Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, we will be looking at two popular touring summer tyres: the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. Both tyres have an overall rating of 89% on our website, and have been tested in various tests conducted by reputable sources such as Autoklub ČR, Tyre Reviews, TyreReviews.com 2023, ADAC, and Autobild.

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 is a touring summer tyre made in Hungary, Poland, France, and Italy by the well-known Bridgestone Corporation. This tyre shows no signs of being replaced by a newer model. In multiple tests, it has shown an excellent rolling resistance, wet circle cornering, and dry braking. The highlights include a 3rd place finish in the Autoklub ČR test (out of 19 total tyres) and a 4th place finish in the ADAC test (out of 17 total tyres). In the TyreReviews.com 2023 test, the Turanza T005 was praised for being well-balanced, performing well on both dry and wet surfaces, and having a good environmental performance.

On the other hand, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is also a touring summer tyre made by the renowned Pirelli. This tyre has replaced the previous model, the Pirelli P7 Cinturato. While its exact manufacturing location is not specified, its performances are quite impressive. The Cinturato P7 C2 ranks 4th in the Autoklub ČR test (out of 19 total tyres) and 9th in the ADAC test (out of 17 total tyres). In the TyreReviews.com 2023 test, it received praise for its performance on dry surfaces, but it exhibited some weaknesses on wet surfaces, with a slightly weaker environmental performance. In the Autobild test, it secured an impressive 2nd place finish (out of 53 total tyres) with excellent wet braking.

In summary, both the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 are strong contenders in the touring summer tyre category. However, they have their own set of strengths and weaknesses:

• Bridgestone Turanza T005: Excellent rolling resistance, good wet cornering and dry braking, well-balanced on both dry and wet surfaces, and a good environmental performance.


• Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: Good performance on dry surfaces, impressive wet braking, but with some weaknesses on wet surfaces and in environmental performance.

Considering their mutual test positions, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks slightly higher overall. While both tyres have their specific merits, the Turanza T005 seems to be a slightly more balanced and versatile choice for drivers who are looking for a dependable touring summer tyre.