Petlas Imperium PT515 review
The Petlas Imperium PT515 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in durability and dry-road performance. While some users note limitations in wet-weather traction and fuel efficiency, the consensus highlights its impressive longevity and cost-effectiveness for daily commuting.
Owners rate it 14.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
78.9%By road tests
64.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 14 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Petlas Imperium PT515 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in durability and dry-road performance. While some users note limitations in wet-weather traction and fuel efficiency, the consensus highlights its impressive longevity and cost-effectiveness for daily commuting.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Strong dry-road grip and handling
- High value-for-money proposition
- Good noise and shock absorption
Cons
- Mediocre wet-weather performance
- Increased fuel consumption compared to eco-focused tires
- Performance degradation as the rubber compound ages
- Limited handling precision during aggressive driving
Worth knowing
- Users specifically identified the tire as a highly suitable, cost-effective choice for the Toyota Camry.
- The tire demonstrates resilience against poor road conditions, making it effective for rural or lower-quality infrastructure.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
30th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 37th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 26th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 36th of 50 | |
| Value | 5th of 50 | |
| Wear | 9th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 49th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 14th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 37th of 50 |
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 1st of 10 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 10 |
2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
14th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 3rd of 15 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
35th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 32nd of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 38th of 53 |
2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
13th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
Petlas Imperium PT515 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9.65/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
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