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Pirelli Premium

P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C.

8.2 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 29 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 72 available
tested in this size
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
125,40 €
in 245/40 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (2)

Your size 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 8019227274325 SAP: 2743200
PIRELLI P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseA Price from 125,40 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 8019227411720 SAP: 4117200
PIRELLI P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C., RP, PNCS, (MO-S)
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseA Price from 144,91 €
Sound (noise reduction) Sound (noise reduction) Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes Rim protection Rim protection
Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8019227274325

Current prices for size 245/40 R18.

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Rating and verdict

How the Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. evaluated

8.2 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,2 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 72 available
tested in this size
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 93 measurements · 31 tests
beats 78 of 94
84 +3,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 27 tests
beats 71 of 94
86 +7,5 %
Aquaplaning 22 tests
beats 26 of 78
44 ≈ average
wet handling 24 tests
beats 77 of 81
97 +4,1 %
Dry from 55 measurements · 30 tests
beats 80 of 94
86 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 27 tests
beats 80 of 94
92 +5,4 %
dry handling 28 tests
beats 67 of 82
92 +1,6 %
Economy from 24 measurements · 20 tests
beats 3 of 81
4 −14,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 19 tests
beats 7 of 79
7 −11,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 1 of 57
4 −22,7 %
Noise and comfort from 18 measurements · 21 tests
beats 44 of 78
57 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 18 tests
beats 27 of 77
28 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 30 of 67
44 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 86 % Wet 84 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 96 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 2× 1st place in 2 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 11× 1st–3rd place in 11 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. stands in size 245/40 R18

Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,2 125,40 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 126,39 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 129,92 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 135,75 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 140,64 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.1 141,77 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 139,36 € Kumho PS72 8.5 96,88 € better and cheaper Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 127,82 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 120,37 € better and cheaper Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 125,40 € This tyre Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 100,73 € Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 120,97 € Kumho PS71 ECSTA 7.8 117,25 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 130,82 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 99,69 € Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 120,08 € Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 104,45 € Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 125,40 € Bridgestone S001 7.3 309,75 € Yokohama V107 7.3 109,27 € Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 7.3 241,89 € Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 109,03 € Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 105,96 € Pirelli PZERO 7.0 140,28 € Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 98,15 € Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 106,66 € Giti GITISPORT S2 6.8 117,87 € Yokohama V701 6.5 104,34 € Yokohama V105 6.2 112,91 € Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 5.4 78,59 €
5,4 Median 7,6 9,8
10. rank in the group of 30 compared
67 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,6 above the group median group median 7,6
−1,6 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
  1. 1. 9.8 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 126,39 € +0,99 €
  2. 2. 9.5 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 129,92 € +4,52 €
  3. 3. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 135,75 € +10,35 €
  4. 4. 9.3 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 140,64 € +15,24 €
  5. 5. 9.1 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 141,77 € +16,37 €
  6. 6. 8.8 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 139,36 € +13,96 €
  7. 7. 8.5 Kumho PS72 better and cheaper 96,88 € −28,52 €
  8. 7. 8.5 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 127,82 € +2,42 €
  9. 9. 8.4 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 better and cheaper 120,37 € −5,03 €
  10. 10. 8.2 Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. This tyre 125,40 €
  11. 11. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 100,73 € −24,67 €
  12. 12. 7.9 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 120,97 € −4,43 €
  13. 13. 7.8 Kumho PS71 ECSTA 117,25 € −8,15 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 130,82 € +5,42 €
  15. 14. 7.6 Nexen N'FERA SPORT 99,69 € −25,71 €
  16. 16. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 120,08 € −5,32 €
  17. 16. 7.5 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 104,45 € −20,95 €
  18. 18. 7.3 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 125,40 €
  19. 18. 7.3 Bridgestone S001 309,75 € +184,35 €
  20. 18. 7.3 Yokohama V107 109,27 € −16,13 €
  21. 18. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 241,89 € +116,49 €
  22. 22. 7.1 Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 109,03 € −16,37 €
  23. 23. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 105,96 € −19,44 €
  24. 23. 7.0 Pirelli PZERO 140,28 € +14,88 €
  25. 23. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2 98,15 € −27,25 €
  26. 26. 6.9 Debica PRESTO UHP 2 106,66 € −18,74 €
  27. 27. 6.8 Giti GITISPORT S2 117,87 € −7,53 €
  28. 28. 6.5 Yokohama V701 104,34 € −21,06 €
  29. 29. 6.2 Yokohama V105 112,91 € −12,49 €
  30. 30. 5.4 Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 78,59 € −46,81 €
Specifications

Technical information

Selected size 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code2743200
EAN8019227274325
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseA (69 dB)
Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C.
Season Summer
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 0×
Top 3 1×
Average placement 6,0
2025
3. place
AutoBild Sports Summer Tire Test 245/35 R19 2025
8 tyres
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5. place
Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 2025
8 tyres
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2023
11. place
Auto Bild Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/45 R18 2023
20 tyres
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5. place
Auto motor und Sport Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 245/40 R18.

Current lowest
125,40 €
↘ 49,47 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
125,40 €
28.9.2026
Highest for the period
298,82 €
23.6.2026
298,82 125,40 125,40 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 248,17 € 22.6.2026: 264,26 € 22.6.2026: 248,17 € 23.6.2026: 298,82 € 23.6.2026: 248,17 € 24.6.2026: 298,82 € 24.6.2026: 248,17 € 25.6.2026: 298,82 € 25.6.2026: 248,17 € 25.6.2026: 139,87 € 20.8.2026: 137,94 € 13.9.2026: 248,17 € 13.9.2026: 217,86 € 14.9.2026: 248,17 € 14.9.2026: 217,86 € 15.9.2026: 248,17 € 15.9.2026: 217,86 € 15.9.2026: 239,92 € 15.9.2026: 217,86 € 16.9.2026: 248,17 € 16.9.2026: 217,86 € 17.9.2026: 248,17 € 17.9.2026: 217,86 € 18.9.2026: 248,17 € 18.9.2026: 219,63 € 19.9.2026: 248,17 € 22.9.2026: 240,71 € 22.9.2026: 239,90 € 23.9.2026: 238,37 € 23.9.2026: 248,17 € 23.9.2026: 238,37 € 24.9.2026: 248,17 € 24.9.2026: 239,44 € 24.9.2026: 220,00 € 25.9.2026: 248,17 € 25.9.2026: 239,90 € 26.9.2026: 248,17 € 28.9.2026: 125,40 € 8.10.2026: 140,65 € 8.10.2026: 125,40 € 8.11.2026: 125,40 €

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