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Continental SportContact 7
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
SPORTSCARS'26#1ACE'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#3
10.0
Price from£245
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#2
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#2 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
97%
Dry braking
96%
Wet braking
93%
+3
Exterior noise
55%
Aquaplaning - cross
50%
Comfort
39%
Test results
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#1(Exemplary)
ACE2026225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)
TYREREVIEWS2026235/35 R19#3(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#1(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#1(Good)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025295/30 R20#1(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2024265/35 R19#1(Exemplary)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#1(Outstanding)
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Price variants (3)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 73dB
£245
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£245
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Tyres Pneus Online UK
£266
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1ADAC'25#2
8.7
Price from£262
Expert summary
We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
Performance
Wet handling
93%
Wet circle cornering
92%
Dry handling
81%
+4
Aquaplaning - cross
61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
56%
Exterior noise
28%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(-)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#2(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOBILD2024225/55 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024235/55 R19#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2024265/35 R19#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#2(Outstanding)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y mfs XL
A C 70dB
£262
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£262
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Tyres Pneus Online UK
£292
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Hankook Ventus Evo
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
9.9
Price from£219
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.
Recommended
#1
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#1 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
100%
Dry handling
100%
Wet braking
99%
+2
Exterior noise
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
70%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#1(Exemplary (test winner))
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#2(-)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#5(Exemplary)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A B 71dB
£219
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mytyres.co.uk
£219
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Tyres Pneus Online UK
£235
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
AUTOZEITUNG'26#2AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTAUTO'26#2
9.3
Price from£232
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
Comfort
96%
Exterior noise
89%
Wet circle cornering
88%
+4
Wet braking
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
70%
Interior noise
23%
Test results
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#2(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#2(Exemplary)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#4(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#8(-)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#1(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#2(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)
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Price variants (6)
255/40 R21 102 W
A A 70dB
£237
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£237
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A B 71dB
£232
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£232
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Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£244
In stock · Free shipping
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 71dB
£244
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mytyres.co.uk
£244
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A A 70dB
£248
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Tyres Pneus Online UK
£248
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
AUTOBILD'26#5VIBILAGARE'25#1AUTOBILD'25#5
9.1
Price from£264
Expert summary
While the Michelin PS4 SUV was introduced back in 2019, it still offers a top-notch performance for the SUVs which is difficult for it's competitors to match.
Recommended
#13
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
91%
Wet braking
90%
+3
Dry braking
84%
Comfort
67%
Exterior noise
55%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#5(Good)
VIBILAGARE2025235/55 R19#1(Test winner)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2024235/55 R19#2(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2023225/65 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#6(Very good)
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Price variants (6)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 72dB
£264
Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£264
In stock · Free shipping
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mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£272
In stock · Free shipping
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A B 72dB
£272
Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£272
In stock · Free shipping
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mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£272
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255/40 R21 102 Y XL
A C 70dB
£298
Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£298
In stock · Free shipping
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mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£334
In stock · Free shipping
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255/40 R21 102 Y GOE
B B 72dB
£271
Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£271
In stock · Free shipping
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mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£287
In stock · Free shipping
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255/40 R21 102 Y XL
B B 71dB
£321
Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£321
In stock · Free shipping
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mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£346
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
AUTOBILD'26#3SPORTAUTO'26#5AUTOBILD'26#9
9.3
Price from£228
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#7
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry handling
86%
Wet circle cornering
82%
Wet braking
73%
+3
Aquaplaning - longitudal
67%
Comfort
33%
Exterior noise
26%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#3(Exemplary)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#9(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#3(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
SPORTAUTO2024215/40 R18#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#2(Outstanding)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y R0£228
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£228
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Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3AVD'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#4
8.4
Price from£296
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
Aquaplaning - longitudal
87%
Dry handling
85%
Exterior noise
81%
+2
Wet braking
69%
Wet handling
54%
Dry braking
41%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#3(Good)
AVD2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2026235/55 R18#4(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
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Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 102 H
A A 70dB
£296
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mytyres.co.uk
£296
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255/40 R21 102 W
A A 70dB
£337
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mytyres.co.uk
£337
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Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£341
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
AUTOBILD'25#2TYREREVIEWS'25#3SPORTAUTO'23#3
9.7
Price from£302
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
#5
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#5 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
91%
Dry handling
88%
Dry braking
85%
+3
Aquaplaning - longitudal
65%
Wet handling
58%
Exterior noise
37%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025295/30 R20#2(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#3(Very good)
TYREREVIEWS2022255/35 R19#2(-)
AUTOBILD2021255/35 R19#1(Very good)
TYREREVIEWS2021225/40 R18#3(-)
AUTOBILD2021265/35 R20#3(Exemplary)
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Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 102 Y
B D 71dB
£302
Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£302
In stock · Free shipping
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mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£312
In stock · Free shipping
