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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 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested only in R16, R17
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
60 262 Ft
in 235/45 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 (5)

Your size 235/45 R18 98Y XL EAN: 8019227407587 SAP: 4075800
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, (R0)
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 60 262 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Audi Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 235/45 R18 94W EAN: 8019227327557 SAP: 3275500
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, SEALINSIDE
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 61 648 Ft
Seal (self-sealing technology) Seal (self-sealing technology) Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 235/45 R18 94W EAN: 8019227411287 SAP: 4112800
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, SEALINSIDE, (+)
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 62 172 Ft
Seal (self-sealing technology) Seal (self-sealing technology) OE OE: Volkswagen Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 235/45 R18 98W XL EAN: 8019227315837 SAP: 3158300
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) RP
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 69 760 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 235/45 R18 98Y XL EAN: 8019227409765 SAP: 4097600
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2), RP, RUNFLAT, (RE0)
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 69 964 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Audi 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 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested only in R16, R17
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 41 measurements · 14 tests
beats 67 of 93
73 +3,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 12 tests
beats 64 of 93
83 +6,5 %
Aquaplaning 11 tests
beats 51 of 76
70 +1,3 %
wet handling 10 tests
beats 52 of 77
82 +2,1 %
Dry from 19 measurements · 13 tests
beats 66 of 93
72 +2,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 11 tests
beats 79 of 93
92 +4,7 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 42 of 76
67 ≈ average
Economy from 16 measurements · 12 tests
beats 38 of 80
48 −3,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 11 tests
beats 47 of 80
60 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 24 of 61
42 −8,4 %
Noise and comfort from 9 measurements · 11 tests
beats 71 of 76
94 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 9 tests
beats 57 of 76
79 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 30 of 65
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 52 %
🏆 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 235/45 R18

Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 60 262 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.6 56 335 Ft better and cheaper Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.0 60 986 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 64 486 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 64 037 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 63 446 Ft Bridgestone T005 8.6 61 008 Ft Falken Ziex ZE320 8.6 44 578 Ft better and cheaper Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 61 702 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.3 60 262 Ft This tyre Falken AZENIS FK520 8.2 42 806 Ft Hankook K135 XL 8.2 53 901 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 56 095 Ft Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 40 173 Ft Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 44 414 Ft Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.0 50 724 Ft Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 52 474 Ft Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 46 062 Ft Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 45 610 Ft Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 7.5 43 988 Ft Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.0 42 470 Ft Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 43 998 Ft Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 6.9 48 708 Ft Kleber DYNAXER HP5 6.9 47 020 Ft Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 5.4 28 915 Ft
5,4 Median 8,0 9,6
9. rank in the group of 24 compared
63 % 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 are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
  1. 1. 9.6 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) better and cheaper 56 335 Ft −3 927 Ft
  2. 2. 9.0 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 60 986 Ft +725 Ft
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 64 486 Ft +4 224 Ft
  4. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 64 037 Ft +3 776 Ft
  5. 5. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 63 446 Ft +3 185 Ft
  6. 6. 8.6 Bridgestone T005 61 008 Ft +746 Ft
  7. 6. 8.6 Falken Ziex ZE320 better and cheaper 44 578 Ft −15 684 Ft
  8. 8. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 61 702 Ft +1 440 Ft
  9. 9. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) This tyre 60 262 Ft
  10. 10. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 42 806 Ft −17 456 Ft
  11. 10. 8.2 Hankook K135 XL 53 901 Ft −6 360 Ft
  12. 12. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 56 095 Ft −4 167 Ft
  13. 12. 8.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 40 173 Ft −20 089 Ft
  14. 12. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 44 414 Ft −15 847 Ft
  15. 12. 8.0 Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 50 724 Ft −9 538 Ft
  16. 12. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 52 474 Ft −7 788 Ft
  17. 17. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 46 062 Ft −14 200 Ft
  18. 18. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 45 610 Ft −14 652 Ft
  19. 19. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 43 988 Ft −16 274 Ft
  20. 20. 7.0 Kumho HS51 ECSTA 42 470 Ft −17 791 Ft
  21. 20. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 43 998 Ft −16 264 Ft
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 48 708 Ft −11 554 Ft
  23. 22. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 47 020 Ft −13 242 Ft
  24. 24. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 28 915 Ft −31 346 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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code4075800
EAN8019227407587
EU energy label Rolling resistanceA Wet gripA NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread CINTURATO P7 (P7C2)
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
Rim protection Yes - RP
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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 235/45 R18.

Current lowest
60 261,50 Ft
↗ 0,73 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
58 413,00 Ft
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
60 261,50 Ft
8.11.2026
60 261,50 58 413,00 60 261,50 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 59 823,00 Ft 4.11.2026: 58 413,00 Ft 8.11.2026: 60 261,50 Ft

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

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