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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this tyre comparison, we are putting under the microscope two popular tyres, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 by Goodyear and the Petlas Imperium PT515 by Petlas. Both are summer tyres catered towards performance and comfort.


To begin with, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 is an upgrade of the previous model, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. Our rating for this tyre is a solid 81%, which validates its overall quality and efficient performance. In the Autobild test, it secured a respectable 13th position among 53 competitors, with its key strengths being in comfort, value for money and mileage. It performed even better in the ADAC test, where it ranked 4th out of 15 tyres.


Kudos also to its well-balanced performance, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 stood out as a comfortable, value-oriented tyre with good mileage. Its superior features and better test standings set it apart from many competitors. However, details about its manufacturing origin and any potential replacement models are not available.


In contrast, the Petlas Imperium PT515 received an underwhelming rating of 42%. This tyre, made in Turkey, does not seem to fare well in competition. In the Autobild test, it fell in the lower quadrant ranking 35th out of 53 tyres and it did not fare much better in the ADAC test, where it came 14th out of 15.


In the Autobild 2022 summary, the Petlas Imperium PT515 received praise for its high mileage and low wear. However, it received criticism for not being well-balanced, showing clear weaknesses on both wet and dry surfaces, being relatively heavy and having notable sustainability issues.


To conclude, according to test data, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 delivers an overall better performance than the Petlas Imperium PT515. While the latter seems to have some plus points in specific areas, it falls short on overall performance and balance, making the Goodyear tyre a better option in terms of value for money and performance.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Petlas
Imperium PT515
Falken
e.Ziex
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
18
5
3
5
1
Best position
#1
#13
#2
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
24.0
3.7
2.2
1.0
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
47
11
34
63
64

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Petlas Imperium PT515
54%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Petlas Imperium PT515
66%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Petlas Imperium PT515
55%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
85%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Petlas Imperium PT515
71%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
78%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Petlas Imperium PT515
30%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
86%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Petlas Imperium PT515
60%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Petlas Imperium PT515
46%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Petlas Imperium PT515
63%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Petlas Imperium PT515
30%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Petlas Imperium PT515
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
92%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Petlas Imperium PT515
70%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
90%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Hankook ION Evo
78%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Petlas Imperium PT515
72%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
77%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Petlas Imperium PT515
75%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
96%
Hankook ION Evo
82%

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