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Comparison: Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Petlas Imperium PT515Budget
PetlasPetlas

Imperium PT515

3.7
R15 – R16
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

7.8
R16 – R22
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPremium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 4 S

9.7
R18 – R23
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Test Profile

Petlas
Imperium PT515
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
5
15
10
Best position
#13
#2
#1
Average position
24.0
9.0
2.1
Latest test
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
11
226
195

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Petlas Imperium PT515
54%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Wet braking
Petlas Imperium PT515
55%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Petlas Imperium PT515
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Petlas Imperium PT515
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Wet circle cornering
Petlas Imperium PT515
60%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Wet handling
Petlas Imperium PT515
30%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
Dry
Confidence
Petlas Imperium PT515
46%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Dry braking
Petlas Imperium PT515
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Dry driving behavior
Petlas Imperium PT515
51%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Dry handling
Petlas Imperium PT515
30%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Petlas Imperium PT515
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Exterior noise
Petlas Imperium PT515
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
Interior noise
Petlas Imperium PT515
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Costs
Confidence
Petlas Imperium PT515
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Fuel efficiency
Petlas Imperium PT515
65%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Mileage
Petlas Imperium PT515
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%

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