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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 245/40 R18 among 72 available
tested only in R16, R17
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
48 792 Ft
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 (3)

Your size 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 8019227355970 SAP: 3559700
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, (MO)
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 48 792 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 8019227411911 SAP: 4119100
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) RP
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 54 134 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 8019227355994 SAP: 3559900
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, RUNFLAT, (MOE)
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 58 463 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology) 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 245/40 R18 among 72 available
tested only in R16, R17
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 41 measurements · 14 tests
beats 68 of 94
73 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 12 tests
beats 69 of 94
83 +6,5 %
Aquaplaning 11 tests
beats 49 of 78
70 +1,3 %
wet handling 10 tests
beats 56 of 81
82 +2,1 %
Dry from 19 measurements · 13 tests
beats 66 of 94
71 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 11 tests
beats 79 of 94
92 +4,7 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 47 of 82
67 ≈ average
Economy from 16 measurements · 12 tests
beats 49 of 81
61 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 11 tests
beats 52 of 79
60 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 29 of 57
42 −8,4 %
Noise and comfort from 9 measurements · 11 tests
beats 74 of 78
96 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 9 tests
beats 60 of 77
79 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 39 of 67
59 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 96 %
Weakness
durability (wear and abrasion) −8 % below average
🏆 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
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) stands in size 245/40 R18

Compared with 16 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

5. rank in the group of 16 compared
+0,3 above the group median group median 8,0
−0,6 behind the best in the group the best has 8,9
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (16)
  1. 1. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 50 674 Ft +1 883 Ft
  2. 2. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 better and cheaper 46 855 Ft −1 936 Ft
  3. 2. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 better and cheaper 42 946 Ft −5 845 Ft
  4. 4. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 better and cheaper 45 635 Ft −3 157 Ft
  5. 5. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) This tyre 48 792 Ft
  6. 6. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 41 496 Ft −7 296 Ft
  7. 7. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 50 146 Ft +1 354 Ft
  8. 7. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 41 200 Ft −7 592 Ft
  9. 7. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 46 481 Ft −2 311 Ft
  10. 10. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 40 966 Ft −7 825 Ft
  11. 11. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 40 198 Ft −8 594 Ft
  12. 12. 7.3 Maxxis PREMITRA 5 HP5 35 750 Ft −13 042 Ft
  13. 13. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 42 591 Ft −6 201 Ft
  14. 14. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 35 098 Ft −13 694 Ft
  15. 15. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 38 853 Ft −9 939 Ft
  16. 16. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 31 392 Ft −17 400 Ft
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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code3559700
EAN8019227355970
EU energy label Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseA (69 dB)
Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread CINTURATO P7 (P7C2)
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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8.0
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Bridgestone T005
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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 245/40 R18.

Current lowest
48 791,71 Ft
↗ 1,12 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
48 225,00 Ft
7.11.2026
Highest for the period
48 791,71 Ft
8.11.2026
48 791,71 48 225,00 48 791,71 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 48 253,00 Ft 7.11.2026: 48 225,00 Ft 8.11.2026: 48 791,71 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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