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Comparison: Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Petlas) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Petlas (50%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 51% of the Petlas Imperium PT515. The first tyre test of Petlas Imperium PT515 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Imperium PT515 and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Imperium PT515 is made in Turkey and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Petlas
Imperium PT515
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
5
36
Best position
#13
#1
Average position
24.0
3.1
Latest test
2024
2023
Available sizes
36
319

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Petlas Imperium PT515
60%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Dry braking
Petlas Imperium PT515
61%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Dry driving behavior
Petlas Imperium PT515
74%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Dry handling
Petlas Imperium PT515
30%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Safety
Petlas Imperium PT515
58%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Wet
Confidence
Petlas Imperium PT515
68%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Petlas Imperium PT515
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Petlas Imperium PT515
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Wet braking
Petlas Imperium PT515
40%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Wet circle cornering
Petlas Imperium PT515
68%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Wet handling
Petlas Imperium PT515
25%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Petlas Imperium PT515
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
93%
Comfort
Petlas Imperium PT515
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
60%
Exterior noise
Petlas Imperium PT515
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Interior noise
Petlas Imperium PT515
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
93%
Costs
Confidence
Petlas Imperium PT515
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Fuel efficiency
Petlas Imperium PT515
84%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Mileage
Petlas Imperium PT515
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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