Tests – · none yet Owners 34 · 278 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 278 + 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) ≈ 52 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 31 71 Crugen HP71: 60% × 52.5 (est.) + 40% × 30.7 = 44
Ultrac Cento: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 70.5 = 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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51
Wet
Ultrac Cento +2273Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 56 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 44 74 Crugen HP71: 60% × 56 (est.) + 40% × 43.9 = 51
Ultrac Cento: 60% × 72.4 (est.) + 40% × 73.8 = 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) ≈ 61 (est.) – Reviews found online 41 – Crugen HP71: 60% × 61.2 (est.) + 40% × 41 = 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 0.32).
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44
Comfort
Ultrac Cento +2670Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 32 71 Crugen HP71: 40% × 61.3 (est.) + 60% × 32.1 = 44
Ultrac Cento: 40% × 69.2 (est.) + 60% × 70.9 = 70
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 Ultrac Cento. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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54
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) – Reviews found online 36 – Crugen HP71: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 35.6 = 54
No road tests of noise for Crugen HP71. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): 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.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 18 76 Crugen HP71: 60% × 49.3 (est.) + 40% × 18.4 = 37
Ultrac Cento: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 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 0.36).
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 0.36).
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51
Handling (owners)
Ultrac Cento +1869Why this score
Source Crugen HP71 Ultrac Cento Reviews found online 51 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Crugen HP71 | Vredestein Ultrac Cento |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 46 | 71 |
| Dry | 44 | 70 |
| Wet | 51 | 73 |
| Snow | 53 | – |
| Comfort | 44 | 70 |
| Noise | 54 | – |
| Treadwear | 37 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 51 | 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
- Strong value: frequently described as much cheaper than Michelin, Pirelli or Bridgestone alternatives while not feeling like a budget tire.
- Good wet and heavy-rain traction, with some reports of confident light-snow performance.
- Quiet, smooth ride reported by many owners, often as an improvement over the stock tires (Bridgestone Dueler, Pirelli, Hankook).
Cons
- Premature or uneven tread wear is the most common complaint, with reports of tires worn out at roughly 15,000 to 27,000 miles or within 1.5 years, far below the 65,000-mile rating.
- Road and highway noise, including howling that develops with mileage, reported by several owners.
- Vibration and difficulty keeping the tires balanced, in some cases even after repeated balancing and rotations.
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/nissanpathfinder
·1 upvote ·2026-05-31
“2026 Pathfinder Tires: 255/60R18 Kumho Crugen HP71 vs 255/50R20 Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra I think I settled on a configuration that suits our needs but it comes with the upgraded 255/50R20 Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra tires/rims. The 20" wheels look great but I think the 18" Kumho's with the taller side will be better for the sometimes rough roads (potholes, large bumps, torn up city streets) we drive and for lighter towing. I highly doubt the dealer will exchange them for me but first I wanted to ask if I'm just overthinking this or should I try to trade down for the 18s. For reference I'm completely satisfied driving an outback with 225/60R18 Yokohama Avid GT (controlled, planted) and not happy with a highlander with 235/65R18 (too soft, uncontrolled). I get that these are different vehicles, suspensions, center of gravity, but hopefully it gives you a better idea. Thanks Edit: clarification on towing: fiberglass trailer like Scamp/Casita”
r/tires
·2026-10-14
“Kumho warranty I had these for a little under 18 months. The thread is still good, but the tires have these cracks. Do you guys think I can claim warranty from Kumho? These are Kumho Crugen HP71. Manufacturing date 01/24.”
r/AskAMechanic
·1 upvote ·2026-07-26
“I need a new tire, right? 215/55R18 Kumho Crugen HP71 tire showing cords on the outer sidewall. I need a new tire, right? Edit: I’m thinking about replacing just this one tire, 2023 CX-30 AWD. Tires were new Oct 2025 and have 7mm tread depth left. According to the spec sheet, this new tire would have 7.9mm of depth. Can I get away with one tire? Edit 2: Existing vs new tires would have ~1mm of difference in tread depth 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 70 vs 44 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 73 vs 51 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 51 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, 70 vs 44 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