Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive 255/40R18

Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive 255/40R18 95Y Grand Touring All-Season Tire 4164200

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $259.19πŸ“ 255/40R18πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive 255/40R18 a Good Tire?

The Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive 255/40R18 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for mid-size sedans and compact luxury cars. It delivers balanced dry handling and strong wet weather traction thanks to its directional tread pattern with high-density siping and advanced silica compound. Ride comfort is above average with well-controlled road noise, making it suitable for daily commuting. Tread life is competitive for its category, though it prioritizes all-weather capability over maximum longevity. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 301 consumer surveys, it performs well year-round but is not designed for severe winter conditions or sporty driving dynamics. Currently priced from $259.19, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive 255/40R18 is an all-season tire, designed for passenger car drivers who prioritize year-round versatility and confident performance in changing weather conditions. Its innovative polymer/resin compound and V-formation directional tread pattern focus on delivering balanced traction across dry, wet, and light snow conditions while maintaining quiet comfort.

The tire features a narrow, long footprint with a rigid 3-rib block design that provides lateral stability through corners, while a central zig-zag groove and trumpet-shaped lateral grooves work together for wet weather handling and hydroplaning resistance. It meets industry severe snow service requirements and carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, qualifying it as an all-weather tire. Driver feedback points to strong wet and dry performance with excellent comfort levels and reliable treadwear characteristics in real-world use.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability while offering genuine winter capability. Overall, it's a solid choice for passenger cars used primarily for daily driving in climates that experience all four seasons but don't require dedicated winter tires.

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Key Features

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3PMSF Certified
Meets severe snow service requirements with three-peak mountain snowflake symbol for genuine winter traction capability.
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Hydroplaning Resistance
Central zig-zag groove and trumpet-shaped lateral grooves channel water away for improved wet weather control.
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Directional Tread
V-formation directional pattern optimizes traction and performance across dry, wet, and light snow conditions.
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Stable Footprint
Narrow, long contact patch with rigid 3-rib block design delivers lateral stability and cornering confidence.
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Quiet Comfort
Advanced compound formulation and tread design minimize road noise for comfortable daily driving.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Year-round daily commuting in variable weatherβœ“ Drivers seeking single-tire solution for all seasonsβœ“ Passenger cars in regions with light winter conditionsβœ“ Highway and city driving with comfort priority
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Specifications

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Size
255/40R18
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Load Index
95
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Speed Rating
Y
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TirePath Editorial Review

4.6
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"Stands out for excellent year-round versatility, making it ideal for commuters who want one tire for all seasons. Winter traction may not match dedicated snow tires in harsh conditions."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Excellent
Survey Ratings301 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive 255/40R18 95Y Grand Touring All-Season Tire 4164200
Size255/40R18
Season🌀️ All Season
VehiclePassenger Car