255/30 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Continental SportContact 7
Our favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Test winner |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 255/30 ZR21 (93Y) XL EVc )
- In stock
£260
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 255/30 ZR21 (93Y) XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £260 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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SportContact 7 XL
- In stock
£262
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SportContact 7 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £262 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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255/30 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
4.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
70%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
78%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
61%
Comfort
1.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
59%
3.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
35%
Economy
1.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
4.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
46%
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255/30 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 5 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 30 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 30% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 76.5 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 2156.39 mm, which is very similar to 255/35 R20(2156.7 mm), 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 255/45 R18(2157.33 mm), 215/65 R16(2154.82 mm), 225/45 R19(2152.31 mm), 295/30 R20(2151.99 mm), 235/60 R16(2162.67 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/30 R21: Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 93.