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255/40 R21 105 Y mfs XL
B C 71dB
£401
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£401
In stock · Free shipping
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Tyres Pneus Online UK
£435
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9
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
TYREREVIEWS'26#4AUTOBILD'26#4AUTOBILD'26#6
8.4
Price from£199
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
Wet circle cornering
69%
Wet braking
63%
Dry braking
58%
+2
Exterior noise
39%
Dry handling
39%
Aquaplaning - cross
33%
Test results
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#4(-)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#6(Good)
ACE2026225/40 R18#7(Recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)
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Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 105 Y
A C 73dB
£199
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£199
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5AVD'26#6
7.8
Price from£223
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
Interior noise
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
63%
Wet handling
63%
+3
Wet circle cornering
47%
Dry braking
42%
Exterior noise
41%
Test results
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)
REIFENTESTER2026235/55 R18#5(Good)
AVD2026215/55 R17#6(Highly recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#4(-)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#7(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2024235/55 R18#4(Good)
ACE2024225/45 R17#6(Recommended)
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Price variants (4)
255/40 R21 102 T
A A 69dB
£242
Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£242
In stock · Free shipping
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mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£249
In stock · Free shipping
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A B 71dB
£223
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£223
In stock · Free shipping
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Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£254
In stock · Free shipping
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255/40 R21 102 Y
B A 69dB
£260
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£260
In stock · Free shipping
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Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£280
In stock · Free shipping
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4AUTOZEITUNG'26#4
7.5
Price from£204
Expert summary
Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
69%
Wet circle cornering
64%
+3
Dry braking
25%
Comfort
17%
Exterior noise
10%
Test results
NETZWELT2026205/55 R16#3(Recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#4(Satisfactory)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#4(Recommended)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#5(Good)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#7(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)
AUTOZEITUNG2024225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A A 71dB
£204
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£204
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Nokian Hakka Black 3
NokianUpper-middle
Hakka Black 3
VIBILAGARE'25#2AFTONBLADET'25#5
4.8
Price from£342
Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet braking
92%
Dry braking
92%
+2
Interior noise
46%
Wet circle cornering
40%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
39%
Test results
VIBILAGARE2025235/55 R19#2(-)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#5(-)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 W £342
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mytyres.co.uk
£342
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13
Falken E.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
E.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.8
Price from£216
Expert summary
If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.
Recommended
#14
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
80%
Exterior noise
72%
Wet circle cornering
71%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
44%
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Wet handling
27%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#4(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#5(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 V £216
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mytyres.co.uk
£216
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Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
7.4
Price from£193
Expert summary
One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.
Performance
Exterior noise
84%
Comfort
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
70%
+4
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Wet handling
32%
Interior noise
17%
Test results
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#3(Very good)
ACE2026225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#13(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#14(-)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#5(Recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#8(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#8(-)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2024235/55 R18#7(Good)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y £193
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£193
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15
Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
7.8
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%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
Wet braking
64%
+3
Dry braking
49%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#4(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#5(Good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#12(-)
TYREREVIEWS2022255/35 R19#6(-)
ADAC2021225/50 R17#3(Good)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 73dB
£187
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£187
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71 SUV
AUTOBILD'25#6
5.9
Price from£197
Expert summary
You're out of extra usage · resets 6am (Europe/Berlin)
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
Exterior noise
86%
+2
Wet circle cornering
43%
Wet braking
43%
Dry braking
43%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#6(Good)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 73dB
£197
Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£197
In stock · Free shipping
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mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£197
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Continental EcoContact 6
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AUTOZEITUNG'22#7ADAC'22#8
5.6
Price from£269
Performance
Comfort
83%
Interior noise
82%
Exterior noise
78%
+4
Wet handling
33%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
11%
Aquaplaning - cross
8%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#6(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2022215/55 R17#7(Good)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#19(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#23(-)
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Price variants (3)
255/40 R21 102 T mfs XL£269
Tyres Pneus Online UK
Tyres Pneus Online UK
£269
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18
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
AVD'26#8ADAC'26#11AFTONBLADET'25#6
7.3
Price from£222
Expert summary
Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.
Performance
Dry braking
75%
Dry handling
73%
Wet braking
67%
+4
Aquaplaning - cross
42%
Interior noise
37%
Comfort
20%
Test results
AVD2026215/55 R17#8(Highly recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#11(Satisfactory)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#6(-)
AUTOBILD2024225/55 R17#3(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#4(-)
VIBILAGARE2024215/55 R17#6(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#8(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/65 R17#5(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2023205/55 R16#7(Recommended)
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255/40 R21 102 T XL
A A 68dB
£273
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255/40 R21 102 T XL
A A 68dB
£268
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255/40 R21 102 V mfs XL
B D 70dB
£341
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255/40 R21 102 V XL
A B 70dB
£254
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255/40 R21 102 V mfs XL
A B 70dB
£222
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19
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
TYREREVIEWS'26#6SPORTSCARS'26#7AUTOBILD'24#5
4.8
Price from£243
Expert summary
The evo Z K129 is a focused sports tyre from Hankook, but with only 15 dimensions on offer it's clearly not built for everyone — more of a niche product aimed at specific performance fitments. On wet roads it genuinely delivers, with short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance. The sporty, agile steering feel is there too. The real problem is the rear axle — it tends to step out under load in both wet and dry conditions, which is not something you want from a premium sports tyre. Mid-field test results across the board don't help its case either.
