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Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 — 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 + 1 road tests and 277 + 70 owner reviews. How we score

Roadian AT Pro RA8 is ahead, 68–47

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Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire AKumho

Crugen HP71

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

± 8

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.

  1. 44

    Dry

    Roadian AT Pro RA8 +23
    67
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HP71Roadian AT Pro RA8
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 53 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online3166

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 52.5 (est.) + 40% × 30.5 = 44

    Roadian AT Pro RA8: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 66 = 67

    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).

    No road tests of dry for Roadian AT Pro RA8. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 51

    Wet

    Roadian AT Pro RA8 +19
    70
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HP71Roadian AT Pro RA8
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 56 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online4470

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 56.1 (est.) + 40% × 44 = 51

    Roadian AT Pro RA8: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 70 = 70

    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).

    No road tests of wet for Roadian AT Pro RA8. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 53

    Snow

    Roadian AT Pro RA8 +17
    70
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HP71Roadian AT Pro RA8
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 61 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online4170

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 40.9 = 53

    Roadian AT Pro RA8: 60% × 70.4 (est.) + 40% × 70 = 70

    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).

    No road tests of snow for Roadian AT Pro RA8. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 44

    Comfort

    Roadian AT Pro RA8 +20
    64
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HP71Roadian AT Pro RA8
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 61 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online3263

    Crugen HP71: 40% × 61.3 (est.) + 60% × 32.2 = 44

    Roadian AT Pro RA8: 40% × 67.4 (est.) + 60% × 62.5 = 64

    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).

    No road tests of comfort for Roadian AT Pro RA8. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 54

    Noise

    Roadian AT Pro RA8 +14
    68
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HP71Roadian AT Pro RA8
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online3671

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 35.8 = 54

    Roadian AT Pro RA8: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 68

    No road tests of noise for Crugen HP71 or Roadian AT Pro RA8. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 37

    Treadwear

    Roadian AT Pro RA8 +32
    69
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HP71Roadian AT Pro RA8
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 49 (est.)67
    Reviews found online1973

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 49.2 (est.) + 40% × 18.5 = 37

    Roadian AT Pro RA8: 60% × 66.9 + 40% × 73.3 = 69

    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).

  7. 51

    Handling (owners)

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HP71Roadian AT Pro RA8
    Reviews found online51–
Scores at a glance
Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HP71Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
Relative Score 47 68
Dry 44 67
Wet 51 70
Snow 53 70
Comfort 44 64
Noise 54 68
Treadwear 37 69
Handling (owners) 51 –

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Headline score
± 8

Crugen HP71

± 8

Roadian AT Pro RA8

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.

DisciplineCategoryCrugen HP71Roadian AT Pro RA8ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #8/9 2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 #13/18 2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires – 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
All owner themes in the Crugen HP71 review

Tire B Roadian AT Pro RA8

Pros

  • Exceptional value and affordable price point
  • Unusually quiet and smooth ride on the highway for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong traction and handling in dry and wet road conditions

Cons

  • Tread can pack with mud or deep snow, reducing traction in severe off-road or deep winter conditions
  • Gravel tends to get stuck easily in the tread blocks, creating persistent noise on unpaved roads
  • Some users reported limited longevity or hydroplaning once the tire wear reached higher mileage
All owner themes in the Roadian AT Pro RA8 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Kumho Crugen HP71

Mixed

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.

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

Tire B

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HP71 B · Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresAll-Terrain tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available6339
Rim diameters16″ – 22″15″ – 22″
Tread depth9.9/32″13/32″
UTQG640 A A560 A B
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi50,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallOutlined White Lettering
Max pressure51 psi51 psi
Sizes in common88

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho Crugen HP71

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8

Winner: Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 scores 69 vs 37 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 scores 67 vs 44 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 scores 64 vs 44 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8 scores 70 vs 51 on wet.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire B · Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8

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Crugen HP71 or Roadian AT Pro RA8?

Which is better in the wet, Crugen HP71 or Roadian AT Pro RA8?

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8, 70 vs 51 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Crugen HP71 or Roadian AT Pro RA8?

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8, 67 vs 44 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Crugen HP71 or Roadian AT Pro RA8?

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8, 70 vs 53 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Crugen HP71 or Roadian AT Pro RA8?

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8, 68 vs 54 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Crugen HP71 or Roadian AT Pro RA8?

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8, 64 vs 44 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Crugen HP71 or Roadian AT Pro RA8?

Nexen Roadian AT Pro RA8, 69 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