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245/45 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

7.6
£213
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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UltraGrip Performance 3
AVD'26#3ADAC'26#3AUTOBILD'26#4
9.2
Price from£255
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.
Recommended
#8
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry driving behavior
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wear
95%
+27
Interior noise
62%
Rolling resistance
60%
Price/value
53%
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245/45 R21 104 V
B C 70dB
£255
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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WinterContact TS 870 P
AUTOBILD'26#2REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1
9.4
Price from£266
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.
Recommended
#6
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry handling - objective
93%
Rolling resistance
92%
Mud traction
91%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
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245/45 R21 104 V BSW XL
B B 71dB
£266
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£266
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£300
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
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Scorpion Winter 2
AUTOBILD'25#4STRAßENVERKEHR'24#4AUTOBILD'23#3
8.4
Price from£225
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%
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245/45 R21 104 V
A C 72dB
£225
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
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Wintrac Pro+
TIRERACK'26#2AUTOBILD'26#6ADAC'26#10
7.3
Price from£225
Performance
Dry circle cornering
100%
Wet circle cornering
91%
Wet handling - objective
90%
+27
Dry driving behavior
11%
Ice braking
0%
Ice traction
0%
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245/45 R21 104 W £225
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£231
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
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Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
AUTOBILD'25#7STRAßENVERKEHR'24#5ARBO'23#2
8.5
Price from£213
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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245/45 R21 104 W
B C 72dB
£213
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245/45 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
70%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%

Wet

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
73%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
70%
4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%

Snow

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
55%
4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%

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Customer reviews

76 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3.5/5 (20) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.9/5 (14) Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 3.8/5 (12) Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 3.1/5 (4)

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Did you know ...?

245/45 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter 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 (245mm), which means the sidewall height has 110.25 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 2368.45 mm, which is very similar to 275/40 R21(2366.88 mm), 245/50 R20(2365.62 mm), 275/45 R20(2373.47 mm), 265/70 R15(2362.48 mm), 245/60 R18(2359.96 mm), 245/65 R17(2357.14 mm), 285/35 R22(2382.27 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 245/45 R21: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104.

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