Comparison: Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Petlas (50%). In this particular case, the Petlas Imperium PT515 has a better rating of 51% compared to 50% of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. The first tyre test of Petlas Imperium PT515 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Imperium PT515 and the Efficient Grip Performance were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Imperium PT515 is made in Turkey and Efficient Grip Performance is made in Slovenia.