Tests – · none yet Owners 42 · 273 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 9 in 2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
“Tesla model y tire HP71 crugen on tirerack is offering $80 rebate per tire.”
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Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Bridgestone A001 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
A001 is ahead, 69–51
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Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 47 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 10 in 2011 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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47
Dry
A001 +2572Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 A001 Reviews found online 36 75 -
54
Wet
A001 +2276Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 A001 Reviews found online 49 78 -
57
Snow
Crugen HP71 +453Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 A001 Reviews found online 48 42 -
55
Comfort
A001 +1469Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 A001 Reviews found online 40 69 -
57
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 A001 Reviews found online 43 – -
44
Treadwear
A001 +2468Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 A001 Reviews found online 30 70 -
55
Handling
A001 +1671Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 A001 Reviews found online 55 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Crugen HP71 | Bridgestone A001 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 51 | 69 |
| Dry | 47 | 72 |
| Wet | 54 | 76 |
| Snow | 57 | 53 |
| Comfort | 55 | 69 |
| Noise | 57 | – |
| Treadwear | 44 | 68 |
| Handling | 55 | 71 |
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Headline score
51
/ 100
Crugen HP71
69
/ 100
A001
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | Crugen HP71 | A001 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 22% #8/9 · 2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 | 20% #5/10 · 2011 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B A001
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and resistance to aquaplaning
- Strong performance in cold temperatures, snow, and slush
- Impressive tread life and durability compared to standard summer tires
Cons
- Increased road noise, particularly as the tire wears
- Minor reduction in fuel efficiency (approx. 1-4%)
- Occasional reports of vague handling or instability under specific emergency braking conditions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Kumho Crugen HP71
Community opinion on the Kumho Crugen HP71 (and its EV variant) is heavily mixed, largely split between appreciation for its comfortable, quiet ride and affordability compared to premium brands, versus frequent complaints about rapid tread wear, particularly on heavier electric vehicles. While many drivers praise initial grip, handling, and value, concerns persist regarding longevity, internal acoustic foam separation issues, and premature wear relative to advertised mileage warranties.
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2025-11-19
“Kumho Crugen HP71 Hello! Was quoted $1000 flat for 4 235/60r18 tires including alignment and road hazard. Wanted to know if thats a good/fair price? Thank you!”
r/CadillacLyriq
·4 upvotes ·2026-09-20
“How many miles do you guys get on tires? I had a blowout back in June, and decided to just buy a full set. The shop had a promo on these KumHo Crugen HP71 tires, which had a 65,000 mile warranty. 3 months and 12,000 miles later, my tread is completely gone. I got some Michelins and was credited 185 bucks per tire, but this seems insanely low mileage to wear out the tread completely. I know the added weight and torque of an EV somewhat lowers the lifespan of tires, but even if I was driving like a demon, I don't think 12,000 miles should be anywhere near the lifespan of a reputable brand.”
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”
Top themes
#Tread wear and longevity#Ride comfort and noise#EV performance and weight#Pricing and value#Acoustic foam issues#Handling and traction
Based on 34 community posts
Tire B
Bridgestone A001
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Crugen HP71 | B · Bridgestone A001 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| 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?
51
/ 100
Kumho Crugen HP71
69
/ 100
Bridgestone A001
Winner: Bridgestone A001 — better dry, treadwear and wet. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP71 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone A001 scores 72 vs 47 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone A001 scores 68 vs 44 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone A001 scores 76 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone A001 scores 71 vs 55 on handling.
Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire B · Bridgestone A001
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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.