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Falken FK510 SUV

Ultra High Performance Summer

Falken is expanding its Ultra High Performance (UHP) range of tires by making its flagship AZENIS FK510 available as a SUV tire from 2017. The new addition to Falken's product line-up reflects the growth of the SUV market and continues the tire manufacturer's strategy of supplying an extensive range of products in profitable and high-growth segments.

A new, innovative casing design on the the AZENIS FK510 SUV ensures precise handling behavior, especially in cases of sudden load shifts while driving. The more circular casing profile increases the flexibility of the side wall, which results in a high degree of driving comfort and more balanced overall driving characteristics. Just like the car model of the tire, the AZENIS FK510 SUV has 'blade sipes' to reduce instances of aquaplaning. Several small incisions in the tread bar optimizes the contact area of the tire when steering and allows more efficient penetration of standing water on the road.

The quick answer

Owners say 74% from 9 owner reviews 67% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P3 of 10 · 2022 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Value Relative 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 January 2025.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 71,737miles driven
  • 4professional tests
  • 54sizes available
Falken FK510 SUV 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Falken FK510 SUV

8.7/10

Better than 81% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 9 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 3 publications · 2020-2022 86% 89%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 74% 45% 11%
Combined 81% 8.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 86% 44% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 87% 40% 3
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 14% 9% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 72% 7% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 88% 3
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 87% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 95% of the test figure. The other 5% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2022 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R18 P3 / 10
  2. 2021 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tire Test Pro Mobil · 235/55 R17 P3 / 8
  3. 2020 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test Gute Fahrt · 215/50 R18 P3 / 8
  4. 2019 2019 Auto Express SUV Tire Test Auto Express · 235/50 R18 P2 / 8 Placing only
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Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Falken FK510 SUV averages a finish of 3rd.

4 Tests
0 Test Wins
3rd Average
2nd Best
3rd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20192022

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test P3 of 10

Strong: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Gravel Handling, Sand Traction Weak: Grass Traction, Mud Traction, Noise, Rolling Resistance Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

YearTestResultAward
20222022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R18P3 / 10
20212021 Camper Van / SUV Tire TestPro Mobil · 235/55 R17P3 / 8
20202020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire TestGute Fahrt · 215/50 R18P3 / 8
20192019 Auto Express SUV Tire TestAuto Express · 235/50 R18P2 / 8

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range48 sizes available

215-315Width30-65Profile17-22Rim92-114 W-YLoad/Speed Index2017First On Market

EU LabelAcross 48 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-72dB

Popular sizes215/55 R18255/45 R20245/45 R18235/60 R18255/55 R18225/45 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Falken FK510 SUV in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken FK510 SUV stops 1.5% shorter than premium rivals, 3.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 86/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the wet from 9 reviews.
How good is the Falken FK510 SUV in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken FK510 SUV stops 1.3% shorter than premium rivals, 2.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 87/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 9 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Falken FK510 SUV?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Falken FK510 SUV's rolling resistance is 13.4% higher than premium rivals, 6.5% higher than mid-range rivals and 14.3% higher than budget rivals.
What is the Falken FK510 SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Falken FK510 SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Falken FK510 SUV?
Owners rate the Falken FK510 SUV 7.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
More questions about the Falken FK510 SUV (3)
How well do the Falken FK510 SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Falken FK510 SUV 6.6 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Falken FK510 SUV again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Falken FK510 SUV again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 17% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Falken FK510 SUV come in?
The Falken FK510 SUV is available in 54 sizes, ranging from 215-315/30-65 R17-22.
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What owners say

Across 9 owner ratings the Falken FK510 SUV averages 74%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 6.6. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 74%
  • Wet Grip 84%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Handling 82%
  • Comfort 73%
  • Wear 66%
  • Road Feedback 66%

All 7 Falken FK510 SUV reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
62%
Member
I have Mercedes C43 the tires scrubbed out on the inside front in 20,000 kms on highway driving.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 854
94%
Member
Best Tire for this price range
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 938
74%
Member
It’s a no fight to the premium brands SUV Tires but considering its cost. FK510 SUV is the most value for money Tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 800

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42%
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I find these tires very poor, and the slightest hint of moisture seems to make them slip. They came with my 'new' (used) car and I will be replacing them as soon as I can.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,082
93%
Member
Modified Volvo XC90, so this may affect perception (lifted 30mm front & rear, ET27 8x18 alloys instead of stock ET49 7x18, meaning increased scrub radius and edge wear). Very good control of the boat (sic), sidewalls softer than average, tire just looks better than same size winters, compliant, comfortable, and silent ride. Each spring was a relief fitting them back on after months with rigid and loud Hankook winters (never again). Inflated properly, and with wheel alignment in order, wear on these Falkens is quite decent, too, total life maybe 25k on this vehicle but this is (was) a 2.5 ton modified pile of iron driven ruthlessly (hours of 100mph on German Autobahn each way, on bad roads / among worse motorists in Europe, sometimes in 38 deg C, etc).
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 891
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  • Volvo
  • 235/60 R18
  • 6,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Dry handling is better than the Michelins I removed, also quieter ! wet Handling & change of direction is better, with better feed back, also less movement from the rear (xc60 D4 2wd) as i do chuck it about more than most ....... Mpg has gone down by about 4/5mpg ....which is a tad pants.... as the everything else is very impressive. looking at sticking a set on my Focus also
84%
Member
Brought these tires to replace the original Continentals, didn't really need the W speed rating but for the price and what I have heard of Falken tires I thought I would give them ago, and so far well pleased. just a bit concerned about how they will wear as they are a more rounded tire and I have my tire pressure set at the lower limit for comfort rather than the eco pressure so they may wear a lot more on the edge than the Continentals.
Falken Azenis FK510 SUV 215/55 R18 W (99) Reinforced
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 8
Helpful 812
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