285/40 R21 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2026)
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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.
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
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£265
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Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £265 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 285/40 ZR21 (109Y) XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£270
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 285/40 ZR21 (109Y) XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £270 |
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Tests from 2025
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Hankook iON evo (IK01A) ( 285/40 ZR21 109Y XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£301
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Hankook iON evo (IK01A) ( 285/40 ZR21 109Y XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £301 |
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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 FR XL EV
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£267
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PremiumContact 7 FR XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £267 |
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 285/40 R21 109Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£273
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 285/40 R21 109Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £273 |
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Tests from 2026
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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Potenza Sport Evo Enliten XL
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£253
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Potenza Sport Evo Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £253 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 285/40 ZR21 109Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£296
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 285/40 ZR21 109Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £296 |
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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
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£295
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £295 |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 285/40 R21 109Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£318
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 285/40 R21 109Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £318 |
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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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Turanza T005 AO XL
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£266
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Turanza T005 AO XL | In stock | Free shipping | £266 |
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Bridgestone Turanza T005AD ( 285/40 R21 109W XL Enliten / EV, R0 )
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£269
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Bridgestone Turanza T005AD ( 285/40 R21 109W XL Enliten / EV, R0 ) | In stock | Free shipping | £269 |
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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.
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL
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£259
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL | In stock | Free shipping | £259 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 285/40 R21 109Y XL )
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£279
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 285/40 R21 109Y XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £279 |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car AO XL
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£239
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car AO XL | In stock | Free shipping | £239 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 285/40 R21 109Y XL AO1, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£246
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 285/40 R21 109Y XL AO1, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £246 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 285/40 R21 109W XL Elect, R0, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£308
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 285/40 R21 109W XL Elect, R0, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £308 |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car R0 XL
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£331
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car R0 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £331 |
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285/40 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
2.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
3.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
4.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
5.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
6.
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
8.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
54%
9.
Nexen N fera Sport
47%
10.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
46%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
2.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
3.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
5.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
6.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
69%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
8.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
57%
9.
Falken Azenis FK520
54%
10.
Nexen N fera Sport
50%
Comfort
1.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
86%
2.
Falken Azenis FK520
77%
3.
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
5.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
54%
6.
Continental PremiumContact 7
47%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
44%
8.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
39%
9.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
10.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
33%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
4.
Continental PremiumContact 7
61%
5.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
6.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
7.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
8.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
49%
9.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
32%
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Did you know ...?
285/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 5 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (285mm), which means the sidewall height has 114 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 2392.01 mm, which is very similar to 235/65 R18(2396.09 mm), 255/50 R20(2397.04 mm), 255/55 R19(2397.35 mm), 255/60 R18(2397.66 mm), 255/65 R17(2397.98 mm), 255/70 R16(2398.29 mm), 285/35 R22(2382.27 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 285/40 R21: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 109, 112.
