275/35 R21 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

#1
Summer tires

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

Tests from 2025

245/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)

295/30 R20 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

Tests from 2024

265/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Tests from 2023

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)

235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)

255/45 R20 Rank: 1 (Very good)

Continental SportContact 7

5/5

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.

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Continental SportContact 7 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL EVc, ND0, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £273	Continental SportContact 7 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL EVc, ND0, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£273	Buy mytyres.co.uk
SportContact 7 ND0 XL - In stock £278	SportContact 7 ND0 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£278	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.35/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

Tests from 2024

225/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 3 (Good)

265/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2023

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

4.35/5

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.

50%

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £319	Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£319	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £286	Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£286	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £276	Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£276	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

#12
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Hankook iON Evo

4.5/5

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Hankook iON evo (IK01A) ( 275/35 ZR21 103Y XL EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber ) - In stock £313	Hankook iON evo (IK01A) ( 275/35 ZR21 103Y XL EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber )		In stock	Free shipping	£313	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.75/5

#4
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Outstanding)

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

4.75/5

The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.

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4.55/5

#10
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

255/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

245/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

4.55/5

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!

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Wet circle cornering

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £219	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£219	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL - In stock £243	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£243	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL SCT - In stock £330	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL SCT		In stock	Free shipping	£330	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.85/5

#2
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

295/30 R20 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

Tests from 2023

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good)

Tests from 2022

255/35 R19 Rank: 2 (-)

Tests from 2021

255/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (-)

265/35 R20 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

4.85/5

Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.

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Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

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Aquaplaning - cross

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL MO1 A, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £317	Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL MO1 A, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£317	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Pilot Sport 4 S XL MO1A - In stock £331	Pilot Sport 4 S XL MO1A		In stock	Free shipping	£331	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Pilot Sport 4 S ND0 XL - In stock £296	Pilot Sport 4 S ND0 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£296	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL ND0, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £316	Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL ND0, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£316	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Pilot Sport 4 S XL EV - In stock £286	Pilot Sport 4 S XL EV		In stock	Free shipping	£286	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £307	Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£307	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL Acoustic, MO1, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £356	Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL Acoustic, MO1, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£356	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Pilot Sport 4 S XL MO1 Acoustic - In stock £372	Pilot Sport 4 S XL MO1 Acoustic		In stock	Free shipping	£372	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.35/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

4.35/5

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £299	Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£299	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Potenza Sport Evo XL - In stock £315	Potenza Sport Evo XL		In stock	Free shipping	£315	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.25/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

4.25/5

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Aquaplaning - cross

Dry handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Exterior noise

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Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ( 275/35 R21 103W XL Elect, PNCS, T2, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £354	Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ( 275/35 R21 103W XL Elect, PNCS, T2, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£354	Buy mytyres.co.uk
P-Zero PZ5 T2 XL - In stock £360	P-Zero PZ5 T2 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£360	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL Elect, PNCS, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £379	Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ( 275/35 R21 103Y XL Elect, PNCS, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£379	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.6/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Recommended)

Tests from 2025

295/30 R20 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

265/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

235/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Good)

Tests from 2022

255/35 R19 Rank: 4 (-)

235/35 R19 Rank: 7 (Good)

Tests from 2021

265/35 R20 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport

3.6/5

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Comfort

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - cross

Dry handling

Dry braking

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £241	Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£241	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

Tests from 2025

255/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

Tests from 2023

235/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Highly recommended)

235/35 R19 Rank: 7 (Good -)

255/45 R20 Rank: 7 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

Falken Azenis FK520

3.7/5

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.

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Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Dry handling

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Aquaplaning - cross

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Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) - In stock £199	Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£199	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.4/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Recommended)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

245/45 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)

185/65 R15 Rank: 2 (Good)

215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

Bridgestone Turanza T005

4.4/5

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.

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL Enliten / EV, ND0, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £293	Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL Enliten / EV, ND0, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£293	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Potenza Sport (N0) XL EV - In stock £294	Potenza Sport (N0) XL EV		In stock	Free shipping	£294	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2022

245/45 R19 Rank: 3 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

245/40 R19 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

4/5

Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.

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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £250	Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£250	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ventus S1 evo3 XL - In stock £261	Ventus S1 evo3 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£261	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL 4PR AO, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £263	Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL 4PR AO, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£263	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £258	Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£258	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.9/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

3.9/5

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Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Exterior noise

Wet braking

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - cross

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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( HL275/35 R21 105Y XL K-Silent, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £245	Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( HL275/35 R21 105Y XL K-Silent, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£245	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( 275/35 R21 105Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £254	Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( 275/35 R21 105Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£254	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.6/5

Tests from 2025

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

Tests from 2024

225/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (-)

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

3.6/5

Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.

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Dry braking

Dry handling

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Hankook iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 275/35 R21 103V XL EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber ) - In stock £353	Hankook iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 275/35 R21 103V XL EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber )		In stock	Free shipping	£353	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.55/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

245/35 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

295/30 R20 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

225/40 R18 Rank: 18 (-)

Tests from 2024

265/35 R19 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

Vredestein Ultrac Pro

3.55/5

The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.

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Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Vredestein Ultrac Pro ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £252	Vredestein Ultrac Pro ( 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£252	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ultrac Pro XL - In stock £254	Ultrac Pro XL		In stock	Free shipping	£254	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.55/5

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