235/45 R21 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
If you enjoy sporty driving in winter conditions, the PA5 SUV is the go-to tyre. It's usually the best in the snow in all the tests, while maintaining balance and safety in other conditions. Only downside is high rolling resistance, which is why it hasn't won all the tests it was in.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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WinterContact TS 870 P FR XL EV
- In stock
£272
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WinterContact TS 870 P FR XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £272 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101T XL EVc )
- In stock
£294
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101T XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £294 |
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| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal XL FR
- In stock
£297
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WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £297 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101T XL Conti Seal, EVc )
- In stock
£334
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101T XL Conti Seal, EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £334 |
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| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
- In stock
£295
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £295 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101W XL EVc )
- In stock
£308
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/45 R21 101W XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £308 |
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Exemplary |
7 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Scorpion Winter 2 Seal-Inside XL
- In stock
£283
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Scorpion Winter 2 Seal-Inside XL | In stock | Free shipping | £283 |
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/45 R21 101V XL Elect, Seal Inside )
- In stock
£299
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/45 R21 101V XL Elect, Seal Inside ) | In stock | Free shipping | £299 |
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235/45 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
Wet
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
Snow
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
Comfort
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ Suv
56%
3.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
4.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
36%
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Did you know ...?
235/45 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 105.75 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 2340.17 mm, which is very similar to 265/40 R21(2341.74 mm), 265/35 R22(2338.29 mm), 295/40 R20(2337.34 mm), 225/75 R16(2337.03 mm), 265/45 R20(2345.2 mm), 265/50 R19(2348.65 mm), 315/30 R22(2349.28 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/45 R21: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 104.
