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255/40 R21 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Kumho

Ecsta PS71 SUV

7.5
£168
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Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Dunlop Blue Response TG
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£249
Expert summary
The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+8
Dry steering response
86%
Comfort
86%
Rolling resistance
14%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 V £249
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Continental SportContact 7
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#1ACE'26#2
9.7
Price from£237
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.
Performance
Wet circle cornering
98%
Dry braking
96%
Wet braking
93%
+11
Exterior noise
51%
Wet safety
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
46%
Price variants (4)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 73dB
£237
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£237
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£256
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255/40 R21 102 Y XL
A C 73dB
£242
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£242
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£306
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
TYREREVIEWS'26#1ACE'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#5
9.5
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.
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
Price variants (3)
255/40 R21 102 Y
B D 71dB
£302
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£302
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mytyres.co.uk
£318
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255/40 R21 105 Y mfs XL
B C 71dB
£410
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£410
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£440
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
AUTOZEITUNG'26#2AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTAUTO'26#2
9.4
Price from£213
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!
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Mileage
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+21
Sand traction
51%
Mud traction
50%
Interior noise
23%
Price variants (8)
255/40 R21 102 W
A A 70dB
£213
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£213
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£234
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255/40 R21 102 W *
A A 70dB
£237
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£237
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£244
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A B 71dB
£223
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£223
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 71dB
£231
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£231
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£261
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A A 70dB
£244
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£244
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£249
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
AUTOBILD'26#5VIBILAGARE'25#1AUTOBILD'25#5
9.3
Price from£273
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.
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Gravel traction
94%
+15
Dry handling - objective
56%
Exterior noise
55%
Fuel efficiency
33%
Price variants (6)
255/40 R21 102 W
B A 72dB
£305
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£305
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£341
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 72dB
£281
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£281
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£289
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A B 72dB
£283
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£283
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£284
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255/40 R21 102 Y XL
A C 70dB
£327
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£327
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£334
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255/40 R21 102 Y GOE
B B 72dB
£273
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£273
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£304
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255/40 R21 102 Y XL
B B 71dB
£310
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£310
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£334
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Falken e.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
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.
Performance
Rolling resistance
91%
Dry braking
80%
Comfort
73%
+11
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Dry steering response
31%
Wet handling
27%
7
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£247
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 handling - objective
97%
Wet circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
+12
Rolling resistance
37%
Mileage
37%
Price/value
0%
Price variants (11)
255/40 R21 102 V
A B 70dB
£250
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£250
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£268
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255/40 R21 102 W AR
A B 71dB
£247
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£247
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£256
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255/40 R21 102 W MGT
A B 71dB
£276
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£276
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£287
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255/40 R21 102 W XL
A C 71dB
£312
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£312
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£329
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255/40 R21 102 Y AR
A C 73dB
£263
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£263
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£265
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255/40 R21 102 Y
B A 71dB
£266
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£266
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£288
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1AUTOVIEW'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2
8.8
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.
Performance
Wear
100%
Mileage
97%
Dry steering response
88%
+15
Dry handling - objective
50%
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Exterior noise
33%
9
Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Rolling resistance
95%
Dry driving behavior
84%
Wet handling - objective
83%
+21
Price/value
29%
Exterior noise
25%
Grass traction
11%
10
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£263
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
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet safety
100%
+20
Exterior noise
30%
Rolling resistance
21%
Wear
0%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y mfs XL
A C 70dB
£263
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£263
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£269
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£203
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
Interior noise
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
79%
+14
Dry steering response
23%
Exterior noise
10%
Mileage
0%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A A 71dB
£203
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£203
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Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
Price from£190
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
Price/value
95%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Exterior noise
84%
+19
Gravel traction
35%
Wet handling
32%
Interior noise
17%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y £190
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£190
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Linglong Sport Master
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
AUTOBILD'26#1SPORTAUTO'26#6ACE'26#8
7.7
Expert summary

Linglong Sport Master: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 77/100; Recorded test appearances: 8; Listed sizes: 80.

