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Kumho Crugen HP71 review

Name: Kumho Crugen HP71
Brand: Kumho

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 10% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 34 · 277 reviews analysed

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Kumho Crugen HP71 has a Relative Score of 46 out of 100 among summer tires. 277 owner reviews rate it 34 out of 100.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#Affordability and Value#Ride Comfort and Noise#Tread Wear and Longevity#EV Performance and Efficiency#Durability and Quality Issues

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

34/100

From 277 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would recommend 89%

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Wet

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Snow & ice

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Comfort

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Noise

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Treadwear

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Handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 277 owner reviews found online.

The Kumho Crugen HP71 receives a polarized mix of reviews, with many users praising its smooth, quiet ride, affordable price point, and strong wet-weather traction. However, a significant portion of reviews highlight severe issues with premature tread wear, balancing difficulties, and worsening road noise over time.

Pros

Affordable pricing compared to premium tier brands
Quiet and smooth ride quality when new
Confident wet-weather traction and performance in heavy rain
Good initial handling and driving comfort

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
Challenging warranty or customer service claims process

Worth knowing

Users driving heavier vehicles like the Kia EV6 and Mercedes-Benz SUVs reported rapid tread wear, with tires wearing out well before expected mileage.
Several owners noted that these tires came as original equipment (OEM) on vehicles like the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Nissan models, with mixed opinions on whether OEM versions wear differently than aftermarket replacements.

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18

8th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Teknikens Värld

Kumho Crugen HP71 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth	9.9/32″
UTQG	640 A A
Treadwear warranty	65,000 mi
Sidewall	Blackwall
Max pressure	51 psi
EU label: wet grip	C in 69% of sizes
EU label: energy	C in 43% of sizes
EU label: external noise	70–73 dB

Size	Retailer
215/70 R16	Amazon
225/70 R16	Amazon
235/60 R16	Amazon
235/70 R16	Amazon
245/70 R16	Amazon
255/65 R16	Amazon
225/60 R17	Amazon
225/65 R17	Amazon
235/55 R17	Amazon
235/60 R17	Amazon
235/65 R17	Amazon
245/55 R17	Amazon
245/65 R17	Amazon
265/60 R17	Amazon
215/55 R18	Amazon
225/55 R18	Amazon
225/60 R18	Amazon
235/50 R18	Amazon
235/55 R18	Amazon
235/60 R18	Amazon
235/65 R18	Amazon
245/55 R18	Amazon
245/60 R18	Amazon
255/55 R18	Amazon
255/60 R18	Amazon
265/60 R18	Amazon
265/65 R18	Amazon
225/55 R19	Amazon
235/45 R19	Amazon
235/50 R19	Amazon
235/55 R19	Amazon
235/60 R19	Amazon
245/45 R19	Amazon
245/50 R19	Amazon
245/55 R19	Amazon
255/50 R19	Amazon
255/55 R19	Amazon
255/60 R19	Amazon
265/50 R19	Amazon
265/55 R19	Amazon
275/55 R19	Amazon
235/55 R20	Amazon
245/45 R20	Amazon
245/50 R20	Amazon
245/60 R20	Amazon
255/45 R20	Amazon
255/50 R20	Amazon
255/55 R20	Amazon
265/45 R20	Amazon
265/50 R20	Amazon
275/40 R20	Amazon
275/45 R20	Amazon
275/50 R20	Amazon
275/55 R20	Amazon
275/60 R20	Amazon
285/50 R20	Amazon
265/35 R22	Amazon
265/40 R22	Amazon
275/45 R22	Amazon
275/50 R22	Amazon
285/35 R22	Amazon
285/45 R22	Amazon
305/40 R22	Amazon

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What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

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

“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?**”

2026-09-28

r/Ioniq5 ·1 upvote

“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.”

2026-08-30

r/volvoc40 ·61 upvotes

“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”

2026-07-08

r/Cadillac ·2 upvotes

“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.”

2026-09-28

r/MechanicAdvice ·2 upvotes

“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?”

2019-07-17

r/TeslaModelY ·4 upvotes

“Tesla model y tire HP71 crugen on tirerack is offering $80 rebate per tire.”

2026-06-17

Sentiment breakdown

Positive29%

Mixed8%

Negative17%

Neutral46%

Top themes

#Affordability and Value#Ride Comfort and Noise#Tread Wear and Longevity#EV Performance and Efficiency#Durability and Quality Issues

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