A wet-confident, great-value UHP summer tire that still delivers strong dry grip, but won't satisfy if you're chasing razor-sharp steering feel or long tread life.
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Owners say81%from 156 owner reviews81% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, DryValueRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
Well-balanced and easy to drive, the FK510 combines pleasant road manners with strong wet and dry traction. While it could use a touch more urgency in the steering and grip in the dry, it remains a harmonious, confidence-inspiring tire that delivers solid results without major compromises.
Strong: Wet Braking ·Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
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In 245/45 R18, the Falken Azenis FK510 is projected to cost €29.91 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €748 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test.
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2020 test; financing costs are excluded.
Across the 31 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken Azenis FK510 stops 2.3% shorter than premium rivals, 8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 14.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 89/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the wet from 156 reviews.
How good is the Falken Azenis FK510 in the dry?
Across the 30 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken Azenis FK510 stops 2.9% longer than premium rivals, 0.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 69/100, and owners rate it 8.8/10 in the dry from 156 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Falken Azenis FK510?
Across the 21 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Falken Azenis FK510's rolling resistance is 3.8% higher than premium rivals, 0.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 10.7% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Falken Azenis FK510 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Falken Azenis FK510 is expected to last around 21,674 miles (34,881 km).
What do owners say about the Falken Azenis FK510?
Across 156 owner ratings the Falken Azenis FK510 averages 81%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.1. 57 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 82% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Falken Azenis FK510(11)
How much does the Falken Azenis FK510 cost to run?
In 245/45 R18, the Falken Azenis FK510 is projected to cost €29.91 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €748 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, at €25.16.
What is the Falken Azenis FK510's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Falken Azenis FK510 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Falken Azenis FK510?
Owners rate the Falken Azenis FK510 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 144 reviews.
How well do the Falken Azenis FK510 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Falken Azenis FK510 7.1 out of 10 for wear across 144 reviews. 57 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Falken Azenis FK510 again?
81% of owners say they would buy the Falken Azenis FK510 again, based on the 145 owner reviews that answered the question. 46% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Falken Azenis FK510's dry grip?
Of the 143 owner reviews analyzed for the Falken Azenis FK510, 63 mention dry grip: 60 praise it (strong dry grip) and 3 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "The dry grip and handling is really good". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Falken Azenis FK510's wet grip?
Of the 143 owner reviews analyzed for the Falken Azenis FK510, 60 mention wet grip: 52 praise it (confident wet grip) and 8 criticise it (weak wet grip). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Falken Azenis FK510's road noise?
Of the 143 owner reviews analyzed for the Falken Azenis FK510, 52 mention road noise: 37 praise it (quiet) and 15 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Immediately roads become smoother and quieter". Read those reviews
What does the Falken Azenis FK510 replace?
The Falken Azenis FK510 is the successor to the Falken FK453 in Falken's range.
Falken do make the FK510 in certain runflat sizes.
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Is the Falken f510 suitable for rear drive wheels of a mercedes e250cdi amg convertable
November 3, 2021
Yes it is.
Looking to put falken fk510 on my vauxhall gtc with 19" rims, new pair onto go on the front only. Show moreLooking to put falken fk510 on my vauxhall gtc with 19" rims, new pair onto go on the front only. However, load rating for the falkens is 99, car already has 95 load tires on the back which will stay on, and 95 is the norm for this vehicle. Will there be any difference with the 99 load on the front? Thanks Show less
May 12, 2021
In theory the 99 load could have a slightly stiffer construction, but given they're different brand tires front and rear that will be a bigger difference than the different load ratings fitted.
I have a suv 4x4 with Bridgestone Dueler on front and rear axles. The rears have worn to 3.4mm in 15000 miles the fronts are on 5mm. I tow a caravan. Show moreI have a suv 4x4 with Bridgestone Dueler on front and rear axles. The rears have worn to 3.4mm in 15000 miles the fronts are on 5mm. I tow a caravan. Would Falken FK510 tires be any better? Show less
April 5, 2021
There is almost no wear testing for highly loaded tires for reference, however the Bridgestone Dueler range of tires have traditionally be good wearing tires so I would be surprised if the Falken gave you extra treadlife. There would likely be improvements in wet performance and comfort.
