Kumho Crugen HT51 vs Firestone Destination LE3
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Firestone Destination LE3 finished ahead 2 times and the Crugen HT51 once. The Crugen HT51 was stronger in off road, the Destination LE3 in dry, wet, snow, ice and value.
Performance profile
6 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Crugen HT51
Not ahead on any measurement here
Destination LE3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 18 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Crugen HT51
Not ahead in any category
Destination LE3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Crugen HT51 | Gap | Destination LE3 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Destination LE3 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 138 | 3.5% | 133 | 0-2 |
| Dry Handling s | 59.6 | 0.2% | 59.7 | 1-0 |
| Dry Circle g | 0.75 | 2.7% | 0.73 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Road Score pts | scored | 1.3% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Destination LE3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 177 | 0.3% | 177 | 0-2 |
| Wet Handling s | 60.77 | 2.3% | 59.18 | 0-2 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 5.2% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle (s) | 14.59 | 3.6% | 14.06 | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle (g) | 0.59 | 3.4% | 0.61 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 55.7 | 0.1% | 55.7 | 0-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 11 | 3.1% | 10.6 | 1-0 |
| Snow Destination LE3 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 73 | 3.9% | 71 | 0-2 |
| Snow Traction s | 3.06 | 7.6% | 3.31 | 1-0 |
| Snow Traction (ft) | 42 | 10.2% | 46 | 1-0 |
| Snow Handling s | 60.3 | 5.9% | 57.76 | 0-2 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 5% | scored | 1-1 |
| Snow Cornering g | 0.31 | 10.6% | 0.34 | 0-1 |
| Ice Destination LE3 ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking ft | 55 | 15.9% | 47 | 0-1 |
| Ice Traction s | 6.69 | 15.1% | 5.68 | 0-1 |
| Off road Crugen HT51 ahead | ||||
| Dirt Handling s | 60.44 | 0.4% | 60.66 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Dirt Handling pts | scored | 3.9% | scored | 1-0 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 4.8% | scored | 1-0 |
| Noise dB | 75.1 | 0.7 dB | 74.4 | 0-1 |
| Value Destination LE3 ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.93 | 2.9% | 7.7 | 0-1 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Crugen HT51 | Field | Destination LE3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test | P9 of 30 | P14 of 30 | |
| Best HT All Season Tires for 2026 Tested! | P4 of 7 | P2 of 7 | |
| 2024 Tire Rack Highway All Season Tire Test | P9 of 9 | P8 of 9 |
Crugen HT51 vs Destination LE3: your questions
Is the Kumho Crugen HT51 or the Firestone Destination LE3 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Firestone Destination LE3 finished ahead 2 times and the Crugen HT51 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Crugen HT51 scores 6.6 and the Destination LE3 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Crugen HT51 or the Destination LE3?
The Destination LE3 led 8 of the 9 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the wet handling course 2.3% faster across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Destination LE3 led 3 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Destination LE3 led 6 of the 9 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.9% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 6.7/10 for the Crugen HT51 and 7/10 for the Destination LE3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Crugen HT51 74% from 4 reviews and the Destination LE3 83% from 1.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.