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Kumho Crugen H/T51

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The Kumho Crugen HT51 is a touring all-season tire with strong snow acceleration, useful aquaplaning resistance and good warranty-based value. Snow braking, handling and road noise are less convincing, while ride comfort varies between tests.

The quick answer

Owners say 71% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 7th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P9 of 30 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Wet Comfort, Snow Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 91,000miles driven
  • 3professional tests
Kumho Crugen H/T51 2 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Kumho Crugen H/T51

6.6/10

Better than 29% of all-season tires

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2024-2026 29% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 29% 6.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 48% 42% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 34% 33% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 86% 9% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 7% 9% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 12% 7% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests. This tire does not carry the 3PMSF snowflake mark, so Snow counts for less and Ice not at all against all-season tires that do.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 72% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 49% 3
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 6% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 92% of the test figure. The other 8% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test Tire Rack · 265/70 R17 P9 / 30
  2. 2026 Best HT All Season Tires for 2026 Tested! Tire Reviews · 265/65 R18 P4 / 7
  3. 2024 2024 Tire Rack Highway All Season Tire Test Tire Rack · 265/70 R17 P9 / 9
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Kumho Crugen H/T51 averages a finish of 7th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
7th Average
4th Best
9th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20242026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test P9 of 30

The Kumho Crugen HT51 finished joint ninth. It was the only highway all-season Tire Rack marked as 3PMSF, yet its braking on snow and ice was weak, so its drive and snow traction carried its placing.

Winner: Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow TestTire Rack · 265/70 R17P9 / 30
2026Best HT All Season Tires for 2026 Tested!Tire Reviews · 265/65 R18P4 / 7Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
20242024 Tire Rack Highway All Season Tire TestTire Rack · 265/70 R17P9 / 9

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Running Costs
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In 265/65 R18, the Kumho Crugen HT51 is projected to cost $15.16 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $379 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the Best HT All Season Tires for 2026 Tested!.

Tire life here is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, NOT measured wear - treat it as the maker's promise, not a test result.
Kumho Crugen HT51$15.16
Firestone Destination LE3$15.88
General Grabber HT$18.28
Cooper Endeavor Plus$18.45
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Tire life is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, not measured wear. Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at $3.60 per gallon and $80 fitting per set of four. US prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Kumho Crugen HT51 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Crugen HT51 stops 0.9% longer than premium rivals, 1.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 48/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Kumho Crugen HT51 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Crugen HT51 stops 0.7% longer than premium rivals, 3.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 34/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
How good is the Kumho Crugen HT51 in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Crugen HT51 stops 8.2% longer than premium rivals, 3.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.6% longer than budget rivals. Across the 2 snow-traction tests, it is 4.5% better than premium rivals, 15.1% better than mid-range rivals and 16% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 7/100, and owners rate it 6/10 in the snow from 4 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Kumho Crugen HT51?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Kumho Crugen HT51's rolling resistance is 14.3% higher than premium rivals, 5% lower than mid-range rivals and 15% lower than budget rivals.
How much does the Kumho Crugen HT51 cost to run?
In 265/65 R18, the Kumho Crugen HT51 is projected to cost $15.16 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $379 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the Best HT All Season Tires for 2026 Tested!. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Kumho Crugen HT51 averages 71%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8 out of 10 and Snow Grip lowest at 6. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 71%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Handling 77%
  • Wear 73%
  • Road Feedback 70%
  • Ice Grip 70%
  • Comfort 67%
  • Snow Grip 60%

All 3 Kumho Crugen HT51 reviews

Score spread across 3 written reviews
80%
Member
Mid-Life

These tires did well in every category. Dry traction, wet, snow, ice, and rolling resistance/mpg. I can't give direct comparisons because they were the first and only tires I had on my 4runner. It's hard to say whether it was the tires or driving more gently, but I never found or exceeded their limits, never really lost traction, and managaged to exceed my expected mpg. I was averaging >20 mpg on a lifted 20 year old 4runner.

I drove these tires for about 6 years and 35k miles. I replaced them due to age, not tread wear. The biggest complaint I would have would be that the tread on the shoulders didn't seem to have full-depth sipping as my shoulders were balding after about 20-25k.

As a discounted less expensive version of a more popular Michelin tire, they're a great alternative.

  1. Initial Impressions73% 30,000 miles
    I've had the Kumho Crugen HT51 for about 30,000 miles on a 4x4 4Runner. I purchased these because in some other tire tests, they were rated close behind one of the top-scoring Michelin Defender LTX/MS, at a much lower price. They seem to be a clone of that tire.

    Overall, these tires have provided good dry, wet, snow, and ice traction, and excellent fuel mileage. My 4x4 4Runner with a lift averages over 20mpg. My one complaint would be that the shoulders seem to wear a faster than the center, and they don't have full-depth cipes. Despite having a 60k mile rating, after 25-30k miles, they're already mostly bald on the shoulders and the tires are already losing some snow and ice traction.

    One amazingly shocking and unexpected "pro" has been offroad performance and durability. I haven't had a true off-road or all terrain tire, but I've done some moderately intense offroading in these, which they definitely weren't made for. I was terrified, and really just crossing my fingers I didn't get a blow out on some rough high-clearance, 4WD-required jeep roads, like the Lead King Basin and the American Basin. But these tires somehow just kept trucking. I probably just got lucky, but I'm still impressed.

    Would I buy these as an offroad tire? No. But if you're planning on doing 95% on-road highway and forest service road driving, and are looking for great dry, wet, snow, and ice traction, and good efficiency, from a budget tire, I would put these near the top of your list.
54%
Member
Initial Impressions
Tire wear is good and wet weather grip is impressive. Comfort ok. However noise, although initially ok up to 5k miles has become steadily worse. Now at around 12k it is very intrusive, particularly between 45 and 55 mph.
The tires are Cruger premium on a Evoke.
Good value but will have to investigate the increasing noise!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 2
  • Snow Grip 5
Helpful 125
89%
Member
I use these on my Ram 1500 as my summer/fall tire. I drive the vehicle hard and they handle very well in both wet and dry. They are not a great mud tire which is obvious. On the highway, they are quiet, and I get good fuel economy. They are great on the highway in the wet. I never have issues with traction unless I am looking to kick out the rear end. They are great in the wet compared to other tires I have had. I drove them once in the snow/ice and they were alright (I use studded winter tires). I drove for the conditions, and didn't notice feeling unsettled. Overall, I would recommend them and have been happy with Kumho with other vehicles as well. I also have the less powerful 4.7L engine.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
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