255/35 R21 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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Tests from 2024
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Tests from 2022
This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
Tests from 2024
Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
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.
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
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£271
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £271 |
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/35 R21 98V XL EVR )
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£292
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/35 R21 98V XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £292 |
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Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
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Blizzak LM005 XL
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£305
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Blizzak LM005 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £305 |
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/35 R21 98W XL EVc )
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£324
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/35 R21 98W XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £324 |
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Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Tests from 2022
Tests from 2021
Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 255/35 R21 98W XL 4PR, SBL )
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£242
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 255/35 R21 98W XL 4PR, SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £242 |
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL
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£259
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £259 |
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Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Wintrac Pro is a winter option from a dutch manufacturer that is getting a bit outdated, but on wet and dry roads it still holds up with the premium segment. It has some
minor weaknesses on snow, but for a lower than premium price it could be a good deal.
255/35 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
5.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
4.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
This is a preview of our comprehensive tyre test. The full test includes:
Detailed property breakdowns
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Side-by-side comparisons
Did you know ...?
255/35 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 5 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 winter tyres in 255/35 R21: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 98, 101.
