295/40 R21 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
If you enjoy sporty driving in winter conditions, the PA5 SUV is the go-to tyre. It's usually the best in the snow in all the tests, while maintaining balance and safety in other conditions. Only downside is high rolling resistance, which is why it hasn't won all the tests it was in.
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Low mileage
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Test winner |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
10 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
15 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Wintrac Pro is a winter option from a dutch manufacturer that is getting a bit outdated, but on wet and dry roads it still holds up with the premium segment. It has some
minor weaknesses on snow, but for a lower than premium price it could be a good deal.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- Low mileage
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
3 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Good |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
295/40 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
2.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
3.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
42%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
2.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
3.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
53%
Comfort
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
2.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
48%
3.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
2.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
3.
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ Suv
56%
4.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
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Did you know ...?
295/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 7 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 160/60 R18, 165/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (295mm), which means the sidewall height has 118 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 2417.14 mm, which is very similar to 265/45 R21(2425 mm), 215/85 R16(2425 mm), 235/55 R20(2408.03 mm), 265/50 R20(2428.45 mm), 295/45 R20(2430.02 mm), 245/75 R16(2431.28 mm), 265/55 R19(2431.91 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 295/40 R21: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 110, 111.
