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265/40 R21 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Continental PremiumContact 7
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
NETZWELT'26#1AUTOZEITUNG'26#1REIFENTESTER'26#1
9.8
Price from£264
Expert summary
Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
Recommended
#5
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#5 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Wet safety
100%
Safety
100%
+16
Rolling resistance
53%
Exterior noise
41%
Cost per warranted mile
13%
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 108 T
A B 72dB
£264
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£264
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£269
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Continental SportContact 7
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#1ACE'26#2
9.7
Price from£233
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.
Recommended
#6
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
98%
Dry braking
96%
Wet braking
93%
+11
Exterior noise
51%
Wet safety
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
46%
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Price variants (4)
265/40 R21 101 Y £244
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£244
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£335
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265/40 R21 101 Y
A B 72dB
£261
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£261
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265/40 R21 105 Y
B C 73dB
£233
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£233
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£241
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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£302
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.
Recommended
#9
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#9 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
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Price variants (2)
265/40 R21 105 Y
B D 71dB
£302
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£302
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£320
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265/40 R21 105 Y
B C 71dB
£326
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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£204
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!
Recommended
#10
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Mileage
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+21
Sand traction
51%
Mud traction
50%
Interior noise
23%
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Price variants (5)
265/40 R21 105 H MO
A A 69dB
£219
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£219
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£226
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265/40 R21 105 H
A A 69dB
£204
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£204
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265/40 R21 105 Y
A C 69dB
£237
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£237
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265/40 R21 108 V mfs XL
A C 72dB
£235
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£235
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£243
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
AUTOBILD'26#5VIBILAGARE'25#1AUTOBILD'25#5
9.3
Price from£293
Expert summary
While the Michelin PS4 SUV was introduced back in 2019, it still offers a top-notch performance for the SUVs which is difficult for it's competitors to match.
Recommended
#11
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#11 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Gravel traction
94%
+15
Dry handling - objective
56%
Exterior noise
55%
Fuel efficiency
33%
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Price variants (2)
265/40 R21 105 Y
A C 72dB
£305
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£305
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265/40 R21 105 Y
B C 71dB
£293
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£293
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£296
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£311
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%
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Price variants (9)
265/40 R21 105 H
B A 70dB
£311
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£311
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265/40 R21 105 W KRM
B B 71dB
£324
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£324
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265/40 R21 105 W XL
B B 73dB
£417
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£417
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£435
In stock · Free shipping
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265/40 R21 105 Y mfs XL
A C 71dB
£333
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£333
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265/40 R21 105 Y mfs XL
A C 72dB
£365
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£365
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£391
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£213
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%
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 H XL
B A 68dB
£213
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£213
In stock · Free shipping
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£309
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£155
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%
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y
A C 73dB
£155
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£155
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£179
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9
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£240
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet safety
100%
+20
Exterior noise
30%
Rolling resistance
21%
Wear
0%
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Price variants (2)
265/40 R21 105 Y £259
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£259
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£299
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265/40 R21 105 Y
A C 72dB
£240
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£240
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10
Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£197
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%
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y
A B 71dB
£197
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£197
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11
Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5MOTOR'26#5
8.1
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
Interior noise
93%
Gravel traction
93%
Rolling resistance
89%
+20
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
View full review
12
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#10AUTOBILD'25#12
8.1
Price from£201
Expert summary
A budget tyre with real wet grip — that's rare. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 handles wet roads confidently, brakes well, and stays quiet. The delayed steering response takes getting used to, but at this price point, the overall safety package is hard to argue with.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
95%
Wet side guide
92%
+20
Rolling resistance
44%
Sand traction
33%
Fuel efficiency
20%
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y 11£201
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£201
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13
Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
Price from£188
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%
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y /40 R21 10£188
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£188
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Vredestein Ultrac Pro
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
AUTOBILD'26#3SPORTSCARS'26#3AUTOBILD'26#9
7.9
Price from£217
Expert summary
The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.
Performance
Sand traction
88%
Handling on gravel
88%
Exterior noise
87%
+10
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Mileage
16%
Gravel traction
13%
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y £217
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£217
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15
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
MOTOR'26#4AVD'26#8ADAC'26#11
7.6
Price from£286
Expert summary
Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.
Performance
Sand traction
91%
Handling on gravel
91%
Price/value
90%
+15
Aquaplaning - cross
39%
Interior noise
37%
Mud traction
36%
View full review
Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y XL
A A 68dB
£286
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£286
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Cooper Summer
CooperUpper-middle
Summer
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#7
7.6
Price from£187
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Wet handling
86%
+8
Rolling resistance
43%
Exterior noise
14%
Dry braking
0%
View full review
Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y
A D 72dB
£187
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£187
In stock · Free shipping
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£203
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71 SUV
AUTOBILD'25#6
7.5
Price from£181
Expert summary
You're out of extra usage · resets 6am (Europe/Berlin)
Performance
Sand traction
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
+8
Rolling resistance
29%
Comfort
14%
Grass traction
0%
View full review
Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y
A C 73dB
£181
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£181
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Uniroyal RainSport 5
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
NETZWELT'26#4AUTOBILD'26#24AUTOBILD'25#23
6.9
Price from£188
Expert summary

