265/45R21 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 265/45R21, a common size on SUVs. It fits the Chevrolet Blazer, Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Audi e-tron and more.
Yes, this fits your Audi e-tron. 265/45R21 is the original size on the 2019-2023 Audi e-tron.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Audi e-tron size.
What 265/45R21 tires cost
Lexani LX-Twenty
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Lexani LX-Twenty 265/45R21 108Y Performance Passenger Tires
Toyo Proxes
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Toyo Proxes Sport 2 265/45R21 108Y Performance Passenger Tires
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Listed as Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 265/45R21 104V Touring Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $1,284 to $1,636, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 265/45R21 right now
Lionhart LH-TEN 265/45R21 108W All Season Passenger Tires
$143.96per tire $287.92 for 2 tires · $575.84 for 4
56 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
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About the 265/45R21 size
Modern 21 in crossover size, V/W/Y with 104-108 load. Comfort touring SUV tires; EV versions matter for e-tron owners.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 265/45R21 tire is 265 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 45 percent of that (about 4.7 inches tall), and it mounts on a 21-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 30.4 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 108Y on the Lexani LX-Twenty and Toyo Proxes (2,205 lb per tire, rated to 186 mph) and 104V on the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 (1,984 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Lexani LX-Twenty | Toyo Proxes | Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $156.96 | $331.46 | $417.99 |
| Set of four | $627.84 | $1,325.84 | $1,671.96 |
| Service description in 265/45R21 | 108Y | 108Y | 104V |
| Mileage warranty | 45,000 mi per the retailer's FAQ; its feature list says 55,000 mi | see listing | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 320 A A (typical, varies by size) | see listing | see listing |
| Season | Ultra-high-performance all-season | see listing | see listing |
| Extras | — | — | — |
What 265/45R21 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 64 tires listed in this size, 56 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Lionhart LH-TEN at $143.96, a 108W tire. The median is $365.79; a third of the tires cost $321.06 or less, and the top five percent start above $564.09. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The Lexani LX-Twenty, our budget pick here at $156.96, is also stocked in 285/45R21 ($161.96), 235/35R20 ($99.96), 255/35R20 ($107.24) and 255/40R20 ($124.96). The Toyo Proxes, our mid-range pick here at $331.46, is also stocked in 315/30R21 ($421.76), 285/35R20 ($411.16), 285/35R22 ($313.14) and 285/50R20 ($221.58). The Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2, our premium pick here at $417.99, is also stocked in 235/65R18 ($208.96) and 215/55R16 ($167.99). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter on an SUV in this size
Most SUVs in this size are all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, which is enough to satisfy Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, as long as the tires have at least 3/16 inch of tread. A two-wheel-drive version must instead be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer. Fines start at $130. Four driven wheels help you pull away, not stop: a heavy SUV on worn all-seasons needs much more road to brake on snow than the same vehicle on a tire with the 3PMSF symbol, so in the snow belt choose the tire, not just the drivetrain.
None of our picks in this size, the Lexani LX-Twenty, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that use 265/45R21
- Chevrolet Blazer (2019-2024, RS 21 in)
- Land Rover Range Rover Velar (2018-2024, 21 in)
- Audi e-tron (2019-2023, 21 in)
- Audi Q8 e-tron (2024, 21 in)
- BMW iX (2022-2024, 21 in)
- Polestar 3 (2024, 21 in)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 235/75R15 or 235/65R18 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 265/45R21 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Terrain Tires
Pickup, Jeep and SUV owners who tow, drive gravel or dirt roads, or need real traction in snow and mud.
Highway Truck & SUV Tires
Pickup and SUV owners who commute, haul the family or tow on pavement and want quiet, long tread life and good fuel economy.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 265/45R21 tires cost?
Expect $144–$321 per tire for a budget brand, $321–$409 for a mid-range tire like the Toyo Proxes, and $409–$564 for a premium tire like the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2. A set of four therefore starts at about $576. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 265/45R21 tires?
265/45R21 is original equipment on Chevrolet Blazer (2019-2024, RS 21 in), Land Rover Range Rover Velar (2018-2024, 21 in), Audi e-tron (2019-2023, 21 in), Audi Q8 e-tron (2024, 21 in), BMW iX (2022-2024, 21 in) and Polestar 3 (2024, 21 in), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 265/45R21 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Toyo Proxes, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Lexani LX-Twenty is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 265/45R21 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.