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Falken FK510 SUV

Falken Tires 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 optimises the contact area of the tire when steering and allows more efficient penetration of standing water on the road.

8.9
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
83%
Wet Grip
84%
Road Feedback
66%
Handling
82%
Wear
66%
Comfort
73%
Buy again
65%
9 Reviews
74% Average
71,737 miles driven
4 Tests (avg: 3rd)
Falken FK510 SUV

Falken FK510 SUV

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
8.9 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High 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
Dry
92
1.8x / 6 tests
Wet
87.9
2x / 13 tests
Comfort
72.7
0.32x / 4 tests
Off road
70.1
0.53x / 5 tests
Value
52
0.42x / 5 tests
Cross-Category Performance

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

Handling
97.3
7 tests
Braking
89.1
6 tests
Traction
62.4
4 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 4
Publications: 4
Period: 2019 - 2022
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 9
Avg Rating: 74%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.37
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
2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2022 235/55 R18 3/11 15 metrics
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tire Test Pro Mobil 2021 235/55 R17 3/8 9 metrics
2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews 2020 215/50 R18 3/8 9 metrics
2019 Auto Express SUV Tire Test Auto Express 2019 235/50 R18 2/8 0 metrics
All Tests
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4
Tests
3rd
Average
2nd
Best
3rd
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test
235/55 R18 • 2022
3rd/11
Good tires with convincing driving characteristics on wet and dry roads, dynamic handling, precise steering behavior, short braking distances.
Moderate mud traction, high rolling resistance.
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tire Test
235/55 R17 • 2021
3rd/8
Very high safety reserves when cornering on wet and dry roads, quiet noise to the outside as well as the interior.
Weaknesses when when changing lanes quickly, sluggish steering responses.
Low-priced newcomer with excellent wet grip.
2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test
215/50 R18 • 2020
3rd/8
Good handling in all conditions.
High rolling resistance.
Very good - Like Hankook, Falken are moving away from the second tier brands and into the premium category.
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Top 3 Falken FK510 SUV Reviews

Given 94% while driving a Mercedes Benz GLC 250 4 Matic (255/45 R20) on mostly town for 15,000 average miles
Best Tire for this price range
Helpful 853
December 11, 2022
Given 62% while driving a Mercedes Benz c43 (225/40 R19) on mostly country roads for 20 average miles
I have Mercedes C43 the tires scrubbed out on the inside front in 20,000 kms on highway driving.
Helpful 762
March 13, 2023
Given 42% while driving a Lexus Rx450h (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 966
August 27, 2021

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Latest Falken FK510 SUV Reviews

Given 74% while driving a Volvo XC60 (255/45 R20) on mostly town for 25,000 spirited miles
It’s a no fight to the premium brands SUV Tires but considering its cost. FK510 SUV is the most value for money Tires.
Helpful 707
December 10, 2022
Given 93% while driving a Volvo XC90 D5 (163bhp) (255/55 R18) on mostly motorways for 20,000 spirited miles
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).
Helpful 795
April 22, 2021
Volvo (235/60 R18) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
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
Helpful 784
February 14, 2021
Given 84% while driving a Vauxhall MOKKA 1.4 TURBO (215/55 R18) on mostly country roads for 570 average miles
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
Helpful 736
April 7, 2017
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