In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (
Petlas) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Petlas (40%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% 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 Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Imperium PT515 is made in Turkey and
ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.
