Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Petlas Imperium PT515 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Petlas (50%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 51% of the Petlas Imperium PT515. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Petlas Imperium PT515 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the Imperium PT515 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy and Imperium PT515 is made in Turkey.