Pirelli 285/45R21 tyres
Compare 8 Pirelli tyres in 285/45R21 (also written 285/45 R21 or 285 45 21), priced from $664 to $1,955 each including GST. Tread types in this size include performance and touring. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 285/45R21 means
A 285/45R21 tyre is 285 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 45% of that width, about 128 mm tall, and it fits a 21-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 790 mm, or about 403 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 285/45R21 carry load indexes from 113 (1,150 kg per tyre) to 113 (1,150 kg per tyre) and speed ratings V (240 km/h), 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 285/45R21
Performance (5), Touring (3).
Frequently asked questions
What does 285/45R21 mean?
It means a tyre 285 mm wide with a sidewall 45% 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 285/45R21 91V.
How much are 285/45R21 tyres?
Right now 285/45R21 tyres range from $664 to $1,955 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $2,656.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 285/45R21?
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 285/45R21 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.