How many independent tests has the Falken Azenis RS820 been in?

The Falken Azenis RS820 has appeared in 4 independent tyre tests. Its average finish is 6th, with a best result of 3rd and a worst of 8th.

What are the Falken Azenis RS820's strengths and weaknesses in tyre tests?

Across independent tests, the Falken Azenis RS820 is strong in Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line), Objective Dry Handling Competitiveness (lap-time/speed gap), Low Noise Potential (test-dependent). Its recurring weaknesses are Wet Braking Performance, Wet Handling & Driver Confidence (incl. subjective wet), Overall Competitiveness vs Class Leaders, Road noise.

Falken Azenis RS820 Test Results: 4 Independent Tests

4 tests, 2025 to 2026

Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.

Test win
Second
Third
Average 23%

The latest test

The BEST Performance Summer Tires for 2026 Tested! P7 of 8

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.

Strong: Noise Weak: Dry Handling, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling Winner: Pirelli P Zero R

Record by discipline

Where the Falken Azenis RS820 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.

Record by discipline
Discipline	Tests	Avg finish	Field beaten	Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking	4	P4.8 of 7	38%	-
Dry Handling	4	P5.5 of 7	21%	-
Subj. Dry Handling	2	P6.5 of 8.5	28%	-
Subj. Road Score	1	P7 of 9	25%	-
Wet
Wet Braking	4	P5 of 7	35%	-
Wet Handling	4	P5.8 of 7	23%	-
Subj. Wet Handling	2	P7 of 8.5	20%	-
Wet Circle	1	P4 of 7	50%	-
Straight Aqua	4	P4.8 of 7	30%	-
Curved Aquaplaning	3	P5 of 6.7	28%	-
Comfort
Subj. Comfort	1	P5 of 8	43%	-
Noise	3	P4 of 6.3	34%	-
Value
Rolling Resistance	4	P4.3 of 7	49%	-

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Falken Azenis RS820. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Head-to-head record
Rival	Shared tests	Behind	Level	Finished ahead
Continental SportContact 7 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind Compare with SportContact 7	4	4	-	0%
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Eagle F1 SuperSport	3	3	-	0%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Pilot Sport 4 S	3	3	-	0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 4 tests. Updated April 9, 2026.

Across four UUHP summer tests, the Falken Azenis RS820 tends to land in the lower half of the field (avg overall 5.8), with one "Recommended" result but no podium-level overall finishes. The pattern is of a tire that can be competitively close to the leaders in some dry objective measures (especially handling time/speed gaps) and shows consistently decent straight-line aquaplaning resistance, yet it struggles to convert that into strong overall rankings due to recurring deficits in wet braking and subjective/drive feel scoring.

The RS820's objective dry performance is typically mid-pack with relatively small percentage gaps to the best, but wet performance-particularly wet braking-shows larger losses and frequent bottom-tier placements. Comfort/noise and efficiency are mixed: it can be very quiet in one test, but is also bottom-ranked for noise in another, while rolling resistance is generally mid-pack without being class-leading.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line) Moderate
Details
- 4th/8 straight aquaplaning in 2026 performance summer test (77 km/h, +1.5% from best)
- 4th/9 straight aquaplaning in 2026 EVO test (74.89 km/h, +1% from best)
Objective Dry Handling Competitiveness (lap-time/speed gap) Minor
Details
- 6th/9 dry handling in 2026 EVO test (67.47 s, only +0.9% from best)
- 4th/4 dry handling in 2025 Sport Auto test (126.4 km/h, only +2.2% from best)
Low Noise Potential (test-dependent) Minor
Details
- 2nd/8 noise in 2026 performance summer test (71.6 dB, +0.4% from best)
- Only +2.2% from best noise level despite 4th/4 placing in 2025 Sport Auto (74.8 dB, +2.2% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking Performance Strong
Details
- 8th/9 wet braking in 2026 EVO test (33.63 m, +22% from best)
- 3rd/4 wet braking in 2025 Sport Auto test (32.8 m, +12.7% from best)
Wet Handling & Driver Confidence (incl. subjective wet) Moderate
Details
- 7th/8 wet handling in 2026 performance summer test (107.59 s, +8.3% from best) and 7th/8 subjective wet handling (+9.4% from best)
- 8th/9 wet handling in 2026 EVO test (81.73 s, +5.6% from best)
Overall Competitiveness vs Class Leaders Moderate
Details
- 7th/8 overall with a "Recommended" award in 2026 performance summer test
- 8th/9 overall in 2026 EVO test; described as "ok performances" that "couldn't match the leading brands"
Road noise Strong in 2 of 3 tests
Details
- 2025 EVO Summer Tire Test (2026)
- more noticeable road noise - 2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tire Test (2025)
Aquaplaning resistance Minor in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- poor aquaplaning resistance - 2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tire Test (2025)
Wet grip Minor in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- It also demonstrated weak wet grip - 2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tire Test (2025)

Every test, newest first 4

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 2 tests

P7 of 8 Beat 14% of the field

The BEST Performance Summer Tires for 2026 Tested!

Tire Reviews 235/35 R19 Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended

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.

StrongNoise WeakDry HandlingWet HandlingSubj. Wet Handling WinnerPirelli P Zero R

P8 of 9 Beat 13% of the field

2025 EVO Summer Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

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.

WeakSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet Handling WinnerBridgestone Potenza Sport

2025 2 tests

P5 of 7 Beat 33% of the field

2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 295/30 R20

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.

WeakStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningNoise WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P3 of 4 Beat 33% of the field

2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tire Test

Sport Auto 285/30 R20

The most budget-friendly option in the test, but the Falken Azenis RS820 struggled to meet the high demands of the powerful BMW M4. While it performed adequately on regular roads, it showed instability at higher speeds and quickly reached its limits on the racetrack. The tire's front-to-rear grip balance wasn't well matched, making it difficult to maintain the desired line through corners. It also demonstrated weak wet grip and poor aquaplaning resistance combined with higher rolling resistance and more noticeable road noise.

StrongRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningNoise WinnerContinental SportContact 7

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