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255/35 R21 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Continental SportContact 7
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#1ACE'26#2
9.7
Price from£237
Expert summary
Our favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.
Performance
Wet circle cornering
98%
Dry braking
96%
Wet braking
93%
+11
Exterior noise
51%
Wet safety
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
46%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y mfs XL
A C 73dB
£237
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£237
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£271
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
TYREREVIEWS'26#1ACE'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#5
9.5
Price from£311
Expert summary
Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 71dB
£311
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£311
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£321
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
AUTOZEITUNG'26#2AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTAUTO'26#2
9.4
Price from£209
Expert summary
The Asymmetric 6 is the latest addition in the Eagle F1 range, offering great compromise between every day comfort and sporty driving. While it has dynamic steering response, it’s also very good on wet and has a low rolling resistance. Definitely recommended!
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Mileage
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+21
Sand traction
51%
Mud traction
50%
Interior noise
23%
Price variants (3)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 71dB
£209
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£209
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255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 71dB
£233
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£233
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£245
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Hankook ION Evo
HankookPremium
ION Evo
AUTOZURNAL'26#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.3
Price from£240
Expert summary
Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.
Performance
Dry braking
100%
Dry handling
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+9
Exterior noise
57%
Rolling resistance
52%
Fuel efficiency
22%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 W XL
A B 68dB
£240
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£240
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£246
Expert summary
The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.
Performance
Wet handling - objective
97%
Wet circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
+12
Rolling resistance
37%
Mileage
37%
Price/value
0%
Price variants (8)
255/35 R21 98 W T1
B C 71dB
£275
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£275
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£303
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255/35 R21 98 W
B B 70dB
£289
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£289
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£317
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255/35 R21 98 Y
B C 70dB
£260
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£260
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£312
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255/35 R21 98 Y MO-S
A B 69dB
£246
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£246
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255/35 R21 101 Y
B B 70dB
£261
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£261
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£273
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1AUTOVIEW'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2
8.8
Price from£295
Expert summary
The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.
Performance
Wear
100%
Mileage
97%
Dry steering response
88%
+15
Dry handling - objective
50%
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Exterior noise
33%
Price variants (3)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 72dB
£316
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£316
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£334
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255/35 R21 101 Y
A C 72dB
£295
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£295
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£302
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£261
Expert summary
The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
Performance
Rolling resistance
95%
Dry driving behavior
84%
Wet handling - objective
83%
+21
Price/value
29%
Exterior noise
25%
Grass traction
11%
Price variants (2)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 70dB
£261
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£261
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£266
In stock · Free shipping
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255/35 R21 101 Y
A C 70dB
£278
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£278
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£282
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£175
Expert summary
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
91%
Sand traction
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
+17
Dry driving behavior
28%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 73dB
£175
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£175
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£184
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£199
Expert summary
Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
79%
+14
Dry steering response
23%
Exterior noise
10%
Mileage
0%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A B 71dB
£199
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£199
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10
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
TYREREVIEWS'26#4SPORTSCARS'26#8ACE'26#8
8.1
Price from£226
Expert summary
A dry-road specialist with track-day ambitions. The Supersport delivers incredible dry grip and handling precision, but it pays for that with weak wet performance, high noise, and the worst rolling resistance in test. A tyre for sunny weekends, not rainy commutes.
Performance
Comfort
86%
Wet handling - objective
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
74%
+8
Exterior noise
27%
Rolling resistance
27%
Dry lane changing
17%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A D 72dB
£226
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£226
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£250
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11
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
8.1
Price from£224
Expert summary
Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.
Performance
Fuel efficiency
87%
Wet safety
75%
Wet braking
75%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
24%
Dry handling - objective
11%
Dry steering response
11%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 73dB
£224
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£224
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Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
Price from£182
Expert summary
One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.
Performance
Price/value
95%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Exterior noise
84%
+19
Gravel traction
35%
Wet handling
32%
Interior noise
17%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y £182
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£182
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Continental EcoContact 6
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AUTOZEITUNG'22#7ADAC'22#8
7.7
Price from£243
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Rolling resistance
100%
Fuel efficiency
100%
+16
Aquaplaning - longitudal
11%
Aquaplaning - cross
8%
Wet handling - objective
0%
Price variants (3)
255/35 R21 101 Y mfs XL *£309
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£309
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255/35 R21 101 Y XL
A C 73dB
£285
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£285
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£295
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255/35 R21 101 Y XL
A B 73dB
£243
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£243
