315/35 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.

50%

Dry braking

Wet circle cornering

Wet braking

Dry handling

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - cross

Comfort

4.85/5

#3
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.

50%

Wet braking

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Wet handling

Dry braking

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Exterior noise

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £309	Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£309	Buy mytyres.co.uk
PremiumContact 7 XL - In stock £312	PremiumContact 7 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£312	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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!

50%

Comfort

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Exterior noise

Wet handling

Dry braking

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £292	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£292	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL - In stock £295	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL		In stock	Free shipping	£295	Buy tyres.pneus.online.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.

50%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Dry handling

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

Dry braking

Comfort

Exterior noise

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Pilot Sport 4 SUV FRV ZP XL EV - In stock £370	Pilot Sport 4 SUV FRV ZP XL EV		In stock	Free shipping	£370	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ZP ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL *, with rim protection ridge (FSL), runflat FRV ) - In stock £417	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ZP ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL *, with rim protection ridge (FSL), runflat FRV )		In stock	Free shipping	£417	Buy mytyres.co.uk

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL FSL - In stock £326	Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL FSL		In stock	Free shipping	£326	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £360	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£360	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.

50%

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Dry handling

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) - In stock £243	Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£243	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

50%

Wet circle cornering

Wet braking

Dry handling

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Dry braking

Exterior noise

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Ventus S1 evo4 X XL (*) - In stock £271	Ventus S1 evo4 X XL (*)		In stock	Free shipping	£271	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 4 X K137A ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL 4PR * SBL ) - In stock £301	Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 4 X K137A ( 315/35 R21 111Y XL 4PR * SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£301	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

50%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Dry braking

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 315/35 ZR21 111Y XL ) - In stock £232	Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 315/35 ZR21 111Y XL )		In stock	Free shipping	£232	Buy mytyres.co.uk

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 315/35 ZR21 111Y XL ) - In stock £283	Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 315/35 ZR21 111Y XL )		In stock	Free shipping	£283	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.55/5

#8
Summer tires