Performance
Exterior noise
91%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Wet braking
74%
+11
Dry handling
17%
Mileage
17%
Dry steering response
0%
14
Continental EcoContact 6
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AUTOZEITUNG'22#7ADAC'22#8
7.7
Price from£263
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Rolling resistance
100%
Fuel efficiency
100%
+16
Aquaplaning - longitudal
11%
Aquaplaning - cross
8%
Wet handling - objective
0%
Price variants (3)
255/40 R21 102 T mfs XL£263
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£263
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4VIBILAGARE'26#5REIFENTESTER'26#5
7.6
Price from£247
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
Gravel traction
93%
Interior noise
92%
Rolling resistance
90%
+22
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
Price variants (4)
255/40 R21 102 T
A A 69dB
£253
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£253
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£263
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A B 71dB
£247
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£247
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£253
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255/40 R21 102 Y
B A 69dB
£253
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£253
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£283
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255/40 R21 102 Y *
B A 69dB
£262
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£262
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£271
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Hankook Ventus Evo
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
7.6
Price from£235
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.
Performance
Grass traction
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Cost per warranted mile
100%
+15
Price/value
50%
Sand traction
25%
Dry circle speed
0%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A B 71dB
£235
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£235
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£235
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
MOTOR'26#4AVD'26#8ADAC'26#11
7.6
Price from£263
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
Sand traction
91%
Handling on gravel
91%
Price/value
90%
+15
Aquaplaning - cross
39%
Interior noise
37%
Mud traction
36%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 102 T XL
A A 68dB
£263
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£263
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255/40 R21 102 T XL
A A 68dB
£281
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£281
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Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
MOTOR'26#4TYREREVIEWS'26#4AUTOVIEW'26#4
7.5
Price from£180
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
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Dry lane changing
89%
Gravel traction
88%
+15
Aquaplaning - longitudal
44%
Dry handling
40%
Aquaplaning - cross
26%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 105 Y
A C 73dB
£180
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£180
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71 SUV
AUTOBILD'25#6
7.5
Price from£164
Expert summary
You're out of extra usage · resets 6am (Europe/Berlin)
Performance
Sand traction
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
+8
Rolling resistance
29%
Comfort
14%
Grass traction
0%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 73dB
£168
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£168
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£174
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255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 73dB
£164
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£164
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Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3REIFENTESTER'26#4
7.3
Price from£271
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
Rolling resistance
88%
Mileage
86%
Dry steering response
86%
+13
Dry braking
35%
Wet side guide
29%
Wet circle cornering
25%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 102 H
A A 70dB
£271
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£271
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£280
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255/40 R21 102 W
A A 70dB
£308
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£308
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£314
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Uniroyal RainSport 5
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
NETZWELT'26#4AUTOBILD'26#24AUTOBILD'25#23
6.9
Price from£205
Expert summary

Uniroyal RainSport 5: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 69/100; Recorded test appearances: 12; Listed sizes: 102.

Performance
Wet handling - objective
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
95%
Interior noise
93%
+16
Dry handling
23%
Dry driving behavior
14%
Safety
14%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y £205
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£205
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£207
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Toyo Proxes Sport 2
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#5AUTOBILD'26#7AUTOBILD'26#16
6.7
Price from£187
Expert summary

Toyo Proxes Sport 2: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 67/100; Recorded test appearances: 8; Listed sizes: 113.

