265/40 R21 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

245/45 R19 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (-)

275/35 R19 Rank: 3 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (-)

235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

4.75/5

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.

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4.55/5

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

275/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good)

245/45 R19 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Very good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Good)

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

4.55/5

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.

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Wet circle cornering

Comfort

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Wet handling

Aquaplaning - cross

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Dry braking

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 265/40 R21 105W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £257	Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 265/40 R21 105W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£257	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Blizzak 6 Enliten XL - In stock £300	Blizzak 6 Enliten XL		In stock	Free shipping	£300	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.5/5

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

205/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (-)

Tests from 2021

235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (-)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

4.5/5

A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.

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Snow traction

Aquaplaning - cross

Snow handling

Wet handling

Interior noise

Comfort

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Wet braking

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 265/40 R21 105H XL EVR, MO, SCT ) - In stock £276	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 265/40 R21 105H XL EVR, MO, SCT )		In stock	Free shipping	£276	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 265/40 R21 105V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £307	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 265/40 R21 105V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£307	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.15/5

Tests from 2025

235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

225/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

235/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Recommended)

235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

4.15/5

Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.

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Comfort

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Scorpion Winter 2 XL MO1 FSL - In stock £350	Scorpion Winter 2 XL MO1 FSL		In stock	Free shipping	£350	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 265/40 R21 105V XL, MO1, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £352	Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 265/40 R21 105V XL, MO1, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£352	Buy mytyres.co.uk

2.85/5

Tests from 2025

275/35 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

Continental WinterContact 8 S

2.85/5

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Dry handling

Wet circle cornering

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Dry braking

Exterior noise

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Continental WinterContact 8 S ( 265/40 R21 105V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £330	Continental WinterContact 8 S ( 265/40 R21 105V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£330	Buy mytyres.co.uk
WinterContact 8 S EV XL - In stock £360	WinterContact 8 S EV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£360	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.25/5

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Winter tires