285/45 R21 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 285/45 R21 113Y XL )
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£400
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 285/45 R21 113Y XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £400 |
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL EV
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£400
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 285/45 ZR21 (113Y) XL NC0 )
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£412
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 285/45 ZR21 (113Y) XL NC0 ) | In stock | Free shipping | £412 |
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV NC0 XL
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£433
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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 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6
The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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7 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 285/45 R21 113Y XL Enliten / EV )
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£288
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Turanza 6 Enliten XL
- In stock
£289
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Turanza 6 Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £289 |
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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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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127A ( 285/45 R21 113Y XL 4PR AO, SUV, SBL )
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£259
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127A ( 285/45 R21 113Y XL 4PR AO, SUV, SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £259 |
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127A SUV XL AO
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£283
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127A SUV XL AO | In stock | Free shipping | £283 |
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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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13 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
6 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | - |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
17 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
5 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
10 | 2020 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
20 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
18 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2018 | Autobild | 245/30 R20 | Conditionally recommended |
2 | 2018 | ACE | 235/45 R18 | Recommended |
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 | - |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 285/45 ZR21 (113Y) XL L )
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£371
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car L XL
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£379
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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6 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
14 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
15 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
285/45 R21 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
2.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
3.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
5.
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
6.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
54%
Wet
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
2.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
3.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
4.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
5.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
60%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
7.
Falken Azenis FK520
52%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
2.
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
3.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
4.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
44%
5.
Continental PremiumContact 6
40%
6.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
39%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
2.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
3.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
4.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
6.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
7.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
49%
8.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
9.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
24%
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Did you know ...?
285/45 R21 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 7 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 160/60 R18, 165/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (285mm), which means the sidewall height has 128.25 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 2481.54 mm, which is very similar to 275/65 R17(2479.66 mm), 255/55 R20(2477.15 mm), 275/70 R16(2486.26 mm), 285/40 R22(2471.81 mm), 285/50 R20(2491.28 mm), 315/40 R21(2467.41 mm), 275/55 R19(2466.46 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 285/45 R21: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 109, 113.
Runflat
There are 4 runflat variants available.
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