Comparison: Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Budget

Petlas

Imperium PT515

VS

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

Imperium PT515

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

5

4

15

Best position

#13

#1

#2

Average position

24.0

3.3

9.0

Latest test

2024

2026

2025

Available sizes

11

—

225

Wet

Petlas Imperium PT515

54%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - cross

Petlas Imperium PT515

66%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Petlas Imperium PT515

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet braking

Petlas Imperium PT515

55%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet handling

Petlas Imperium PT515

30%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet circle cornering

Petlas Imperium PT515

60%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Wet performance

Petlas Imperium PT515

58%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

55%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

82%

Dry

Petlas Imperium PT515

46%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry braking

Petlas Imperium PT515

63%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Dry driving behavior

Petlas Imperium PT515

51%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Dry handling

Petlas Imperium PT515

30%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Dry performance

Petlas Imperium PT515

53%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

58%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Comfort

Petlas Imperium PT515

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Exterior noise

Petlas Imperium PT515

70%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Interior noise

Petlas Imperium PT515

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

66%

Costs

Petlas Imperium PT515

72%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Fuel efficiency

Petlas Imperium PT515

65%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

83%

Mileage

Petlas Imperium PT515

75%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Imperium PT515

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

Test Profile

Wet

Dry

Comfort

Costs

Dimensions and prices

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