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Continental SportContact 7
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#1ACE'26#2
9.7
Price from£294
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
#5
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#5 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
98%
Dry braking
96%
Wet braking
93%
+11
Exterior noise
51%
Wet safety
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
46%
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Price variants (1)
255/45 R21 106 Y ZK
B A 73dB
£294
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£294
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£327
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2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
AUTOZEITUNG'26#2AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTAUTO'26#2
9.4
Price from£231
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
Dry steering response
100%
Mileage
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+21
Sand traction
51%
Mud traction
50%
Interior noise
23%
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Price variants (2)
255/45 R21 106 V
A C 70dB
£231
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£231
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255/45 R21 106 Y
A C .dB
£241
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£241
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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£266
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
#11
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#11 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Gravel traction
94%
+15
Dry handling - objective
56%
Exterior noise
55%
Fuel efficiency
33%
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Price variants (1)
255/45 R21 106 Y mfs XL
A C 72dB
£266
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£266
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£305
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Hankook ION Evo
HankookPremium
ION Evo
AUTOZURNAL'26#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.3
Price from£192
Expert summary
Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.
Recommended
#10
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
100%
Dry handling
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+9
Exterior noise
57%
Rolling resistance
52%
Fuel efficiency
22%
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Price variants (1)
255/45 R21 106 Y XL
A A 68dB
£192
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£192
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£276
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%
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Price variants (2)
255/45 R21 106 V XL
A B 71dB
£323
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£323
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255/45 R21 106 W XL
A B 70dB
£276
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£276
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6
Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£224
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%
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Price variants (1)
255/45 R21 106 W mfs XL
A B 70dB
£224
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£224
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£255
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7
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£303
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%
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Price variants (2)
255/45 R21 106 Y XL
B C 71dB
£303
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£303
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£340
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255/45 R21 106 Y mfs XL
B C 71dB
£322
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£322
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8
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
TYREREVIEWS'26#4SPORTSCARS'26#8ACE'26#8
8.1
Price from£283
Expert summary
A dry-road specialist with track-day ambitions. The Supersport delivers incredible dry grip and handling precision, but it pays for that with weak wet performance, high noise, and the worst rolling resistance in test. A tyre for sunny weekends, not rainy commutes.
Performance
Comfort
86%
Wet handling - objective
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
74%
+8
Exterior noise
27%
Rolling resistance
27%
Dry lane changing
17%
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Price variants (1)
255/45 R21 106 Y XL
A B 70dB
£283
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£283
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£298
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9
Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
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%
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10
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#7AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#18
5.9
Price from£253
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%
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Price variants (1)
255/45 R21 106 Y
A C 71dB
£253
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£253
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11
Goodride Solmax 1
GoodrideBudget
Solmax 1
TYREREVIEWS'26#11AUTOBILD'25#8
3.3
Expert summary
Goodride is a Chinese budget brand and the Solmax 1 is their freshest entry into the European market. The test results don't paint a great picture — 8th at Autobild and 11th at Tyre Reviews, with wet braking and aquaplaning resistance as clear weak spots. It is notably quiet, which makes it a reasonable pick for EV drivers on a tight budget, but for a tyre introduced in 2025, falling short on wet safety is not where you want to be.
Performance
Price/value
100%
Exterior noise
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
59%
+8
Wet handling
0%
Wet circle cornering
0%
Dry handling
0%
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255/45 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Hankook iON Evo
98%
2. Continental SportContact 7
93%
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
4. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
6. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
8. Falken Azenis FK520
64%
9. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
62%
10. Goodride Solmax 1
30%

Wet

1. Hankook iON Evo
92%
2. Continental SportContact 7
78%
3. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
5. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
6. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
7. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
60%
8. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
56%
9. Falken Azenis FK520
52%
10. Goodride Solmax 1
37%

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Customer reviews

1024 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.2/5 (195) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 4/5 (181) Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3.9/5 (136) Continental SportContact 7 4.1/5 (110) Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 3.5/5 (91) Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport 3.8/5 (66) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 3.8/5 (39) Michelin Pilot Sport EV 3/5 (18) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV 3.4/5 (14)

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Did you know ...?

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), 235/65 R18(2396.09 mm), 255/55 R19(2397.35 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: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 105, 106.

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