Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Petlas Imperium PT515 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Petlas (50%). In this particular case, the Petlas Imperium PT515 has a better rating of 51% compared to 50% of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Petlas Imperium PT515 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance and the Imperium PT515 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Efficient Grip Performance is made in Slovenia and Imperium PT515 is made in Turkey.