275/40 R21 - Best allround tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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 |
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 |
Cars with 275/40 R21 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
67%
2.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
61%
3.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
42%
Wet
1.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
73%
2.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
66%
3.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
60%
Snow
1.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
75%
2.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
55%
3.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
47%
Comfort
1.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
95%
Economy
1.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
85%
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275/40 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 (275mm), which means the sidewall height has 110 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 2366.88 mm, which is very similar to 245/50 R20(2365.62 mm), 265/70 R15(2362.48 mm), 275/45 R20(2373.47 mm), 245/60 R18(2359.96 mm), 245/65 R17(2357.14 mm), 245/70 R16(2354.31 mm), 285/35 R22(2382.27 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for allround tyres in 275/40 R21: V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 107.
