Falken Azenis FK510 - Test Results

Test Statistics

39

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

15th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 39 summer tests the Falken Azenis FK510 delivers a solid upper-midfield performance, excelling in wet braking/handling and aquaplaning while lagging in dry braking/precision and efficiency. It has multiple wet test wins and podiums, occasional overall wins (ADAC 2021; ACE 2018) and strong value/wear showings, but inconsistent dry braking and higher rolling resistance keep it from consistent top-tier finishes.

Key patterns: consistently strong wet stopping and control (often top 1-3), very good straight/curved aquaplaning, and good value/wear. Weaknesses concentrate in dry braking and subjective precision/feedback, plus above-average rolling resistance and occasional noise. Overall, a wet-biased UHP with compelling value and safety in the rain, but not the sharpest or most efficient choice for dry track-style performance.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong
• 1st overall ADAC 2021 with 3rd wet braking (33.4 m, +2.1%)
• Sport Auto 2021: 1st wet handling, 1st subjective wet, 2nd wet braking (+0.3%)
• Auto Bild 2018 19": 1st wet braking (46.7 m) and 1st wet handling (81.7 km/h)
• Sport Auto 2018: 1st wet braking (29.1 m) and 2nd wet handling (+3.7%)
• Auto Bild 2017 Sports Cars: 1st wet braking (45 m)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
• Auto Bild 2022 19": 2nd curved aquaplaning (+0.3%) and 3rd straight aquaplaning (+1.6%)
• Auto Bild 2021 UUHP: 2nd straight aquaplaning (+0.3%)
• Auto Bild 2019: 5th straight aquaplaning (+4.1%) in a 20-tire field
• Gute Fahrt 2019: 2nd straight aquaplaning (+1.0%)
Value and Wear Moderate
• Auto Bild 2020: 2nd wear (39,063 km, +13%) and 1st value index
• ADAC 2020 18": 3rd wear (38,500 km, +2.8%)
• Auto Bild 2019: top value metric (5th value, +35.4%) and noted best value among top six
• Sport Auto 2022: lowest price (1/10)
Overall Awards/Placings Moderate
• 1st overall ADAC 2021 (225/50 R17)
• 1st overall ACE 2018 (235/45 R18)
• 2nd overall AMS 2018 (225/45 R17) tied with Continental
• 3rd overall Auto Bild 2019 (20 tires)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Precision Strong
• Tire Rack 2025: 7/10 dry braking (+6.5%) and 7/10 subjective dry (+12.2%)
• Auto Bild 2020: 19/20 dry braking (+12.1%)
• AMS 2020: 9/11 dry braking (+6.5%) and 10/11 dry handling (+1.8%)
• EVO 2019: last subjective dry (47 pts, +25.4%); 7/7 dry braking (+6%)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate
• Auto Bild 2022 19": 9/10 rolling resistance (+18.1%)
• AMS 2022: 9/10 rolling resistance (+32.3%)
• Auto Bild 2019: 11/20 rolling resistance (+26.6%)
• Multiple tests 2017-2019 show mid-to-low positions (e.g., 7/9 in 2017 AB, 6/11 in 2018 AMS)
Noise/Comfort Consistency Minor
• Auto Bild 2022 19": 9/10 noise (+3.3%)
• EVO 2019: last for comfort (18.5 pts, +22.9%)
• AMS 2020: 7/11 noise (+2.5%) and 8/11 comfort
• Counterpoint: some tests show good comfort (Tire Reviews 2019: 1/8 comfort), indicating inconsistency
Inconsistent Wet Handling in Some UUHP Sizes Minor
• Auto Bild 2021 UUHP: 7/9 wet braking (+18.2%) and 7/9 wet handling (+8.7%)
• AMS 2020: noted poor wet grip vs. recent trend

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72

Well-balanced and easy to drive, the FK510 combines pleasant road manners with strong wet and dry traction. While it could use a touch more urgency in the steering and grip in the dry, it remains a...

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Wet Braking