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Comparison: Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue vs. Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Costs
Mutual tests
Buy %

#	Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue /0%	Bridgestone Turanza T001 /0%	Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 /74%

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Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue vs Bridgestone Turanza T001 — test comparison and verdict

This comparison looks at two popular summer tyres used in passenger cars: the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue and the Bridgestone Turanza T001. Drawing on independent test placements from AutoBild and Autozeitung, the analysis below summarizes how each tyre performed across the published tyre tests and highlights relative strengths and weaknesses to help you choose the better option for your needs.

Test summary (positions)

AutoBild (50 tyres): Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue – 1st; Bridgestone Turanza T001 – 8th.

Autozeitung (10 tyres): Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue – 4th; Bridgestone Turanza T001 – 7th.

Across these two major European tests the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue consistently placed ahead of the Bridgestone Turanza T001. AutoBild ranks Pirelli at the top of a large field (1/50), while Bridgestone sits inside the top ten. Autozeitung shows a narrower spread but again favors the Pirelli model.

What the results mean — strengths & weaknesses

Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue (link: product page; manufacturer: Pirelli)
- Strengths: The test placements indicate that the P7 Cinturato Blue delivers a very well-balanced package — top-level overall performance in mixed evaluation criteria. High rankings in large comparative tests usually reflect strong wet and dry braking, confident handling and efficient rolling resistance (fuel economy).
- Weaknesses: Even top-ranked tyres trade small compromises — typical areas to watch are wear characteristics on heavily loaded vehicles or very high-performance handling extremes. No replacement model is listed for this tyre in the data provided.

Bridgestone Turanza T001 (link: product page; manufacturer: Bridgestone)
- Strengths: The Turanza T001 is a solid performer and places respectably in independent tests, suggesting reliable comfort, low noise and predictable touring behaviour. Its repeated top-ten finishes show it is a dependable all-round summer tyre for everyday driving.
- Weaknesses: Compared with the Pirelli in these tests, the Turanza falls behind on the combined scoring used by the testers — likely areas being ultimate wet/dry performance margins and dynamic handling where the Pirelli excels.

Head-to-head verdict

Considering both AutoBild and Autozeitung, the overall winner is the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue. It outperforms the Bridgestone Turanza T001 in both tests and shows a stronger placement trend, particularly notable given AutoBild’s 1st-of-50 ranking. The Bridgestone remains a very good touring tyre and may be preferred for buyers prioritising comfort and long-term consistency, but if top performance in independent test suites matters most, the Pirelli has the edge.

Final recommendation: Choose the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue for the best all-around performance and higher test rankings. Choose the Bridgestone Turanza T001 if you want a proven, comfortable touring tyre with solid test results and slightly different ride/comfort characteristics.

Neither model shows a listed replacement in the provided dataset; check the manufacturer pages above for the latest product updates and successor models.

Segment

1. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue Premium

2. Bridgestone Turanza T001 Premium

3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Bridgestone Turanza T001 111

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 101

3. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue 31

Number of tests

1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 26x

2. Bridgestone Turanza T001 12x

3. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue 7x

Best position in test

1. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue 1.

2. Bridgestone Turanza T001 2.

3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 2.

Worst position in test

1. Bridgestone Turanza T001 12.

2. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue 13.

3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 19.

Average position in tests

1. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue 5.29

2. Bridgestone Turanza T001 6.75

3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 7.54

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 2025

2. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue 2020

3. Bridgestone Turanza T001 2017

Best rating in test

1. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue Exemplary

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended

3. Bridgestone Turanza T001 Good

Worst rating in test

1. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue Satisfactory

2. Bridgestone Turanza T001 Satisfactory

3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Turanza T001

84%

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2

78.8%

Pirelli
P7 Cinturato Blue

56%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 A

2. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue A

3. Bridgestone Turanza T001 B

Dry

(Overall rating)

Bridgestone
Turanza T001

89%

Pirelli
P7 Cinturato Blue

82.6%

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2

74.3%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
P7 Cinturato Blue

90%

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2

72.3%

Bridgestone
Turanza T001

66.4%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Bridgestone Turanza T001 70 dB

2. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue ?

3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
P7 Cinturato Blue

100%

Bridgestone
Turanza T001

69%

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2

69.8%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue A

2. Bridgestone Turanza T001 C

3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 C

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Summer tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1-	1-	1
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	2
Bridgestone Turanza T001 Rating: Good	1-	2	2-
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	1-
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