265/35 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
Continental SportContact 7
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Test winner |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
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SportContact 7 XL
- In stock
£250
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SportContact 7 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £250 |
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/35 ZR21 (101Y) XL EVc )
- In stock
£263
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/35 ZR21 (101Y) XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £263 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
1 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
6 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good + |
5 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
- In stock
£248
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 265/35 R21 101Y XL EVc )
- In stock
£286
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 265/35 R21 101Y XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £286 |
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Exemplary |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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!
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Vibilagare | 235/55 R19 | Good |
8 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL
- In stock
£240
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £240 |
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 265/35 R21 101Y XL EVR )
- In stock
£287
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 265/35 R21 101Y XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £287 |
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
7 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 265/35 R20 | Good |
9 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
12 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
8 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
18 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Good |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
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Vredestein Ultrac Pro ( 265/35 ZR21 (101Y) XL )
- In stock
£245
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Ultrac Pro XL
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£246
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Ultrac Pro XL | In stock | Free shipping | £246 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
5 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
4 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2017 | EVO | 225/40 R18 | - |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL
- In stock
£245
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL | In stock | Free shipping | £245 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/35 ZR21 101Y XL )
- In stock
£270
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/35 ZR21 101Y XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £270 |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car NF0 XL ELECT
- In stock
£285
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car NF0 XL ELECT | In stock | Free shipping | £285 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/35 ZR21 101Y XL Elect, NF0 )
- In stock
£328
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/35 ZR21 101Y XL Elect, NF0 ) | In stock | Free shipping | £328 |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car A7A PNCS XL
- In stock
£348
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car A7A PNCS XL | In stock | Free shipping | £348 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/35 ZR21 (101Y) XL A7A, PNCS )
- In stock
£399
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/35 ZR21 (101Y) XL A7A, PNCS ) | In stock | Free shipping | £399 |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL MO1
- In stock
£272
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL MO1 | In stock | Free shipping | £272 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/35 ZR21 101Y XL Elect, MO1, PNCS )
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£299
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/35 ZR21 101Y XL Elect, MO1, PNCS ) | In stock | Free shipping | £299 |
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265/35 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
91%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
5.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
7.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
8.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
53%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
79%
3.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
5.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
75%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
7.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
8.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
59%
Comfort
1.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
84%
2.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
66%
4.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
5.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
6.
Continental SportContact 7
54%
7.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
38%
Economy
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
4.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
60%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
7.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
32%
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Did you know ...?
265/35 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 9 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/80 R13, 155/70 R19, 155/80 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 92.75 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 2258.49 mm, which is very similar to 235/45 R20(2260.38 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 265/40 R20(2261.95 mm), 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 225/70 R16(2266.34 mm), 235/55 R18(2248.44 mm), 195/55 R20(2269.8 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/35 R21: H(210km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 103.
