The Crugen HT51 is Kumho's Highway All-Season tire developed for drivers of light-duty pickups, vans, crossovers and sport utility vehicles looking for durability, a comfortable ride and all-season capability, including light snow traction. The Crugen HT51 is an all-weather tire that meets industry severe snow service requirements for the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol alongside its all-season performance.
The Crugen HT51 utilizes an all-season tread compound molded into an asymmetric tread design with an optimized geometric block layout for maximum treadlife. The five-rib tread design features a stiff center block design for improved straight-line stability and enhanced dry traction. Four wide, circumferential zigzag grooves create a vortex effect to enhance water flow-through, increasing hydroplaning resistance, while 3D zigzag sipes provide the biting edges necessary for light snow traction.
Beginning in the 13th week of 2017, all Crugen HT51 tires manufactured are branded with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, indicating they are severe snow service rated. Tires manufactured before this date may not bear the 3PMSF symbol, but all Crugen HT51 tires meet the standards required for severe snow service rating.
The tire’s internal structure consists of a two-ply polyester cord body for enhanced ride quality and improved strength. Two wide steel belts sit on top of the casing and are reinforced by two spirally-wrapped nylon cord caps, enhancing handling, durability and stability at highway speeds.
Note: While non-winter tires featuring the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol may provide additional longitudinal snow traction beyond what all-season (M+S) tires not bearing the symbol can deliver, they do not match the capability of a true winter tire in all adverse weather conditions.
El neumático Crugen HT51 de Kumho pertenece a la categoría: Autopista Para Toda Estación y fue desarrollado para conductores de picops para uso liviano, furgonetas, utiliautos (crossovers) y vehículos utilitarios deportivos (SUV, por sus siglas en inglés), que buscan un andar confortable, duradero y con capacidad para uso durante las cuatro estaciones del año, incluyendo superficies con poca nieve.
El neumático Crugen HT51 utiliza un compuesto de caucho para toda estación moldeado en una banda de rodamiento con diseño asimétrico, con un diseño de bloques optimizados geométricamente para alcanzar un desgaste lento. El diseño de la banda de rodamiento cuenta con cinco segmentos, siendo el central rígido, lo cual mejora la estabilidad en línea recta y la tracción sobre superficies secas. Cuatro canales anchos circunferenciales en forma de zigzag, crean un efecto remolino que permite que el agua fluya a través de ellos, para así aumentar la resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning), mientras que, pequeñas ranuras 3D tipo zigzag proporcionan los bordes adherentes necesarios para obtener tracción sobre superficies con poca nieve.
A finales de marzo del 2017, todos los neumáticos Crugen HT51 tendrán el símbolo para nieve severa "tres picos montaña/copo de nieve (3PMSF)". Algunos neumáticos fabricados anterior a la fecha mencionada, pueden que no tengan el símbolo 3PMSF, pero todos cumplen con los requisitos estándares para nieve severa.
La estructura interna cuenta con un cuerpo de dos capas de cordón de poliéster para mejorar la calidad del andar y su fortaleza. Dos correas anchas de acero descansan en la parte superior de la estructura y son reforzadas por dos capas de nailon envuelto en espiral, para mejorar la maniobrabilidad, durabilidad y estabilidad a velocidades encontradas en las autopistas.
Nota: Mientras los neumáticos no identificados para su uso en invierno, pero con el símbolo tres picos montaña copo de nieve, 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake, 3PMSF) podrían proporcionar mayor tracción longitudinal en nieve, que la ofrecida por neumáticos para toda estación (M+S) sin el símbolo 3PMSF. Sin embargo, ninguno iguala la capacidad de un neumático verdaderamente para invierno, en climas con condiciones adversas.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 04/01/23(1 of 2)
Treadwear:6 Years / 70,000 Miles (Euro, P-Metric Sizes) 6 Years / 45,000 Miles (LT-Metric Sizes) Euro-Commercial sizes have no treadlife warranty.
