Need to vent - 21" Tire shortage

[15Geez]

It appears Michelin may be prioritizing more conventional tire production over the more rare 21 inch sizes. Has anyone had any recent success in locating 21" tires? If so, where?

I've been looking for 265/30R21 (front) and 305/25R21 (rear) and cannot find any Michelins 4S/SS anywhere!

[JDMSteven]

I'm so glad I stuck with 20s, personally I think it looks better than the rubber band look, and these cars are stiff enough as it is, especially when they're lowered.

[15Geez]

I currently have my factory 20s mounted and will keep them to alternate as desired. Still on factory suspension but plan to lower if/when I find 21" tires for these ADVs.

[Qrowna]

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R makes 265/30/21. I run them in the front. Pirelli P-Zeros 305 usually in stock.

[Qrowna]

Originally Posted by 15Geez

I currently have my factory 20s mounted and will keep them to alternate as desired. Still on factory suspension but plan to lower if/when I find 21" tires for these ADVs.

Hey do you think a 275/35/21 tire would fit on the front? Or would that ridiculous? lol I'm running 21" ADVs at the moment.

[gioo_0909]

My opinion is that these cars have a very low and elongated silhouette, so the factory-prescribed dimensions of tires and rims in 20'' visually fit them perfectly, especially if the cars are lowered with built-in spacers.

Not to mention better driving comfort with factory dimensions where even on poorer and uneven roads driving can sometimes be significantly more difficult and a bit uncomfortable, even if the setting is in "comfort" mode.

I won't even imagine what it would look like when driving a 21" with a much thinner tire but as for the aesthetics themselves, there is no doubt that 21 '' is a tempting alternative.

[Rsnk60 M6]

My 21's ride justvas good as the stock 20's . I've had zero issue and I love the look . And I have a 325/25/21 on the rear . Tires don't look like rubber bands to me .

[xxTHIR13ENxx]

Well this thread became a "shoulda stayed with 20's" really quick, huh? lol.
Here's to your actual question:

TireRack has Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in those sizes:
LINK TO TIRERACK

But yeah, glad I stayed with 20's..
Good luck, and maybe research and consider alternative sizes.

- Leo.

[Qrowna]

Originally Posted by Rsnk60 M6

My 21's ride justvas good as the stock 20's . I've had zero issue and I love the look . And I have a 325/25/21 on the rear . Tires don't look like rubber bands to me .

Did you have any fitment issues with 275 in the front?

[Rsnk60 M6]

Zero fitment issues

[15Geez]

Originally Posted by Qrowna

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R makes 265/30/21. I run them in the front. Pirelli P-Zeros 305 usually in stock.

Thanks for the reference. How are the Vredestein tires? First time hearing about them.

[15Geez]

Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx

Well this thread became a "shoulda stayed with 20's" really quick, huh? lol.
Here's to your actual question:

TireRack has Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in those sizes:
LINK TO TIRERACK

But yeah, glad I stayed with 20's..
Good luck, and maybe research and consider alternative sizes.

- Leo.

As mentioned, I'm still rocky the 20s which means I still have them.

But yeah, considering other manufacturers might be the way to go for now.

[xxTHIR13ENxx]

Originally Posted by 15Geez

As mentioned, I'm still rocky the 20s which means I still have them.

But yeah, considering other manufacturers might be the way to go for now.

Did you see my link, though? Michelin in the 21" sizes you listed.
Check them out. TireRack.

Good luck,
- Leo.

[Qrowna]

Originally Posted by 15Geez

Thanks for the reference. How are the Vredestein tires? First time hearing about them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/382958636290
Heres a link to some Pirellis in stock @ $450

I looked for the Vredesteins but youll probably have to dig a little deeper. They are made in the Netherlands. They work well for me. Alot of drifters use them for some reason but they came with the car when I bought them. I'll be putting a set of Pirellis in the front eventually.

[15Geez]

Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx

Did you see my link, though? Michelin in the 21" sizes you listed.
Check them out. TireRack.

Good luck,
- Leo.

Yep. I've checked the TireRack website several times. Both are on back order. Thanks!

[xxTHIR13ENxx]

Originally Posted by 15Geez

Both are on back order.

You're right; sorry about that.
Would you consider other brands?

Other two sites I use for tires are onlinetires.com and tires-easy.com, but doesn't seem like either has those sizes..