Segment
1. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle2. Petlas Imperium PT515 Lowcost
Comparison: Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5
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The first tyre we are analysing is the Petlas Imperium PT515 made in Turkey. This summer tyre has received an overall rating of 48% in our internal tests. The Petlas Imperium PT515 performed considerably in Autobild's testing, where it fell at the 35th position among the 53 tyres tested. Furthermore, in the ADAC test, it landed at the 14th position among the 15 tyres tested. The Petlas Imperium PT515 was praised for its high mileage and low wear, but was criticised for being poorly balanced, weak on wet and dry surfaces, comparatively heavy, and showing significant weakness in sustainability. You can find more about the manufacturer here.
On the other hand, we have the Uniroyal RainSport 5, a summer tyre with an Ultra High Performance (UHP) subType. This tyre garnered a higher score at 64% in our internal tests. In the Autobild test, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 ranked significantly higher than the Petlas tyre, at 19th out of 53. It also had better results in the ADAC test, finding itself at 13th position among 15 tyres. Particularly noteworthy are its capabilities in cross-aquaplaning situations, one of its standout features according to the Autobild test. The tyre performed well on wet surfaces, though there were some concerns about uneven performance, notable weaknesses on dry road, environmental footprint and sustainability, wear-rate and fuel consumption. For details about the manufacturer click here.
Verdict: While each tyre surely has its strengths and weaknesses, in terms of test results, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 appears to offer better performance overall. Notably, its ranking was higher in both Autobild and ADAC tests compared to the Petlas tyre. However the Imperium PT51 has its merits especially for drivers prioritizing high mileage and less wear-rate. But for drivers looking for tyres that perform well on wet surfaces and have cross-aquaplaning capabilities, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 may be the more suitable option, despite its weaknesses on dry roads and in terms of environmental footprint, wear, and fuel consumption.
That being said, choosing between these two tyres vastly comes down to the driver's individual requirements and priorities.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Uniroyal RainSport 5 15.83
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
Worst rating in test
1. Petlas Imperium PT515 Satisfactory2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 | 39,0 | 31,4 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37,9 | 27,7 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,3 | 1,8 | ||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 Rating: Good | chvalitebné | 2,8 | 3,5 | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Good | chvalitebné | 3,1 | 3,4 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 | 38,3 | 35,9 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37,4 | 32,0 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | ||
| Petlas Imperium PT515 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3,3 | 3,3 | 3,1 | 1,5 | ||
| Uniroyal Rainsport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,1 | 2,9 | 2,7 | 3,0 | ||
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