Comparison: Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Petlas (40%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 42% of the Petlas Imperium PT515. The first tyre test of Petlas Imperium PT515 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Imperium PT515 is made in Turkey and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.