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
97%
Comfort
67%
+3
Wet handling
43%
Wet circle cornering
40%
Dry handling
35%
Test results
TYREREVIEWS2026235/35 R19#6(-)
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2024265/35 R19#5(Good)
SPORTAUTO2022235/35 R19#6(Good)
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255/40 R21 102 Y *
A D 72dB
£243
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20
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
PirelliPremium
P Zero PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.6
Price from£249
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 circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
Dry handling
72%
+3
Wet braking
63%
Aquaplaning - cross
53%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
46%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#3(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (8)
255/40 R21 102 V
A B 70dB
£274
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£284
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255/40 R21 102 W AR
A B 71dB
£273
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£276
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255/40 R21 102 W MGT
A B 71dB
£285
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£285
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255/40 R21 102 W XL
A C 71dB
£305
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£305
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£320
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255/40 R21 102 Y *£371
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£371
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255/40 R21 102 Y AR
A C 73dB
£282
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£282
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255/40 R21 102 Y
B A 71dB
£249
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£249
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£277
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255/40 R21 102 Y XL *
B A 71dB
£270
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21
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
AUTOBILD'26#7AUTOBILD'26#16AUTOBILD'26#17
6.4
Price from£182
Performance
Dry braking
78%
Exterior noise
71%
Dry handling
70%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
63%
Wet circle cornering
60%
Wet braking
42%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#16(-)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#17(Satisfactory)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#7(-)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#11(Good)
AUTOBILD2024235/55 R19#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#10(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#14(Satisfactory)
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255/40 R21 £208
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255/40 R21 102 Y £182
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Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
AUTOBILD'25#9ADAC'25#9AUTOBILD'25#19
6.9
Price from£340
Expert summary
The SP Sport MAXX RT2 has been in Dunlop's lineup for a long time, and it shows. Decent aquaplaning resistance and comfortable ride are probably its best qualities, and rolling resistance is reasonable too. But wet braking and wet handling have never been its strong suits, and the dry handling can be unpredictable. As the rest of the segment moved on, it's been struggling to keep up in the tests, which makes it hard to recommend at a premium price.
Performance
Comfort
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
85%
+4
Wet handling
42%
Dry braking
40%
Wet braking
38%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#9(Good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#19(-)
SPORTAUTO2024215/40 R18#5(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#5(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#5(Good)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#13(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#7(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#8(Good)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 72dB
£340
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Yokohama Advan Sport V107
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#18ADAC'25#6
6.2
Price from£193
Performance
Dry handling
73%
Dry braking
65%
Wet circle cornering
58%
+2
Wet handling
42%
Wet braking
33%
Exterior noise
16%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#13(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#18(-)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#14(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#4(-)
TYREREVIEWS2023225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#15(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A D 73dB
£215
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£231
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255/40 R21 102 Y *
A A 70dB
£193
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BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BFUpper-middle
Goodrich Advantage 2
AUTOZEITUNG'26#5AVD'26#11AUTOBILD'26#27
6.1
Price from£218
Expert summary
The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.
Performance
Dry braking
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
Wet braking
57%
+1
Aquaplaning - longitudal
29%
Dry handling
29%
Wet handling
14%
Test results
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)
AVD2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#27(-)
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Price variants (3)
255/40 R21 102 V 0£226
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255/40 R21 102 Y 0£218
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255/40 R21 102 Y 0£229
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Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
TYREREVIEWS'26#7AUTOBILD'26#19AUTOBILD'26#19
5.1
Price from£219
Performance
Exterior noise
77%
Dry braking
40%
Wet braking
37%
+2
Wet circle cornering
16%
Dry handling
11%
Wet handling
0%
Test results
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#7(-)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#19(-)
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Price variants (3)
255/40 R21 102 V £219
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255/40 R21 102 Y £222
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255/40 R21 102 Y £222
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Uniroyal RainSport 5
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
NETZWELT'26#4AUTOBILD'26#24AUTOBILD'25#23
6.5
Price from£170
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
93%
Interior noise
93%
+4
Wet circle cornering
61%
Dry braking
38%
Dry handling
23%
Test results
NETZWELT2026205/55 R16#4(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#24(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#23(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#14(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)
AUTOKLUBCR2023205/55 R16#5(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#17(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#17(-)
ADAC2023205/55 R16#31(Good)
GTU2022195/55 R16#3(Recommended)
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Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y £170
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Did you know ...?

255/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 9 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/80 R13, 155/70 R19, 155/80 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 102 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 2316.61 mm, which is very similar to 255/45 R20(2316.92 mm), 235/65 R17(2316.3 mm), 255/50 R19(2317.24 mm), 255/55 R18(2317.55 mm), 255/60 R17(2317.87 mm), 255/65 R16(2318.18 mm), 255/70 R15(2318.5 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/40 R21: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 102, 105.

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