Kumho Crugen HT51 vs General Grabber HT
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the General Grabber HT finished ahead 2 times and the Crugen HT51 once. The Crugen HT51 was stronger in value, the Grabber HT in dry, wet, snow, ice and comfort.
Performance profile
6 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Crugen HT51
Grabber HT
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 18 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Crugen HT51
Grabber HT
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Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | Crugen HT51 | Gap | Grabber HT | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Grabber HT ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 42.09 | 5.5% | 39.76 | 0-2 |
| Dry Handling s | 59.6 | 0.3% | 59.4 | 0-1 |
| Dry Circle g | 0.75 | 2.7% | 0.73 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Road Score pts | scored | 7.3% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Grabber HT ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 54 | 5.4% | 51.15 | 0-2 |
| Wet Handling s | 60.77 | 3.4% | 58.74 | 0-2 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 6.5% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle (s) | 14.59 | 4.4% | 13.95 | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle (g) | 0.59 | 5.1% | 0.62 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 89.63 | 0.7% | 90.24 | 0-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 3 | 1-0 |
| Snow Grabber HT ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking m | 22.32 | 0.4% | 22.54 | 1-1 |
| Snow Traction s | 3.06 | 22.3% | 3.94 | 1-0 |
| Snow Traction (m) | 12.69 | 13.8% | 14.72 | 1-0 |
| Snow Handling s | 60.3 | 3.2% | 59.17 | 0-2 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 3.6% | scored | 1-1 |
| Snow Cornering g | 0.31 | 4.5% | 0.33 | 0-1 |
| Ice Grabber HT ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking m | 16.89 | 12.6% | 14.76 | 0-1 |
| Ice Traction s | 6.69 | 7.5% | 6.19 | 0-1 |
| Off road Level | ||||
| Dirt Handling s | 60.44 | 0.8% | 60.91 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Dirt Handling pts | scored | 3.8% | scored | 0-1 |
| Comfort Grabber HT ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 3% | scored | 0-1 |
| Noise dB | 75.1 | 0.2 dB | 74.9 | 0-1 |
| Value Crugen HT51 ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.93 | 5.9% | 8.43 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Crugen HT51 | Field | Grabber HT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | P9 of 30 | P14 of 30 | |
| Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | P4 of 7 | P1 of 7 | |
| 2024 Tire Rack Highway All Season Tyre Test | P9 of 9 | P4 of 9 |
Crugen HT51 vs Grabber HT: your questions
Is the Kumho Crugen HT51 or the General Grabber HT the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the General Grabber HT finished ahead 2 times and the Crugen HT51 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Crugen HT51 scores 6.6 and the Grabber HT 8.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Crugen HT51 or the Grabber HT?
The Grabber HT led 8 of the 9 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.4% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Grabber HT led 4 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.5% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Grabber HT led 5 of the 9 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the snow handling course 3.2% faster across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 6.7/10 for the Crugen HT51 and 8.5/10 for the Grabber HT.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Crugen HT51 74% from 4 reviews and the Grabber HT 86% from 2.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.