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Continental SportContact 7
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
SPORTSCARS'26#1ACE'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#3
10.0
Price from£304
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
#1
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#1 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
97%
Dry braking
96%
Wet braking
93%
+3
Exterior noise
55%
Aquaplaning - cross
50%
Comfort
39%
Test results
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#1(Exemplary)
ACE2026225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)
TYREREVIEWS2026235/35 R19#3(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#1(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#1(Good)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025295/30 R20#1(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2024265/35 R19#1(Exemplary)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#1(Outstanding)
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265/45 R21 108 W £304
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Dunlop Blue Response TG
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£264
Expert summary
The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.
Recommended
#6
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet handling
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
+1
Dry handling
100%
Exterior noise
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)
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265/45 R21 108 V £264
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Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
SPORTSCARS'26#3ACE'26#5TYREREVIEWS'25#1
8.8
Price from£454
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
Wet circle cornering
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
83%
+2
Exterior noise
66%
Wet handling
56%
Wet braking
51%
Test results
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#3(Good)
ACE2026225/40 R18#5(Recommended)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#1(Test winner)
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265/45 R21 108 V LTS
A B 68dB
£454
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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£235
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
#12
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#12 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Comfort
96%
Exterior noise
89%
Wet circle cornering
88%
+4
Wet braking
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
70%
Interior noise
23%
Test results
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#2(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#2(Exemplary)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#4(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#8(-)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#1(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#2(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)
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265/45 R21 108 Y
A B 71dB
£235
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£255
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265/45 R21 108 Y
A C 71dB
£259
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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£309
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.
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
91%
Wet braking
90%
+3
Dry braking
84%
Comfort
67%
Exterior noise
55%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#5(Good)
VIBILAGARE2025235/55 R19#1(Test winner)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2024235/55 R19#2(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2023225/65 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#6(Very good)
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265/45 R21 104 W
A C 72dB
£311
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265/45 R21 108 W mfs XL
B A 72dB
£337
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£337
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£349
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265/45 R21 108 W mfs XL
B A 72dB
£309
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£337
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5MOTOR'26#5
8.1
Price from£228
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%
Aquaplaning - cross
63%
Wet handling
59%
+3
Wet circle cornering
44%
Dry braking
43%
Exterior noise
42%
Test results
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)
REIFENTESTER2026235/55 R18#5(Good)
MOTOR2026235/55 R18#5(Recommended)
AVD2026215/55 R17#6(Highly recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#4(-)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#7(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2024235/55 R18#4(Good)
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265/45 R21 104 W
A B 70dB
£228
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£259
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Falken E.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
E.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
Price from£190
Expert summary
If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.
Performance
Dry braking
80%
Exterior noise
72%
Wet circle cornering
71%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
44%
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Wet handling
27%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#4(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#5(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)
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265/45 R21 108 V £190
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4
PirelliPremium
P Zero PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£258
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 circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
Dry handling
72%
+3
Wet braking
63%
Aquaplaning - cross
53%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
46%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#3(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (7)
265/45 R21 104 W
A C 69dB
£258
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£258
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£279
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265/45 R21 108 Y
A B 70dB
£286
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£286
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£309
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265/45 R21 108 V
B A 70dB
£370
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£370
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265/45 R21 108 Y XL
A B 70dB
£352
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£352
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265/45 R21 108 V XL
B B 70dB
£293
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£293
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265/45 R21 108 V mfs XL
B A 70dB
£338
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£338
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£354
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265/45 R21 108 V
A A 71dB
£370
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£370
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Customer reviews

739 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 3.8/5 (123) Pirelli P ZERO 3/5 (122) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.1/5 (107) Dunlop SP Sport 01 3.3/5 (99) Continental EcoContact 6 2.7/5 (95) Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 3.6/5 (53) Continental SportContact 7 4.1/5 (51) Hankook Ventus Prime 4 4.2/5 (37) Michelin Latitude Tour HP 2.9/5 (27) Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (25)

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Did you know ...?

265/45 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 13 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/50 R16, 175/75 R16, 185/55 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 119.25 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 2425 mm, which is very similar to 215/85 R16(2425 mm), 265/50 R20(2428.45 mm), 295/45 R20(2430.02 mm), 245/75 R16(2431.28 mm), 265/55 R19(2431.91 mm), 295/40 R21(2417.14 mm), 245/70 R17(2434.11 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/45 R21: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104, 108, 112.

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