265/35 R21 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Good |
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 265/35 R21 101V XL )
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£293
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 265/35 R21 101V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £293 |
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL
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£329
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £329 |
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL EV
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£306
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £306 |
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 265/35 R21 101W XL Enliten / EV )
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£318
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 265/35 R21 101W XL Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £318 |
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
9 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 265/35 R21 101V XL EDR )
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£292
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 265/35 R21 101V XL EDR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £292 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 EDT XL
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£315
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P Zero Winter XL FSL ELECT
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£444
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P Zero Winter XL FSL ELECT | In stock | Free shipping | £444 |
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Pirelli P Zero Winter ( 265/35 R21 101W XL Elect, MO1 B, PNCS )
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£448
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Pirelli P Zero Winter ( 265/35 R21 101W XL Elect, MO1 B, PNCS ) | In stock | Free shipping | £448 |
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265/35 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 6
62%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
Economy
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
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Did you know ...?
265/35 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 3 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 (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 92.75 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 2258.49 mm, which is very similar to 235/45 R20(2260.38 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 265/40 R20(2261.95 mm), 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 225/70 R16(2266.34 mm), 235/55 R18(2248.44 mm), 195/55 R20(2269.8 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 265/35 R21: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101.
