Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (85%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, the rating is the same - 88%. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the Cinturato P7 C2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 80% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B rating. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.