Hi, I have Mazda 6 2.5 2008. I ride mostly 90% city + 10% curved countryside roads (I like enjoy them). Show moreHi, I have Mazda 6 2.5 2008. I ride mostly 90% city + 10% curved countryside roads (I like enjoy them). The best solution is buy Michelin Pilot Sport 4, I know, but it is 50-60% more expensive then FK510. I decide between FK510 and Goodyear F1 Asym 5. Question is - Should I pay 15 % more for Goodyear or there isn't too much better behavior for that higher price? Show less
November 4, 2019
Have a watch of our big tire test on YouTube, it should answer your question. In short, if you like handling, then the Asym5 is worth the extra.
Are falken azenis fk510 tires all season tires?
October 21, 2019
The Azenis FK510 is a summer tire.
Are Falken tires (FK510) suitable for a Porsche Boxster S?
June 8, 2019
Assuming you can find the correct size and load rating you need in the FK510, there's no reason you shouldn't use them on a Boxster.
Putting these Falkens on a 2007 911, are these tire able to be rotated from right to left?
November 3, 2018
The Falken FK510 is an asymmetric tire so yes you can rotate it left to right.
Please can you tell me if it is safe to have an FK453 on nearside rear and FK510 on offside rear, on a Ford Mondeo Estate?
September 20, 2018
It is always recommended to change tires in axle pairs, so mixing them isn't advised. There would be nothing inherently unsafe, but it could cause vehicle balance issues, especially in the wet.
Owners broadly rate the Falken Azenis FK510 as a grippy, confidence-inspiring ultra-high-performance tire, with strong praise for dry grip and consistently good wet grip. Around a quarter to a third of owners also highlight strong value for money, plus generally good ride comfort and acceptable-to-quiet road noise. The main recurring drawback is wear: around one in five owners complain of short tread life, and a smaller group also report that performance can tail off as the tire gets worn.
What owners mention most counted across 143 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 156 ratings
Owner score81%
Dry Grip88%
Wet Grip87%
Road Feedback82%
Handling81%
Comfort76%
Wear71%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 87%
“I have fk510 on a c200 2020 The dry grip is good but in the wet the grip is super solid, in difficult rainy conditions i really felt safe with it. We have another car with the Goodyear oem original mercedes ones ( c200...”
“I recently purchased the Falken Azenis FK510 for my 997 in stock 19" sizes (235/35/19 and 295/30/19). Pros: Good grip at speeds below 60km/h, very strong in wet conditions/standing water, and decent price. The comfort...”
“Love Falken! Have been driving BMW's for over 20 years...... have always swapped to Falken when tires needed changing. Latest set front and rear RF's on a 430d .... great tires...why pay more....these Tires are so...”
The FK510 was a great tire for daily driving. It made it through the occasional track day without having too much issues, but the frequency of my visits were getting too high to stay with a 300tw tire, and switched to the Hankook RS4, then to the Nankang CRS, which are in another world regarding grip and heat management. the FK510 is much less noisy though, and way better in the rain. definitely on of the best I've used in wet condition, better than the indy 500 IMO. For a sporty daily driver, it's a great tire, and its replacement can only be better. No brainer if you get a good price on it!
93%
Member
Initial Impressions
315/35 R20
8,000 miles
Have purchased this tire for 3 vehicles over many years. Have been confident that they perform very well in the wet consistently and know it's limits
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No problems with dynamic performance but noise on a coarse surface intolerable and ride very harsh though there has been a little improvement as the wear in.
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Came with a used Mazda MX-5. End of life after 8 years, tire edge between wall and grip is drying out, cracks. Still decent dry grip, really sketchy in the wet. Tracking, tiresome to drive in highway speed in the wet at end of tire life.
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86%
Member
Initial Impressions
Fiat
215/55 R17
45,000 miles
The grip of the tires on wet and dry roads is quite good, and these properties do not diminish as the tires wear out. However, due to being a soft tire, its lifespan is shorter than other tires.
Had the Falken Azenis FK510 run flats come already installed when I bought my BMW 420i. They likely had 6-7mm tread, and I have had them replaced now as 3mm tread remaining and 13,000 miles done. At this low tread, they were slipping/sliding quite abit now especially doing 70mph on motorway so safest thing to do was get them replaced and I've gone for another brand of tires. The Falkens were good tires, and never gave any issues. Never experienced a flat tire or puncture even when going quite hard over potholes or rough road surfaces. I'm not a spirited driver but have gone up to 80mph and felt confident in these tires. Have driven in the cold and warm temperatures over the last few years, and these tires felt reassuring without any worry of aqua planning or spinning out of control. Overall, definitely a good tire in my experience.
