Comparison: Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Petlas (40%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% 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 Hankook ION Evo first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Imperium PT515 is made in Turkey and ION Evo is made in Hungary.