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285/35 R21 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 3x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Tested 3x in 2024, 6x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/60 R18
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 235/60 R18
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
Pluses:
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
Minuses:
- -
3. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Tested 2x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
285/35 R21 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
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285/35 R21
285/35 R21 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Suv | Premium | £424 105 W | ||||
| 2. | Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 | Upper-middle | £226 105 V |
Did you know ...?
285/35 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 3 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. 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), 225/55 R19(2293.68 mm), 275/45 R19(2293.68 mm), 295/30 R22(2311.58 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 285/35 R21: V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 105.
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