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275/50 R21 - Best summer tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best summer tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tested 3x in 2024, 5x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/65 R17
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2024 235/55 R19
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
Minuses:
- -
2. Continental PremiumContact 6
Tested 2x in 2024, 36x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by ADAC 2023 205/55 R16
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
Pluses:
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
3. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Tested 1x in 2024, 4x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/65 R17
Pluses:
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
275/50 R21 tyre test
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275/50 R21
275/50 R21 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Premium | £327 113 V | ||||
| 2. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A | Premium | £192 113 W | ||||
| 3. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £329 113 Y | ||||
| 4. | GoodYear Efficientgrip SUV! Newer model available: Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV | Premium |
Did you know ...?
275/50 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 1 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (275mm), which means the sidewall height has 137.5 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 2539.66 mm, which is very similar to 235/85 R16(2531.81 mm), 265/75 R16(2525.53 mm), 265/70 R17(2522.07 mm), 255/70 R18(2557.88 mm), 285/65 R17(2520.5 mm), 275/65 R18(2559.46 mm), 265/65 R18(2518.61 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 275/50 R21: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 113.