235/45 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
While the Michelin PS4 SUV was introduced back in 2019, it still offers a top-notch performance for the SUVs which is difficult for it's competitors to match.
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2020 | Vibilagare | 225/60 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 235/45 R21 101Y XL Acoustic, MO-S )
- In stock
£271
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 235/45 R21 101Y XL Acoustic, MO-S ) | In stock | Free shipping | £271 |
Buy
mytyres.co.uk
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV EV MO XL Acoustic
- In stock
£299
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV EV MO XL Acoustic | In stock | Free shipping | £299 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
- Poor handling on the wet
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
235/45 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
55%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
57%
Comfort
1.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
47%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
49%
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235/45 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 1 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 105.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R21, which means it fits to a 21 inch/533.4mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2340.17 mm, which is very similar to 265/40 R21(2341.74 mm), 265/35 R22(2338.29 mm), 295/40 R20(2337.34 mm), 225/75 R16(2337.03 mm), 265/45 R20(2345.2 mm), 265/50 R19(2348.65 mm), 315/30 R22(2349.28 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 235/45 R21: T(190km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101.
