255/35 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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Continental SportContact 7
Our favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Test winner |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
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SportContact 7 XL EV
- In stock
£235
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 255/35 ZR21 (98Y) XL EVc )
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£239
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
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Pilot Sport 5 XL
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£264
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 255/35 ZR21 (98Y) XL )
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£308
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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!
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Vibilagare | 235/55 R19 | Good |
8 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
7 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 265/35 R20 | Good |
9 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
12 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL
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£240
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £240 |
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 255/35 ZR21 (98Y) XL 4PR SBL )
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£255
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
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Turanza T005 XL AO B-Silent
- In stock
£254
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 255/35 R21 98Y XL AO, B-Silent )
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£295
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Turanza T005 XL AO B-Silent (F)
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£260
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( HL255/35 R21 101Y XL AO, B-Silent )
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£291
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( HL255/35 R21 101Y XL AO, B-Silent ) | In stock | Free shipping | £291 |
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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7 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 255/35 R21 98Y XL Enliten / EV )
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£233
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Turanza 6 Enliten FSL
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£240
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
The SUV variant of the S1 evo3 tyre, which is a great performance tyre with no compromise for an affordable price.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Good |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | - |
5 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 265/35 R20 | Good |
3 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Good |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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13 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
6 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | - |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
17 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
5 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
10 | 2020 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
20 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
18 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2018 | Autobild | 245/30 R20 | Conditionally recommended |
2 | 2018 | ACE | 235/45 R18 | Recommended |
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
5 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
4 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2017 | EVO | 225/40 R18 | - |
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P Zero PZ4 Luxury Saloon ELECT T0 PNCS XL
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£298
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 LS ( 255/35 R21 98W XL Elect, PNCS, T0 )
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£346
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL AO PNCS
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£247
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL AO PNCS | In stock | Free shipping | £247 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 255/35 R21 98Y XL AO, PNCS )
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£279
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 255/35 R21 98Y XL AO, PNCS ) | In stock | Free shipping | £279 |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car MO XL NCS
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£253
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 255/35 R21 98Y XL MO-S, PNCS )
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£282
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 255/35 R21 98Y XL MO-S, PNCS ) | In stock | Free shipping | £282 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( HL255/35 R21 101Y XL *, PNCS )
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£294
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( HL255/35 R21 101Y XL *, PNCS ) | In stock | Free shipping | £294 |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL (*) PNCS
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£296
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255/35 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
3.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
4.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
5.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
7.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
8.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
70%
9.
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
10.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
79%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
5.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
8.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
9.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
61%
10.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
2.
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
5.
Continental SportContact 7
54%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
44%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
8.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
36%
9.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
35%
10.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
33%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
4.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
5.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
6.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
7.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
8.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
9.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
10.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
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Did you know ...?
255/35 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 4 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 89.25 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 2236.5 mm, which is very similar to 235/65 R16(2236.5 mm), 255/40 R20(2236.81 mm), 255/45 R19(2237.13 mm), 215/65 R17(2234.61 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/35 R21: W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 98, 101.