Additional Information:(1) Excludes Euro-Commercial sizes (2) Half Mileage if different size front/rear tires
Notes
See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Tire Rack Test Results Kumho Crugen HT51
Highway All-Season: The Quietest, Most Comfortable Truck Tires - 2024 Test 7 With Winter Update(24.17)
In our seventh tire test of the year, we took nine Highway All-Season tires to the street, test track, and into wintery conditions to see how they stacked up. The Highway All-Season category is a staple for trucks and large SUVs, combining the weight load limits needed with touring tire manners. If your driving experience keeps to paved and packed gravel surfaces, the Highway All-Season category is for you!
Customers think the Kumho Crugen HT51 delivers excellent year-round performance as a highway all-season tire, with standout scores in dry traction (9-10) and winter grip (8-10) for confident handling in varied conditions. Treadwear earns consistent praise (8-10), suggesting durability for long-term value. Comfort scores (8-10) highlight a smooth, quiet ride, while wet traction (8-10) and hydroplaning resistance (7-10) show reliable wet-weather capability. A few lower winter ice scores (7-8) are noted but remain within acceptable ranges for the category. Overall, drivers appreciate its balanced performance across key metrics, making it a dependable choice for highway-focused all-season use.
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Most customers rate wet traction highly with scores of 8-10, highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. Even lower scores (7s) still reflect solid all-season wet performance.
January 06, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5
...Great hydroplaining resistance...
Impressed with these tires, would definitely purchase again. Great hydroplaining resistance, ride quality, and low noise. Would definitely purchase these again.
Vehicle: 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500 4wd Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: BEND, OR Driving Style: Average
...I wanted a tire that didnt transmit every imperfection on the road to the cab, nearly silent, great wet weather traction and respectable handling, and these have exceeded that mark...
Tacoma DC TRD OR. Only 200miles on these tires, but initial impressions are great. Coming from E rated KO2’s, these are awesome. Quiet, comfortable and great rain traction. Been years since I’ve owned a highway all season tire, but for the price point these are perfect. No balancing issues. Yes, KO2’s were a heavy all terrain tire, but these Kumhos are exactly what I wanted this time around. I wanted a tire that didnt transmit every imperfection on the road to the cab, nearly silent, great wet weather traction and respectable handling, and these have exceeded that mark. Handling is better than I anticipated. The OE Goodyears had a lot of body roll to them and every turn or corner would be over exaggerated - but not with the Kumhos. They keep the truck almost as planted in turns as the KO2’s. 90% of my driving is in the city mixed with stretches of back country roads. I typically go with Bridgestone or Michelins but couldn’t justify the price difference this time. For the price, these can’t be beat.
Have not experienced off road, snow or ice with these yet so I can’t give an input there.
I’m hoping these tires hold up over time compared to the KO2’s. Those tires were done at 50k. Hopefully I get 60k-70k out of these.
For Tacoma drivers, If you spend a lot of time on gravel roads, off roading and/or trail riding, the KO2’s are unstoppable and I would highly recommend those for that style driving - I almost never needed 4x4 with them. But if you spend most of your time in the city/hwy driving - go with these Kumhos.
Vehicle: 2018 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 200 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: LEXINGTON PARK, MD Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate winter traction highly, with scores of 9-10 in snow and deep snow. Ice traction sees mostly 7-10 ratings, indicating reliable all-season performance, though a few note lower ice grip.
August 09, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
...Just a great set of tires, Especially appreciate them in wet and Wintery conditions with their great traction in snow...
My second time buying these HT51 tires for my 2006 Ford Expedition 2WD. Just a great set of tires, Especially appreciate them in wet and Wintery conditions with their great traction in snow. All around comfort and wear, I'm very satisfied and will purchase them or an equal from Kumho tires, again. Super fast shipping from Tire Rack, as always. Easy ordering and bought them with the $80.00 Credit Card rebate.
