-02-14
“2023 ID4 AWD Pro S Kumho Crugen EV HP71 I replaced the original worn down (and one with a sidewall bump) Pirellis at 33k with the EV version (badges on the sidewall) of the HP71 (direct from dealer). They're more expensive than the non-EV versions and have a lower warranty. So far they're impressive: ride is softer/smoother, quieter, deep treads. Hard to tell if efficiency changed with the winter weather, but we were getting 3mi/kWh on a 34 degree day.”
r/KiaEV6
·2 upvotes ·2026-07-31
“Tire wear on original 2024 KUMHO Grugen HP71 EV Full disclosure - I drive like a hyper-miling grandmother, always in ECO mode. Leased this Wind RWD 2 years ago. Original tires read: KUMHO Grugen HP71 EV 235/55 R19 101H Treadwear 500. Traction A Temperature A. Southern California. At 12k miles my tires have 3/32 tread left. These tires if purchased have a 60k or so tread wear warranty - which does not apply to tires "originally equipped". I did not check these tires when car was new. Has anyone experienced this ?”
r/CX5
·1 upvote ·2026-10-04
“I have Kumho Crugen HP71 on my 2022 Peemium they are great and not super expensive. I got them during the Mazda buy 3 get 1 for $1 sale at my local dealership. My Toyos were toast at 36k miles. Been driving on them for 10k miles now. No complaints.”
Top themes
#Rapid tread wear#Affordable price value#Cabin noise levels#Ride comfort#EV tire performance#Acoustic foam issues#OEM tire replacement
Based on 51 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport LM704 | 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 | — | 640 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport LM704
50
/ 100
Kumho Crugen HP71
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport LM704 — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport LM704 scores 65 vs 44 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport LM704 scores 65 vs 47 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport LM704 scores 68 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport LM704 scores 65 vs 55 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport LM704
Tire B · Kumho Crugen HP71
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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), 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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.