Comparison: Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Michelin e.Primacy

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 e.Primacy has a better rating of 71% compared to 42% of the Petlas Imperium PT515. The first tyre test of Petlas Imperium PT515 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Imperium PT515 and the e.Primacy were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Imperium PT515 is made in Turkey and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.