Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 88% of the Bridgestone Turanza T005. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings.