2026 Bentley Flying Spur tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2026 Bentley Flying Spur, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/40R21 OEM | 9x21 | N/A | 61mm | 105 | Y |
| 265/40R21 OEM | 9.5x21 | N/A | 68mm | 105 | Y |
| 275/35R22 OEM | 9x22 | N/A | 64mm | 104 | Y |
| 275/35R22 OEM | 9.5x22 | N/A | 71mm | 104 | Y |
Compatible alternative sizes for 265/40R21
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
235/45R21 |
-0.07% | winter narrower | Safe |
265/35R22 |
-0.15% | plus 1 | Safe |
265/45R20 |
0.15% | alternative | Safe |
235/40R22 |
0.19% | plus 1 | Safe |
295/40R20 |
-0.19% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 265/40R21 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below — we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 265/40R21 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 265/35R22 — one rim size up, -0.15% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2026 Bentley Flying Spur
The 2026 Bentley Flying Spur ships from the factory on 265/40R21 tires mounted on 9x21 wheels, with a load index of 105 and a speed rating of Y. 2 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Bentley Flying Spur comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number, in this case 105), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard, here Y), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2026 Bentley Flying Spur owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter — narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2026 Bentley Flying Spur, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard — door-jamb placard on the Bentley Flying Spur is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar — recall lookup for the 2026 Bentley Flying Spur.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3 — overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook — load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-05-17.