Pirelli Premium PZERO (PZ5)
9.0 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 72 available 
tested in R18 
incomplete measurement: no wear measurement
tested in R18 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement 
Price from
127,09 €
in 245/40 R18
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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 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 8019227422719 SAP: 4227100
PIRELLI PZERO (PZ5), RP
C A B Price from 127,09 € 
Reinforced profile 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8019227422719
Current prices for size 245/40 R18.
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In stock
127,09 €
Buy → 2
In stock
130,38 €
Buy → 3
Delivery within 3 days
122,55 €
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
129,43 €
Buy → 5
Delivery within 3 days
132,19 €
Buy → 6
Delivery within 5 days
152,56 €
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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 245/40 R18 among 72 available
tested in R18 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement 
wear not measured 
ranking not certain yet (1.–28.) ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 85 of 94
91 +5,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 81 of 94
92 +10,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 41 of 78
57 +1,6 %
wet handling
beats 76 of 81
97 +5,2 %
Dry beats 87 of 94
93 +3,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 83 of 94
94 +6,3 %
dry handling
beats 74 of 82
96 +2,2 %
Economy beats 22 of 81
28 −2,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 13 of 79
13 −8,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 48 of 78
62 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 61 of 77
81 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 19 of 67
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 72 % 🏆 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 245/40 R18
Compared with 41 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,0 127,09 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 126,39 € better and cheaper 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 133,85 € 
Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 135,27 € 
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 € 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 151,18 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.1 141,77 € Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 9.0 127,09 € This tyre 
Continental SPORTCONTACT 6 9.0 132,78 € 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 8.8 128,98 € 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 139,36 € 
Kumho PS72 8.5 96,88 € 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 127,82 € 
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 120,37 € 
Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 125,40 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 100,73 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 8.0 131,60 € 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 120,97 € 
Kumho PS71 ECSTA 7.8 117,25 € 
Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 7.7 112,13 € 
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 7.0 128,32 € 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 98,15 € 
Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 106,66 € 
Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 116,83 € 
Giti GITISPORT S2 6.8 117,87 € 
Yokohama V701 6.5 104,34 € 
Yokohama V105 6.2 112,91 € 
Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 120,29 € 
Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 90,47 € 
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 5.4 78,59 € 5,4 Median 7,7 9,8
5.4 weakest in the group Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 78,59 € −48,50 € 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 126,39 € −0,70 €
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 78,59 € −48,50 € 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 126,39 € −0,70 € rank in the group of 41 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 is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (41)
- 1. 9.8 126,39 € −0,70 €
- 2. 9.7 133,85 € +6,76 €
- 3. 9.6 135,27 € +8,18 €
- 4. 9.5 129,92 € +2,83 €
- 5. 9.4 135,75 € +8,66 €
- 6. 9.3 140,64 € +13,55 €
- 7. 9.2 151,18 € +24,09 €
- 8. 9.1 141,77 € +14,68 €
- 9. 9.0 127,09 €
- 9. 9.0 132,78 € +5,69 €
- 11. 8.8 128,98 € +1,89 €
- 11. 8.8 139,36 € +12,27 €
- 13. 8.5 96,88 € −30,21 €
- 13. 8.5 127,82 € +0,73 €
- 15. 8.4 120,37 € −6,72 €
- 16. 8.2 125,40 € −1,69 €
- 17. 8.1 100,73 € −26,36 €
- 18. 8.0 131,60 € +4,51 €
- 19. 7.9 120,97 € −6,12 €
- 20. 7.8 117,25 € −9,84 €
- 21. 7.7 112,13 € −14,96 €
- 22. 7.6 130,82 € +3,73 €
- 22. 7.6 99,69 € −27,40 €
- 24. 7.5 120,08 € −7,01 €
- 24. 7.5 104,45 € −22,64 €
- 26. 7.3 125,40 € −1,69 €
- 26. 7.3 309,75 € +182,66 €
- 26. 7.3 109,27 € −17,82 €
- 26. 7.3 241,89 € +114,80 €
- 30. 7.1 109,03 € −18,06 €
- 31. 7.0 105,96 € −21,13 €
- 31. 7.0 128,32 € +1,23 €
- 31. 7.0 98,15 € −28,94 €
- 34. 6.9 106,66 € −20,43 €
- 34. 6.9 116,83 € −10,26 €
- 36. 6.8 117,87 € −9,22 €
- 37. 6.5 104,34 € −22,75 €
- 38. 6.2 112,91 € −14,18 €
- 39. 5.6 120,29 € −6,80 €
- 39. 5.6 90,47 € −36,62 €
- 41. 5.4 78,59 € −48,50 €
Specifications
Technical information
Selected size 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code4227100
EAN8019227422719
EU energy label C A B (71 dB)
C A B (71 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 245/40 R18.
Current lowest
127,09 €
Lowest for the period
116,47 €
Highest for the period
127,09 €
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.