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315/40 R21 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Hankook

Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

8.5
£335
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Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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PILOT ALPIN 5
AUTOBILD'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
9.8
Expert summary
This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
Recommended
#1
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#1 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wear
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Sand traction
100%
+29
Wet safety
44%
Ice lateral guidance
33%
Price/value
8%
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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WinterContact TS 870 P
AUTOBILD'26#1SPORTAUTO'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
9.3
Price from£335
Expert summary
Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.
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#4
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#4 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry handling - objective
93%
Mud traction
91%
Rolling resistance
90%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
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Price variants (4)
315/40 R21 111 V
B B 75dB
£388
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315/40 R21 115 V BSW XL
B B 74dB
£357
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£357
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£370
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315/40 R21 115 V BSW XL
C B 75dB
£335
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£358
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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UltraGrip Performance 3
ALVOLANTE'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#3AVD'26#3
9.0
Price from£355
Expert summary
The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
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#6
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry driving behavior
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wear
95%
+27
Interior noise
62%
Rolling resistance
59%
Price/value
53%
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315/40 R21 115 V mfs XL
B B 74dB
£355
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£425
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315/40 R21 115 V
B C 73dB
£389
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
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Blizzak LM-005
ADAC'26#8AUTOZEITUNG'24#1AUTOBILD'24#5
8.7
Expert summary
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
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#9
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#9 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Wet braking
97%
Wet circle cornering
92%
+26
Mileage
40%
Snow safety
33%
Price/value
20%
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
AUTOBILD'25#7STRAßENVERKEHR'24#5ARBO'23#2
8.5
Price from£335
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#12
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#12 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Price/value
100%
Snow braking
89%
+19
Exterior noise
24%
Interior noise
13%
Wet safety
0%
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315/40 R21 115 V
B C 75dB
£335
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Blizzak 6
SPORTSCARS'26#2AUTOEXPRESS'26#4SPORTAUTO'26#4
8.4
Price from£307
Expert summary
Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.
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#13
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#13 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Dry braking
46%
Exterior noise
39%
Price/value
34%
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315/40 R21 115 W
B B 72dB
£307
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Giti Gitiwinter W2
GitiBudget
Gitiwinter W2
AVD'26#10AUTOBILD'26#12AUTOBILD'26#18
6.5
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Gravel traction
91%
Wear
79%
+24
Sand traction
27%
Rolling resistance
17%
Wet safety
0%
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315/40 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
7. Giti GitiWinter W2
52%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
71%
5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
69%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
7. Giti GitiWinter W2
59%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
55%
7. Giti Gitiwinter W2
50%

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Customer reviews

238 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 3.5/5 (91) Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 3.8/5 (28) Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3.5/5 (20) Nokian WR SUV 3 3.7/5 (20) Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 3.8/5 (14) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.9/5 (14) Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 3.8/5 (12) Nokian WR SUV 4 3.5/5 (8) Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV 3.3/5 (5)

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Did you know ...?

315/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 10 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/60 R15, 165/60 R14, 165/65 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (315mm), which means the sidewall height has 126 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 2467.41 mm, which is very similar to 275/55 R19(2466.46 mm), 285/40 R22(2471.81 mm), 275/50 R20(2459.87 mm), 255/55 R20(2477.15 mm), 275/65 R17(2479.66 mm), 285/45 R21(2481.54 mm), 275/45 R21(2453.27 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 315/40 R21: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 110, 111, 115.

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