255/45 R21 tyres
162 registrations · 122 patterns · 74 brands — every one compared on its EU label
The EU product database lists 162 tyres in size 255/45 R21: 91 summer tyres, 2 all-season tyres, 69 winter and 3PMSF tyres.
Summer tyres in 255/45 R21
91 registrations from 59 patterns and 37 brands.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
From 80 km/h on a wet road, a class A tyre stops in about 34 m. The most common class in this size, B, needs about 37 m; the weakest on sale, D, about 47 m.
Fuel efficiency
Between the most (A) and least (D) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.50 L/100 km, or 75 litres a year at 15,000 km.
Rolling noise
Declared rolling noise runs from 68 dB to 73 dB; half the tyres are at 72 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.
All summer tyres on sale in 255/45 R21
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.
| # | Tyre | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pirelli Scorpion | A | A | 70 dB | — | 3 |
| 2 | Pirelli Pzero E | A | A | 70 dB | — | 2 |
| 3 | Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV V108 | A | A | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 4 | Linglong Sport Master e | A | A | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 5 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy | A | A | 73 dB | — | 1 |
| 6 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV | A | B | 68 dB | — | 8 |
| 7 | GitiControl P10 | A | B | 69 dB | — | 2 |
| 8 | Pirelli Pzero | A | B | 70 dB | — | 4 |
| 9 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport | A | B | 70 dB | — | 2 |
| 10 | Bridgestone Turanza T005AD | A | B | 70 dB | — | 2 |
| 11 | Pirelli Scorpion MS | A | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 12 | Maxxis VS6 SUV | A | B | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 13 | Continental SportContact 6 | A | B | 73 dB | — | 1 |
| 14 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | A | C | 70 dB | — | 2 |
| 15 | Yokohama ADVAN Sport V107 | A | C | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 16 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | A | C | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 17 | Continental SportContact 7 | A | C | 73 dB | — | 3 |
| 18 | Hankook iON Evo SUV | B | A | 69 dB | — | 3 |
| 19 | Continental EcoContact 7 | B | A | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 20 | Pirelli P-zero MS | B | A | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 21 | Michelin Primacy 5 Energy | B | A | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 22 | Prinx Xnex SP EV | B | A | 71 dB | — | 2 |
| 23 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | B | A | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 24 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV POL | B | A | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 25 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV A | B | A | 72 dB | — | 1 |
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All-season tyres in 255/45 R21
2 registrations from 2 patterns and 2 brands.
All all-season tyres on sale in 255/45 R21
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.
| # | Tyre | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falken Euroall Season AS220PRO | B | C | 71 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 2 | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 NE0 | C | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 255/45 R21
69 registrations from 61 patterns and 50 brands.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
From 80 km/h on a wet road, a class A tyre stops in about 34 m. The most common class in this size, C, needs about 41 m; the weakest on sale, E, about 52 m.
Fuel efficiency
Between the most (B) and least (D) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.35 L/100 km, or 52 litres a year at 15,000 km.
Rolling noise
Declared rolling noise runs from 70 dB to 74 dB; half the tyres are at 72 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.
All winter and 3PMSF tyres on sale in 255/45 R21
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.
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Related sizes
For comparison, 19% of tyres in 255/45 R21 declare class A for wet grip.
255/45 on other rims
- 255/45 R201,124 tyres
674 patterns · 26% A wet grip - 255/45 R19795 tyres
535 patterns · 19% A wet grip - 255/45 R18292 tyres
246 patterns · 22% A wet grip - 255/45 R1764 tyres
49 patterns · 6% A wet grip - 255/45 R2232 tyres
18 patterns · 44% A wet grip
Other widths in /45 R21
- 275/45 R21482 tyres
309 patterns · 25% A wet grip - 265/45 R21447 tyres
288 patterns · 20% A wet grip - 285/45 R21234 tyres
163 patterns · 20% A wet grip - 235/45 R21130 tyres
84 patterns · 42% A wet grip - 245/45 R2180 tyres
61 patterns · 11% A wet grip
Fit a different size only if it is approved for your vehicle (registration document or owner’s manual). Load index and speed rating must be at least those of the original tyre.
Questions
Which summer tyres in 255/45 R21 have the best EU label?
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the top three on sale are Pirelli Scorpion (A/A/70 dB), Pirelli Pzero E (A/A/70 dB), Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV V108 (A/A/70 dB). 5 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.
What are the quietest summer tyres in 255/45 R21?
The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV (68 dB), GitiControl P10 (69 dB), Hankook iON Evo SUV (69 dB). The median in this size is 72 dB.
How many 255/45 R21 summer tyres have A for wet grip?
28 of 91 registrations (31%) declare class A for wet grip.
Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.
Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 162 registrations in this size, data as of 25 October 2026. Label values are the suppliers’ declarations. Braking and fuel figures are estimates from the middle of each class range (passenger car tyres only).