Performance
Comfort
81%
Exterior noise
71%
Mud traction
70%
+14
Cost per warranted mile
11%
Price/value
11%
Dry handling - objective
0%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 £205
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£205
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255/40 R21 102 Y £187
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£187
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BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BFUpper-middle
Goodrich Advantage 2
AUTOZEITUNG'26#5AVD'26#11AUTOBILD'26#27
6.7
Price from£204
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
Comfort
100%
Dry braking
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
+6
Dry handling
29%
Wet handling - objective
14%
Wet handling
14%
Price variants (3)
255/40 R21 102 V 0£209
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£209
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255/40 R21 102 Y 0£204
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£204
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255/40 R21 102 Y 0£208
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£208
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
DunlopPremium
Sport Maxx RT2
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#17
6.7
Performance
Comfort
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
+6
Dry braking
26%
Mileage
26%
Wet braking
21%
25
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
SPORTSCARS'26#3TOPTIREREVIEW'26#3ACE'26#5
6.6
Price from£370
Expert summary
A driver's tyre through and through. The P Zero PZ5 took first place in dry handling and posted the best aquaplaning speed in test — sporty, but with real safety margins. Wet handling is the weak spot, so this one's for those who value dry grip and aquaplaning resistance above all.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
94%
+7
Wet handling
42%
Wet handling - objective
42%
Wet braking
39%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y £370
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£378
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
TYREREVIEWS'26#6SPORTSCARS'26#7AUTOBILD'24#5
6.1
Price from£248
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
96%
Exterior noise
70%
+8
Dry handling - objective
37%
Dry handling
35%
Dry steering response
11%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y *
A D 72dB
£248
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Yokohama Advan Sport V107
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#7AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#18
5.9
Price from£206
Expert summary
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 is a summer tyre. It has been homologated as original equipment (MO1) for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe. This tyre model is approved for this vehicle in sizes 265/35ZR20 and 295/30ZR20.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
100%
Dry handling
76%
Dry braking
61%
+10
Exterior noise
16%
Price/value
15%
Rolling resistance
5%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A D 73dB
£206
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255/40 R21 102 Y *
A A 70dB
£222
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Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
MOTOR'26#2MOTOR'26#7TYREREVIEWS'26#7
5.6
Price from£210
Performance
Comfort
90%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Rolling resistance
71%
+9
Wet handling
29%
Interior noise
25%
Dry handling
21%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R21 102 Y £222
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Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
KumhoUpper-middle
ECSTA Sport S PS72
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#5
5.5
Price from£183
Expert summary
The Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 is a summer tyre aimed at good performance at an affordable price. It has been benchmarked against premium competitors, including the Continental SportContact 7. The model targets reliable performance while remaining a cost-effective option for drivers.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Comfort
86%
Wet handling - objective
50%
+6
Wet circle cornering
22%
Dry handling
14%
Dry handling - objective
0%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 105 Y
A C 73dB
£183
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Semperit Speed-Life 3
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
AUTOBILD'26#22AUTOBILD'25#26ADAC'24#14
5.5
Price from£186
Expert summary

Semperit Speed-Life 3: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 55/100; Recorded test appearances: 13; Listed sizes: 90.

Performance
Wet side guide
90%
Price/value
84%
Exterior noise
79%
+12
Dry handling
31%
Wet circle cornering
28%
Dry braking
21%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 Y
A C 73dB
£186
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Nokian Hakka Black 3
NokianUpper-middle
Hakka Black 3
VIBILAGARE'25#2AFTONBLADET'25#5
5.4
Price from£374
Expert summary

Nokian Hakka Black 3: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 54/100; Recorded test appearances: 2; Listed sizes: 48.

Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet braking
92%
Dry braking
92%
+5
Interior noise
46%
Wet circle cornering
40%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
39%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 W £374
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Barum Bravuris 6
BarumBudget
Bravuris 6
AUTOZURNAL'26#6AUTOBILD'25#40
3.0
Price from£168
Expert summary
The Barum Bravuris 6 is a passenger summer tyre designed with an asymmetrical tread pattern. It features an optimized compound engineered to deliver reliable dry grip and low rolling resistance. Additionally, the tyre design focuses on providing reduced noise levels during operation.
Performance
Comfort
89%
Rolling resistance
78%
Fuel efficiency
78%
+5
Aquaplaning - cross
33%
Interior noise
33%
Dry braking
22%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R21 102 T
A B 72dB
£168
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1. Continental SportContact 7
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3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
4. Hankook Ventus Evo
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5. Nokian Hakka Black 3
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85%
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
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3. Continental SportContact 7
78%
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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6. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
7. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
8. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
9. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
10. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
11. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
12. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
72%
13. Firestone Roadhawk 2
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14. Nokian Hakka Black 3
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15. Michelin Primacy 5
66%

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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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