235/45 R21 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Summer

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Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

9.4

£195

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Powerproof 2

8.4

£182

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Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

235/45 R21 104 V

£195

Great price for a premium tyre

Upper-middle

Powerproof 2

235/45 R21 0 Y Aramid

£182

Best price in last 6 months Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6

235/45 R21 101 H MO

£201

Premium

Blue Response TG

235/45 R21 101 V

£241

Best price in last 6 months

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£241

Price from£241

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

theTyre 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

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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235/45 R21 101 V £241

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£241

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Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

'26#2

'26#2

'26#2

9.4

Price from

£195

Price from£195

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

theTyre 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

2026235/45 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026205/45 R17#2(Very good)

2026255/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#8(-)

2025255/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025245/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

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235/45 R21 101 H MO

A A 68dB

£201

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£201

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£283

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235/45 R21 104 V

A C .dB

£195

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£195

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£224

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Pilot Sport 4 SUV

'26#5

'25#1

'25#5

9.3

Price from

£252

Price from£252

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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#13

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

97%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Wet braking

90%

+3

Dry braking

84%

Comfort

67%

Exterior noise

55%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#5(Good)

2025235/55 R19#1(Test winner)

2025255/55 R18#5(Good)

2024235/55 R19#2(Exemplary)

2023225/65 R17#1(Exemplary)

2023255/45 R20#6(Very good)

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235/45 R21 101 Y

A B 72dB

£252

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£252

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mytyres.co.uk

£265

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235/45 R21 101 Y

A B 72dB

£268

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£268

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£285

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Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£258

Price from£258

Expert summary

The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Dry handling

85%

Exterior noise

81%

+2

Wet braking

69%

Wet handling

54%

Dry braking

41%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (2)

235/45 R21 101 H

A A 69dB

£258

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£258

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mytyres.co.uk

£265

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235/45 R21 104 H

A A 69dB

£265

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£265

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£281

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5

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£305

Price from£305

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

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026235/55 R18#5(Good)

2026235/55 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#6(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#4(-)

2025255/55 R18#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R18#4(Good)

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235/45 R21 101 T

A A 69dB

£305

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£305

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£309

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Upper-middle

E.Ziex

'26#4

'25#2

'25#5

8.9

Price from

£178

Price from£178

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

2026195/55 R16#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)

2025215/55 R18#5(Good)

2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)

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235/45 R21 101 V £178

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Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

8.0

Price from

£159

Price from£159

Expert summary

One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.

Performance

Exterior noise

84%

Comfort

83%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

70%

+4

Aquaplaning - cross

47%

Wet handling

32%

Interior noise

17%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#3(Very good)

2026225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2026255/45 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#14(-)

2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#5(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/45 R18#8(-)

2024235/55 R18#7(Good)

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235/45 R21 101 Y mfs XL£159

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235/45 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

83%

2. Nokian Hakka Black 3

82%

3. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

74%

4. Michelin e.Primacy

73%

5. Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

6. Michelin Primacy 5

69%

7. Falken e.Ziex

67%

8. Falken Azenis FK520

64%

9. Bridgestone Turanza 6

59%

10. Nexen N fera Sport

48%

11. Linglong Sport Master

43%

Wet

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

75%

2. Nokian Hakka Black 3

68%

3. Nokian Powerproof 2

63%

4. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

59%

5. Bridgestone Turanza 6

58%

6. Linglong Sport Master

55%

7. Falken Azenis FK520

52%

8. Falken e.Ziex

52%

9. Nexen N fera Sport

51%

10. Michelin e.Primacy

39%

Comfort

1. Michelin e.Primacy

90%

2. Nokian Powerproof 2

90%

3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

87%

4. Linglong Sport Master

85%

5. Michelin Primacy 5

83%

6. Falken Azenis FK520

80%

7. Nexen N fera Sport

78%

8. Falken e.Ziex

69%

9. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

67%

10. Bridgestone Turanza 6

47%

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Customer reviews

193 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.1/5 (107)

Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (25)

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 3.6/5 (19)

Michelin e.Primacy 2.7/5 (10)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV 3.1/5 (10)

Michelin Pilot Sport EV 2.5/5 (10)

Linglong Sport Master 2.7/5 (4)

Pirelli SCORPION 0.9/5 (4)

Toyo Proxes Sport 2 2.3/5 (4)

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235/45 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 - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 105.75 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 2340.17 mm, which is very similar to 265/40 R21(2341.74 mm), 265/35 R22(2338.29 mm), 295/40 R20(2337.34 mm), 225/75 R16(2337.03 mm), 265/45 R20(2345.2 mm), 265/50 R19(2348.65 mm), 315/30 R22(2349.28 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 235/45 R21: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 97, 101, 104.