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Expedition XLT 2wd Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CARSON CITY, NV Driving Style: Average
Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction as excellent with scores of 9s and 10s, praising responsive handling and reliable grip in highway conditions. High marks reflect strong dry performance suited for all-season driving.
April 15, 2025
4.8 out of 5
...grip and handling is fabulous!...
Love, Love, Love these tires! This is my second set after many miles on the first. The road noise is almost non-existent, grip and handling is fabulous! I live in snow country, they get me through just fine. I don't off road with my truck so can't help there. If you want a great, quiet tire on highway and city, minimal gravel roads and get through the snow - these are it.
Vehicle: 2016 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: HAILEY, ID Driving Style: Spirited
...Since putting them on my tire spin when accelerating from a stop is completely gone, now I just go.
These tires handle great especially in wet handling. Since putting them on my tire spin when accelerating from a stop is completely gone, now I just go.
Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 4WD Quad Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 13,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: HARRISBURG, PA Driving Style: Spirited
...I find these tires respond to my driving with ease and grip...
So far I have nothing but good things to say about these tires. I love how this offers the choice of “spirited” driving. To anyone who has ever been to or lived in Baltimore, spirited here equates to aggressive…. If you want to get anywhere that is. That being said, I find these tires respond to my driving with ease and grip. They are quiet and offer a smooth comfortable ride. I have driven in the rain once… it really needs to rain again… and they handled flawlessly. All in all I would highly recommend.
Most customers rate comfort highly with scores of 9-10, praising the smooth ride and low noise levels. High scores highlight excellent performance for highway driving.
February 23, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...Love the tiresome- so much quieter, smoother and responsive than my previous tires.
Purchase process was so easy! Love the tiresome- so much quieter, smoother and responsive than my previous tires.
Vehicle: 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Desert Runner Miles Driven on Tires: 300 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: GERMANTOWN, OH Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate treadwear 9s and 10s, highlighting excellent durability for highway all-season use. While a few scores dip to 3-6, the majority praise long-lasting performance even under varied driving conditions.
June 03, 2024
4.6 out of 5
70k mile Treadware warranty, and ive got almost 79k on it with a bit more miles left in it after almost 6 year. Don't notice any cracking of tires either. Impressed.
70k mile Treadware warranty, and ive got almost 79k on it with a bit more miles left in it after almost 6 year. Don't notice any cracking of tires either. Impressed.
Vehicle: 2008 Isuzu Ascender 4wd 5 Passenger Miles Driven on Tires: 79,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: ROCKLAND, MA Driving Style: Average
Bought these on a sale four and a half years ago, didn't have a clue if they would be good tires or not, but at $100 per corner I took a chance. Very impressed. Narrower/taller than the stock tires, steering response is SLIGHTLY slower, but this ain't a Miata. At 40k+, there is still a lot of tread left. I'll probably replace them Fall of this year before the snow hits the Cascades. Quiet, good grip, good in pretty much every condition I've had them in.
Vehicle: 2015 Ford Transit T350 Van Single Rear Wheel Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: BEND, OR Driving Style: Average
Highway All-Season: The Quietest, Most Comfortable Truck Tires - 2024 Test 7 With Winter Update(24.17)
In our seventh tire test of the year, we took nine Highway All-Season tires to the street, test track, and into wintery conditions to see how they stacked up. The Highway All-Season category is a staple for trucks and large SUVs, combining the weight load limits needed with touring tire manners. If your driving experience keeps to paved and packed gravel surfaces, the Highway All-Season category is for you!
The Crugen HT51 is Kumho's Highway All-Season tire. It is designed for drivers of light-duty pickups, vans, crossovers, and SUVs who prioritize durability, a comfortable ride, and all-season capability, including light snow traction.
The Kumho Crugen HT51, a venerable tire well-liked by consumers, is our benchmark tire today. We’re testing against some tires we’ve yet to evaluate in the Highway All-Season category to see how they stack up!
Our evaluation used 2022 Ford Explorer ST test vehicles fitted with new, full tread depth 265/60R18 tires mounted on 18x8.0 wheels.
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