Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue (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%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2020 225/50 R17 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the P7 Cinturato Blue were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (89%) of the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue also have A wet ratings. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.