Kumho Crugen HP71 255/60R18

Kumho Crugen HP71 255/60R18 108H Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tire 2264742

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $219.45πŸ“ 255/60R18πŸš— SUV/Light Truck

πŸ’‘ Is the Kumho Crugen HP71 255/60R18 a Good Tire?

The Kumho Crugen HP71 255/60R18 is an all-season touring tire designed for mid-size SUVs and crossovers. It offers balanced dry and wet performance with adequate highway handling thanks to its optimized tread pattern and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is good with low road noise, making it well-suited for daily commuting and family use. Tread life is competitive for its category, though it lacks the extended warranties of premium competitors. Rated Good by TireRack based on 326 consumer surveys, it provides solid year-round versatility but is not winter-rated for severe snow conditions. Currently priced from $219.45, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Kumho Crugen HP71 255/60R18 is an all-season tire, designed for crossover, SUV, and light pickup truck drivers who prioritize quiet comfort and versatile traction in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on noise reduction through Variable Pitch Technology while maintaining solid wet weather performance and light snow capability.

The tire features a five-rib symmetric tread pattern with four circumferential grooves for water evacuation and hydroplaning resistance. Notched ribs and wide shoulder grooves work with sipes and independent tread blocks to create biting edges for slippery conditions, while a rigid center rib provides on-center stability. Driver feedback points to reliable wet and dry performance, with comfort and stable handling characteristics standing out in daily use.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for crossovers and SUVs used primarily for daily driving and highway travel in varied weather conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Kumho Crugen HP71 255/60R18
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
$219.45⭐ Good (326 reviews)Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVs🌀️ All Season
🌀️ All-season versatility
$243.52⭐ Good (293 reviews)Performance-focused SUV and truck daily driving🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
$244.7⭐ N/A (9 reviews)Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVs🌀️ All Season
🌀️ All-season versatility
$261.39⭐ Good (385 reviews)SUV owners prioritizing responsive handling🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$274.99⭐ Excellent (219 reviews)Daily highway commuting in varied weather🌀️ All Season
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Kumho Crugen HP71 255/60R18
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
Price
$219.45
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (326 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVs
Season
🌀️ All Season
Toyo Proxes ST III 255/60R18
🌀️ All-season versatility
Price
$243.52
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (293 reviews)
Best For
Performance-focused SUV and truck daily driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Toyo Open Country A46 255/60R18
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
Price
$244.7
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (9 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVs
Season
🌀️ All Season
Pirelli Scorpion Zero 255/60R18
🌀️ All-season versatility
Price
$261.39
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (385 reviews)
Best For
SUV owners prioritizing responsive handling
Season
🌀️ All Season
BFGoodrich Advantage Control 255/60R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$274.99
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (219 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in varied weather
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Variable Pitch Technology
Kumho's noise-reduction technology creates a quieter, more comfortable ride while enabling even tire rotation patterns.
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Hydroplaning Resistance
Four circumferential grooves and wide shoulder channels evacuate water from the contact patch for improved wet traction.
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Rigid Center Rib
Provides solid on-center feel and steering response while helping prevent irregular wear patterns.
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Light Snow Traction
Sipes and independent tread blocks create biting edges for improved grip in slippery winter conditions.
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Symmetric Design
Five-rib symmetric tread pattern allows for flexible rotation patterns to promote even wear and extend tire life.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVsβœ“ Highway driving with occasional light snowβœ“ Drivers prioritizing ride comfort and low noiseβœ“ Year-round use in mixed weather conditions
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Specifications

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Size
255/60R18
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Load Index
108
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Speed Rating
H
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TirePath Editorial Review

4.1
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"Well-suited for SUV drivers seeking a comfortable, quiet ride for daily commuting and highway travel in mixed weather conditions. Traction performance may fall short in more demanding winter driving situations."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Good
Survey Ratings326 reviews
CategoryCrossover/SUV Touring All-Season

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