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265/45 R21 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Nokian Powerproof 2
Nokian

Powerproof 2

8.4
£242
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Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Dunlop Blue Response TG
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£261
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
#3
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#3 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+8
Dry steering response
86%
Comfort
86%
Rolling resistance
14%
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265/45 R21 108 V £261
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Continental SportContact 7
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#1ACE'26#2
9.7
Price from£359
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.
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#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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265/45 R21 108 W £359
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
AUTOZEITUNG'26#2AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTAUTO'26#2
9.4
Price from£241
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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265/45 R21 108 Y
A B 71dB
£241
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£246
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265/45 R21 108 Y
A C 71dB
£265
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV
AUTOBILD'26#5VIBILAGARE'25#1AUTOBILD'25#5
9.3
Price from£298
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.
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#14
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#14 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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265/45 R21 104 W
A C 72dB
£298
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£332
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265/45 R21 108 W mfs XL
B A 72dB
£337
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£368
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265/45 R21 108 W mfs XL
B A 72dB
£329
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Falken e.Ziex
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e.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
Price from£217
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
Rolling resistance
91%
Dry braking
80%
Comfort
73%
+11
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Dry steering response
31%
Wet handling
27%
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£232
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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265/45 R21 104 W
A C 69dB
£232
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265/45 R21 108 Y
A B 70dB
£290
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£292
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265/45 R21 108 V
B A 70dB
£357
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£357
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265/45 R21 108 Y XL
A B 70dB
£374
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265/45 R21 108 V XL
B B 70dB
£301
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£301
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265/45 R21 108 V mfs XL
B A 70dB
£283
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£283
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265/45 R21 108 V
A A 71dB
£364
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5MOTOR'26#5
8.1
Price from£229
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%
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265/45 R21 104 W
A B 70dB
£229
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265/45 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental SportContact 7
93%
2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
3. Nokian Hakka Black 3
82%
4. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
5. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
6. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
8. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
72%
9. Nokian Powerproof 2
68%
10. Falken e.Ziex
67%
11. Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
12. Continental EcoContact 6
50%
13. Nexen N fera Sport
48%
14. Goodride Solmax 1
30%

Wet

1. Continental SportContact 7
78%
2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
3. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
4. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
5. Nokian Hakka Black 3
68%
6. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
65%
7. Nokian Powerproof 2
61%
8. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
59%
9. Bridgestone Turanza 6
58%
10. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
56%
11. Falken e.Ziex
52%
12. Nexen N fera Sport
51%
13. Goodride Solmax 1
37%
14. Continental EcoContact 6
35%

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Customer reviews

1204 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.2/5 (195) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 4/5 (181) Pirelli P ZERO 3.1/5 (170) Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154) Dunlop SP Sport 01 3.3/5 (112) Continental SportContact 7 4.1/5 (110) Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 3.5/5 (91) Hankook Ventus Prime 4 4/5 (85) Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59) Bridgestone Alenza 001 2.9/5 (47)

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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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