Falken Azenis FK520 vs Linglong Sport Master
The data also hints at two very different development philosophies. The Sport Master often looks “tuned” for impressive single metrics (especially wet braking), but professional testers repeatedly flag a narrower, harder-to-manage limit and inconsistent dynamics. The FK520, by contrast, rarely dominates every wet metric, yet it regularly places higher overall and backs that up with strong longevity, efficiency and generally safer, more confidence-inspiring behaviour for everyday fast road use.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Falken Azenis FK520 | five | |
| Linglong Sport Master | two |
While it might look like the Falken Azenis FK520 is better than the Linglong Sport Master purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Stronger all-round test performance and higher overall placings across most shared group tests (e.g., Sport Auto 2026: 3/7 vs 6/7; ACE 2026: 4/10 vs 8/10)
- Much better wear/longevity in the AutoBild datasets (52,080 km vs 35,570 km in 2026; 44,800 km vs 27,600 km in 2023)
- Typically lower rolling resistance than Linglong in key tests (e.g., 7.71 vs 9.15 kg/t in AutoBild 2026; 8.8 vs 9.7 kg/t in Sport Auto 2026)
- Generally safer/more consistent dry performance: frequent dry braking and dry handling wins, with more positive subjective feedback than Linglong in Sport Auto 2026
- Exceptional wet braking performance across multiple tests (e.g., 25.2 m vs 27.8 m in the 50-tire braking test; 39.3 m vs 43.4 m in AutoBild 2026)
- Often competitive or slightly better objective wet handling metrics in several datasets (e.g., AutoBild 2026 and AutoBild UHP 2023 small wins in wet handling/lap-type measures)
- Lower upfront purchase price in the tests cited (e.g., ~€68-€75 vs Falken ~€107; also lower set prices in 2023 results)
- Can score very highly in wet-safety-oriented scoring frameworks (ACE 2026: wet safety 68/80, tied second-best; strong wet traction comments)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 stopped the vehicle in 0.55% less distance than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Dry Braking: Falken Azenis FK520
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 was 0.83% faster around a lap than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Falken Azenis FK520
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 scored 16.08% more points than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Falken Azenis FK520
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master stopped the vehicle in 4.36% less distance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Wet Braking: Linglong Sport Master
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 was 1.09% faster around a wet lap than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Falken Azenis FK520
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 scored 8.5% more points than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Falken Azenis FK520
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 had 0.72% higher lateral wet grip than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Wet Circle: Falken Azenis FK520
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 floated at a 0.79% higher speed than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Straight Aqua: Falken Azenis FK520
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 slipped out at a 1.04% higher speed than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Falken Azenis FK520
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 and Linglong Sport Master performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during two noise tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master measured 0.33% quieter than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Noise: Linglong Sport Master
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Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during two wear tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 is predicted to cover 34.8% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Wear: Falken Azenis FK520
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Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one value tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 proved to have a 10.69% better value based on price/1000km than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Value: Falken Azenis FK520
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during two price tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master cost 19.77% less than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Best In Price: Linglong Sport Master
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 had a 5.78% lower rolling resistance than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Falken Azenis FK520
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 lost 35.46% less particle wear matter than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Abrasion: Falken Azenis FK520
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Real World Driver Reviews
Falken Azenis FK520 Driver Reviews
Drivers report the Falken Azenis FK520 delivers excellent dry grip, very strong wet braking/traction, and predictable, progressive handling, while remaining comfortable and relatively quiet. Value for money is a standout, with several users comparing its performance favorably to premium brands, and wear generally viewed as good for a UHP tire. A minority note that steering precision/feedback isn't as sharp as top-tier UUHP options, and it's not the best choice for track days or prolonged hard driving due to some heat fade. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the performance-to-price ratio.
Based on 38 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Linglong Sport Master Driver Reviews
Drivers report mixed results for the Linglong Sport Master. Positives center on good value with acceptable dry grip and adequate wet performance for daily use, plus notably low noise and comfort per some mid/high-scoring reviews. However, several low-scoring reviews cite poor handling confidence-especially in the wet-and one severe case of balance/vibration issues. Overall, it suits budget-focused, non-sporty driving but lacks consistent performance confidence.
Based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 64%
Conclusion
The Linglong Sport Master's case is simpler: choose it if your priority is maximum wet-braking performance per euro and you accept trade-offs. It repeatedly wins wet braking (including a standout 25.2 m vs 27.8 m in the 245/45 R19 braking test, and 39.3 m vs 43.4 m in AutoBild 2026), and can be very quick on certain wet handling courses (ACE 2026 even credits strong wet traction and top wet handling score). But multiple reports also describe sluggish steering response, a narrow limit, and poorer stability at the edge-plus consistently low mileage that erodes its low purchase price advantage. The memorable takeaway: Linglong can impress on a stopwatch in the wet, but Falken is the tire you're more likely to trust (and live with) every day.
Key Differences
- Overall balance vs peak wet braking: Linglong repeatedly wins wet braking by meaningful margins (up to ~9-10%), while Falken more often finishes higher overall thanks to fewer weak areas
- Longevity is a major separator: Falken's predicted mileage is ~46-62% higher in AutoBild comparisons (52,080 vs 35,570 km; 44,800 vs 27,600 km), which can flip the real-world value equation
- Driving behaviour at the limit: Sport Auto 2026 describes Linglong's steering as sluggish with a narrow limit and instability in lane-change/weight transfer; Falken is safer-understeering but can feel vague and has limited steering angle reserves
- Wet handling is inconsistent by source: Linglong tends to edge wet handling in AutoBild-style metrics, but Falken is criticized for poor wet handling in ACE 2026 while also being rated more controllable than Linglong in Sport Auto 2026 subjective assessments
- Aquaplaning pattern is mixed: Linglong often leads in curved aquaplaning in several results, yet Falken can be outstanding in some contexts (ACE 2026: best curved aquaplaning threshold, 71.5 km/h)
- Efficiency and running costs: Falken frequently shows lower rolling resistance (notably in Sport Auto 2026 and AutoBild 2026), while Linglong's low purchase price is partially offset by higher wear and weaker economy scores (ACE 2026 economy: Linglong among worst)
Overall Winner: Falken Azenis FK520
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Falken Azenis FK520 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.