Kumho Crugen HT51 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 46% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 75 · 164 reviews analysed Road tests 55 · 2 tests
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Kumho Crugen HT51 has a Relative Score of 65 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for wet (60) and weakest for snow (36). 164 owner reviews rate it 75 out of 100.
- Weak point: Snow 36 — 28th of 30 (2026 Tire Rack All Terrain tire Snow Test), 8th of 9 (2024 Tire Rack Highway All Season tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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.
By owner reviews
75/100From 164 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
55/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 164 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho Crugen H/T51 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from users for its exceptional value, impressive all-season traction (including snow), and smooth, quiet ride on SUVs and light trucks. Many drivers compare them favorably to top-tier competitors like Michelin at a fraction of the cost. While the vast majority of users praise their handling and durability, a small number note occasional drawbacks regarding fuel economy, steering feel, or noise over time.
Pros
- Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium competitors
- Smooth, quiet, and comfortable highway ride
- Strong dry, wet, and winter/snow traction
- Long-lasting tread life and solid durability for most users
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
- Road noise can increase over time for certain vehicle applications
Worth knowing
- Heavier full-size trucks (like the Ford F-250 and Ram 1500) reported stable handling and highway comfort comparable to more expensive premium options.
- Mid-size and full-size SUVs (such as the Toyota Highlander, 4Runner, and Chevy Tahoe) frequently highlighted superior comfort, low noise, and confident winter weather capabilities.
- Owners utilizing oversized or specific fitments noted that the tires filled out wheel wells nicely without rubbing, though proper alignment remains critical to prevent uneven shoulder wear.
3 published test appearances (2 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Tire Rack All Terrain tire Snow Test · 265/70 R17
9th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Braking | 23rd of 30 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 30 | |
| Ice Braking | 27th of 30 | |
| Ice Traction | 28th of 30 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 9th of 30 |
Source: Tire Rack
2024 Tire Rack Highway All Season tire Test · 265/70 R17
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Circle | 2nd of 9 |
Source: Tire Rack
2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires · 215/60R17
5th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 11th of 13 |
Source: Consumer Reports
Kumho Crugen HT51 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 720 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | C in 50% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 50% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 72–73 dB |
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