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Petlas Imperium PT515 Test Results

Tested 2015 to 2024 3 publications

Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Petlas Imperium PT515 averages a finish of 23rd.

  • 7Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 23rdAverage finish
  • 28%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Petlas Imperium PT515

7 tests, 2015 to 2024

0%50%100%201520192021202220232024Average 28%2015 Market Overview - Braking Test (2015): P29 of 54, Beat 45% of the field2019 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2019): P13 of 16, Beat 20% of the field2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test (2021): P35 of 53, Beat 35% of the field2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2021): P14 of 15, Beat 7% of the field2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test (2022): P10 of 10, Beat 0% of the field2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2023): P30 of 50, Beat 41% of the field2024 Summer Tire Market Overview (2024): P28 of 55, Beat 50% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 28%

Record by discipline

Where the Petlas Imperium PT515 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 4 P27.3 of 42 29% -
Dry Handling 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Wet
Wet Braking 4 P26.5 of 42 30% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P37 of 50 27% -
Wet Handling 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Wet Circle 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Straight Aqua 2 P21.5 of 30 26% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P20.5 of 30 28% -
Comfort
Noise 1 P50 of 50 0% -
Tire Weight 1 P46 of 50 8% -
Value
Wear 2 P5.5 of 32.5 86% -
Value 1 P4 of 50 94% -
Rolling Resistance 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Fuel Consumption 2 P26 of 30 13% -
Abrasion 1 P14 of 50 73% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Petlas Imperium PT515. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Uniroyal RainSport 5 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
BFGoodrich Advantage 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Apollo Alnac 4g 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Fulda EcoControl HP2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Continental Premium Contact 6 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Toyo Proxes Comfort 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Firestone RoadHawk 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Semperit Speed Life 3 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Double Coin DC99 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Radar RPX800 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Cooper Zeon CS8 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Hifly HF201 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Zeetex ZT1000 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Sava Intensa HP2 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 7 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Petlas Imperium PT515 has recurring braking and handling weaknesses across its seven summer tests, with tread life the clearer strength. It finished last of ten in Vi Bilagare 2022 and 14th of 15 in ADAC 2021. Vi Bilagare recorded last place for both dry braking, 37.9m, and wet braking, 38.2m, with the latter 33.6% longer than best. ADAC 2023 placed it 37th of 50 for wet braking at 43.6m, 26.7% longer than best. Auto Bild 2024 was less severe in relative terms, with wet braking 27th of 55, but still 21.7% longer than best.

Wear results were better: third of 15 with 41,600km predicted life in ADAC 2021, and eighth of 50 with 47,500km in ADAC 2023. The latter also found fourth-best cost per kilometer. These running-cost positives sit beside repeated criticism of evasive control and wet handling, while fuel consumption and rolling resistance were weak in the detailed tests. Noise has an unusual exception: Vi Bilagare 2022 praised low noise on rough asphalt and good shock absorption, whereas ADAC 2021 criticised noise and ADAC 2023 measured the loudest result, 73.6dB. The surface-specific praise does not establish consistently quiet running.

Performance Strengths

  • Tread life Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Third of 15, predicted life 41,600km, 2021 ADAC 205/55 R16 test
    • Eighth of 50, predicted life 47,500km, 2023 ADAC summer test
  • Value for money Minor
    Details
    • Fourth of 50 for cost per kilometer, 1.56 euros/1,000km, 2023 ADAC summer test
  • Ride comfort Minor in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Good shock absorption praised, 2022 Vi Bilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test

Performance Weaknesses

Every test, newest first 7

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2024 1 test
2023 1 test
P30 of 50 Beat 41% of the field

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

ADAC 205/55 R16

WeakNoise WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2022 1 test
P10 of 10 Beat 0% of the field

2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test

Vi Bilagare 205/55 R16

Turkish Petlas offers one of the cheapest products you can find online. But Imperium PT515 is NOT an affordable solution. This is like throwing money in the lake. The stopping distance on wet asphalt is a full 33 feet longer than the best tires from 50 mph. In the evasive maneuver tests on dry roads, the Petlas tires can’t neutralize the lateral forces but have major problems with the load shift effect, which means that the tire skids wide and becomes difficult to control. On wet roads, it moods alternately between understeer into the curve followed by an oversteer in the middle of the turn. Budget tires often fitted on older, cheaper cars with poorer crash safety. It is a life-threatening combination. Save money on something other than the tires.

WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingWet CircleRolling ResistanceFuel Consumption WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2021 2 tests
P14 of 15 Beat 7% of the field

2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

ADAC 205/55 R16

The Petlas Imperium PT515 is particularly during dry braking, stopping the car a full 15 feet after the best on test. The tire also has poor handling. The trend continues in the wet, with long wet braking and weak handling results. The PT515 also has high levels of noise and high rolling resistance.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2019 1 test
2015 1 test

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