255/45 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Vibilagare | 235/55 R19 | Test winner |
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Good |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2020 | Vibilagare | 225/60 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 FP XL
- In stock
£232
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 FP XL | In stock | Free shipping | £232 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 255/45 R21 106Y XL )
- In stock
£285
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 255/45 R21 106Y XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £285 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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255/45 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
2.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
Wet
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
40%
Economy
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
49%
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255/45 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 114.75 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 2396.72 mm, which is very similar to 255/50 R20(2397.04 mm), 255/55 R19(2397.35 mm), 235/65 R18(2396.09 mm), 255/60 R18(2397.66 mm), 255/65 R17(2397.98 mm), 255/70 R16(2398.29 mm), 285/45 R20(2401.75 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/45 R21: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 105, 106.
