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Falken Azenis FK460 AS Test Results
Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Falken Azenis FK460 AS averages a finish of 5th.
- 3Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 1Podium finishes
- 5thAverage finish
- 46%Field beaten on average
- 2Publications
3 tests in 2023
The latest test
Goodyear Eagle F1 vs Falken Azenis FK460 vs Wildpeak AT Trail Not ranked
Record by discipline
Where the Falken Azenis FK460 AS finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 3 | P3 of 6.3 | 61% | - |
| Dry Handling | 3 | P4 of 6.3 | 47% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P4 of 8 | 54% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 3 | P2.3 of 6.3 | 81% | 1 |
| Wet Handling | 3 | P4 of 6.3 | 60% | 1 |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2 | P4.5 of 8 | 54% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P5 of 6 | 31% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P2 of 3 | 50% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P5 of 6 | 31% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 3 | P3.3 of 6.3 | 40% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 3 | P2 of 6.3 | 74% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P1 of 7 | 100% | 1 |
| Value | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P3 of 3 | 0% | - |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falken Azenis FK450 AS Predecessor | 0 | - | - | - |
| Falken Azenis FK460 AS This tire | 3 | 0 | 5th | 46% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 3 tests. Updated March 17, 2026.
Across three UHP all-season tests, the Falken Azenis FK460 AS shows a clear performance split: it is consistently strong in wet conditions and competitive on dry grip metrics, but it struggles badly in winter/ice-focused results when compared to other UHP all-season options. Overall placements range from class-leading (1/3 in 2023 head-to-head) to lower-pack (7/9 in the 2024 Tire Rack test), indicating the tire can look excellent in some competitive sets but is sensitive to test emphasis (especially snow/ice weighting).
Its most repeatable positives are wet braking/handling pace and strong objective dry performance (braking/handling times close to the best), supported by a “Recommended” award in a 7-tire group test. The biggest recurring negatives are winter capability-especially ice braking-and efficiency, with very high rolling resistance in the one test that measured it.
Performance Strengths
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Wet Weather Performance (Wet Braking & Wet Handling)
Strong
Details
- 1st place wet braking and 1st place wet handling in the 2023 head-to-head test (1/3 overall)
- Top-3 wet results in the 2023 Tire Reviews UHP All Season test: 3rd/7 wet braking (+1.3%) and 3rd/7 wet handling (+1.8%)
- 3rd/9 wet braking (+2.3%) in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test
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Dry Grip Performance (Dry Braking & Dry Handling)
Moderate
Details
- 2nd/7 dry braking (+0.6%) and 3rd/7 dry handling (+0.9%) in the 2023 Tire Reviews test
- Dry handling was essentially best-in-test pace in the 2023 head-to-head: 2nd/3 at just +0.1% from best
- Dry braking remained competitive in multiple tests: 2nd/3 (+4.5%) in 2023 head-to-head and 5th/9 (+2.7%) in 2024 Tire Rack
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Treadwear / Longevity
Moderate
Details
- 1st/7 for wear with a measured 50,000 km result in the 2023 Tire Reviews UHP All Season test
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Noise & Ride Comfort (Subjective)
Minor
Details
- 2nd/9 for subjective comfort (+3.2%) and 2nd/9 for subjective noise (+9.1%) in the 2024 Tire Rack test
- 2nd/7 for subjective noise (+2%) in the 2023 Tire Reviews test
Performance Weaknesses
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Winter Performance (Snow & Ice Braking/Traction/Handling)
Strong
Details
- Severe winter deficits in the 2024 Tire Rack test: 8th/9 snow braking (+38.2%), 8th/9 snow handling (+15.4%), and 9th/9 ice braking (+28%)
- Only mid-pack winter results in the 2023 head-to-head: 2nd/3 snow braking (+21.4%) and 2nd/3 snow traction (+6.9%), indicating it does not lead the class in snow even when overall wet performance is strong
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Efficiency (Rolling Resistance)
Moderate
Details
- 3rd/3 rolling resistance in the 2023 head-to-head at 9.38 kg/t, +27.6% from best
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Consistency Across Tests / Overall Standing in Larger Field
Moderate
Details
- 7th/9 overall in the 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test despite strong wet braking (3rd/9), driven by weak wet handling (8th/9) and winter results
- Wet handling variability: 1st/3 in 2023 head-to-head vs 8th/9 (+5%) in 2024 Tire Rack
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Dry handling
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
Subjective dry handling is slightly lower than its competitors
- 2023 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test (2023)the same smeary, excessive movement and a tendency to push when driven hard
- 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test (0)
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Behavior at the limit
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
any misstep resulted in either understeer or abrupt rotation
- 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test (0)
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Snow traction
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
Winter conditions were not kind to the tire; its traction was among the weakest in the test
- 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test (0)
Every test, newest first 3
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2023 2 tests
P3 of 7
Beat 67% of the field
1 test
P7 of 9
Beat 25% of the field
2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test
The Falken Azenis FK460 A/S provided a promising ride on the road, balancing comfort and compliance without being too stiff and keeping road noise to a low volume. The steering feel was direct and natural but lacked a certain spark, needing a bit more heft and precision to be truly satisfying. On the wet track, the steering remained light and lively, but the tire lacked lateral traction, requiring earlier braking to manage mid-corner speed and prevent sliding. This was reflected in its slower lap times. The dry track performance was not much of an improvement, with the same smeary, excessive movement and a tendency to push when driven hard. Winter conditions were not kind to the tire; its traction was among the weakest in the test, and it required driving within a very narrow window to maintain control, as any misstep resulted in either understeer or abrupt rotation.
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