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 2,191 + 912 owner reviews. How we score
Azenis FK510 is ahead, 74–65
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Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 58 · 2,191 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Bridgestone turanza t001 do I need to replace them with these small cracks ? It’s 4 year old since production and is it dangerous to travel alot with these small cracks?”
Tests 74 · 31 tests Owners 66 · 912 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”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T001 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 28 tests | 69 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 74 |
Turanza T001: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 60.8 = 66
Azenis FK510: 60% × 72.8 + 40% × 74.2 = 73
| Source | Turanza T001 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 29 tests | 76 | 88 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 78 |
Turanza T001: 60% × 76 + 40% × 63.8 = 71
Azenis FK510: 60% × 88.4 + 40% × 78 = 84
| Source | Turanza T001 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 62 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 45 |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 44.9 = 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 0.32).
| Source | Turanza T001 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests | ≈ 67 (est.) | 40 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 67 |
Turanza T001: 40% × 66.7 (est.) + 60% × 58.8 = 62
Azenis FK510: 40% × 40.1 + 60% × 66.9 = 56
No road tests of comfort for Turanza T001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
| Source | Turanza T001 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 18 tests | – | 66 |
| Reviews found online | – | 67 |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 66 + 40% × 66.6 = 66
| Source | Turanza T001 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests | ≈ 60 (est.) | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 49 | 54 |
Turanza T001: 60% × 60.4 (est.) + 40% × 49.3 = 56
Azenis FK510: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 54.2 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Turanza T001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Turanza T001 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 58 | 72 |
| Source | Turanza T001 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 19 tests | 62 | 50 |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T001 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 74 |
| Dry | 66 | 73 |
| Wet | 71 | 84 |
| Snow | – | 55 |
| Comfort | 62 | 56 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 56 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 58 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 62 | 50 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Turanza T001
Azenis FK510
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 Turanza T001 finished ahead 0 times and Falken Azenis FK510 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza T001 | Azenis FK510 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #6/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 94% #7/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 60% #9/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 98% #2/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #10/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 60% #7/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/14 | #5/14 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2016 GTU Performance Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community discussions around the Bridgestone Turanza T001 largely center on replacement decisions, tire longevity, and tread aging. Users note that the tire provides a good balance of comfort, durability, and low road noise compared to sportier alternatives, though owners frequently question surface cracking after four years of use.
“Bridgestone turanza t001 do I need to replace them with these small cracks ? It’s 4 year old since production and is it dangerous to travel alot with these small cracks?”
“Just got a new set of tyres - Bridgestone Turanza T001 215/60/R16 at 77k kms.”
“If you can, stick to the same tyre all around as mentioned, don’t mix brands or models. So if you're keeping the Turanza T001s up front, rather just get the same ones for the rear. The S001 is more performance-focused, but the T001 offers a better balance of comfort and durability. It’s quieter, rides smoother, and tends to last longer. That said, if you’re thinking about moving to something sportier, skip the S001 and go straight to the Potenza Sport. It’s a newer and more advanced tyre, still within the Bridgestone family, and a solid upgrade in terms of grip and responsiveness.”
Based on 8 community posts
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.
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
Based on 63 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T001 | B · Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 37 | 93 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 - 740 A A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 8 | 8 |
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Falken Azenis FK510
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510 — better handling, wet and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza T001 if efficiency and comfort matter most to you.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 72 vs 58 on handling.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 84 vs 71 on wet.
Bridgestone Turanza T001 scores 62 vs 50 on efficiency.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 66 vs 56 on treadwear.
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Falken Azenis FK510, 84 vs 71 on our wet score.
Falken Azenis FK510, 73 vs 66 on our dry score.
Bridgestone Turanza T001, 62 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Falken Azenis FK510, 66 vs 56 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza T001, 62 vs 50 on our efficiency score.
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
