Kumho Crugen HT51 (235/70/17)

[hdave]

I ended up finding some Bronco Sport Big Bend wheels, now I am considering 235/70/17.

In this size the Kumho Crugen HT51 are half the price of Michelin Defenders (my preferred tire.)

I am wondering if anyone has experience with these tires?
From initial reviews, I know they likely aren't as good, and they are louder, but I'm not sure its worth forking out double the price for defenders.

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[IHateSpeedbumps]

Take a look at the Nokian One. It is a good contender for the Defenders and you don't have to pay the Michelin tax.
I have the Nokian Outpost APTs on mine.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

I'm not seeing a 50% price difference. Please post what you are seeing.

HRG

 

[hdave]

I'm not seeing a 50% price difference. Please post what you are seeing.

HRG

I'm in Canada.
I was quoted 150/tire for Crugen with 80 off on a set of 4.
290/tire for the Defenders.

 

[hdave]

Take a look at the Nokian One. It is a good contender for the Defenders and you don't have to pay the Michelin tax.
I have the Nokian Outpost APTs on mine.

not available in this size.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

I'm in Canada.
I was quoted 150/tire for Crugen with 80 off on a set of 4.
290/tire for the Defenders.

I'd take that deal before they change their mind!

HRG

 

[IHateSpeedbumps]

not available in this size.

It is if you go to 245/70 lol

 

[Big C]

I ended up finding some Bronco Sport Big Bend wheels, now I am considering 235/70/17.

In this size the Kumho Crugen HT51 are half the price of Michelin Defenders (my preferred tire.)

I am wondering if anyone has experience with these tires?
From initial reviews, I know they likely aren't as good, and they are louder, but I'm not sure its worth forking out double the price for defenders.

I'm actually a fan of Kumho tires. Years ago I had some on a BMW here in Florida, and they had good Traction in both wet and dry conditions that we have in Florida. And the price was good compared to other options

 

[hdave]

The ones I ordered just arrived.
I weighed one which clocked in at 33.6 lbs.

 

[MarkLally]

I had a set of these on my old Ranger, probably the best set of tires for the money I ever owned.

 

[hdave]

I got them mounted and balanced earlier tonight. It was dark so I didn't take pics.
I'll try to take pics and post more info tomorrow.

 

[A.Bursell]

I (almost) always run Michelin tires, but on my last truck I didn't want to spend the money and decided to give these a try. They look like copies of the Defenders, except they are also 3-peak rated, as you know. I was very impressed with them - and I did use them in snow as well. Quiet and comfortable ride, plenty of traction, everything I expect out of Michelin tires! I believe I had well over 60k miles on them when I totaled the truck and they still had lots of life in them.

 

[hdave]

Here are some pictures:

 

[hdave]

In terms of looks, they fill out the wheel wells way better.

Overall weight is 54lbs each, about 6lbs heavier than the stock XLT wheels each.
I can notice the slightly heavier feel than the stock wheels, and I can also feel the slightly lighter weight than my 57lb winter wheels.

The larger sidewall also helps absorb bumps and it noticeably better compared to my 235/60/18 winters.

I'm sure it's better than my stock 225/65/17 tires, but not by much.

The HT51s feel very similar to Michelin Defenders, but I don't have a proper comparison because I drove the Michelins on a land rover and not a Maverick and any direct comparison wouldn't be fair.

I got an amazing price on these tires at 700 CAD shipped including tax which comes out to $130 USD per tire and its very well worth it IMO.

As for fuel economy, I won't have a good idea for another few weeks until I get a tank or two on them.

 

[1929]

In terms of looks, they fill out the wheel wells way better.

Overall weight is 54lbs each, about 6lbs heavier than the stock XLT wheels each.
I can notice the slightly heavier feel than the stock wheels, and I can also feel the slightly lighter weight than my 57lb winter wheels.

The larger sidewall also helps absorb bumps and it noticeably better compared to my 235/60/18 winters.

I'm sure it's better than my stock 225/65/17 tires, but not by much.

The HT51s feel very similar to Michelin Defenders, but I don't have a proper comparison because I drove the Michelins on a land rover and not a Maverick and any direct comparison wouldn't be fair.

I got an amazing price on these tires at 700 CAD shipped including tax which comes out to $130 USD per tire and its very well worth it IMO.

As for fuel economy, I won't have a good idea for another few weeks until I get a tank or two on them.

How is the fuel economy? I'm a fan of HT51. Nice balance of performance and value.

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