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Falken Azenis RS820

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Falken has introduced the AZENIS RS820, a new ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tire for road and track use. The tire is designed for high-performance vehicles, including sports cars and SUVs. It will be available in 38 sizes, with a speed index of up to 300 km/h. The design features an asymmetric tread pattern, four circumferential tread grooves, and hybrid-configured reinforcements using Aramid. Falken utilized its advanced 4D NANO technology to enhance the tire's lifespan. Production for 30 of the sizes is set for 2023, with the remaining eight to be produced in 2024.

8.2
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Medium Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
94%
Wet Grip
92%
Road Feedback
94%
Handling
96%
Wear
76%
Comfort
84%
Buy again
94%
5 Reviews
90% Average
15,900 miles driven
4 Tests (avg: 6th)
Falken Azenis RS820

Falken Azenis RS820

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
8.2 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Medium Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Wet
66.7
2x / 14 tests
Dry
66.4
1.8x / 8 tests
Value
63.5
0.42x / 3 tests
Comfort
50.4
0.32x / 2 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
71.9
6 tests
Handling
66.3
8 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 4
Publications: 4
Period: 2025 - 2026
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 5
Avg Rating: 90%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.31
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
The BEST Performance Summer Tires for 2026 Tested! Tire Reviews 2026 235/35 R19 7/8 10 metrics
2025 EVO Summer Tire Test EVO 2026 235/35 R19 8/9 10 metrics
2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2025 295/30 R20 5/7 9 metrics
2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tire Test Sport Auto 2025 285/30 R20 3/4 8 metrics

Videos

Falken Azenis RS820 Video
In Depth Tire Comparisons
Falken Azenis RS820 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Falken Azenis RS820 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Continental SportContact 7 vs Falken Azenis RS820
Falken Azenis RS820 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Falken Azenis RS820 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Awards
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The BEST Performance Summer Tires for 2026 Tested!
2026 · 235/35 R19
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The BEST Performance Summer Tires for 2026 Tested!
235/35 R19 • 2026
7th/8
Quiet on the road and generally competitive on wet braking, making it feel like a solid performance option for daily use.
Wet handling pace and subjective wet feel were below average compared to the top tires.
The Falken Azenis RS820 performed well in noise, and in the wet it delivered a respectable braking result and decent aquaplaning performance. The main area it gave away time was wet handling, where it was towards the back of the group, and it also scored low on subjective wet handling. It's a good tire but perhaps not as focused for enthusiasts as the tires at the front end of this test.
2025 EVO Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19 • 2026
8th/9
The Falken Azenis RS820 is Falken's new contender that feels good but whose performance remains a little way behind the bigger brands. On the wet handling circuit it wasn't far off the pace and felt genuinely good. Positive, clean turn-in allowed early throttle to load the rear and punch onto straights with full traction, and it was easy to find and tread the limit in the quick inner sweeps. Generally there was good composure and adjustability, making it biddable and fun. In the dry its steering was encouraging, with a keen, connected feel. Around the handling circuit it was smooth and quiet but struggled to make late clipping points convincingly. There was some heaviness and delay through transitions, though it delivered solid traction out of hairpins and felt strong on the brakes. It wasn't the most refined on the road, with a bassy rumble over coarse surfaces and a sharp response to ridges. While it lacked the sharpness and bite of the best in the dry, it had keen steering feel and was good to drive, especially in the wet.
2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test
295/30 R20 • 2025
5th/7
The Falken Azenis RS820 delivers convincing curve stability and secure driving characteristics with short braking distances on dry roads. Testers appreciated its harmonious handling with smooth transitions when pushing the limits. On wet surfaces, Falken reacted somewhat more aggressively to load changes compared to the top performers. The tire showed particularly strong performance on dry surfaces with impressive cornering stability, though it struggled slightly with aquaplaning issues, where it ranked last in the curved aquaplaning test. Slightly louder rolling noise was also noted as a minor drawback.
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Size Fuel Wet Noise
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL D A 70
235/35R19 91 Y XL D A 70
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Top 3 Falken Azenis RS820 Reviews

Given 99% while driving a Honda Civic FK2 Type R (235/35 R19) on mostly town for 3,000 average miles
Recommended !
Helpful 1087
November 27, 2024
Given 100% while driving a Mercedes Benz SL350 (285/30 R19) on mostly country roads for 300 average miles
Usually run FK520 tires where possible on my cars, but a recent purchase led me to try the RS820 due to the size. The tires are great in wet and dry conditions and i thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for a high mid range tire.
Helpful 1186
June 12, 2024
Given 81% while driving a Nissan 370Z (275/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
After a long process of deliberating which tires to fit on my 370z, I decided to give the new RS820s a try.

And up to now I have to say I’m really very happy with them. They replaced a set of Michelin Pilot 4Ss, which again, as we all know they’re a great tire.

The Falken RS820 is a little quieter at motorway speed, useful in a car that’s known for being quite noisy.

They are more temperature sensitive than the Michelins were and will definitely wear quicker but the Falkens definitely feel better under braking where in the dry, from 70mph the 370z could use almost 100% of it’s total braking capability before any ABS intervention.

In the wet, that was still around 3/4 which is impressive nonetheless.

When the limits of grip are breached, the breakaway is predictable and “friendly” with the added bonus of giving the car a slightly more pointy front end compared to the Michelins.

I do think the Michelins are a better all round tire for day to day use, but the Falkens come out on top in terms of sheer performance and added driver engagement.

Will definitely fit again.
Helpful 1069
July 13, 2024

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Latest Falken Azenis RS820 Reviews

Given 79% while driving a Mazda RX8 (235/40 R19) on for 12,000 miles
Great tires for Mazda RX-8. Very predictable, with good grip both on dry and wet. They work great both for dynamic driving on mountain roads and occasional track days.
Helpful 139
January 14, 2026
Given 91% while driving a BMW m2 (275/35 R19) on track for 300 spirited miles
Very good and predictable tire on wet.similar traction to michelin ps4s. Dry handling is great for street tire,but after 7-8 hard laps on 3.2km track they start to feel soft and degrade slowly. Very good tire for beginners because it is not snappy and traction does not lose instantly on limit.
Helpful 1006
June 10, 2024
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