275/45 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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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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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £202	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£202	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL - In stock £214	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL		In stock	Free shipping	£214	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 XL Enliten - In stock £228	Turanza 6 XL Enliten		In stock	Free shipping	£228	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £229	Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£229	Buy mytyres.co.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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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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Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ( 275/45 R21 107Y MO ) - In stock £257	Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ( 275/45 R21 107Y MO )		In stock	Free shipping	£257	Buy mytyres.co.uk
P-Zero PZ5 MO - In stock £262	P-Zero PZ5 MO		In stock	Free shipping	£262	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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P-Zero PZ5 MO-S - In stock £284	P-Zero PZ5 MO-S		In stock	Free shipping	£284	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ( 275/45 R21 107Y MO-S, PNCS ) - In stock £286	Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ( 275/45 R21 107Y MO-S, PNCS )		In stock	Free shipping	£286	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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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL - In stock £248	Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£248	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £262	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£262	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 275/45 ZR21 110Y XL MO1, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £263	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 275/45 ZR21 110Y XL MO1, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£263	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL MO1 - In stock £312	Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL MO1		In stock	Free shipping	£312	Buy tyres.pneus.online.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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Eagle F1 Supersport MO XL - In stock £231	Eagle F1 Supersport MO XL		In stock	Free shipping	£231	Buy tyres.pneus.online.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 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) - In stock £189	Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£189	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 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £268	Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£268	Buy mytyres.co.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 ( 275/45 ZR21 110Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £183	Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 275/45 ZR21 110Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£183	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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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 275/45 ZR21 110Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £165	Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 275/45 ZR21 110Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£165	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/50 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2024

225/45 R17 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)

Firestone Roadhawk 2

3.7/5

Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.

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Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £170	Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 275/45 R21 110Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£170	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.75/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

Tests from 2023

235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

3.75/5

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Victra Sport 5 SUV XL - In stock £178	Victra Sport 5 SUV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£178	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 275/45 ZR21 110Y XL SUV, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £190	Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 275/45 ZR21 110Y XL SUV, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£190	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.55/5

#8
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