Tests 68 · 1 test Owners 58 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 11 in 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test (snow handling)
Head-to-head
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Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack 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 21 + 907 owner reviews. How we score
Azenis FK510 is ahead, 71–63
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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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65
Dry
Azenis FK510 +974Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 28 tests 67 73 Reviews found online 62 75 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 67.5 + 40% × 61.6 = 65
Azenis FK510: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 74
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Wet
Azenis FK510 +1785Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 29 tests 69 89 Reviews found online 67 78 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 69.2 + 40% × 66.8 = 68
Azenis FK510: 60% × 89 + 40% × 78.3 = 85
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60
Snow
Turanza QuietTrack +555Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 65 ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 52 46 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 65.5 + 40% × 52.4 = 60
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
Turanza QuietTrack +957Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 42 Reviews found online 65 68 Turanza QuietTrack: 40% × 68.4 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66
Azenis FK510: 40% × 41.7 + 60% × 67.6 = 57
No road tests of comfort for Turanza QuietTrack. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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65
Noise
Azenis FK510 +267Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 18 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 66 Reviews found online 62 67 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 61.6 = 65
Azenis FK510: 60% × 66 + 40% × 67.3 = 67
No road tests of noise for Turanza QuietTrack. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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52
Treadwear
Azenis FK510 +1466Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests ≈ 58 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 44 54 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 58.3 (est.) + 40% × 43.6 = 52
Azenis FK510: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 54.2 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Turanza QuietTrack. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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60
Handling (owners)
Azenis FK510 +1272Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Azenis FK510 Reviews found online 60 72 -
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Efficiency
No comparison51Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 19 tests – 51
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 71 |
| Dry | 65 | 74 |
| Wet | 68 | 85 |
| Snow | 60 | 55 |
| Comfort | 66 | 57 |
| Noise | 65 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 60 | 72 |
| Efficiency | – | 51 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Turanza QuietTrack
71
/ 100
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.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza QuietTrack | Azenis FK510 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #7/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 94% #7/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 91% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 88% #7/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 98% #2/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 96% #6/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 87% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 88% #5/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/11 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | #7/10 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Turanza QuietTrack
Pros
- Dramatically reduced road noise and exceptionally quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Strong grip and responsive handling in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Very poor traction and instability on snow-covered roads
- Treadlife often falls significantly short of the 80,000-mile warranty for some users
- Can become noticeably louder as the tires wear down
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 Turanza QuietTrack
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/FocusST
·4 upvotes ·2020-07-09
“ST feels boaty on new Falken’s I recently purchased a set of 245/40/18 Falken Azenis FK510 to put on my stock wheels. After, the car feels like it’s constantly driving on a wet road. Even after getting heat into the tires, the car feels boaty and like the rear end doesn’t want to follow the front. Any tips? Or did I make a bad choice in tire?”
teslamotorsclub.com
·2023-05-04
“Update: Took the car out in a pretty nasty storm today with the new Falken FK510 and they performed just fine and just as good as the Pirellis did IMO. My efficiency got a little worse but that's expected in the rain. My rated efficiency for my normal commute drive went from 220 Wh/mi to 250 Wh/mi for 17/18 miles. Not bad and just as good as the Pirelli rain efficiency. Puddle performance was just fine, no hydroplaning and I was able to drive with confidence at about 70 mph in a pretty bad downpour. Really not bad at all. Wet performance in a bad storm was totally within acceptable limits.”
f30.bimmerpost.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by alohasurftoad G-Max RS, Falken FK510 or Firestone, all good. +1 on the Falken FK510 , about 500 miles in and very quiet and comfortable. Exceptional dry/wet traction.”
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 Turanza QuietTrack | B · Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 93 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 800 A A | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 13 | 13 |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
71
/ 100
Falken Azenis FK510
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510 — better wet, treadwear and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack if comfort and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 85 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 66 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 72 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 66 vs 57 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Falken Azenis FK510
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Turanza QuietTrack or Azenis FK510?
Which is better in the wet, Turanza QuietTrack or Azenis FK510?
Falken Azenis FK510, 85 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Turanza QuietTrack or Azenis FK510?
Falken Azenis FK510, 74 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Turanza QuietTrack or Azenis FK510?
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack, 60 vs 55 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Turanza QuietTrack or Azenis FK510?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 67 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Turanza QuietTrack or Azenis FK510?
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack, 66 vs 57 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Turanza QuietTrack or Azenis FK510?
Falken Azenis FK510, 66 vs 52 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