Segment
1. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue Premium2. Bridgestone Turanza T001 Premium3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium4. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Premium5. Uniroyal RainSport 3 Upper-middle
Comparison: Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue vs. Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 3 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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.
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Best rating in test
1. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue Exemplary2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Exemplary3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended5. Uniroyal RainSport 3 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Recommended2. Uniroyal RainSport 3 Satisfactory3. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue Satisfactory4. Bridgestone Turanza T001 Satisfactory5. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 2 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 Rating: Good | 1- | 2 | 2- | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 1- | 2- | 2- | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 256 | 131 | 133 | ||||
| Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue | 243 | 116 | 127 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 | 224 | 97 | 127 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue | 34,1 | 36,6 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 | 36,2 | 34,6 | |||||
| Uniroyal Rainsport 3 | 36,4 | 34,7 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 34,4 | 38,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 1- | 2- | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 Rating: - | 2+ | 2- | 3+ | ||||
| Uniroyal Rainsport 3 Rating: - | 1- | 2- | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,6 | 27 | |||||
| Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue | 34,8 | 27 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 | 36,6 | 28,7 | |||||
| Uniroyal Rainsport 3 | 35,9 | 28,7 | |||||
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