Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Toyo Open Country Q/T tires

Established in Japan in 1945, Toyo Tires debuted in the United States in 1966. On the other hand, Kumho Tire began operations in South Korea as Samyang Tire Co., Ltd. in 1960 and manufactured their first tire in 1961. While Kumho tires shine with ESCOT Technology and affordable prices, Toyo tires feature cutting-edge Nano Balance Technology for improved grip and longevity.

Kumho's tire family, including the Crugen and Road Venture for light trucks and SUVs, provide excellent value and performance, with extended wear, great handling, and year-round grip. An all-season tire, the Kumho Crugen HP71 is designed for CUVs and SUVs and offers drivers crisp handling, great performance, and a 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.

Toyo is now a prominent contender in the tire industry, with tire families such as the Proxes, Extensa, Celsius, Observe, and Open Country. Designed for use on CUVs and luxury SUVs, the Toyo Open Country Q/T is an all-season tire that offers drivers good braking, great stability, and a 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.

Performance-wise, the Kumho Crugen HP71 and Toyo Open Country Q/T are nearly identical, and their warranties cover the same mileage. But how do they compare? Here is a comparison of the handling, traction, and longevity of the Kumho Crugen HP71 and Toyo Open Country Q/T using SimpleScore (SimpleTire's proprietary tire rating system).

Kumho Crugen HP71 tires

The Crugen HP71 is a quiet and comfortable touring tire that offers all-season performance for drivers of today's SUV/crossover vehicles. Wide shoulder and circumferential tread grooves along with diagonal sipe micro grooves help drain water and increase hydroplaning resistance, hence increasing wet traction. New 3D Sipe structure technology and an optimized bead profile increase the tread contact area, improving driving stability and performance. The use of micro silica and high-grip resin compounds, as well as an optimized carcass design, all contribute to increased tire life and mileage. Additionally, its hologram sidewall technology provides a rich and sophisticated appearance.

Overall, the Kumho Crugen HP71 sports a great SimpleScore of 8.7 thanks to its crisp handling, great longevity, and solid longevity.

Toyo Open Country Q/T tires

The Toyo Open Country Q/T is a great all-season tire that boasts a quiet, pleasant ride, long tread life, and an appealing look. Designed for a wide range of vehicles, from CUVs to luxury SUVs, the Open Country Q/T offers assured handling and stability. It carries a 65,000 mile treadwear warranty and is supported by Toyo’s 500-mile Trial Offer. Four wide circumferential grooves remove water to increase wet traction while its multi-wave sipes reduce uneven wear and improve braking on wet, dry, and snowy roads. While its open lateral slits boost water drainage to achieve improved wet performance and the silent wall technology reduces pipe resonance, making for a quieter ride. Additionally, its asymmetric tread design allows cross-rotation to decrease erratic wear.

On average, the Toyo Open Country Q/T has a great SimpleScore of 8.6 because of its excellent longevity, sharp handling, and solid traction.

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Toyo Open Country Q/T tires on traction

Tire quality is largely determined by traction, and all-season tires offer traction in dry, rainy, and mild winter weather. Let’s take a look at the traction scores of the Kumho Crugen HP71 and the Toyo Open Country Q/T to see how they compare in this aspect.

The Kumho Crugen HP 71 tire's sipes remove slush from the tread for better winter traction, and its four wide grooves remove water from the tread to increase wet traction and lower the chance of hydroplaning. The combination of diagonal sipe micro-grooves, wide shoulder, and circumferential tread grooves enhances wet traction. As a result, the Kumho Crugen HP71 sports a great traction score (8.3).

On the flip side, the Toyo Open Country Q/T’s multi-wave sipes remove uneven wear and improve light snow traction, while its four sizable circumferential grooves drain water to mitigate the risk of hydroplaning. For improved wet performance, its open lateral slots enhance water drainage, giving it a solid traction score (8.2).

In terms of traction, the Kumho Crugen HP 71 has a slight edge over the Toyo Open Country Q/T (8.3 vs 8.2).

ADVANTAGE: Kumho Crugen HP 71

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Toyo Open Country Q/T tires on handling

All-season tires are intended to give dependable handling in dry, rainy, and mild winter conditions. These are ideal for daily driving in warm temperatures or metropolitan areas. They are adaptable tires that can withstand all but the harshest weather conditions. Let’s check out the traction scores of the Kumho Crugen Hp71 and Toyo Open Country Q/T.

The Kumho Crugen HP71 features new 3D Sipe structure technology and an optimized bead profile to increase the tread contact area, which improves handling, stability, and performance. The Crugen HP71 not only improves handling performance but also assures even wear over time due to its stronger center rib and shoulders. As a result, the Crugen HP71 sports a great handling score of 8.6.

On the other hand, the Toyo Open Country Q/T sports a great handling score of 8.7. Its asymmetric tread design improves handling, braking, and acceleration, while its open lateral slits boost wet performance. The strong shoulder design boosts cornering, while braking and acceleration are handled by the solid center tread. Additionally, its multi-wave sipes improve braking in both wet and dry conditions.

With a score of 8.7, the Toyo Open Country Q/T surpasses the strong 8.6 of the Kumho Crugen HP71.

ADVANTAGE: Toyo Open Country Q/T

Kumho Crugen HP71 vs Toyo Open Country Q/T tires on longevity

Numerous factors, such as the driver's habits, tire design, surroundings, road conditions, and tire maintenance affect longevity. Let’s take a look at the longevity scores of the Kumho Crugen HP71 and the Toyo Open Country Q/T to see how they compare in this aspect.

Backed by a 65,000 mile manufacturer tread life warranty, the Kumho Crugen HP71 sports a great longevity score of 8.9 thanks to its reinforced center rib and solid shoulders that boost the wearability of the tire. Micro silica and high-grip resin compounds, as well as an enhanced carcass design, all contribute to longer tread life and mileage.

Conversely, the Toyo Open Country Q/T boasts an excellent longevity score of 9 and comes with a 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. Its asymmetric tread design enables cross-rotation to reduce irregular wear.

When it comes to longevity, the Toyo Open Country Q/T outlasts the Kumho Crugen HP 71 by a small margin.

ADVANTAGE: Toyo Open Country Q/T

When to use each

Since all-season tires are designed to function year-round in temperate climates, you can install them whenever you want. All-season tires, the Kumho Crugen HP71 and the Toyo Open Country Q/T are designed to provide reliable traction in both summer and winter, along with strong braking in dry, wet, and slushy roads. However, these tires are not Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified and cannot handle harsh winter weather conditions. So, if you need a tire that can withstand extreme winter conditions, consider winter tires.

Which one should you choose?

So, which all-season tire will you choose: the Kumho Crugen HP71 or the Toyo Open Country Q/T? Based on the SimpleScore, the Kumho Crugen HP71 is closely positioned against the Toyo Open Country Q/T. The Toyo scores an impressive 8.6, but the Kumho Crugen HP71 beats it with an 8.7. However, the Open Country Q/T has better longevity and handling scores than the Crugen HP71.

Comparing the prices of the 215/70R16 tire size, the Kumho Crugen HP71 costs around $150 per tire, and four such tires cost $600, while the Toyo Open Country Q/T costs around $142 per tire and four such tires cost $568 (a difference of $32).

According to SimpleScore, you should choose the Kumho Crugen HP71 if you:

• Drive a compact crossover CUV like the Honda CR-V, a mid-size SUV like the Kia Sportage, or a compact crossover SUV like the Subaru Forester
• Prefer better traction (8.3 vs 8.2)
• Are willing to spend a little bit more for reliable year-round performance

On the flip side, you should choose the Toyo Open Country Q/T if you:

• Drive a mid-size to full-size SUV like the Nissan Pathfinder, a mid-size SUV like the Toyota Highlander, or Chevrolet Blazer
• Want better handling (8.7 vs 8.6)
• Want better longevity (9 vs. 8.9)

Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help as our helpful agents are more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.