255/40 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
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SportContact 7 XL
- In stock
£252
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SportContact 7 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £252 |
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 255/40 ZR21 (102Y) XL EVc )
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£262
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 255/40 ZR21 (102Y) XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £262 |
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Vibilagare | 235/55 R19 | Test winner |
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Good |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL )
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£266
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £266 |
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL
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£291
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £291 |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL MO )
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£267
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL MO ) | In stock | Free shipping | £267 |
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL MO
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£274
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV GOE XL
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£279
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV GOE XL | In stock | Free shipping | £279 |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL GOE )
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£313
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Asymmetric 6 is the latest addition in the Eagle F1 range, offering great compromise between every day comfort and sporty driving. While it has dynamic steering response, it’s also very good on wet and has a low rolling resistance. Definitely recommended!
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Vibilagare | 235/55 R19 | Good |
8 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL *, EDR )
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£214
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL (*)
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£237
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL (*) | In stock | Free shipping | £237 |
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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7 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
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Turanza 6 Enliten XL B-Silent
- In stock
£265
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Turanza 6 Enliten XL B-Silent | In stock | Free shipping | £265 |
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL *, B-Silent, Enliten / EV )
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£300
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL *, B-Silent, Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £300 |
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
The SUV variant of the S1 evo3 tyre, which is a great performance tyre with no compromise for an affordable price.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
5 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car PNCS XL (*)
- In stock
£265
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car PNCS XL (*) | In stock | Free shipping | £265 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL *, PNCS )
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£274
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 255/40 R21 102Y XL *, PNCS ) | In stock | Free shipping | £274 |
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255/40 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
91%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
89%
5.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
7.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
8.
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
9.
Falken e.Ziex
67%
10.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
54%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
3.
Continental SportContact 7
79%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
76%
5.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
7.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
71%
8.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
60%
9.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
10.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
59%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
2.
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
3.
Falken e.Ziex
71%
4.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
5.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
66%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
7.
Continental SportContact 7
54%
8.
General Tire Grabber GT Plus
53%
9.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
44%
10.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
39%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
4.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
73%
6.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
7.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
60%
8.
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
9.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
10.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
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Did you know ...?
255/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 9 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/80 R13, 155/70 R19, 155/80 R13. 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). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/40 R21: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 102, 105.
