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245/45 R21 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

SCORPION WINTER

pirelli
4.5/5
£276

Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

hankook
3.8/5
£229

Best winter tyres in tests (2026)

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4.65/5
Continental
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)
235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
245/45 R19 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (-)
Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)
235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good)
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.
50%
Snow braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Interior noise
Exterior noise
Comfort
Dry braking
Snow handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 245/45 R21 104V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
- In stock
£251
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4.15/5
Pirelli
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Very good)
Tests from 2023
225/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
235/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Recommended)
235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Recommended)
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
50%
Interior noise
Wet circle cornering
Dry braking
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Wet braking
Wet handling
Dry handling
Snow traction
Comfort

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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 245/45 R21 104V XL, PNCS, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£285
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 245/45 R21 104V XL, PNCS, with rim protection (MFS) ) In stock Free shipping
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3.35/5
Vredestein
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)
215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Good)
235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Very good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)
245/45 R19 Rank: 6 (-)
275/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 17 (-)
50%
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Comfort
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Wet braking
Snow traction
Interior noise

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Wintrac Pro Plus XL FSL
- In stock
£234
Wintrac Pro Plus XL FSL In stock Free shipping
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ ( 245/45 R21 104W XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
- In stock
£238
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ ( 245/45 R21 104W XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) In stock Free shipping
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4.25/5
Hankook
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 7 (Good)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 5 (Very good)
Tests from 2023
235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Recommended)
235/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)
225/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
235/55 R18 Rank: 9 (-)
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow traction
Snow handling
Comfort
Wet braking
Dry handling
Dry braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 245/45 R21 104W XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
- In stock
£229
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 245/45 R21 104W XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) In stock Free shipping
£229 Buy
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245/45 R21 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%

Wet

1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
73%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%

Snow

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%

Comfort

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
40%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
3. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
5. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
36%

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