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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone B340 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone B340

Summer Touring tires

Bridgestone B340 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
1 owner review
Dry
80
Wet
70
Comfort
80
Noise
–
Treadwear
100
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato P7

Premium Touring Summer tire

Pirelli Cinturato P7 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
81/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
188 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
81
Comfort
85
Noise
72
Treadwear
69
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone B340 — better treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if wet, comfort and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) B340 leads by 1
A — Bridgestone B340
80
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
79
Why this score
SourceB340Cinturato P7
Professional tests (TWG score) – 76
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners 80 83
SimpleTire owners – 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 11
A — Bridgestone B340
70
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
81
Why this score
SourceB340Cinturato P7
Professional tests (TWG score) – 87
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 70 73
SimpleTire owners – 93

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 5
A — Bridgestone B340
80
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
85
Why this score
SourceB340Cinturato P7
Professional tests (TWG score) – 92
Tire Rack owners – 81
Tyre Reviews owners 80 74
SimpleTire owners – 94

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone B340
–
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
72
Why this score
SourceB340Cinturato P7
Professional tests (TWG score) – 72
SimpleTire owners – 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) B340 leads by 31
A — Bridgestone B340
100
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
69
Why this score
SourceB340Cinturato P7
Tire Rack owners – 75
Tyre Reviews owners 100 69
SimpleTire owners – 86

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 5
A — Bridgestone B340
70
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
75
Why this score
SourceB340Cinturato P7
Tyre Reviews owners 70 75

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone B340 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone B340Pirelli Cinturato P7
Relative Score 81 77
Dry 80 79
Wet 70 81
Comfort 80 85
Noise – 72
Treadwear 100 69
Handling 70 75

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone B340

The Bridgestone B340 is perceived as a durable tire that offers a commendable balance of longevity and traction. Users suggest that its performance characteristics are best suited for lighter vehicles, as its effectiveness may diminish under the weight of heavier automotive platforms.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread durability
  • Reliable grip performance

Cons

  • Potential performance degradation on heavier vehicles

Observations

  • Performance is noted to be highly dependent on vehicle weight, with lighter cars likely to see the best results.
Tire B Pirelli Cinturato P7

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 is widely regarded as a competent, comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in dry weather conditions and offers a quiet, refined ride. While many users praise its longevity and road manners, a significant portion of the user base reports inconsistent performance in wet conditions, rapid tread wear, and susceptibility to sidewall damage, particularly with run-flat variants.

Pros

  • Excellent dry weather grip and predictable handling
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Strong fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
  • Good overall durability for long-distance touring

Cons

  • Inconsistent or poor wet weather traction
  • Premature tread wear and rapid performance degradation over time
  • Weak sidewall construction prone to bulges and punctures
  • Noticeable drop in performance as the tire ages

Observations

  • Users with run-flat versions frequently report a harsh, noisy ride and increased susceptibility to pothole damage compared to non-run-flat alternatives.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented compacts (e.g., Mini Cooper, VW Golf) often find the sidewalls too soft for spirited driving, leading to excessive roll and lack of feedback.
  • Owners of heavy SUVs and high-torque vehicles report significantly faster tread wear and occasional tire deformation.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone B340 B · Pirelli Cinturato P7
CategorySummer Touring tiresPremium Touring Summer tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—48
Rim diameters—16″ – 21″
Tread depth—11/32″
UTQG—260 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Pirelli

Winner: Bridgestone B340 — better treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if wet, comfort and handling matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone B340 scores 100 vs 69 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 81 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 85 vs 80 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 75 vs 70 on handling.

Tire A · Bridgestone B340
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.