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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

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 This tyre has not been replaced by a new model and is primarily considered a summer tyre.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.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Petlas
Imperium PT515
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
21
5
9
18
Best position
#2
#13
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
24.0
5.8
6.1
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
2024
Available sizes
164
11
92
47

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Petlas Imperium PT515
54%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Petlas Imperium PT515
66%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Petlas Imperium PT515
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Petlas Imperium PT515
30%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Petlas Imperium PT515
55%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Petlas Imperium PT515
60%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Petlas Imperium PT515
46%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Petlas Imperium PT515
63%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Petlas Imperium PT515
30%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Petlas Imperium PT515
51%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Petlas Imperium PT515
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Petlas Imperium PT515
70%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Petlas Imperium PT515
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Petlas Imperium PT515
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Petlas Imperium PT515
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Petlas Imperium PT515
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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