Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Azenis FK510 is ahead, 70–51
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Tests – · none yet Owners 42 · 273 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 9 in 2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
“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.”
Tests 74 · 31 tests Owners 67 · 905 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 6 in 2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“ST feels boaty on new Falken’s I recently purchased a set of 245/40/18 Falken Azenis FK510 to put on my stock wheels. After, the car feels like it’s constantly driving on a wet road. Even after getting heat into the tires, the car feels boaty and like the rear end doesn’t want to follow the front. Any tips? Or did I make a bad choice in tire?”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Crugen HP71 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 36 | 76 |
| Source | Crugen HP71 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 49 | 77 |
| Source | Crugen HP71 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 48 | 45 |
| Source | Crugen HP71 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 42 |
| Reviews found online | 40 | 68 |
| Source | Crugen HP71 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 43 | 68 |
| Source | Crugen HP71 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 30 | 57 |
| Source | Crugen HP71 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 55 | 71 |
| Category | Kumho Crugen HP71 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 51 | 70 |
| Dry | 47 | 74 |
| Wet | 54 | 83 |
| Snow | 57 | 55 |
| Comfort | 55 | 52 |
| Noise | 57 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 44 | 66 |
| Handling | 55 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Crugen HP71
Azenis FK510
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 | Azenis FK510 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 22% #8/9 · 2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 | 20% #5/6 · 2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“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”
“Kumho HP71 vs Continental DWS06 I was planning to get Continentals for $150 each, but then I found these Kumhos for $118 each. The Continentals have a treadwear of 560, whereas the Kumhos have a treadwear of 640. They both have A/A for traction/temp. Is it really worth the extra $128 for brand name if the cheaper ones will outlast them?”
“Tesla model y tire HP71 crugen on tirerack is offering $80 rebate per tire.”
Based on 34 community posts
Community opinions on the Falken Azenis FK510 are generally mixed, balancing praise for their value pricing and strong wet-weather grip against complaints regarding soft sidewalls, rapid tread wear on heavy or track-driven vehicles, and handling that some drivers describe as "boaty." While many view them as a cost-effective alternative to premium tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, others note that recent price hikes and mixed performance in testing make them a secondary choice compared to dedicated track or alternative ultra-high-performance tires.
“2022 MS Plaid on 21" archnids. Factory Michelins replaced at 7,500 miles (at wear markers). FK510's after 9,000 miles on the rubber are at 7/32. Expecting another 5,000 miles or so. They're comparable treadwear rating but last longer. Heavy car with lots of torque will inevitably go through tires sooner than the rated mileage. I'm fortunate to have decent alignment from the factory as the wear was even. Good luck on the next set of tires.”
“Accidentally bought a Falken FK510 at discount tire when my other rear tire is a FK460A/S I have a brand new 460A/S on my driver rear a week ago and I went to discount yesterday and accidentally bought the 510 for my passenger rear. My biggest concerns is the difference in grip and wear and for the torsen limited slip on my GT PP1. I just daily my car to work and floor it at lights and don’t do canyon or track runs. I saw discount tire has a return / exchange policy, has anyone gone this route?”
“I have Fallen FK510s and live where it rains 300 days a year, they perform great and I'm sure the 520 is even better”
Based on 25 community posts
| Attribute | A · Kumho Crugen HP71 | B · Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 63 | 93 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 9.9/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A A | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 psi |
Kumho Crugen HP71
Falken Azenis FK510
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510 — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP71 if comfort matters most to you.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 83 vs 54 on wet.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 74 vs 47 on dry.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 66 vs 44 on treadwear.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 71 vs 55 on handling.
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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.
