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Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Nexen N'Priz AH5 — 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 1 + 0 road tests and 164 + 46 owner reviews. How we score

Crugen HT51 is ahead, 72–57

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Kumho Crugen HT51
Tire AKumho

Crugen HT51

All Season

± 8

Tests – · 1 test Owners 76 · 164 reviews

Nexen N'Priz AH5
Tire BNexen

N'Priz AH5

All Season Touring tires

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 50 · 46 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 74

    Dry

    Crugen HT51 +15
    59
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HT51N'Priz AH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online7754

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 71.6 (est.) + 40% × 76.5 = 74

    N'Priz AH5: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 53.5 = 59

    No road tests of dry for Crugen HT51. 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 N'Priz AH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 76

    Wet

    Crugen HT51 +20
    56
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HT51N'Priz AH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 75 (est.)≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online7951

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 75 (est.) + 40% × 78.5 = 76

    N'Priz AH5: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 50.7 = 56

    No road tests of wet for Crugen HT51. 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 N'Priz AH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 70

    Snow

    Crugen HT51 +18
    52
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HT51N'Priz AH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online7040

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 70.5 (est.) + 40% × 70 = 70

    N'Priz AH5: 60% × 59.2 (est.) + 40% × 39.9 = 52

    No road tests of snow for Crugen HT51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

    No road tests of snow for N'Priz AH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 70

    Comfort

    Crugen HT51 +10
    60
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HT51N'Priz AH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7155

    Crugen HT51: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.1 = 70

    N'Priz AH5: 40% × 66.6 (est.) + 60% × 55.1 = 60

    No road tests of comfort for Crugen HT51 or N'Priz AH5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 72

    Noise

    Crugen HT51 +7
    65
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HT51N'Priz AH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online8063

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 79.5 = 72

    N'Priz AH5: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 63 = 65

    No road tests of noise for Crugen HT51 or N'Priz AH5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    Crugen HT51 +12
    53
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HT51N'Priz AH5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests58≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online7645

    Crugen HT51: 60% × 57.7 + 40% × 76.4 = 65

    N'Priz AH5: 60% × 58.8 (est.) + 40% × 45.1 = 53

    No road tests of treadwear for N'Priz AH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 74

    Handling (owners)

    Crugen HT51 +20
    54
    Why this score
    SourceCrugen HT51N'Priz AH5
    Reviews found online7454
Scores at a glance
Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Nexen N'Priz AH5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Crugen HT51Nexen N'Priz AH5
Relative Score 72 57
Dry 74 59
Wet 76 56
Snow 70 52
Comfort 70 60
Noise 72 65
Treadwear 65 53
Handling (owners) 74 54

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Crugen HT51

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N'Priz AH5

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Crugen HT51

Pros

  • Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium competitors
  • Smooth, quiet, and comfortable highway ride
  • Strong dry, wet, and winter/snow traction

Cons

  • Slightly vague or 'squishy' steering feel/sidewall stiffness compared to some OEM tires
  • Potential negative impact on fuel economy (decreased MPG for some truck owners)
  • Occasional reports of accelerated shoulder wear or balancing issues
All owner themes in the Crugen HT51 review

Tire B N'Priz AH5

Pros

  • Exceptional price and overall value
  • Very low road noise with a comfortable, smooth ride quality
  • Reliable traction in dry and wet conditions

Cons

  • Faster than expected tread wear reported by some users
  • Soft sidewalls that can feel squishy on heavier vehicles or under towing conditions
  • Occasional durability issues such as bulges or premature wear bars being hit
All owner themes in the N'Priz AH5 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Crugen HT51 B · Nexen N'Priz AH5
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4466
Rim diameters15″ – 22″14″ – 20″
Tread depth12.5/32″9/32″
UTQG720 A A460 A A
Treadwear warranty70,000 mi65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi44 psi
Sizes in common88

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho Crugen HT51

Nexen N'Priz AH5

Winner: Kumho Crugen HT51 — better wet, handling and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 76 vs 56 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 74 vs 54 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 70 vs 52 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Crugen HT51 scores 74 vs 59 on dry.

Tire A · Kumho Crugen HT51
Tire B · Nexen N'Priz AH5

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Crugen HT51 or N'Priz AH5?

Which is better in the wet, Crugen HT51 or N'Priz AH5?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 76 vs 56 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Crugen HT51 or N'Priz AH5?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 74 vs 59 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Crugen HT51 or N'Priz AH5?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 70 vs 52 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Crugen HT51 or N'Priz AH5?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 72 vs 65 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Crugen HT51 or N'Priz AH5?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 70 vs 60 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Crugen HT51 or N'Priz AH5?

Kumho Crugen HT51, 65 vs 53 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