Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 37 + 31 road tests and 10,355 + 910 owner reviews. How we score
Azenis FK510 leads, 72–70 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 10,355 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Lateral dry rot - Bridgestone Turanza T005 DOT 21, 3rd summer on service - all 4 tires have these cracks on their laterals, should I be worried?”
Tests 74 · 31 tests Owners 66 · 910 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 T005 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 28 tests | 85 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 74 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–1 | 94% | 92% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 97% | 94% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 80% | 76% |
| Safety (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 90% | 60% |
| Steering Response (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 89% | 67% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.7 + 40% × 63.5 = 76
Azenis FK510: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 74.2 = 73
| Source | Turanza T005 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 29 tests | 85 | 88 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 78 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 94% | 80% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 2–3 | 89% | 89% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 93% | 76% |
| Wet Lateral Stability (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 80% | 80% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 2–6 | 95% | 95% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 97% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–0 | 95% | 92% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 69.6 = 79
Azenis FK510: 60% × 88.4 + 40% × 77.9 = 84
| Source | Turanza T005 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 62 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 45 |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 45 = 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 T005 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 6 tests | 72 | 40 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 67 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 79% | 73% |
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 60.6 = 65
Azenis FK510: 40% × 40.3 + 60% × 66.9 = 56
| Source | Turanza T005 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 18 tests | 36 | 66 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | 67 |
| Noise (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 | 97% | 98% |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 80% | 70% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 48
Azenis FK510: 60% × 66 + 40% × 66.9 = 66
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 5 tests | 71 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 53 | 54 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 76% | 73% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 53.3 = 64
Azenis FK510: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 54.2 = 66
| Source | Turanza T005 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 64 | 72 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 19 tests | 100 | 50 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–0 | 100% | 75% |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 72 |
| Dry | 76 | 73 |
| Wet | 79 | 84 |
| Snow | – | 55 |
| Comfort | 65 | 56 |
| Noise | 48 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 50 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. 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.
Turanza T005
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 9 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead 4 times and Falken Azenis FK510 5 times.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza T005 | Azenis FK510 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% | 92% | +2.4 | 6–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% | 94% | +2.3 | 2–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% | 76% | +3.7 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Safety | Dry | 90% | 60% | +30.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Steering Response | Dry | 89% | 67% | +22.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 80% | +13.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 89% | 89% | +0.7 | 2–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 95% | 0.0 | 2–6 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% | 97% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% | 92% | +3.2 | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 93% | 76% | +17.4 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Wet Lateral Stability | Wet | 80% | 80% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 79% | 73% | +6.7 | 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 80% | 70% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 98% | −1.4 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 76% | 73% | +3.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% | 75% | +25.2 | 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 76% | 87% | −10.8 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #1/20 | #9/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 68% | 74% | −6.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/9 | #8/9 | – | 4–5 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinions on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 are divided, with many drivers praising its wet-weather grip and highway usability. Conversely, numerous owners report significant concerns regarding loud road noise, rough ride comfort, rapid wear, and premature sidewall cracking or dry rot.
“Lateral dry rot - Bridgestone Turanza T005 DOT 21, 3rd summer on service - all 4 tires have these cracks on their laterals, should I be worried?”
“I have the wagon with 20" wheels and the car came in with cheap Bridgestone Turanza T005 which will be replaced this week with Michelins. Continental EcoContact 6Q seems like it's a decent tire tbh - twice as expensive as my bridgestones. Had the same first impression about the brakes too but then you gotta remember that pads and rotors need to be worked it - it usually happens within first 200 miles.”
“I have a ford Fiesta with the Turanza T005s. I bought them in October last year for around 80 a corner and will probably replace them with the same when needed. I drive motorways mostly and have used them in some terrible rain and they are fantastic in the wet. Obviously not winter tyres but till fantastic. They give me much more confidence to drive spritely which is great.”
Based on 33 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 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.”
“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'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.”
Based on 63 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 140 | 93 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 46 | 46 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Falken Azenis FK510
Narrow edge: Falken Azenis FK510 — better noise, handling and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza T005 if efficiency, comfort and dry matter most to you.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 50 on efficiency.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 66 vs 48 on noise.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 65 vs 56 on comfort.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 72 vs 64 on handling.
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Falken Azenis FK510, 84 vs 79 on our wet score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 76 vs 73 on our dry score.
Falken Azenis FK510, 66 vs 48 on our noise score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 65 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 66 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 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