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£250
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4VIBILAGARE'26#5REIFENTESTER'26#5
7.6
Price from£244
Expert summary
The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
Performance
Gravel traction
93%
Interior noise
92%
Rolling resistance
90%
+22
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A B 71dB
£244
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£244
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£253
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15
Hankook Ventus Evo
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
7.6
Price from£227
Expert summary
Hankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquaplaning speed, while producing very low exterior noise. The only notable weakness is higher rolling resistance. Still, it is a premium tyre for slightly less than a premium price.
Performance
Grass traction
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Cost per warranted mile
100%
+15
Price/value
50%
Sand traction
25%
Dry circle speed
0%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 71dB
£227
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£227
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£234
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Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
MOTOR'26#4TYREREVIEWS'26#4AUTOVIEW'26#4
7.5
Price from£197
Expert summary
A solid all-rounder at a fair price. The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 blends dry and wet grip with sporty, predictable steering and offers no dramatic weaknesses. Aquaplaning resistance and comfort are its weaker spots, but you're getting upper-middle performance for less than you'd expect.
Performance
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Dry lane changing
89%
Gravel traction
88%
+15
Aquaplaning - longitudal
44%
Dry handling
40%
Aquaplaning - cross
26%
Price variants (4)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 73dB
£197
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£197
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£224
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255/35 R21 101 Y £218
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£218
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BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BFUpper-middle
Goodrich Advantage 2
AUTOZEITUNG'26#5AVD'26#11AUTOBILD'26#27
6.7
Price from£206
Expert summary
The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.
Performance
Comfort
100%
Dry braking
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
+6
Dry handling
29%
Wet handling - objective
14%
Wet handling
14%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y 0£206
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£206
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Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
SPORTSCARS'26#3TOPTIREREVIEW'26#3ACE'26#5
6.6
Price from£268
Expert summary
A driver's tyre through and through. The P Zero PZ5 took first place in dry handling and posted the best aquaplaning speed in test — sporty, but with real safety margins. Wet handling is the weak spot, so this one's for those who value dry grip and aquaplaning resistance above all.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
94%
+7
Wet handling
42%
Wet handling - objective
42%
Wet braking
39%
Price variants (2)
255/35 R21 98 W
A B 73dB
£268
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£268
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£289
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255/35 R21 101 Y MO-S
B B 71dB
£317
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£317
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£330
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Yokohama Advan Sport V107
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#7AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#18
5.9
Price from£173
Expert summary
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 is a summer tyre. It has been homologated as original equipment (MO1) for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe. This tyre model is approved for this vehicle in sizes 265/35ZR20 and 295/30ZR20.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
100%
Dry handling
76%
Dry braking
61%
+10
Exterior noise
16%
Price/value
15%
Rolling resistance
5%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A D 70dB
£173
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£173
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£202
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Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
MOTOR'26#2MOTOR'26#7TYREREVIEWS'26#7
5.6
Price from£204
Performance
Comfort
90%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Rolling resistance
71%
+9
Wet handling
29%
Interior noise
25%
Dry handling
21%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y £204
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£204
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Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
KumhoUpper-middle
ECSTA Sport S PS72
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#5
5.5
Price from£175
Expert summary
The Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 is a summer tyre aimed at good performance at an affordable price. It has been benchmarked against premium competitors, including the Continental SportContact 7. The model targets reliable performance while remaining a cost-effective option for drivers.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Comfort
86%
Wet handling - objective
50%
+6
Wet circle cornering
22%
Dry handling
14%
Dry handling - objective
0%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y
A C 73dB
£175
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£175
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£181
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Nokian Hakka Black 3
NokianUpper-middle
Hakka Black 3
VIBILAGARE'25#2AFTONBLADET'25#5
5.4
Price from£397
Expert summary

Nokian Hakka Black 3: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 54/100; Recorded test appearances: 2; Listed sizes: 48.

Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet braking
92%
Dry braking
92%
+5
Interior noise
46%
Wet circle cornering
40%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
39%
Price variants (1)
255/35 R21 98 Y £397
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255/35 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Hankook iON Evo
98%
2. Continental SportContact 7
93%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
5. Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
6. Nokian Hakka Black 3
82%
7. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
8. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
9. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
10. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
11. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
12. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
13. Nokian Powerproof 2
68%
14. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
67%
15. Falken Azenis FK520
64%

Wet

1. Hankook iON Evo
92%
2. Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
3. Continental SportContact 7
78%
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
6. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
7. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
8. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
9. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
10. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
11. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
12. Nokian Hakka Black 3
68%
13. Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
63%
14. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
62%
15. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%

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255/35 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 4 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 (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 89.25 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 2236.5 mm, which is very similar to 235/65 R16(2236.5 mm), 255/40 R20(2236.81 mm), 255/45 R19(2237.13 mm), 215/65 R17(2234.61 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/35 R21: W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 98, 101.

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