265/30 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
4 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2017 | EVO | 225/40 R18 | - |
265/30 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Comfort
1.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
67%
2.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
Economy
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
2.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
3.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
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265/30 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 8 tyre models available, which can be compared to 160/70 R17, 205/40 R17, 195/40 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 30 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 30% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 79.5 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 2175.24 mm, which is very similar to 235/50 R18(2174.61 mm), 195/80 R15(2177.12 mm), 265/35 R20(2178.69 mm), 215/55 R18(2179.32 mm), 305/30 R20(2170.84 mm), 235/45 R19(2180.58 mm), 235/55 R17(2168.64 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/30 R21: Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 96.
