265/40 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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Continental PremiumContact 7
Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Excellent steering response on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good + |
2 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Recommended |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Very good |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 265/35 R20 | Exemplary |
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!
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Outstanding |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127A ( 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL 4PR SUV, SBL )
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£181
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127A SUV XL
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£249
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Cars with 265/40 R21 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 7
93%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
90%
5.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
6.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
7.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
8.
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
9.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
10.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
59%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
2.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
4.
Continental SportContact 7
78%
5.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
77%
6.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
7.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
8.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
9.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
71%
10.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
81%
2.
Falken Azenis FK520
73%
3.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
67%
5.
Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+
64%
6.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
7.
Continental SportContact 7
59%
8.
General Tire Grabber GT Plus
53%
9.
Continental PremiumContact 7
46%
10.
Continental PremiumContact 6
40%
Economy
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
73%
4.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
5.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
6.
Continental PremiumContact 7
61%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
8.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
9.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
10.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
51%
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265/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 18 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/55 R15, 175/60 R15, 175/55 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 106 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 2341.74 mm, which is very similar to 265/35 R22(2338.29 mm), 265/45 R20(2345.2 mm), 295/40 R20(2337.34 mm), 225/75 R16(2337.03 mm), 265/50 R19(2348.65 mm), 315/30 R22(2349.28 mm), 245/70 R16(2354.31 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/40 R21: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 105.
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