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265/45 R21 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
Speed index
Weight index
Max. price
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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Outstanding |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Sport Auto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
15 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
10 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
1 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
7 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
2 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
4 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Good |
1 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2021 | AutoMotorSport | 195/55 R16 | Very good |
7 | 2021 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | - |
2 | 2021 | TÜV | 225/45 R17 | - |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
5 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2020 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
1 | 2020 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2020 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2020 | ACE | 225/50 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
7 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/50 R17 | Very good |
2 | 2019 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
5 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2019 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Good |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- -
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Good |
3 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | - |
3 | 2021 | TÜV | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
8 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
6 | 2020 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2020 | ACE | 225/50 R17 | Recommended |
5 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/50 R17 | Good |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2019 | Autobild | 255/35 R19 | Exemplary |
2 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2019 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
265/45 R21 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
Dry
Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry steering response, …
Noise
Interior noise, Exterior noise
Costs
Mileage, Fuel consumption, Rolling resistance, …
Price
265/45 R21
1. Nokian WR SUV 4
£251
265/45 R21 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Premium | £384 104 H + 1 | ||||
| 2. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | Premium | £275 108 V | ||||
| 3. | GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Premium | £293 108 H | ||||
| 4. | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV | Premium | £397 104 V + 1 | ||||
| 5. | Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV | Premium | £312 108 V + 1 | ||||
| 6. | Nokian WR SUV 4 | Upper-middle | £251 108 V | ||||
| 7. | Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 | Premium | |||||
| 8. | Nokian WR SUV 3 | Upper-middle | |||||
| 9. | Continental WinterContact TS 860S | Premium | £296 108 V |
Did you know ...?
265/45 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 8 tyre models available, which can be compared to 160/70 R17, 205/40 R17, 195/40 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 119.25 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 2425 mm, which is very similar to 215/85 R16(2425 mm), 265/50 R20(2428.45 mm), 295/45 R20(2430.02 mm), 245/75 R16(2431.28 mm), 265/55 R19(2431.91 mm), 295/40 R21(2417.14 mm), 245/70 R17(2434.11 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 265/45 R21: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104, 108, 110.