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235/45 R21 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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UltraGrip Performance 3
ADAC'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#1
9.5
Price from£252
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Snow braking
100%
Wet handling
89%
Wet circle cornering
87%
+7
Aquaplaning - longitudal
74%
Comfort
69%
Interior noise
63%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#1(Good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#2(Good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#2(-)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#3(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(-)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#5(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#1(Good)
Price variants (6)
235/45 R21 101 T
B B 71dB
£252
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£285
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235/45 R21 101 H
B B 71dB
£252
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£295
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235/45 R21 101 V
B B 71dB
£267
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£267
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£318
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235/45 R21 101 V
B B 71dB
£445
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Blizzak 6
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#2AUTOEXPRESS'25#3
9.2
Price from£290
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Wet circle cornering
79%
Comfort
78%
Snow traction
76%
+6
Dry braking
53%
Exterior noise
52%
Interior noise
29%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#3(-)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#3(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#6(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#7(Good)
Price variants (1)
235/45 R21 101 W
B C 70dB
£290
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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WinterContact TS 870 P
REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.4
Price from£272
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Snow braking
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
Dry handling
83%
+7
Aquaplaning - longitudal
66%
Wet handling
66%
Snow traction
65%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#1(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#5(Highly recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#13(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2024215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#2(Very good)
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235/45 R21 101 T BSW XL
B B 71dB
£272
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235/45 R21 101 T BSW XL
B C 71dB
£301
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235/45 R21 101 W BSW XL
B B 71dB
£296
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
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Scorpion Winter 2
AUTOBILD'25#4STRAßENVERKEHR'24#4AUTOBILD'23#3
8.6
Price from£307
Expert summary
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Wet circle cornering
89%
Dry braking
89%
+6
Comfort
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
63%
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#4(Very good)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#3(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2023235/60 R18#6(Recommended)
ARBO2023235/55 R18#7(Recommended)
Price variants (2)
235/45 R21 101 V
A C 71dB
£307
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
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Wintrac Pro+
AUTOBILD'25#4REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#4
7.2
Price from£271
Performance
Wet circle cornering
89%
Wet handling
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
79%
+6
Interior noise
43%
Snow handling
37%
Dry braking
34%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#4(Exemplary)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#6(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#6(-)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#17(-)
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235/45 R21 101 Y £271
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Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro
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Eurowinter HS02 Pro
AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#20
6.6
Price from£223
Expert summary
EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
Performance
Dry braking
74%
Exterior noise
73%
Dry handling
61%
+6
Snow traction
30%
Aquaplaning - cross
30%
Snow handling
27%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#9(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#8(Good)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#7(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#7(Satisfactory)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
Price variants (1)
235/45 R21 101 W £223
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235/45 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
3. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
4. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
65%
5. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
64%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
64%
7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%

Wet

1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
73%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
70%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
70%
5. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%
6. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
49%
7. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
29%

Snow

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
4. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
57%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%
6. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
31%
7. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
29%

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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.

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