Kumho Crugen Premium 225/55R18
Kumho Crugen Premium 225/55R18 98H Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tire 2176223
💡 Is the Kumho Crugen Premium 225/55R18 a Good Tire?
The Kumho Crugen Premium 225/55R18 is an all-season touring tire designed for mid-size crossovers and SUVs. It delivers balanced dry handling and adequate wet traction through its optimized tread compound and groove design. Ride comfort is good with acceptable road noise levels, while tread life is moderate for its category without a long-term warranty. Rated Good by TireRack based on 166 consumer surveys, it offers solid everyday performance but lacks the premium wet weather capabilities of category leaders. Currently priced from $199.8, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Kumho Crugen Premium 225/55R18 is an all-season tire, designed for crossover and SUV drivers who prioritize versatile performance and comfort in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balanced traction across wet and dry conditions while maintaining all-season capability including light snow traction.
Originally developed for Original Equipment use on Hyundai Santa Fe crossovers, the Crugen Premium features Kumho's advanced all-season compound engineered for enhanced traction, tire life, and reduced rolling resistance. The tire combines a sophisticated low-profile design with touring characteristics to deliver both visual appeal and practical performance. Driver feedback points to strong dry road handling and solid wet weather performance, with comfortable ride quality and predictable response 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 commuting and family transportation in varied weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Kumho Crugen Premium 225/55R18 🛣️ Touring all-season | $199.8 | ⭐ Good (166 reviews) | Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVs | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $122.94 | ⭐ Good (301 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Touring all-season | $125.97 | ⭐ N/A (43 reviews) | Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVs | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $158.02 | ⭐ Good (370 reviews) | Luxury sedan daily commuting | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $172.78 | ⭐ Good (167 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"In our experience, this tire delivers reliable year-round traction that's perfect for daily family driving in crossovers and SUVs. The ride comfort comes at the expense of more spirited handling performance."
