315/30 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
This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Good |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
9 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
5 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
315/30 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
Wet
1.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
2.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
3.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%
Economy
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
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Did you know ...?
315/30 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 2 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 30 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 30% of the tyre width (315mm), which means the sidewall height has 94.5 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 2269.49 mm, which is very similar to 195/55 R20(2269.8 mm), 225/70 R16(2266.34 mm), 225/65 R17(2275.46 mm), 265/40 R20(2261.95 mm), 215/80 R15(2277.65 mm), 235/45 R20(2260.38 mm), 275/35 R21(2280.48 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 315/30 R21: V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 105.
