275/40 R21 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/50 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

215/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

Continental PremiumContact 7

4.85/5

Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.

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PremiumContact 7 XL EV - In stock £257	PremiumContact 7 XL EV		In stock	Free shipping	£257	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £259	Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£259	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.55/5

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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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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £216	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£216	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL - In stock £232	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL		In stock	Free shipping	£232	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.85/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (-)

255/55 R18 Rank: 7 (-)

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R17 Rank: 9 (Recommended for economical driving)

205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

Bridgestone Turanza 6

3.85/5

The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.

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Turanza 6 Enliten XL - In stock £236	Turanza 6 Enliten XL		In stock	Free shipping	£236	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £256	Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£256	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.65/5

#6
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

235/55 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

255/55 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R19 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

255/45 R20 Rank: 6 (Very good)

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

4.65/5

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.

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ZP ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL *, with rim protection ridge (FSL), runflat FRV ) - In stock £300	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ZP ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL *, with rim protection ridge (FSL), runflat FRV )		In stock	Free shipping	£300	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Pilot Sport 4 SUV FRV ZP XL (*) EV - In stock £307	Pilot Sport 4 SUV FRV ZP XL (*) EV		In stock	Free shipping	£307	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL EV - In stock £280	Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL EV		In stock	Free shipping	£280	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £307	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£307	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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Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) - In stock £211	Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£211	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 Turanza T005 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £407	Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£407	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

#13
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)

Hankook Ventus Evo

4.5/5

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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 4 X K137A ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL 4PR * SBL ) - In stock £227	Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 4 X K137A ( 275/40 R21 107Y XL 4PR * SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£227	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ventus S1 evo4 X XL (*) - In stock £235	Ventus S1 evo4 X XL (*)		In stock	Free shipping	£235	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.15/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 12 (-)

Tests from 2022

255/35 R19 Rank: 6 (-)

Tests from 2021

225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

Kumho Ecsta PS71

4.15/5

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 275/40 ZR21 107Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £169	Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 275/40 ZR21 107Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£169	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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Hankook iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 275/40 R21 107V XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £403	Hankook iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 275/40 R21 107V XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£403	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.2/5

Tests from 2025

255/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

3.2/5

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Ecsta PS71 XL FSL - In stock £192	Ecsta PS71 XL FSL		In stock	Free shipping	£192	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 275/40 ZR21 107Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £193	Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 275/40 ZR21 107Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£193	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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Vredestein Ultrac Pro ( 275/40 ZR21 (107Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £251	Vredestein Ultrac Pro ( 275/40 ZR21 (107Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£251	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ultrac Pro XL FSL - In stock £259	Ultrac Pro XL FSL		In stock	Free shipping	£259	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.55/5

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Summer tires