Uniroyal RainSport 5: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 69/100; Recorded test appearances: 12; Listed sizes: 102.

Performance
Wet handling - objective
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
95%
Interior noise
93%
+16
Dry handling
23%
Dry driving behavior
14%
Safety
14%
View full review
Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y £188
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mytyres.co.uk
£188
In stock · Free shipping
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£219
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Toyo Proxes Sport 2
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#5AUTOBILD'26#7AUTOBILD'26#16
6.7
Price from£193
Expert summary

Toyo Proxes Sport 2: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 67/100; Recorded test appearances: 8; Listed sizes: 113.

Performance
Comfort
81%
Exterior noise
71%
Mud traction
70%
+14
Cost per warranted mile
11%
Price/value
11%
Dry handling - objective
0%
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y £193
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£193
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BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BFUpper-middle
Goodrich Advantage 2
AUTOZEITUNG'26#5AVD'26#11AUTOBILD'26#27
6.7
Price from£205
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%
View full review
Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y 0£205
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£205
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
DunlopPremium
Sport Maxx RT2
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#17
6.7
Price from£226
Performance
Comfort
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
+6
Dry braking
26%
Mileage
26%
Wet braking
21%
View full review
Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y
A D 72dB
£226
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£226
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22
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
MOTOR'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#7AUTOBILD'26#19
6.4
Price from£217
Performance
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Comfort
85%
Rolling resistance
78%
+8
Wet handling - objective
27%
Dry handling - objective
27%
Dry handling
20%
View full review
Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y £217
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£217
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
TYREREVIEWS'26#6SPORTSCARS'26#7AUTOBILD'24#5
6.1
Price from£238
Expert summary
The evo Z K129 is a focused sports tyre from Hankook, but with only 15 dimensions on offer it's clearly not built for everyone — more of a niche product aimed at specific performance fitments. On wet roads it genuinely delivers, with short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance. The sporty, agile steering feel is there too. The real problem is the rear axle — it tends to step out under load in both wet and dry conditions, which is not something you want from a premium sports tyre. Mid-field test results across the board don't help its case either.
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
96%
Exterior noise
70%
+8
Dry handling - objective
37%
Dry handling
35%
Dry steering response
11%
View full review
Price variants (1)
265/40 R21 105 Y *
A C 71dB
£238
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£238
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£241
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265/40 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental SportContact 7
93%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
5. Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
6. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
7. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
8. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
9. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
72%
10. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
67%
11. Falken Azenis FK520
64%
12. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
13. Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
14. Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
15. Nexen N fera Sport
48%

Wet

1. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2. Continental SportContact 7
78%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
4. Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
6. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
7. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
8. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
9. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
10. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
72%
11. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
12. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
65%
13. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
63%
14. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
62%
15. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
59%

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Customer reviews

1421 customer reviews for tyres in this size
GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 4.1/5 (238) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.2/5 (195) Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3.9/5 (173) Pirelli P ZERO 3.1/5 (170) Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3.9/5 (136) Continental SportContact 7 4.1/5 (110) Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 3.5/5 (91) Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT 3.3/5 (74) Uniroyal RainSport 5 3.5/5 (60)

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265/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 18 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/55 R15, 175/60 R15, 175/55 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 106 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 2341.74 mm, which is very similar to 265/35 R22(2338.29 mm), 265/45 R20(2345.2 mm), 295/40 R20(2337.34 mm), 225/75 R16(2337.03 mm), 265/50 R19(2348.65 mm), 315/30 R22(2349.28 mm), 245/70 R16(2354.31 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/40 R21: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 105, 108.

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