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305/30 R21 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Today's discount (02.05):
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 305/30 R21 104 V 89%
£513mytyres.co.uk
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 305/30 R21 104 V 89%
£513mytyres.co.uk
Table of contents:
Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 3x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Tested 2x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
305/30 R21 tyre test
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305/30 R21
305/30 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 ALPIN 5 | Premium | £579 104 V + 1 | ||||
| 2. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ | Premium | £513 104 V |
Did you know ...?
305/30 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 2 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 30 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 30% of the tyre width (305mm), which means the sidewall height has 91.5 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 2250.64 mm, which is very similar to 235/55 R18(2248.44 mm), 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 295/35 R20(2244.67 mm), 265/35 R21(2258.49 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 305/30 R21: V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 100, 104.