255/50R21 tyres
Compare 6 tyres in 255/50R21 (also written 255/50 R21 or 255 50 21) from 6 brands, priced from $254 to $897 each including GST. Tread types in this size include performance, summer, highway terrain and touring. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 255/50R21 means
A 255/50R21 tyre is 255 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 50% of that width, about 128 mm tall, and it fits a 21-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 788 mm, or about 404 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 255/50R21 carry load indexes from 106 (950 kg per tyre) to 109 (1,030 kg per tyre) and speed ratings W (270 km/h) and Y (300 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Tread types in 255/50R21
Performance (2), Highway terrain (1), Touring (1).
Brands in 255/50R21
The brands with the most 255/50R21 options are Bridgestone (1), Continental (1), Goodyear (1), Michelin (1), Pirelli (1), Yokohama (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 255/50R21 mean?
It means a tyre 255 mm wide with a sidewall 50% of that width (about 128 mm), radial construction, for a 21-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 255/50R21 91V.
How much are 255/50R21 tyres?
Right now 255/50R21 tyres range from $254 to $897 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $1,016.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 255/50R21?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 255/50R21 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.