245/40 R21 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Best price in last 6 months Great price for a premium tyre Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Ventus Evo

245/40 R21 100 Y mfsXL

£181

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

245/40 R21 100 Y

£181

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

iON evo

245/40 R21 100 Y XL

£233

Upper-middle

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

245/40 R21 100 Y .

£184

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

245/40 R21 100 Y

£234

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

245/40 R21 100 Y .

£201

Eagle F1 Supersport

245/40 R21 100 Y

£237

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026

Primacy 4+

245/40 R21 100 W

£231

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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1

Premium

iON Evo

'25#1

9.6

Price from

£240

Price from£240

Expert summary

Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.

Recommended

#8

2026

Performance

Wet handling

100%

Wet circle cornering

100%

Wet braking

100%

+6

Price/value

71%

Rolling resistance

71%

Exterior noise

57%

Test results

2025215/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 Y XL

A A 69dB

£240

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£240

In stock · Free shipping

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#2 Summer tires 2026

2

Premium

Ventus Evo

'26#1

'26#2

9.9

Price from

£181

Price from£181

Expert summary

Hankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquaplaning speed, while producing very low exterior noise. The only notable weakness is higher rolling resistance. Still, it is a premium tyre for slightly less than a premium price.

Recommended

#2

2026

Performance

Grass traction

100%

Gravel traction

100%

Wet circle cornering

100%

+12

Handling on gravel

50%

Price/value

50%

Sand traction

25%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#1(Exemplary)

2026255/45 R19#1(Exemplary (test winner))

2026245/45 R19#2(-)

2026225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#3(-)

2025225/40 R18#5(Exemplary)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 Y mfs XL

A C 70dB

£181

mytyres.co.uk

£181

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£203

In stock · Free shipping

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#9 Summer tires 2026

3

Premium

Pilot Sport 4 S

'26#1

'26#5

'25#2

9.6

Price from

£289

Price from£289

Expert summary

Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.

Recommended

#9

2026

Performance

Wet side guide

100%

Dry handling

92%

Dry steering response

85%

+10

Exterior noise

47%

Wet handling - objective

20%

Interior noise

14%

Test results

2026225/40 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2026255/35 R19#5(Good)

2025295/30 R20#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2025245/35 R19#4(Exemplary)

2024265/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2023225/40 R18#3(Very good)

2022255/35 R19#2(-)

2021255/35 R19#1(Very good)

2021265/35 R20#3(Exemplary)

Price variants (2)

245/40 R21 100 Y

A C 71dB

£289

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£289

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£297

In stock · Free shipping

245/40 R21 100 Y A39

B C 71dB

£303

mytyres.co.uk

£303

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£323

In stock · Free shipping

4

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£289

Price from£289

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

Rolling resistance

94%

Mileage

86%

Dry steering response

86%

+11

Dry lane changing

43%

Dry braking

41%

Wet side guide

29%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026205/55 R16#6(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 W

A B 70dB

£289

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£289

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£312

In stock · Free shipping

5

Upper-middle

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

'26#4

'26#6

8.7

Price from

£181

Price from£181

Expert summary

A solid all-rounder at a fair price. The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 blends dry and wet grip with sporty, predictable steering and offers no dramatic weaknesses. Aquaplaning resistance and comfort are its weaker spots, but you're getting upper-middle performance for less than you'd expect.

Performance

Dry lane changing

89%

Gravel traction

88%

Sand traction

88%

+12

Exterior noise

39%

Dry handling

39%

Aquaplaning - cross

33%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#4(-)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2026255/45 R19#6(Good)

2026225/40 R18#7(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

Price variants (2)

245/40 R21 100 Y

A C 71dB

£190

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£190

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£225

In stock · Free shipping

245/40 R21 100 Y

A C 71dB

£181

mytyres.co.uk

£181

In stock · Free shipping

6

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£251

Price from£251

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%

Gravel traction

93%

Rolling resistance

89%

+19

Price/value

26%

Grass traction

26%

Safety

13%

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)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 Y

A B 70dB

£251

mytyres.co.uk

£251

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£260

In stock · Free shipping

7

Premium

Eagle F1 Supersport

'26#4

'26#8

'26#8

8.1

Price from

£263

Price from£263

Expert summary

A dry-road specialist with track-day ambitions. The Supersport delivers incredible dry grip and handling precision, but it pays for that with weak wet performance, high noise, and the worst rolling resistance in test. A tyre for sunny weekends, not rainy commutes.

Performance

Comfort

86%

Wet handling - objective

75%

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

+8

Exterior noise

27%

Rolling resistance

27%

Dry lane changing

17%

Test results

2026235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

2026255/35 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026225/40 R18#8(Recommended)

2025295/30 R20#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024265/35 R19#6(Satisfactory)

2023235/35 R19#6(Good)

2022255/35 R19#4(-)

2022235/35 R19#7(Good)

2021265/35 R20#4(Good)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 Y

A D 72dB

£263

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£263

In stock · Free shipping

8

Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£274

Price from£274

Expert summary

The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.

Performance

Rolling resistance

95%

Dry driving behavior

84%

Wet handling - objective

83%

+21

Price/value

29%

Exterior noise

25%

Grass traction

11%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2024215/40 R18#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#3(-)

2023205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

2023205/55 R16#4(Good)

2022215/55 R17#1(-)

2022215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)

2022245/45 R19#2(Very good)

2022185/65 R15#2(Good)

2022215/60 R16#3(Good)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 Y AO

A B 70dB

£274

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£274

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£297

In stock · Free shipping

9

Premium

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

'25#4

'24#3

'23#1

8.1

Price from

£199

Price from£199

Expert summary

Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.

Performance

Fuel efficiency

87%

Wet safety

75%

Wet braking

75%

+17

Aquaplaning - cross

24%

Dry handling - objective

11%

Dry steering response

11%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024225/45 R17#3(-)

2023225/45 R18#1(-)

2023225/40 R18#4(Recommended)

2023225/40 R18#6(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2022245/45 R19#3(Very good)

2022225/45 R17#3(Recommended)

2022245/40 R19#3(Exemplary)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 Y £199

mytyres.co.uk

£199

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£203

In stock · Free shipping

10

Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£229

Price from£229

Expert summary

Built for comfort and longevity. The Primacy 4+ delivers outstanding mileage, low noise, and a smooth ride — all backed by short braking distances. Aquaplaning reserves and wet grip are modest, but if you value a quiet, comfortable ride with low running costs, this is the Michelin to get.

Performance

Mileage

89%

Comfort

81%

Rolling resistance

78%

+14

Wet side guide

14%

Price/value

0%

Safety

0%

Test results

2025215/55 R18#4(Good)

2025225/50 R17#5(Recommended)

2024205/55 R16#1(Exemplary)

2024215/55 R17#2(Good)

2024225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2024225/55 R17#4(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#5(-)

2024215/55 R17#7(-)

2024225/45 R17#7(-)

2024235/55 R18#8(Good)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 W £229

mytyres.co.uk

£229

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11

Premium

P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.9

Price from

£307

Price from£307

Expert summary

The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.

Performance

Wet handling - objective

97%

Wet circle cornering

95%

Wet handling

89%

+12

Rolling resistance

37%

Mileage

37%

Price/value

0%

Test results

2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)

2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#3(-)

2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

Price variants (4)

245/40 R21 100 W KRM

B B 70dB

£363

mytyres.co.uk

£363

In stock · Free shipping

245/40 R21 100 Y XL

A B 72dB

£307

mytyres.co.uk

£307

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£310

In stock · Free shipping

245/40 R21 100 Y runflat *

A B 69dB

£336

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£336

In stock · Free shipping

12

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£226

Price from£226

Performance

Comfort

85%

Rolling resistance

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+7

Wet handling - objective

27%

Dry handling - objective

27%

Dry handling

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#7(-)

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#19(-)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 Y £226

mytyres.co.uk

£226

In stock · Free shipping

13

Upper-middle

Advan Sport V107

'26#13

'26#18

'25#6

6.7

Price from

£195

Price from£195

Expert summary

The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 is a summer tyre. It has been homologated as original equipment (MO1) for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe. This tyre model is approved for this vehicle in sizes 265/35ZR20 and 295/30ZR20.

Performance

Dry handling - objective

100%

Dry handling

73%

Dry braking

65%

+9

Exterior noise

16%

Price/value

15%

Rolling resistance

7%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#18(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(-)

2023225/45 R18#4(-)

2023225/40 R18#6(-)

2023225/45 R18#15(Satisfactory)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 Y

A D 70dB

£195

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£195

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£195

In stock · Free shipping

14

Budget

SureGrip Pro Sport

'26#33

3.2

Price from

£158

Price from£158

Test results

2026245/45 R19#33(-)

Price variants (1)

245/40 R21 100 Y £158

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£158

In stock · Free shipping