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General Altimax Arctic vs Kumho Crugen HT51 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 32 + 164 owner reviews. How we score

Crugen HT51 is ahead, 72–59

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Kumho Crugen HT51
Tire BKumho

Crugen HT51

All Season

Tests – · 1 test Owners 75 · 164 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 57

    Dry

    Crugen HT51 +16
    73
    Why this score
    SourceAltimax ArcticCrugen HT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 61 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online5177

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 50.5 = 57

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 71.3 (est.) + 40% × 76.5 = 73

    No road tests of dry for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

    No road tests of dry for Crugen HT51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 62

    Wet

    Crugen HT51 +13
    75
    Why this score
    SourceAltimax ArcticCrugen HT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 74 (est.)
    Reviews found online6077

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 59.8 = 62

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 73.8 (est.) + 40% × 76.9 = 75

    No road tests of wet for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

    No road tests of wet for Crugen HT51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 59

    Snow

    Crugen HT51 +11
    70
    Why this score
    SourceAltimax ArcticCrugen HT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online5270

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 63.8 (est.) + 40% × 51.6 = 59

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 69.6 = 70

    No road tests of snow for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

    No road tests of snow for Crugen HT51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 60

    Comfort

    Crugen HT51 +11
    71
    Why this score
    SourceAltimax ArcticCrugen HT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online5172

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 50.8 = 60

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 72.2 = 71

    No road tests of comfort for Altimax Arctic or Crugen HT51. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 62

    Noise

    Crugen HT51 +10
    72
    Why this score
    SourceAltimax ArcticCrugen HT51
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online5478

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 62

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 78.3 = 72

    No road tests of noise for Altimax Arctic or Crugen HT51. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 57

    Treadwear

    Crugen HT51 +7
    64
    Why this score
    SourceAltimax ArcticCrugen HT51
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 61 (est.)58
    Reviews found online5074

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 50.1 = 57

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 57.7 + 40% × 74.1 = 64

    No road tests of treadwear for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 49

    Handling (owners)

    Crugen HT51 +26
    75
    Why this score
    SourceAltimax ArcticCrugen HT51
    Reviews found online4975
Scores at a glance
CategoryGeneral Altimax ArcticKumho Crugen HT51
Relative Score 59 72
Dry 57 73
Wet 62 75
Snow 59 70
Comfort 60 71
Noise 62 72
Treadwear 57 64
Handling (owners) 49 75

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Altimax Arctic

Crugen HT51

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Altimax Arctic

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, slush, and ice
  • High value and affordable price point compared to premium competitors
  • Reliable wet and dry handling during cold weather months

Cons

  • Handling and responsiveness drop off compared to dedicated summer or all-season tires
  • Some users report accelerated wear once the tire reaches 50% tread life
  • Minor tendencies toward understeer during hard cornering
All owner themes in the Altimax Arctic review

Tire B Crugen HT51

Pros

  • Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium competitors
  • Smooth, quiet, and comfortable highway ride
  • Strong dry, wet, and winter/snow traction

Cons

  • Slightly vague or 'squishy' steering feel/sidewall stiffness compared to some OEM tires
  • Potential negative impact on fuel economy (decreased MPG for some truck owners)
  • Occasional reports of accelerated shoulder wear or balancing issues
All owner themes in the Crugen HT51 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · General Altimax Arctic B · Kumho Crugen HT51
CategoryWinter Touring tiresAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available144
Rim diameters17″15″ – 22″
Tread depth—12.5/32″
UTQG—720 A A
Treadwear warranty—70,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

General Altimax Arctic

Kumho Crugen HT51

Winner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 75 vs 49 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 73 vs 57 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 75 vs 62 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 70 vs 59 on snow.

Tire A · General Altimax Arctic
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Altimax Arctic or Crugen HT51?

Which is better in the wet, Altimax Arctic or Crugen HT51?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 75 vs 62 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Altimax Arctic or Crugen HT51?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 73 vs 57 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Altimax Arctic or Crugen HT51?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 70 vs 59 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Altimax Arctic or Crugen HT51?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 72 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Altimax Arctic or Crugen HT51?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 71 vs 60 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Altimax Arctic or Crugen HT51?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 64 vs 57 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