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1. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle2. Petlas Imperium PT515 Lowcost
Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Petlas Imperium PT515
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The Nokian WetProof and Petlas Imperium PT515 are two competitive options if you're shopping for summer tyres. Both have been tested in several categories and contexts, displaying unique strengths and weaknesses.
Nokian WetProof
Produced in Finland, the Nokian WetProof tyre comes with a commendable rating of 68% from us. Highlighted for its noise reduction and wet circle cornering according to ADAC's evaluation, it was ranked 11th out of 15 tyres tested. The WetProof model also performed well in Autobild's testing, securing a position in the high sixth place among 53 tyres.
Even though it was praised as balanced and efficient on dry and wet roads, it still showed some weaknesses in the environmental balance, mileage and wear, and a slight downgrade on sustainability.
For more about this tyre, visit Nokian's official website.
Petlas Imperium PT515
On the other hand, the Petlas Imperium PT515 tyre, produced in Turkey, received a rating of 42% from us. In ADAC's test, this tyre was ranked 14th out of 15. In the Autobild report, it managed to secure the 35th position among 53 tyres.
Despite being noted for its high mileage and low wear, the Petlas was criticised for being unbalanced, and showing significant weaknesses on wet and dry roads. The tyre was also flagged for being comparatively heavy, with notable shortages relating to sustainability.
Checkout more about the Petlas Imperium PT515 at Petlas's official page.
Conclusion
Even though both the Nokian WetProof and Petlas Imperium PT515 have their own merits and demerits, the data suggests that the WetProof tyre from Nokian provides a better all-around performance in different conditions, showing a more stable and balanced display across the board. This makes it a more reliable choice of the two, despite the higher mileage and lower wear offered by the Petlas Imperium PT515.
Please remember: tyre performance can greatly vary based on driving habits, vehicle type, and specific road conditions. Always prioritize safety and choose the tyre that best fits your personal driving requirements.
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1. Nokian WetProof 5.64
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1. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended
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1. Nokian WetProof Recommended2. Petlas Imperium PT515 Satisfactory
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These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Good | 2,9 | 2,0 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof | 35,1 | 31,7 | |||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 | 38,3 | 35,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 3,3 | 3,1 | 1,5 | |||
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