Falken Azenis FK520 - Test Results

Test Statistics

14

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

8th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Falken Azenis FK520 delivers balanced but inconsistent performance, mixing standout wet grip and aquaplaning resistance with mid-pack handling and efficiency. It regularly excels in aquaplaning and has flashes of top-tier dry and wet braking (including SUV/off-road), plus strong value and wear in several tests. However, multiple UHP-focused tests show weaker wet handling consistency and only average rolling resistance and noise, which drag down overall rankings despite some category wins and one Recommended award.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 1st straight aquaplaning in 2025 test (225/40 R18)
    • 1st straight aquaplaning in 2024 AMS SUV test (235/55 R18)
    • 1st straight aquaplaning in 2023 Sport Auto (225/40 R18)
    • 1st curved aquaplaning in 2024 EVO (235/35 R19)
  • Dry Braking and High-Speed Wet Grip (peaks) Moderate
    • 1st dry braking in 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road (33.2 m)
    • 2nd wet braking in 2025 Performance Tires (22.57 m, +0.4%)
    • 3rd wet braking in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (24.2 m, +1.3%)
    • 2nd dry braking in 2023 AZ UHP (32.5 m, +2.8%)
  • Value and Wear Strong
    • 4th wear and 2nd value in 2025 AZ (40000 km; value 14.38/1000)
    • 5th wear and noted best usable value in 2025 ADAC (46700 km; value 9.42/1000)
    • 4th wear and 3rd value in 2023 AutoBild UHP (44800 km; value 11.38/1000)
  • SUV/Off-Road Mixed Use Moderate
    • 2nd overall in 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road with wins in wet handling and wet circle
    • Top-3 gravel handling (3rd, +0.7%) in 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Handling Consistency Strong
    • 8th wet handling in 2025 AZ (+6.2%)
    • 7th wet handling in 2024 EVO (+5.6%) with 7/7 subjective wet
    • 11th wet handling in 2023 Sport Auto (+6.3%)
    • 19th wet handling in 2023 AutoBild UHP (+5.3%)
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    • 5th of 7 in 2025 Performance Tires (+8.5%)
    • 6th of 8 in 2024 AMS SUV (+13.6%)
    • 19th of 22 in 2023 AutoBild UHP (+20.8%)
    • 8th of 13 in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car (+24.8%)
  • Noise / Comfort (subjective variability) Minor
    • 7th of 7 subjective noise in 2024 EVO
    • 6th of 8 noise in 2024 AMS SUV (+2.3%)
    • Mixed: 2nd of 13 noise in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car (good)
  • Straight-line Aquaplaning Variability in some sizes Minor
    • 9th straight aqua in 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road (+5.7%)
    • 8th straight aqua in 2023 AZ UHP (+5.4%) despite other tests winning
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 10
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Falken Azenis FK520 is a strong performer placing second overall with outstanding dry handling and the shortest dry braking distance. It offers refreshingly dynamic handling character and short...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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5
of 7
Best Performance Tires For 2025 Recommended

2025
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ5

The Falken Azenis FK520 performed well in the grip tests, was low noise, and the best in straight aquaplaning. It did struggle a little more in curved aquaplaning and wasn't at the very top in comf...
Strong:
Noise, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling
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8
of 10
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Falken struggles with precision on dry roads, requiring larger steering inputs and feeling less stable than competitors during dynamic maneuvers. In wet conditions, deficiencies become more app...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Value
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of 18
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Falken Azenis FK520 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sens...
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7
of 7
2024 EVO Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Falken Azenis FK520's strongest performance was in curved aquaplaning, where it topped the results, backed by decent straight-line aquaplaning resistance. However, it struggled in most other ar...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning
Weak:
Subj. Noise, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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of 8
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

In wet grip and driving stability, Falken could still improve a bit.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Straight Aqua
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7
of 10
2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires

2023
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The FK520 is a comparatively cheaper all-rounder with only small weaknesses.
Weak:
Noise
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7
of 11
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The new FK520 is comfortable, but steers sluggishly on wet roads.
Strong:
Straight Aqua
Weak:
Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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8
of 21
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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6
of 10
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The price-performance tip: Falken Azenis FK520. Although no longer fresh as a dew, the fairly priced tire remains within striking distance of the top products in the dry and masters the wet without...
Strong:
Dry Braking
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7
of 13
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

Good.
Strong:
Noise
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8
of 48
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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7
of 7
2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

Good dry handling and low rolling resistance but slight weakness in wet handling and aquaplaningGood-.
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5
of 7
2022 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

The new Falken Azenis FK520 performed well in the dry and in the aquaplaning testing, but couldn't match the best in the wet grip tests of wet handling and braking.
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