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

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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UltraGrip Performance 3
ADAC'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#1
9.5
Price from£232
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.
Performance
Dry driving behavior
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Gravel traction
91%
+27
Interior noise
63%
Rolling resistance
60%
Price/value
53%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#1(Good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#2(Good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#2(-)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#3(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(-)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#5(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#1(Good)
Price variants (6)
235/45 R21 101 T
B B 71dB
£232
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£284
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235/45 R21 101 T
B B 71dB
£301
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235/45 R21 101 H
B B 71dB
£250
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£294
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235/45 R21 101 V
B B 71dB
£250
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£342
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235/45 R21 101 V
B B 71dB
£411
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Blizzak 6
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#2AUTOEXPRESS'25#3
9.2
Price from£285
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.
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Exterior noise
52%
Price/value
34%
Interior noise
29%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#3(-)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#3(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#6(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#7(Good)
Price variants (1)
235/45 R21 101 W
B C 70dB
£285
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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WinterContact TS 870 P
REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.4
Price from£261
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.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
93%
Rolling resistance
92%
Mud traction
91%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#1(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#5(Highly recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#13(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2024215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#2(Very good)
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235/45 R21 101 T BSW XL
B B 71dB
£261
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235/45 R21 101 T BSW XL
B C 71dB
£286
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£333
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235/45 R21 101 W BSW XL
B B 71dB
£298
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
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Scorpion Winter 2
AUTOBILD'25#4STRAßENVERKEHR'24#4AUTOBILD'23#3
8.6
Price from£297
Expert summary
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Interior noise
100%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Price/value
33%
Rolling resistance
28%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#4(Very good)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#3(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2023235/60 R18#6(Recommended)
ARBO2023235/55 R18#7(Recommended)
Price variants (2)
235/45 R21 101 V
A C 71dB
£297
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
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Wintrac Pro+
AUTOBILD'25#4REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#4
7.2
Price from£251
Performance
Wet handling - objective
90%
Wet circle cornering
89%
Wet handling
83%
+22
Price/value
21%
Dry lane changing
16%
Dry driving behavior
11%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#4(Exemplary)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#6(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#6(-)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#17(-)
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235/45 R21 101 Y £251
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Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro
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Eurowinter HS02 Pro
AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#20
6.6
Price from£219
Expert summary
EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
Performance
Dry braking
74%
Wet handling - objective
68%
Exterior noise
68%
+20
Gravel traction
18%
Mud traction
18%
Snow handling - objective
9%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#9(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#8(Good)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#7(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#7(Satisfactory)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
Price variants (1)
235/45 R21 101 W £219
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5
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Speed-Grip 5
AUTOBILD'25#11ADAC'25#14AUTOBILD'25#15
8.0
Price from£242
Expert summary
We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Dry handling - objective
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
+17
Wet handling
36%
Wet handling - objective
25%
Snow handling - objective
25%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#11(Good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#15(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#4(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#6(-)
ADAC2023225/45 R17#6(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#16(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#19(-)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#3(Good)
Price variants (1)
235/45 R21 101 V
C B 72dB
£242
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235/45 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
3. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
4. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
65%
5. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
64%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
64%
7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%

Wet

1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
73%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
70%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
70%
5. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%
6. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
49%
7. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
29%

Snow

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
4. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
57%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%
6. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
31%
7. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
29%

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235/45 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 0 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 winter 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: 101, 104.

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