Petlas Imperium PT515 – Tests & Review

Petlas Imperium PT515 photo, test, review, ratings

Petlas Imperium PT515 is a Touring Summer tire with an asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

Key performance

The tire’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
94.39 %
Dry braking
90.24 %
Dry handling
98.53 %
Wet performance
87.05 %
Wet braking
74.87 %
Wet handling
93.53 %
Wet lateral handling
92.76 %
Aquaplaning
93.88 %
Straight aqua
92.34 %
Lateral aqua
95.42 %
Rolling resistance
92.52 %
Comfort
100 %
Noise
80 %

Petlas Imperium PT515 Tests

2022 Vi Bilagare (205/55 R16)

In 2022 experts of the Swedish magazine Vi Bilagare have tested Petlas at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 6 similar mid-range and premium summer tires. Also they included into the test 3 “Eco” tires with low rolling resistance to compare results.

Petlas Imperium PT515 test, ratings, review
Last place in Wet braking. +9.6m braking distance.
Petlas Imperium PT515 test, ratings, review
Last place in Wet handling. +4.7sec handling time.
Petlas Imperium PT515 test, ratings, review
Last place in Wet lateral handling. +1.6sec lap time.
Petlas Imperium PT515 test, ratings, review
7th place in Straight aqua. -6.5km/h float speed.
Petlas Imperium PT515 test, ratings, review
7th place in Wet lateral handling. -3.2 remaining lateral acceleration.
Petlas Imperium PT515 test, ratings, review
Last place in Dry braking. +3.7m braking distance.
Petlas PT515 test, ratings, review
7th place in Dry handling. +1.6sec handling time.
Petlas PT-515 test, ratings, review
6th place in Rolling resistance. +0.34 l/100km fuel consumption.
Petlas PT-515 test, ratings, review
1-2nd place in Subj. Comfort.
Petlas PT515 test, ratings, review
1-3rd place in Subj. Noise.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
10
37.9
+3.7
90.24%
Dry handling
9
108.7
+1.6
98.53%
Wet braking
10
38.2
+9.6
74.87%
Wet handling
10
72.6
+4.7
93.53%
Wet lateral handling
10
22.1
+1.6
92.76%
Straight aqua
8
78.4
-6.5
92.34%
Lateral aqua
8
66.6
-3.2
95.42%
Rolling resistance
9
5.48
+0.41
92.52%
Comfort
1-3
4
+1
100%
Noise
2-6
4
-1
80%

Test result: last place.

  • Extremely long wet braking distance and the lowest handling speed.
  • Low straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
  • Long dry braking distance and relatively good handling speed.
  • High rolling resistance.
  • Good comfort and low noise.

Petlas Imperium PT515 Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2022 Vi Bilagare
Dry braking
90.24% 90.24%
Dry handling
98.53% 98.53%
Wet braking
74.87% 74.87%
Wet handling
93.53% 93.53%
Wet lateral handling
92.76% 92.76%
Straight aqua
92.34% 92.34%
Lateral aqua
95.42% 95.42%
Rolling resistance
92.52% 92.52%
Noise
80% 80%
Comfort
100% 100%

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