Seam 245/35 R21 96Y Premium Plus 2024

Seam Premium Plus 245/35 R21 96Y is a summer touring tyre designed for passenger cars, combining a low-profile construction with responsive steering, stable road behaviour and everyday driving comfort. This exact 245/35 R21 96Y configuration has a load index of 96, supporting up to 710 kg per tyre, and a Y speed rating for speeds up to 300 km/h. Its 245 mm width, 35-series profile and 21-inch fitment give it a sporty road-oriented character suitable for performance-focused passenger cars.

About Seam Premium Plus 245/35 R21 96Y

The Seam Premium Plus is positioned as a summer touring tyre with an emphasis on comfort, reduced road noise and balanced wet and dry performance. Its tread uses variable-size blocks intended to reduce vibration and noise, while a silica-based compound is designed to support wet-road grip. Three centre ribs help maintain straight-line stability and steering response, while reinforced shoulder areas support cornering precision. The exact 245/35 R21 96Y size is listed for passenger-car applications and is produced in China.

Tread design and steering response

The Premium Plus uses an optimised tread-block arrangement with variable block sizing to help reduce repetitive vibration and tread noise. Three centre ribs provide a stable central contact area and support straight-line driving and steering response. The low-profile 35-series construction also helps reduce excessive sidewall movement during steering inputs.

Dry-road handling and cornering

The 245 mm section width provides a broad contact footprint, while the 35-series profile gives the tyre a relatively firm and responsive character. Reinforced shoulder areas are designed to improve cornering precision and maintain contact during directional changes. This combination makes the Premium Plus suitable for paved-road driving where steering response and road stability are important.

Wet-road traction and braking

The silica-based tread compound is designed to enhance wet-road grip, while circumferential grooves help disperse water from the contact area. The combination is intended to provide balanced wet and dry traction for everyday and long-distance summer driving. Actual wet braking performance can vary according to vehicle, tyre pressure, tread condition and road surface.

Comfort, noise and highway driving

Despite its low-profile 35-series construction, the Premium Plus focuses on a quieter and more comfortable touring experience. Variable-size tread blocks are designed to minimise vibration and road noise, while the radial construction supports consistent road contact. The low sidewall naturally provides less cushioning than higher-profile tyres, so ride firmness can increase on rough surfaces.

Who should consider this Seam?

Seam Premium Plus 245/35 R21 96Y is suited to passenger-car drivers looking for a summer touring tyre with responsive steering, stable highway behaviour, wet-road grip and a focus on reduced road noise. It is primarily intended for paved-road use rather than off-road driving. Before ordering, customers should verify the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tyre size, load index and speed rating to ensure the complete 245/35 R21 96Y specification is suitable for the vehicle.