265/40 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
Continental SportContact 7
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Test winner |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
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SportContact 7 MGT EV
- In stock
£232
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SportContact 7 MGT EV | In stock | Free shipping | £232 |
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/40 ZR21 (101Y) EVc, MGT )
- In stock
£331
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/40 ZR21 (101Y) EVc, MGT ) | In stock | Free shipping | £331 |
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SportContact 7 XL MO1 EV
- In stock
£235
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SportContact 7 XL MO1 EV | In stock | Free shipping | £235 |
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/40 ZR21 (105Y) XL EVc, MO1 )
- In stock
£283
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/40 ZR21 (105Y) XL EVc, MO1 ) | In stock | Free shipping | £283 |
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Continental PremiumContact 7
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Exemplary |
5 | 2025 | Vibilagare | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | Outstanding |
1 | 2025 | TYRE REVIEWS | 225/50 R17 | Test winner |
8 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
1 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
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PremiumContact 7 EV XL
- In stock
£250
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( HL265/40 R21 108T XL EVc )
- In stock
£263
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( HL265/40 R21 108T XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £263 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
1 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
6 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good + |
5 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
- In stock
£277
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Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £277 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 265/40 ZR21 (105Y) XL )
- In stock
£371
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 265/40 ZR21 (105Y) XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £371 |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Vibilagare | 235/55 R19 | Test winner |
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Good |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2020 | Vibilagare | 225/60 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL EV
- In stock
£251
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £251 |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 265/40 R21 105Y XL )
- In stock
£293
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 265/40 R21 105Y XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £293 |
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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!
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Vibilagare | 235/55 R19 | Good |
8 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 265/40 R21 105Y XL EVR )
- In stock
£269
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 265/40 R21 105Y XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £269 |
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL
- In stock
£275
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £275 |
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
The SUV variant of the S1 evo3 tyre, which is a great performance tyre with no compromise for an affordable price.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127A SUV XL
- In stock
£232
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127A SUV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £232 |
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127A ( 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL 4PR SUV, SBL )
- In stock
£239
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127A ( 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL 4PR SUV, SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £239 |
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Falken Azenis FK520
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
8 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
7 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
7 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good - |
6 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
9 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Recommended |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
6 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
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Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 XL (*)
- In stock
£218
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Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 XL (*) | In stock | Free shipping | £218 |
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 ( 265/40 ZR21 (105Y) XL 4PR *, SBL )
- In stock
£248
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 ( 265/40 ZR21 (105Y) XL 4PR *, SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £248 |
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Good |
12 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
7 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
10 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good |
13 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
6 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
9 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
7 | 2022 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | - |
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL SUV )
- In stock
£159
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL SUV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £159 |
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Victra Sport 5 SUV XL
- In stock
£165
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Victra Sport 5 SUV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £165 |
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL )
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£142
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £142 |
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Ecsta PS71 XL
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£166
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Ecsta PS71 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £166 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
5 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
4 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2017 | EVO | 225/40 R18 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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23 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
18 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
31 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
36 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
3 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
19 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
14 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
13 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 265/40 R21 105Y XL EVc )
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£176
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 265/40 R21 105Y XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £176 |
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Rainsport 5 XL
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£183
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Rainsport 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £183 |
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Cars with 265/40 R21 tyres
265/40 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
3.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
5.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
6.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
7.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
8.
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
9.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
10.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
42%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
3.
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
4.
Continental SportContact 7
79%
5.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
6.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
7.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
8.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
71%
9.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
10.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
63%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
2.
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
3.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
5.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
6.
Continental SportContact 7
54%
7.
General Tire Grabber GT Plus
53%
8.
Continental PremiumContact 7
47%
9.
Continental PremiumContact 6
40%
10.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
38%
Economy
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
73%
4.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
5.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
6.
Continental PremiumContact 7
61%
7.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
8.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
9.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
51%
10.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
49%
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Side-by-side comparisons
Did you know ...?
265/40 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 18 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/55 R15, 175/60 R15, 175/55 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 106 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 2341.74 mm, which is very similar to 265/35 R22(2338.29 mm), 265/45 R20(2345.2 mm), 295/40 R20(2337.34 mm), 225/75 R16(2337.03 mm), 265/50 R19(2348.65 mm), 315/30 R22(2349.28 mm), 245/70 R16(2354.31 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/40 R21: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 105, 108.
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