255/40 R21 - Best allround tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best allround tyres in tests (2025)
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Continental AllSeasonContact 2
We had high expectations of the new all season Continental and it certainly didn't disappoint. It leans a bit towards mileage, which is a great strategy considering all season tyres are not usually used for sporty driving.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on snow
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2024 | ALVOLANTE | 225/50 R17 | - |
3 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 225/50 R17 | - |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 225/50 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | ACE | 215/50 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2024 | SPORTAUTO | 215/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2024 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Test winner |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Crossclimate is now almost a synonym for a allseason tyre and it's second generation is even better than the first one. It's great on snow and dry, while having a superb rolling resistance.
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | ALVOLANTE | 225/50 R17 | - |
4 | 2024 | SPORTAUTO | 215/40 R18 | Good |
4 | 2024 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 225/50 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 225/50 R17 | - |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 195/65 R15 | Test winner |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | Autobild | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 195/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2022 | ARBÖ | 205/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Allseason tyre that is great on wet, safe on snow, has great mileage and is cheaper than the Michelin? Yes please!
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Great handling on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Test winner |
5 | 2024 | SPORTAUTO | 215/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Very good |
3 | 2024 | ACE | 215/50 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2024 | ALVOLANTE | 225/50 R17 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 225/50 R17 | - |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 225/50 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 195/65 R15 | Highly recommended |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 195/55 R16 | - |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
- -
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- Poor handling on snow
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | SPORTAUTO | 215/40 R18 | Good |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 215/50 R18 | Recommended |
6 | 2024 | ALVOLANTE | 225/50 R17 | - |
5 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 235/65 R17 | Good |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- Inferior handling on snow
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
5 | 2022 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/55 R18 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/50 R18 | Good |
7 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
5 | 2022 | ARBÖ | 205/55 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | - |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/65 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Poor |
3 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
255/40 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
2.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
67%
3.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
65%
4.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
61%
5.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
42%
Wet
1.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
77%
2.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
73%
3.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
66%
4.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
63%
5.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
60%
Snow
1.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
2.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
77%
3.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
75%
4.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
55%
5.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
47%
Comfort
1.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
95%
2.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
76%
3.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
58%
Economy
1.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
88%
2.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
85%
3.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
76%
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Did you know ...?
255/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for allround tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 102 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 2316.61 mm, which is very similar to 235/65 R17(2316.3 mm), 255/45 R20(2316.92 mm), 255/50 R19(2317.24 mm), 255/55 R18(2317.55 mm), 255/60 R17(2317.87 mm), 255/65 R16(2318.18 mm), 255/70 R15(2318.5 mm).
