Pirelli Premium PZERO (PZ5)
9.0 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available 
tested in this size 
incomplete measurement: no wear measurement
tested in this size incomplete measurement: no wear measurement 
Price from
98,51 €
in 225/40 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 (1)
Your size 225/40 R18 92Y XL EAN: 8019227424423 SAP: 4244200
PIRELLI PZERO (PZ5), RP
C A B Price from 98,51 € 
Reinforced profile 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8019227424423
Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2026
98,51 €
Buy → 2
Delivery within 3 days
93,38 €
Buy → 3
Delivery within 3 days
99,09 €
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
101,80 €
Buy → 5
Delivery within 3 days
102,96 €
Buy → 6
Delivery within 5 days
119,24 €
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Rating and verdict
How the Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) evaluated
9.0 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,0 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available
tested in this size incomplete measurement: no wear measurement 
wear not measured 
ranking not certain yet (1.–32.) ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 85 of 94
91 +6,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 81 of 94
92 +10,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 48 of 85
57 +1,6 %
wet handling
beats 77 of 82
97 +5,2 %
Dry beats 87 of 94
93 +3,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 84 of 94
94 +6,3 %
dry handling
beats 74 of 82
96 +2,2 %
Economy beats 19 of 86
23 −5,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 10 of 86
13 −8,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 51 of 83
62 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 67 of 83
81 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 20 of 74
30 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 93 % Wet 91 % Weakness
Economy worse than 77 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 2× 1st place in 2 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 4× 1st–3rd place in 4 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 Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 42 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,0 98,51 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 107,33 € 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 104,74 € 
Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 104,74 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 90,29 € better and cheaper 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 122,66 € 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 111,61 € 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 126,71 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 9.1 97,96 € better and cheaper Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 9.0 98,51 € This tyre 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 8.8 93,40 € 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 97,50 € 
Kumho PS72 8.5 75,30 € 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 84,43 € 
Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 94,98 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 89,96 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 8.0 115,38 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 2 7.9 111,38 € 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 97,77 € 
Kumho PS71 7.8 266,60 € 
Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 7.7 108,52 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 104,96 € 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 77,10 € 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 95,15 € 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 88,70 € 
Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 7.5 65,23 € 
Bridgestone S001 7.3 92,00 € 
Yokohama V107 7.3 97,29 € 
Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 98,94 € 
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 87,94 € 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 82,52 € 
Pirelli PZERO 7.0 114,18 € 
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 86,90 € 
Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 92,36 € 
Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 81,64 € 
Yokohama V701 6.5 84,83 € 
Nankang AS-2+ XL 6.2 80,50 € 
Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 75,12 € 
Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 83,53 € 
Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 5.4 52,22 € 
Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.4 71,80 € 
Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 4.4 63,58 € 4,4 Median 7,7 9,8
4.4 weakest in the group Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 63,58 € −34,93 € 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 107,33 € +8,82 €
Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 63,58 € −34,93 € 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 107,33 € +8,82 € rank in the group of 42 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,7
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 (42)
- 1. 9.8 107,33 € +8,82 €
- 2. 9.7 104,74 € +6,23 €
- 3. 9.6 104,74 € +6,23 €
- 4. 9.5 90,29 € −8,22 €
- 5. 9.4 122,66 € +24,15 €
- 6. 9.3 111,61 € +13,10 €
- 7. 9.2 126,71 € +28,20 €
- 8. 9.1 97,96 € −0,55 €
- 9. 9.0 98,51 €
- 10. 8.8 93,40 € −5,11 €
- 10. 8.8 97,50 € −1,01 €
- 12. 8.5 75,30 € −23,21 €
- 12. 8.5
- 14. 8.4 84,43 € −14,08 €
- 15. 8.2 94,98 € −3,53 €
- 16. 8.1 89,96 € −8,55 €
- 17. 8.0 115,38 € +16,87 €
- 18. 7.9 111,38 € +12,87 €
- 18. 7.9 97,77 € −0,74 €
- 20. 7.8 266,60 € +168,09 €
- 21. 7.7 108,52 € +10,01 €
- 22. 7.6 104,96 € +6,45 €
- 22. 7.6 77,10 € −21,41 €
- 24. 7.5 95,15 € −3,36 €
- 24. 7.5 88,70 € −9,81 €
- 24. 7.5 65,23 € −33,28 €
- 27. 7.3 92,00 € −6,51 €
- 27. 7.3 97,29 € −1,22 €
- 27. 7.3 98,94 € +0,43 €
- 30. 7.1 87,94 € −10,57 €
- 31. 7.0 82,52 € −15,99 €
- 31. 7.0 114,18 € +15,67 €
- 31. 7.0 86,90 € −11,61 €
- 34. 6.9 92,36 € −6,15 €
- 34. 6.9 81,64 € −16,87 €
- 36. 6.5 84,83 € −13,68 €
- 37. 6.2 80,50 € −18,01 €
- 38. 5.6 75,12 € −23,39 €
- 38. 5.6 83,53 € −14,98 €
- 40. 5.4 52,22 € −46,29 €
- 40. 5.4 71,80 € −26,71 €
- 42. 4.4 63,58 € −34,93 €
Specifications
Technical information
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code4244200
EAN8019227424423
EU energy label C A B (70 dB)
C A B (70 dB) Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread PZERO (PZ5)
Season Summer
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
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Reference tyre
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 4×
Wins 
2×
2× Top 3 
3×
3× Average placement 2,8
2026
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
98,51 €
Lowest for the period
91,28 €
Highest for the period
98,51 €
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.