285/35 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- Poor handling on the wet
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
Cars with 285/35 R21 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
3.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
4.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
5.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
77%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
7.
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
8.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
55%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
78%
3.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
5.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
61%
6.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
60%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
57%
8.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
Comfort
1.
Falken Azenis FK520
73%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
67%
3.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
66%
4.
Continental SportContact 7
59%
5.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
47%
6.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
39%
7.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
38%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
4.
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
6.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
54%
7.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
8.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
9.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
32%
10.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
24%
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285/35 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 11 tyre models available, which can be compared to 170/80 R15, 165/70 R13, 325/30 R21. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (285mm), which means the sidewall height has 99.75 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 2302.47 mm, which is very similar to 235/75 R15(2304.36 mm), 275/55 R17(2306.87 mm), 205/80 R16(2307.19 mm), 235/70 R16(2310.33 mm), 275/45 R19(2293.68 mm), 225/55 R19(2293.68 mm), 295/30 R22(2311.58 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 285/35 R21: Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 105.
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