Kumho Crugen HT51 235/60R17
Kumho Crugen HT51 235/60R17 102T Highway All-Season Tire 2208603
π‘ Is the Kumho Crugen HT51 235/60R17 a Good Tire?
The Kumho Crugen HT51 235/60R17 is an all-season highway tire designed for mid-size sedans and compact crossovers. It delivers balanced dry and wet performance with adequate all-weather traction thanks to its optimized tread compound and groove design. Ride comfort is above average with low road noise, while tread life is competitive for daily commuting needs. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 795 consumer surveys, it provides solid year-round capability but is not designed for severe winter conditions or aggressive driving. Currently priced from $170.13, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Kumho Crugen HT51 235/60R17 is an all-season highway tire, designed for light-duty pickup, van, crossover, and SUV drivers who prioritize durability and year-round capability in everyday driving. Its asymmetric tread design and all-season compound focus on maximizing tread life while providing three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) certified light snow traction alongside traditional all-season performance.
The tire features a five-rib tread design with a stiff center block construction for straight-line stability, four wide circumferential zigzag grooves that create a vortex effect for water evacuation, and 3D zigzag sipes for enhanced snow grip. Driver feedback points to excellent dry handling and treadwear performance, with good wet weather capability and comfort levels that make it suitable for daily highway use.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for crossovers and light trucks used primarily for highway commuting and family transportation in varied weather conditions including light snow.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
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Kumho Crugen HT51 235/60R17 π£οΈ Highway all-season | $170.13 | β Excellent (795 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Comfort-focused touring | $145.1 | β Excellent (416 reviews) | Daily commuting in varied weather conditions | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Touring all-season | $153.93 | β Good (398 reviews) | Daily highway commuting and city driving | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Comfort-focused touring | $159.44 | β Good (169 reviews) | Daily highway commuting and city driving | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Touring all-season | $159.99 | β Good (698 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in family sedans and crossovers | π€οΈ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"A budget-friendly choice that delivers solid highway comfort and decent all-weather traction for family SUVs and crossovers. The T speed rating limits performance for more spirited driving situations."




