Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Falken Azenis FK520

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and the Falken Azenis FK520 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Bridgestone Turanza 6 is an Premium-Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Falken Azenis FK520 is an Max-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article

Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons

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 four tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these four tests:

Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished ahead of the Falken Azenis FK520 in two of the tests
Falken Azenis FK520 finished ahead of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 in two of the tests

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Falken Azenis FK520 have an equal number of test wins. However, 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.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 stopped the vehicle in 5.64% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

35.98M

Falken Azenis FK520

33.95M

Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>

2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:35.7M	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 33.7M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:35.7M	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 33.7M
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:36.4M	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 35.2M
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:36.1M	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 33.2M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 was 0.81% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

106.03Km/H

Falken Azenis FK520

106.9Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:118.2Km/H	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 119.2Km/H
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:93.5Km/H	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 93.7Km/H
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:106.4Km/H	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 107.8Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 stopped the vehicle in 3.45% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

38.25M

Falken Azenis FK520

36.93M

Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>

2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:27.6M	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 27M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:43.1M	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 42.2M
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:29.9M	Falken Azenis FK520: 30.1M
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:52.4M	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 48.4M

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 was 0.98% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

77.07Km/H

Falken Azenis FK520

77.83Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:73.9Km/H	Falken Azenis FK520: 73.1Km/H
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:73.3Km/H	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 73.8Km/H
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:84Km/H	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 86.6Km/H

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 was 5.04% faster around a wet circle than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

21.25s

Falken Azenis FK520

20.18s

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18

Bridgestone Turanza 6:21.25s

✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 20.18s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 floated at a 0.34% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

87.97Km/H

Falken Azenis FK520

88.27Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:102.3Km/H	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 104.1Km/H
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18	Bridgestone Turanza 6:75.2Km/H	✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 77.9Km/H
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:86.4Km/H	Falken Azenis FK520: 82.8Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 slipped out at a 4.11% higher speed than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

4.87m/sec2

Falken Azenis FK520

4.67m/sec2

Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza 6

See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:3.63m/sec2	Falken Azenis FK520: 3.38m/sec2
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:8.42m/sec2	Falken Azenis FK520: 8.32m/sec2
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:2.57m/sec2	Falken Azenis FK520: 2.32m/sec2

Gravel Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 was 1.48% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

59.9Km/H

Falken Azenis FK520

60.8Km/H

Gravel Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Gravel Handling winner was calculated >>

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18

Bridgestone Turanza 6:59.9Km/H

✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 60.8Km/H

Gravel Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 had 5.81% better traction on gravel than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

11180N

Falken Azenis FK520

10530N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Gravel Traction: Bridgestone Turanza 6

See how the Gravel Traction winner was calculated >>

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18

✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:11180N

Falken Azenis FK520: 10530N

Sand Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 had 6.07% better traction in sand than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

9440N

Falken Azenis FK520

10050N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Sand Traction: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Sand Traction winner was calculated >>

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18

Bridgestone Turanza 6:9440N

✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 10050N

Grass Traction

Bridgestone Turanza 6

1.72s

Falken Azenis FK520

1.75s

Grass Acceleration in Seconds, higher is better

Best In Grass Traction: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Grass Traction winner was calculated >>

Noise

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during three noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 measured 0.68% quieter than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

68.8dB

Falken Azenis FK520

69.27dB

External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:72.4dB	Falken Azenis FK520: 73dB
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:70.5dB	Falken Azenis FK520: 70.9dB
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:63.5dB	Falken Azenis FK520: 63.9dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one wear tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 is predicted to cover 9.82% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

40400KM

Falken Azenis FK520

44800KM

Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Wear winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18

Bridgestone Turanza 6:40400KM

✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 44800KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one value tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 proved to have a 26.44% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

15.47Price/1000

Falken Azenis FK520

11.38Price/1000

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Value winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18

Bridgestone Turanza 6:15.47Price/1000

✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 11.38Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during one price tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 cost 18.4% less than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

625

Falken Azenis FK520

510

Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Falken Azenis FK520

See how the Price winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18

Bridgestone Turanza 6:625

✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 510

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 had a 14.19% lower rolling resistance than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Bridgestone Turanza 6

6.65kg / t

Falken Azenis FK520

7.75kg / t

Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza 6

See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:7.13kg / t	Falken Azenis FK520: 8.61kg / t
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:6.6kg / t	Falken Azenis FK520: 7.5kg / t
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:6.23kg / t	Falken Azenis FK520: 7.15kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Falken Azenis FK520.

In total the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has been reviewed 36 times and drivers have given the tire 83% overall.

The Falken Azenis FK520 has been reviewed 34 times and drivers have given the tire 85% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Falken Azenis FK520.

Best Review for the Bridgestone Turanza 6

Given 97% 205/55 R17 on a combination of roads for 100 average miles

Excellent grip. Sidewall is soft, maybe that is the main reason of comfort. Very silent.

Helpful 280 - tire reviewed on March 13, 2023

View all Bridgestone Turanza 6 driver reviews >>

Best Review for the Falken Azenis FK520

/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 100 average miles

I was very surprised by the comfort of the new tires. My previous tires were the fk510 and they were hard as hell, felt every crack in the road. The handling in dry and wet conditions are very good, and the cars feels sporty and good in rhe tight curves. Hope they will last as long as fk510 (around 35k km)

Helpful 374 - tire reviewed on April 1, 2022

View all Falken Azenis FK520 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Turanza 6 performed better in curved aquaplaning, gravel traction, noise and rolling resistance, while the Falken Azenis FK520 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, gravel handling [km/h], sand traction, wear, value and price.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Falken Azenis FK520 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

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

Looking for more tire comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tires:

Falken Azenis FK520 VS Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Bridgestone Turanza 6 VS Falken Azenis FK520

Falken Azenis FK520 VS Vredestein Ultrac

Falken Azenis FK520 VS Vredestein Ultrac Pro

Bridgestone Turanza 6 VS Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Bridgestone Turanza 6 VS Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Bridgestone Turanza 6 VS Uniroyal RainSport 5

Bridgestone Turanza 6 VS Continental PremiumContact 7

Bridgestone Turanza 6 VS Vredestein Ultrac

Falken Azenis FK520 VS Pirelli P Zero PZ4

Bridgestone Turanza 6 VS Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Bridgestone Turanza 6 VS Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Bridgestone Potenza Sport VS Falken Azenis FK520

Continental SportContact 7 VS Falken Azenis FK520

Falken Azenis FK520 VS Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Falken Azenis FK520 VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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.

Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Falken Azenis FK520

Test Results

Dry Braking

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Wet Braking

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Wet Circle

Straight Aqua

Curved Aquaplaning

Gravel Handling [Km/H]

Gravel Traction

Sand Traction

Grass Traction

Noise

Wear

Value

Price

Rolling Resistance

Real World Driver Reviews

Conclusion

Overall Winner: Falken Azenis FK520

Similar Comparisons

Footnote

Best Tire Tests

Summer Tire Tests

All Season Tire Tests

Winter Tire Tests

Features

Tire Reviews

General