Tests – · 1 test Owners 67 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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Bridgestone Potenza S007A vs Falken Azenis FK510 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 31 road tests and 11 + 907 owner reviews. How we score
Azenis FK510 leads, 73–69 Narrow edge
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Tests 74 · 31 tests Owners 66 · 907 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test (wet braking)
“I have Fallen FK510s and live where it rains 300 days a year, they perform great and I'm sure the 520 is even better”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Azenis FK510 +574Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 28 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 69 75 Potenza S007A: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 69.2 = 69
Azenis FK510: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 74
No road tests of dry for Potenza S007A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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68
Wet
Azenis FK510 +1785Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 29 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 89 Reviews found online 67 78 Potenza S007A: 60% × 68.9 (est.) + 40% × 67.3 = 68
Azenis FK510: 60% × 89 + 40% × 78.2 = 85
No road tests of wet for Potenza S007A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison55Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online – 46 Azenis FK510: 60% × 61.3 (est.) + 40% × 45.5 = 55
No road tests of snow for Azenis FK510. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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66
Comfort
Potenza S007A +957Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 42 Reviews found online 64 68 Potenza S007A: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 64.2 = 66
Azenis FK510: 40% × 41.7 + 60% × 67.6 = 57
No road tests of comfort for Potenza S007A. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison66Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 18 tests – 66 Reviews found online – 67 Azenis FK510: 60% × 66 + 40% × 67.2 = 66
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68
Treadwear
Potenza S007A +365Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 70 73 Reviews found online 64 54 Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 62% 54% Potenza S007A: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 64.2 = 68
Azenis FK510: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 54.1 = 65
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Handling (owners)
Potenza S007A +472Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Azenis FK510 Reviews found online 76 72 -
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Efficiency
No comparison51Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 19 tests – 51
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S007A | Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 73 |
| Dry | 69 | 74 |
| Wet | 68 | 85 |
| Snow | – | 55 |
| Comfort | 66 | 57 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 72 |
| Efficiency | – | 51 |
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Headline score
69
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Potenza S007A
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Azenis FK510
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Potenza S007A finished ahead 0 times and Falken Azenis FK510 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Potenza S007A | Azenis FK510 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 62% | 54% | +7.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #11/22 | #5/22 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Potenza S007A
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and high-speed cornering stability
- Stiff sidewalls providing precise steering response and excellent feedback
- Strong track-day performance with improved lap times compared to predecessor models
Cons
- Subpar wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance, especially when pushed
- Poor performance and sliding tendencies in colder temperatures
- Fast tread wear under aggressive driving conditions
Tire B Azenis FK510
Pros
- Outstanding grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium brands
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality that absorbs road imperfections well
Cons
- Accelerated tread wear and shorter overall lifespan
- Softer sidewalls can result in slightly delayed initial steering response or a feeling of looseness during aggressive high-speed maneuvers
- Occasional reports of increased tire noise or harshness on specific rough or concrete road surfaces
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Potenza S007A
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Falken Azenis FK510
Community members frequently view the Falken Azenis FK510 as an affordable, budget-friendly alternative to premium tires like Michelin Pilot Sports, offering strong wet weather grip and good everyday road comfort. However, opinions are mixed due to rapid treadwear, with multiple drivers reporting bald tires in 10,000 to 15,000 miles or poor durability during track and autocross sessions. Furthermore, some users note compromises in steering response, road noise, and overall performance compared to top-tier max performance tires.
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2022-02-08
“Falken Azenis FK510 prices? Anyone know why the prices for Falken Azenis FK510's went up 25% or more in the last month? 235/40R18 went from $154 to $192. The whole benefit of these tires is that they offer PS4S performance for way less money. Now, you midaswhale just buy the Michelins. I haven't seen any other summer tires make that kind of a jump in price. I know Falken announced a price increase for 2022, but it was only like 5%. What's the dealio? Read more”
r/TeslaModel3
·1 upvote ·2024-02-10
“I put the fk510 on my 2014 535d msport and the rears only lasted 10-11k or one year. Trying something different. They are a good performance summer tire but not worth replacing every year.”
corvetteforum.com
“I've had a set of Falken Azenis FK510's on my car for a couple of months now, and just this past weekend took a trip through the twisties up to Prescott, and pushed the car as hard as I could heading up the mountain. I was a little nervous as I'd never used Falken tires before, but trusted in Tire Rack's reviews of them and pushed the envelope in every turn I hit. It was a pleasant surprise to find that the tires were gripping just as well as the much more expensive Michelin tires they'd replaced, and I even hit a personal best of .95g going around one of the more nasty turns. During this entire drive I never felt once like the tires weren't gripping perfectly, or that I was going to lose control from them breaking loose. Road noise is pretty much non-existent, and they seem to run pretty smooth over every surface I've driven them on so far. All-in-all I don't regret my purchase one bit, and if their longevity is anything like what I got out of my previous set of Michelins I'll definitely be buying another set once this one is done for.”
Top themes
#budget friendly pricing#wet weather traction#fast treadwear#track durability concerns#ride comfort#cabin road noise#daily street driving
Based on 63 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza S007A | B · Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 3 | 93 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 20″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 3 | 3 |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza S007A
73
/ 100
Falken Azenis FK510
Narrow edge: Falken Azenis FK510 — better wet and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza S007A if comfort and treadwear matter most to you. Bridgestone Potenza S007A rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 85 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Potenza S007A scores 66 vs 57 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 74 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza S007A scores 68 vs 65 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza S007A
Tire B · Falken Azenis FK510
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Potenza S007A or Azenis FK510?
Which is better in the wet, Potenza S007A or Azenis FK510?
Falken Azenis FK510, 85 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Potenza S007A or Azenis FK510?
Falken Azenis FK510, 74 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Potenza S007A or Azenis FK510?
Bridgestone Potenza S007A, 66 vs 57 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Potenza S007A or Azenis FK510?
Bridgestone Potenza S007A, 68 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology