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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
TYREREVIEWS'26#1ACE'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#5
9.5
Price from£292
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
#7
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
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Price variants (2)
245/40 R21 100 Y
A C 71dB
£292
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£292
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£300
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245/40 R21 100 Y A39
B C 71dB
£294
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£294
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£304
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
AUTOZEITUNG'26#2AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTAUTO'26#2
9.4
Price from£234
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
#9
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#9 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Mileage
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+21
Sand traction
51%
Mud traction
50%
Interior noise
23%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y
A B 70dB
£234
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£234
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Hankook ION Evo
HankookPremium
ION Evo
AUTOZURNAL'26#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.3
Price from£222
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
#10
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
100%
Dry handling
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+9
Exterior noise
57%
Rolling resistance
52%
Fuel efficiency
22%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y XL
A A 69dB
£222
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£222
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£248
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£289
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%
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Price variants (4)
245/40 R21 100 W KRM
B B 70dB
£364
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£364
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245/40 R21 100 Y XL
A B 72dB
£289
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£289
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£301
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245/40 R21 100 Y runflat *
A B 69dB
£336
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£336
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£351
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5
Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£276
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%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y AO
A B 70dB
£276
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£276
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£300
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£187
Expert summary
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
91%
Sand traction
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
+17
Dry driving behavior
28%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y
A D 72dB
£187
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£187
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7
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
TYREREVIEWS'26#4SPORTSCARS'26#8ACE'26#8
8.1
Price from£229
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%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y
A D 72dB
£229
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£229
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£266
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8
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
8.1
Price from£223
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%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y £223
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£223
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9
Michelin Primacy 4+
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
AUTOBILD'25#4TYREREVIEWS'25#5AUTOBILD'24#1
7.8
Price from£225
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%
+15
Wet side guide
14%
Price/value
0%
Safety
0%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 W £225
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£225
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£231
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10
Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4VIBILAGARE'26#5REIFENTESTER'26#5
7.6
Price from£259
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
Gravel traction
93%
Interior noise
92%
Rolling resistance
90%
+22
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y
A B 70dB
£259
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£259
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£269
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11
Hankook Ventus Evo
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
7.6
Price from£182
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.
Performance
Grass traction
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Cost per warranted mile
100%
+15
Price/value
50%
Sand traction
25%
Dry circle speed
0%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y mfs XL
A C 70dB
£182
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£182
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£206
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Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
MOTOR'26#4TYREREVIEWS'26#4AUTOVIEW'26#4
7.5
Price from£183
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
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Dry lane changing
89%
Gravel traction
88%
+15
Aquaplaning - longitudal
44%
Dry handling
40%
Aquaplaning - cross
26%
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Price variants (2)
245/40 R21 100 Y
A C 71dB
£189
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£189
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£204
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245/40 R21 100 Y
A C 71dB
£183
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£183
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Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3REIFENTESTER'26#4
7.3
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
88%
Mileage
86%
Dry steering response
86%
+13
Dry braking
35%
Wet side guide
29%
Wet circle cornering
25%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 W
A B 70dB
£289
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£289
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£303
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Yokohama Advan Sport V107
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#7AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#18
5.9
Price from£196
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
76%
Dry braking
61%
+10
Exterior noise
16%
Price/value
15%
Rolling resistance
5%
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Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y
A D 70dB
£196
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£196
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£203
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Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
MOTOR'26#2MOTOR'26#7TYREREVIEWS'26#7
5.6
Price from£219
Performance
Comfort
90%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Rolling resistance
71%
+9
Wet handling
29%
Interior noise
25%
Dry handling
21%
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245/40 R21 100 Y £219
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£219
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Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport
GripmaxBudget
SureGrip Pro Sport
AUTOBILD'26#33
3.2
Price from£153
View full review
Price variants (1)
245/40 R21 100 Y £153
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£153
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245/40 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Hankook iON Evo
98%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
4. Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
5. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
6. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
8. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
9. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
10. Michelin Primacy 5
63%
11. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
62%
12. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
61%
13. Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
14. Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
15. Nexen N fera Sport
48%

Wet

1. Hankook iON Evo
92%
2. Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
5. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
6. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
8. Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
9. Michelin Primacy 5
66%
10. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
11. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
60%
12. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
60%
13. Bridgestone Turanza 6
58%
14. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
56%
15. Nexen N fera Sport
51%

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Customer reviews

1231 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.2/5 (195) Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3.9/5 (173) Pirelli P ZERO 3.1/5 (170) Michelin Pilot Super Sport 4.2/5 (159) Kumho Ecsta PS71 3.7/5 (97) Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 3.5/5 (91) Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport 3.8/5 (66) Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59) Bridgestone Alenza 001 2.9/5 (47)

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Did you know ...?

245/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 8 tyre models available, which can be compared to 160/70 R17, 205/40 R17, 195/40 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (245mm), which means the sidewall height has 98 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 2291.48 mm, which is very similar to 215/75 R16(2289.91 mm), 275/45 R19(2293.68 mm), 225/55 R19(2293.68 mm), 245/45 R20(2288.65 mm), 315/35 R20(2288.65 mm), 325/30 R21(2288.34 mm), 275/40 R20(2287.08 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 245/40 R21: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 96, 100.

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