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Pirelli P Zero R
PirelliPremium
P Zero R
TYREREVIEWS'26#1
9.8
Price from£368
Expert summary
The Pirelli P Zero R is a summer tyre designed for prestige sports cars, produced by the Italian premium manufacturer. Originally developed as original equipment, this model is now available on the aftermarket for the first time and carries the Porsche N-marking. Developed using a Virtual Development Center, the tyre won the Tyre Reviews 2026 summer performance test across ten disciplines.
Recommended
#1
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#1 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
100%
Dry handling - objective
100%
Dry handling
100%
+4
Comfort
43%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
29%
Rolling resistance
29%
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Price variants (1)
285/30 R21 103 Y R0
C D 73dB
£368
mytyres.co.uk
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£368
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£445
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Continental SportContact 7
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#1ACE'26#2
9.7
Price from£275
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#5
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#5 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
98%
Dry braking
96%
Wet braking
93%
+11
Exterior noise
51%
Wet safety
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
46%
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Price variants (2)
285/30 R21 100 Y mfs XL
A C 75dB
£275
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£275
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£292
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
TYREREVIEWS'26#1ACE'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#5
9.5
Price from£316
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#7
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
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Price variants (1)
285/30 R21 100 Y
A C 73dB
£316
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£316
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£338
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£275
Expert summary
The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.
Performance
Wet handling - objective
97%
Wet circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
+12
Rolling resistance
37%
Mileage
37%
Price/value
0%
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Price variants (6)
285/30 R21 100 Y MGT
A C 71dB
£335
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£335
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£336
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285/30 R21 100 Y ALP
B D 73dB
£319
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mytyres.co.uk
£319
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£333
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285/30 R21 100 Y MO-S
A B 70dB
£306
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mytyres.co.uk
£306
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£322
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285/30 R21 103 Y
B B 71dB
£275
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£275
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£326
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5
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£253
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet safety
100%
+20
Exterior noise
30%
Rolling resistance
21%
Wear
0%
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Price variants (3)
285/30 R21 100 Y mfs XL £294
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£294
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285/30 R21 100 Y
A D 73dB
£253
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mytyres.co.uk
£253
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£262
In stock · Free shipping
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285/30 R21 103 Y R0
A C 73dB
£307
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£307
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£312
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
TYREREVIEWS'26#4SPORTSCARS'26#8ACE'26#8
8.1
Price from£283
Expert summary
A dry-road specialist with track-day ambitions. The Supersport delivers incredible dry grip and handling precision, but it pays for that with weak wet performance, high noise, and the worst rolling resistance in test. A tyre for sunny weekends, not rainy commutes.
Performance
Comfort
86%
Wet handling - objective
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
74%
+8
Exterior noise
27%
Rolling resistance
27%
Dry lane changing
17%
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Price variants (2)
285/30 R21 100 Y
A D 75dB
£283
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£283
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7
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
8.1
Price from£232
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Fuel efficiency
87%
Wet safety
75%
Wet braking
75%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
24%
Dry handling - objective
11%
Dry steering response
11%
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Price variants (1)
285/30 R21 127 Y
A C 75dB
£232
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£232
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£255
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8
Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
Price from£223
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Price/value
95%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Exterior noise
84%
+19
Gravel traction
35%
Wet handling
32%
Interior noise
17%
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Price variants (1)
285/30 R21 100 Y mfs XL£223
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£223
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9
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
AUTOBILD'26#3SPORTSCARS'26#3AUTOBILD'26#9
7.9
Price from£253
Expert summary
The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.
Performance
Sand traction
88%
Handling on gravel
88%
Exterior noise
87%
+10
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Mileage
16%
Gravel traction
13%
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Price variants (1)
285/30 R21 100 Y £253
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mytyres.co.uk
£253
In stock · Free shipping
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£271
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10
Hankook Ventus Evo
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
7.6
Price from£221
Expert summary
Hankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquaplaning speed, while producing very low exterior noise. The only notable weakness is higher rolling resistance. Still, it is a premium tyre for slightly less than a premium price.
Performance
Grass traction
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Cost per warranted mile
100%
+15
Price/value
50%
Sand traction
25%
Dry circle speed
0%
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Price variants (1)
285/30 R21 100 Y
A C 71dB
£221
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mytyres.co.uk
£221
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£224
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Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
SPORTSCARS'26#3TOPTIREREVIEW'26#3ACE'26#5
6.6
Price from£335
Expert summary
A driver's tyre through and through. The P Zero PZ5 took first place in dry handling and posted the best aquaplaning speed in test — sporty, but with real safety margins. Wet handling is the weak spot, so this one's for those who value dry grip and aquaplaning resistance above all.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
94%
+7
Wet handling
42%
Wet handling - objective
42%
Wet braking
39%
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Price variants (1)
285/30 R21 103 Y MO-S
B B 71dB
£335
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mytyres.co.uk
£335
In stock · Free shipping
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£365
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Yokohama Advan Sport V107
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#7AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#18
5.9
Price from£238
Expert summary
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 is a summer tyre. It has been homologated as original equipment (MO1) for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe. This tyre model is approved for this vehicle in sizes 265/35ZR20 and 295/30ZR20.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
100%
Dry handling
76%
Dry braking
61%
+10
Exterior noise
16%
Price/value
15%
Rolling resistance
5%
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Price variants (1)
285/30 R21 100 Y
A D 73dB
£238
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£238
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£262
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Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
KumhoUpper-middle
ECSTA Sport S PS72
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#5
5.5
Expert summary
The Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 is a summer tyre aimed at good performance at an affordable price. It has been benchmarked against premium competitors, including the Continental SportContact 7. The model targets reliable performance while remaining a cost-effective option for drivers.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Comfort
86%
Wet handling - objective
50%
+6
Wet circle cornering
22%
Dry handling
14%
Dry handling - objective
0%
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285/30 R21 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental SportContact 7
93%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
3. Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
4. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
6. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
8. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
9. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
67%
10. Falken Azenis FK520
64%
11. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
62%
12. Nexen N fera Sport
48%
13. Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
40%

Wet

1. Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
2. Continental SportContact 7
78%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
5. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
6. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
7. Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
63%
8. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
62%
9. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
10. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
60%
11. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
56%
12. Falken Azenis FK520
52%
13. Nexen N fera Sport
51%

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Customer reviews

996 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3.9/5 (173) Pirelli P ZERO 3.1/5 (170) Michelin Pilot Super Sport 4.2/5 (159) Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3.9/5 (136) Continental SportContact 7 4.1/5 (110) Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 3.5/5 (91) Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT 3.3/5 (74) Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport 3.8/5 (66) Yokohama Advan Sport V107 3/5 (13) Vredestein Ultrac Pro 3.4/5 (4)

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Did you know ...?

285/30 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer 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 - 30 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 30% of the tyre width (285mm), which means the sidewall height has 85.5 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 2212.94 mm, which is very similar to 225/55 R18(2213.88 mm), 275/45 R18(2213.88 mm), 245/40 R20(2211.68 mm), 245/35 R21(2214.51 mm), 215/75 R15(2210.11 mm), 245/45 R19(2208.85 mm), 275/40 R19(2207.28 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 285/30 R21: Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 100, 103, 127.

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