275/50 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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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.
- 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 |
275/50 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Comfort
1.
Continental PremiumContact 6
40%
Economy
1.
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
73%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
4.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
49%
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275/50 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 1 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (275mm), which means the sidewall height has 137.5 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 2539.66 mm, which is very similar to 235/85 R16(2531.81 mm), 265/75 R16(2525.53 mm), 265/70 R17(2522.07 mm), 255/70 R18(2557.88 mm), 285/65 R17(2520.5 mm), 275/65 R18(2559.46 mm), 265/65 R18(2518.61 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 275/50 R21: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 113.
