Tests – · none yet Owners 35 · 277 reviews
“Tesla model y tire HP71 crugen on tirerack is offering $80 rebate per tire.”
Vredestein Ultrac Cento looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Vredestein Ultrac Cento — 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 + 0 road tests and 277 + 23 owner reviews. How we score
Ultrac Cento is ahead, 71–46
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Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 23 reviews
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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44
Dry
Ultrac Cento +2670Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 53 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 32 71 Crugen HP71: 60% × 52.9 (est.) + 40% × 31.9 = 44
Ultrac Cento: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 71 = 70
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 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Ultrac Cento. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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52
Wet
Ultrac Cento +2173Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 56 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 45 74 Crugen HP71: 60% × 56.4 (est.) + 40% × 44.7 = 52
Ultrac Cento: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 73.9 = 73
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 Ultrac Cento. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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53
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) – Reviews found online 42 – Crugen HP71: 60% × 60 (est.) + 40% × 42 = 53
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 0.37).
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45
Comfort
Ultrac Cento +2671Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 33 71 Crugen HP71: 40% × 62.6 (est.) + 60% × 33.4 = 45
Ultrac Cento: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.4 = 71
No road tests of comfort for Crugen HP71 or Ultrac Cento. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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55
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) – Reviews found online 37 – Crugen HP71: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 36.6 = 55
No road tests of noise for Crugen HP71. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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37
Treadwear
Ultrac Cento +3572Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 49 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 18 75 Crugen HP71: 60% × 49.3 (est.) + 40% × 18.2 = 37
Ultrac Cento: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 75.3 = 72
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 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for Ultrac Cento. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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52
Handling (owners)
Ultrac Cento +1769Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Reviews found online 52 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Crugen HP71 | Vredestein Ultrac Cento |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 46 | 71 |
| Dry | 44 | 70 |
| Wet | 52 | 73 |
| Snow | 53 | – |
| Comfort | 45 | 71 |
| Noise | 55 | – |
| Treadwear | 37 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 52 | 69 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
46
/ 100
Crugen HP71
71
/ 100
Ultrac Cento
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 | Crugen HP71 | Ultrac Cento | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/9 2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 | #27/49 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout | – | 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 Ultrac Cento
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and wear resistance
- High level of comfort and low road noise
- Good value for money compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Lacks steering feedback and pure grip for sporty or track driving
- Average wet weather performance compared to dry
- Some users report a temporary or ongoing negative impact on fuel economy
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Kumho Crugen HP71
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.
r/KiaEV9
·1 upvote ·2026-09-28
“New Tire Woes: Trouble finding XL Load rating. Any advice? 2026 EV9 LLR with 20k miles in SoCal (3 year lease) and the Kumho Crugen HP71 EV wore very quickly despite alignment checks etc early in the lease. Note that these stock tires are 130V with XL load rasting. Most disconcerting is that despite some modest tread left, I hydroplaned on some sprinkler runoff...so I'm not confident in these tires with the upcoming El Nino. This subreddit seems to love the Michelin CrossClimate2 but they don't come in XL load rating in this size. Neither do Defenders. The two main options are: 1. **Hankook iON evo AS SUV** (OE on some EV9s) - But these are seemingly backordered at multiple tire shops. An online vendor cancelled my order despite showing in stock on the site. 2. **Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season**. **Any advice, and anyone have experience with those Pirellis?**”
r/Cadillac
·2 upvotes ·2026-09-28
“I have The Kumho Crugen HP71 275/50 R22 111H on my 22 ESV Sport And don’t regret it at all. They are much better than original ones and also a lot cheaper in Walmart.”
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
#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
Vredestein Ultrac Cento
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Crugen HP71 | B · Vredestein Ultrac Cento |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer |
| 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?
46
/ 100
Kumho Crugen HP71
71
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac Cento
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Cento — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 72 vs 37 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 70 vs 44 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 71 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 73 vs 52 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Cento
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Crugen HP71 or Ultrac Cento?
Which is better in the wet, Crugen HP71 or Ultrac Cento?
Vredestein Ultrac Cento, 73 vs 52 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Crugen HP71 or Ultrac Cento?
Vredestein Ultrac Cento, 70 vs 44 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Crugen HP71 or Ultrac Cento?
Vredestein Ultrac Cento, 71 vs 45 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Crugen HP71 or Ultrac Cento?
Vredestein Ultrac Cento, 72 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