Segment
1. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle2. Petlas Imperium PT515 Lowcost
Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Petlas Imperium PT515
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Let's analytically compare two summer tyres - Firestone Roadhawk and Petlas Imperium PT515. Both tyres have their own advantages and disadvantages considering the tests and ratings data.
The Firestone Roadhawk hail from the renowned tyre manufacturer Firestone. It is a product with a solid reputation, scoring 59% in our rating which is manufactured in the US. This tyre has not been replaced by a new model and is primarily considered a summer tyre. In the Autobild tyre test, the Roadhawk sat nicely at the 10th position out of 53, boasting excellent dry handling, wet handling and wet side guide characteristics. ADAC comparison test ranked it at 5th position among 16 tyres, while the handling and safety in dry conditions as well as its wet braking feature being particularly noted.
Traveling from Turkey, Petlas, known for their affordable but quality models, presents us with the Petlas Imperium PT515. This summer tyre, according to our evaluation, ranks at 48%. Autobild placed it at the 35th position, while the ADAC test gave it a ranking below average, at 13th place. The Petlas Imperium PT515 does not have a successor and it's mainly recognized for its high mileage and low wear according to TyreReviews.com 2023 tests. However, it appears to have some weaknesses, not being very well-balanced and showing significant weaknesses on both dry and wet roads.
In the long run, Firestone Roadhawk clearly wins in terms of performance and rankings overall. It is important to note however that both tyres might serve different needs and considerations dependent on personal requirements and road conditions.
While the Roadhawk features good handling both on dry and wet roads and contributes to a safer ride, the Petlas Imperium PT515 stands out with its high mileage and low wear, aspects which might appeal to long-distance drivers or those on a tighter budget. However, it's worth considering that the Imperium PT515 showed noticeable weaknesses in dry and wet conditions, which can bring down overall driving experience and safety.
So when planning to invest in a new set of tyres, both these tyres are worth considering as their utility is context dependent.
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Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Petlas Imperium PT515 Satisfactory2. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 36,6 | 28,7 | |||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 | 39,0 | 31,4 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,8 | |||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 Rating: Good | 2,8 | 3,5 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,7 | 31,6 | |||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 | 38,3 | 35,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 0,5 | 1,4 | ||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory | 2,8 | 1,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | 2,5 | ||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 3,0 | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,3 | ||
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