In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 are Premium Touring Summer tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.
Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eleven tests which compare both tyres directly!
Out of these eleven tests:
While it might look like the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is better than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stopped the vehicle in 1.31% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:36.9M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 35.9M |
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:34.8M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 34.5M |
2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.4M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 34.5M |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.4M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 34.5M |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.29M | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 35.74M |
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:37.3M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 37M |
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:36.6M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 36.3M |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.4% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:101.67s | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 102.32s |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:52.36s | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 52.26s |
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:56s | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 56.3s |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.31% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:95.8Km/H | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 95.5Km/H |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during zero subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 scored 10.34% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:8.6 Points | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.4 Points |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:85 Points | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 95 Points |
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stopped the vehicle in 1.66% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:29.6M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 29M |
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:41M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 39.9M |
2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:31.6M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 29.7M |
2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 225/50 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35M | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 37.1M |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:49.3M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 46.4M |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:34.94M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 32.91M |
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:37.7M | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 40.3M |
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:58.9M | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 57.5M |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 performed equally well in wet braking - concrete tests.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:39.1M | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 39.1M |
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.23% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:101.2s | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 101.9s |
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:70.05s | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 70.88s |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:86.21s | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 85.31s |
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:85.4s | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 85.6s |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.64% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:77.9Km/H | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 78.4Km/H |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during zero subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 scored 10.36% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:8.6 Points | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 10 Points |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:90 Points | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 100 Points |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.68% faster around a wet circle than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:11.6s | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 11.68s |
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 floated at a 0.49% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:75.2Km/H | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 74.7Km/H |
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:81.18Km/H | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 82.02Km/H |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:81.6Km/H | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 83Km/H |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:75.47Km/H | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 75.33Km/H |
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:82.8Km/H | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 81.8Km/H |
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:75.3Km/H | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 77Km/H |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 slipped out at a 0.87% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:3.33m/sec2 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 3.19m/sec2 |
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:3.5m/sec2 | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 3.7m/sec2 |
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 measured 1.2% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:70.7dB | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 70.5dB |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:68.7dB | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 69.2dB |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:72.4dB | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 70.4dB |
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:72.3dB | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 70.5dB |
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:64.9dB | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 64.2dB |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 performed equally well in noise tests.
Best In Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:61.5dB | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 61.5dB |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two tyre weight tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 weighed 7.33% less than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Tyre Weight: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Tyre Weight winner was calculated >>
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:8.74Kg | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.04Kg |
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.7Kg | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 8.7Kg |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during three wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is predicted to cover 8.12% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:32500KM | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 26250KM |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:31960KM | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 30600KM |
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:40400KM | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 39500KM |
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one value tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 proved to have a 0.34% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Value: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:9.07Price/1000 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.15Price/1000 |
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:2.75Price/1000 | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 2.71Price/1000 |
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two price tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 cost 1.65% less than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Price: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:218 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 238 |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:290 | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 280 |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:89.19 | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 81.39 |
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005:111 | ✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 107 |
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:6625 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 6750 |
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had a 22.31% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:6.9kg / t | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 8.7kg / t |
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.19kg / t | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.76kg / t |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.01kg / t | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.25kg / t |
2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:6.76kg / t | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 8.22kg / t |
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:0.665kg / t | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 0.82kg / t |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 used 1.75% less fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:5.6l/100km | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 5.7l/100km |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 emitted 10.72% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Turanza T005
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:73.3mg/km/t | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 82.1mg/km/t |
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
In total the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has been reviewed 148 times and drivers have given the tyre 73% overall.
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has been reviewed 25 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
In conclusion the Bridgestone Turanza T005 performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet handling [s], wet circle, tyre weight, wear, value, price, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion, while the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 performed better in dry braking, subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning and noise.
Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in wet braking - concrete, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Bridgestone Turanza T005 seems to be the best tyre overall.
However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.
Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.