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PZERO (PZ5)

9.0 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in R18 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
135,08 €
in 225/45 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

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SpeedSI index

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Tyre variants (1)

Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 8019227431551 SAP: 4315500
PIRELLI PZERO (PZ5), RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 135,08 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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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 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in R18 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement wear not measured ranking not certain yet (1.–33.)
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 22 measurements · 5 tests
beats 85 of 95
90 +5,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 5 tests
beats 80 of 95
92 +10,1 %
Aquaplaning 5 tests
beats 43 of 76
57 +1,6 %
wet handling 5 tests
beats 73 of 79
97 +5,2 %
Dry from 10 measurements · 5 tests
beats 88 of 95
93 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 5 tests
beats 83 of 95
94 +6,3 %
dry handling 5 tests
beats 72 of 80
96 +2,2 %
Economy from 5 measurements · 5 tests no wear measurement
beats 17 of 80
22 −6,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 5 tests
beats 11 of 78
13 −8,1 %
Noise and comfort from 3 measurements · 4 tests
beats 45 of 77
59 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 3 tests
beats 59 of 76
81 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 19 of 69
30 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 93 % Wet 90 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 78 %
🏆 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
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) stands in size 225/45 R18

Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 9,0 135,08 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 109,71 € better and cheaper Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 143,53 € Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 144,41 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 139,93 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 149,30 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 158,00 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 163,49 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.1 140,68 € Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 9.0 135,08 € This tyre Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 8.8 120,67 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 132,57 € Kumho PS72 8.5 100,81 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 165,24 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 111,74 € Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 157,83 € Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 115,68 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 8.0 152,16 € Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 137,92 € Kumho PS71 ECSTA 7.8 205,05 € Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 7.7 125,18 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 163,84 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 101,47 € Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 121,08 € Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 120,33 € Bridgestone S001 7.3 149,77 € Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 134,94 € Yokohama V107 7.3 116,68 € Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 110,57 € Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 125,04 € Kleber DYNAXER UHP 6.9 102,83 € Laufenn LK01B S FIT EQ 6.8 110,42 € Yokohama V701 6.5 115,36 € Yokohama V105 6.2 142,67 € Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 92,69 € Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 116,41 € Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 5.4 74,38 € Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.4 74,81 €
5,4 Median 7,8 9,8
9. rank in the group of 37 compared
76 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+1,2 above the group median group median 7,8
−0,8 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 (37)
  1. 1. 9.8 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO better and cheaper 109,71 € −25,37 €
  2. 2. 9.7 Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 143,53 € +8,45 €
  3. 3. 9.6 Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 144,41 € +9,33 €
  4. 4. 9.5 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 139,93 € +4,85 €
  5. 5. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 149,30 € +14,22 €
  6. 6. 9.3 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 158,00 € +22,92 €
  7. 7. 9.2 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 163,49 € +28,41 €
  8. 8. 9.1 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 140,68 € +5,60 €
  9. 9. 9.0 Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) This tyre 135,08 €
  10. 10. 8.8 Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 120,67 € −14,41 €
  11. 10. 8.8 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 132,57 € −2,51 €
  12. 12. 8.5 Kumho PS72 100,81 € −34,27 €
  13. 12. 8.5 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 165,24 € +30,16 €
  14. 14. 8.4 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 111,74 € −23,34 €
  15. 15. 8.2 Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 157,83 € +22,75 €
  16. 16. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 115,68 € −19,40 €
  17. 17. 8.0 Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 152,16 € +17,08 €
  18. 18. 7.9 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 137,92 € +2,84 €
  19. 19. 7.8 Kumho PS71 ECSTA 205,05 € +69,97 €
  20. 20. 7.7 Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 125,18 € −9,90 €
  21. 21. 7.6 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 163,84 € +28,76 €
  22. 21. 7.6 Nexen N'FERA SPORT 101,47 € −33,61 €
  23. 23. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 121,08 € −14,00 €
  24. 23. 7.5 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 120,33 € −14,75 €
  25. 25. 7.3 Bridgestone S001 149,77 € +14,69 €
  26. 25. 7.3 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 134,94 € −0,14 €
  27. 25. 7.3 Yokohama V107 116,68 € −18,40 €
  28. 28. 7.1 Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 110,57 € −24,51 €
  29. 29. 6.9 Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 125,04 € −10,04 €
  30. 29. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER UHP 102,83 € −32,25 €
  31. 31. 6.8 Laufenn LK01B S FIT EQ 110,42 € −24,66 €
  32. 32. 6.5 Yokohama V701 115,36 € −19,72 €
  33. 33. 6.2 Yokohama V105 142,67 € +7,59 €
  34. 34. 5.6 Nexen N'FERA SU1 92,69 € −42,39 €
  35. 34. 5.6 Barum BRAVURIS 6 116,41 € −18,67 €
  36. 36. 5.4 Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 74,38 € −60,70 €
  37. 36. 5.4 Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 74,81 € −60,27 €
Specifications

Technical information

Selected size 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code4315500
EAN8019227431551
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread PZERO (PZ5)
Season Summer
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 2×
Top 3 3×
Average placement 2,8
2026
3. place
AutoBild Summer Sports Tire Test 255/35 R19 2026
8 tyres
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2025
6. place
EVO Magazine Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 2025
9 tyres
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1. place
Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
9 tyres
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1. place
Tyre Reviews Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
7 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
135,08 €
↗ 13,22 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
119,31 €
22.6.2026
Highest for the period
135,08 €
9.10.2026
135,08 119,31 135,08 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 119,31 € 2.7.2026: 121,70 € 30.7.2026: 131,32 € 31.7.2026: 131,49 € 1.8.2026: 131,32 € 8.8.2026: 131,00 € 14.8.2026: 131,32 € 19.8.2026: 131,49 € 22.8.2026: 128,74 € 27.8.2026: 131,96 € 28.8.2026: 131,64 € 1.9.2026: 132,43 € 1.9.2026: 131,64 € 1.9.2026: 131,96 € 2.9.2026: 131,64 € 3.9.2026: 131,32 € 11.9.2026: 131,00 € 17.9.2026: 130,69 € 24.9.2026: 130,37 € 26.9.2026: 130,69 € 29.9.2026: 130,37 € 1.10.2026: 130,05 € 6.10.2026: 132,43 € 6.10.2026: 130,05 € 7.10.2026: 130,37 € 8.10.2026: 130,05 € 9.10.2026: 135,08 € 9.10.2026: 130,05 € 9.10.2026: 130,37 € 15.10.2026: 130,69 € 22.10.2026: 131,00 € 24.10.2026: 130,69 € 27.10.2026: 130,37 € 28.10.2026: 130,69 € 29.10.2026: 130,37 € 30.10.2026: 130,69 € 6.11.2026: 131,00 € 7.11.2026: 130,69 € 8.11.2026: 135,08 €

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