235/45 R21 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Tests from 2021
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.
Tests from 2024
Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
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.
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101T XL EVc )
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£263
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101T XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £263 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P FR XL EV
- In stock
£274
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WinterContact TS 870 P FR XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £274 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal XL FR
- In stock
£297
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WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £297 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101T XL Conti Seal, EVc )
- In stock
£308
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101T XL Conti Seal, EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £308 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
- In stock
£297
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £297 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101W XL EVc )
- In stock
£298
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101W XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £298 |
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Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
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Scorpion Winter 2 Seal-Inside XL ELECT
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£282
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Scorpion Winter 2 Seal-Inside XL ELECT | In stock | Free shipping | £282 |
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/45 R21 101V XL Elect, Seal Inside )
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£296
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/45 R21 101V XL Elect, Seal Inside ) | In stock | Free shipping | £296 |
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235/45 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
4.
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ Suv
56%
5.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
6.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
36%
This is a preview of our comprehensive tyre test. The full test includes:
Detailed property breakdowns
Interactive sorting and filtering
Side-by-side comparisons
Did you know ...?
235/45 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 105.75 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 2340.17 mm, which is very similar to 265/40 R21(2341.74 mm), 265/35 R22(2338.29 mm), 295/40 R20(2337.34 mm), 225/75 R16(2337.03 mm), 265/45 R20(2345.2 mm), 265/50 R19(2348.65 mm), 315/30 R22(2349.28 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/45 R21: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 104.
