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CINTURATO P7 (P7C2)

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 13 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested only in R16, R17
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
124,85 €
in 225/45 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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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 (9)

Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 8019227388503 SAP: 3885000
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2)
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseA Price from 124,85 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile
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Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 8019227314243 SAP: 3142400
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, (*)
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 137,54 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 225/45 R18 91Y EAN: 8019227322125 SAP: 3221200
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 137,94 €
Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 8019227425000 SAP: 4250000
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, (I*)
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 137,96 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 8019227355987 SAP: 3559800
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, (MO)
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 140,54 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 225/45 R18 95H XL EAN: 8019227412932 SAP: 4129300
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, (*), ELECT
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 154,07 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw Rim protection Rim protection Made for EVs Made for EVs
Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 8019227356007 SAP: 3560000
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, RUNFLAT, (MOE)
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 157,83 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 8019227314090 SAP: 3140900
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, RUNFLAT, (*)
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 162,98 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 8019227381467 SAP: 3814600
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) MFS
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseA Price from 283,80 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
Rating and verdict

How the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) evaluated

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,3 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested only in R16, R17
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 41 measurements · 14 tests
beats 68 of 95
72 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 12 tests
beats 66 of 95
83 +6,5 %
Aquaplaning 11 tests
beats 53 of 76
70 +1,3 %
wet handling 10 tests
beats 53 of 79
82 +2,1 %
Dry from 19 measurements · 13 tests
beats 63 of 95
67 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 11 tests
beats 78 of 95
92 +4,7 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 41 of 80
67 ≈ average
Economy from 16 measurements · 12 tests
beats 39 of 80
49 −2,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 11 tests
beats 46 of 78
60 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 25 of 62
42 −8,4 %
Noise and comfort from 9 measurements · 11 tests
beats 72 of 77
94 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 9 tests
beats 57 of 76
79 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 38 of 69
59 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 94 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 51 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 5× 1st–3rd place in 5 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
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure

Where Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) stands in size 225/45 R18

Compared with 20 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

8. rank in the group of 20 compared
60 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,3 above the group median group median 8,0
−1,3 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (20)
  1. 1. 9.6 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 133,00 € +8,15 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 150,60 € +25,75 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 143,29 € +18,44 €
  4. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 147,04 € +22,19 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 133,00 € +8,15 €
  6. 5. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 better and cheaper 110,59 € −14,26 €
  7. 7. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 132,44 € +7,59 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) This tyre 124,85 €
  9. 9. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 112,92 € −11,93 €
  10. 10. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 135,62 € +10,77 €
  11. 10. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 111,09 € −13,76 €
  12. 10. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 141,52 € +16,67 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 112,32 € −12,53 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 107,71 € −17,14 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 105,91 € −18,94 €
  16. 16. 7.3 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 144,30 € +19,45 €
  17. 17. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 113,82 € −11,03 €
  18. 18. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 94,28 € −30,57 €
  19. 19. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 92,44 € −32,41 €
  20. 20. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 72,34 € −52,51 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code3885000
EAN8019227388503
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseA (69 dB)
Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread CINTURATO P7 (P7C2)
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 0×
Top 3 3×
Average placement 5,8
2025
3. place
UTAC Summer/All-season Tire Test 225/45 R17 2025
14 tyres
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2024
16. place
Auto Bild Test letných pneumatík 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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2. place
Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 2024
9 tyres
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2023
2. place
Tyrereviews Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 2023
13 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
124,85 €
↘ 3,43 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
122,24 €
25.9.2026
Highest for the period
130,69 €
21.9.2026
130,69 122,24 124,85 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 129,29 € 5.8.2026: 128,79 € 3.9.2026: 128,85 € 17.9.2026: 128,13 € 21.9.2026: 130,69 € 24.9.2026: 128,13 € 25.9.2026: 122,24 € 8.10.2026: 124,66 € 9.10.2026: 124,28 € 16.10.2026: 125,61 € 23.10.2026: 124,85 € 30.10.2026: 126,01 € 2.11.2026: 124,85 € 3.11.2026: 126,07 € 6.11.2026: 124,85 € 8.11.2026: 124,85 €

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