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 FlexClimate 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 FlexClimate first tested. We also know where
Imperium PT515 is made - Turkey.
