Petlas Imperium PT515 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 66 · 14 reviews analysed Road tests 65 · 7 tests
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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.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
66/100From 14 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
65/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 14 owner reviews found online.
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.
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7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Summer tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
28th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 27th of 55 | |
| Dry Braking | 36th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
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 |
Source: ADAC
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 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
14th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 3rd of 15 |
Source: ADAC
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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
13th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test · 185/50 R15
29th of 52
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
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