My car came with S001 RFT. This was my first "warm sedan". The ride seemed too stiff. Handling was uncommunicative; like on the rails. After they wore out, I got PS4 (non-RTF) thinking the road feedback would improve. It did not. Mind you, I do not do race tracks. I am driving exclusively in the city and on highways. I want the steering wheel communicate the interaction of the car with the road. The car just felt numb on roundabouts. The car was "skipping" in turns that indicated a firm sidewall and stiff tread.
So I got thinking. And I decided that the culprit was the sidewall that was too firm. I wanted to have a flex in the sidewall or in the tread lugs when I was doing turn around a corner or in roundabouts, the front tires would flex, and would then push the car in the opposite direction. So I found from reviews that the Hankook and Falken UUHP tires had softer sidewalls which, in opinion of some people, made them similar to the touring tires.
With that thought, when the PS4 wore out, I got Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3. I gave up on my snobbery against "lesser-branded" tires. Indeed, the Hankook had softer sidewalls, and handling had that pliable feel that I was looking for. The tire performed 90% of the PS4 while costing 2/3 of it. I was pleasantly surprised with the Hankook tire. It lasted 32k km versus 30k km for PS4. I thought I would be getting it again.
When the Hankooks wore out, I could not get it in my favorite online store. But it was OK with me, as I wanted to try the other hero of the crowd: the Falken Azenis. I had a choice between the FK510 and FK520 model. First, I set my eyes on FK520, as this was a newer model (therefore, it was better ?). However, further thinking threw an idea at me that the older model FK510 could have a thicker sidewall unlike the more modern FK520 that apparently was made with the stronger but thinner sidewall materials. My Hankook was of the same ilk, and I did not quite like it. It was too sensitive to air pressure. It depended on airpressure for the ride not on the stiffness of the rubber in the sidewall. The FK510 seemed to be of the older generation that I liked. So... FK510 was much cheaper in my favorite store (which indicated it was several years old). It was half price of PS4. The final convincing fact came from the review of the Singaporean gentleman in here, who said that FK510 had a better dry grip than FK520, thus he recommended it. So, I was set on FK510.
I got the tires, and I was happy I got them. I noticed straight away that it had that "pliable" feeling in handling that I was looking for. Now, the road provided a lot of feedback to me through the steering wheel. (I think it also has to do because of a lot of sipes in the lugs as is compared to the larger solid lugs in FK520). The feeling was better than that in the previous Hankooks. The tires were 3 years old, but that was OK, as I did not feel shortchanged in terms of the grip. The tires were made in Japan. Also, the tire design had a pronounced rim protector that I liked a lot. So, it turned out the best tire for me so far on this car.
After 20,000km, the tire tread has worn down to less than 3mm. Mercedes Benz E430 V8 rear tires. Very good in terms of aquaplaning, even in size 265/35/18! The tire is quiet, does not make noise. It may be a bit soft for sporty driving, but very comfortable for everyday driving. Very good price-quality ratio!
I used the tires in Singapore where it’s hot throughout the year with the seasonal monsoon, and occasional drive up to Malaysia (300km+ one way).
Got these tires because of the good pricing with good reviews and it did not disappoint. The dry grip and handling is really good, can really feel the car sticking to the roads especially when taking corners at higher speeds. However, for wet weather grip, it is just slightly less grippy, but still does well with the handling.
Road feedback wise is average but better than my previous tires. Did around 50k km with the tires and was overall really satisfied. After a year of usage then I started to feel the grip losing out a little.
Would recommend the FK510 over FK520 as the grip feels better and I feel more confident taking corners on the FK510. Additional bonus is that it is one of the more affordable set of good tires.
Pretty average, nothing special, staggered fitment front tires on my Lexus IS350, they replaced the Japanese Bridgestones that were on the car when I bought it (it's a Japanese import car) -- NZ roads are pretty hard on tires, and very noisy roads, since most here are chip-seal, the tires didn't really seem that amazing from a handling perspective but I don't drive super hard-out so who knows if they're great, the FK510s wore out after 31,314kms... replaced by some Nexen Nfera AU5 so we'll see how those go when they wear out.
