Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 69 · 45 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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Continental ExtremeContact Sport 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 2 + 31 road tests and 45 + 912 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: ExtremeContact Sport 71, Azenis FK510 70.
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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”
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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76
Dry
ExtremeContact Sport +373Why this score
Source ExtremeContact Sport Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 28 tests 74 73 Reviews found online 80 74 ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 74 + 40% × 79.8 = 76
Azenis FK510: 60% × 72.8 + 40% × 74.3 = 73
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Wet
Azenis FK510 +484Why this score
Source ExtremeContact Sport Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 29 tests 79 88 Reviews found online 80 78 ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 80.2 = 80
Azenis FK510: 60% × 88.5 + 40% × 78 = 84
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48
Snow
Azenis FK510 +856Why this score
Source ExtremeContact Sport Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 58 (est.) ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 32 45 ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 58.3 (est.) + 40% × 31.8 = 48
Azenis FK510: 60% × 62.5 (est.) + 40% × 45.1 = 56
No road tests of snow for ExtremeContact Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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).
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72
Comfort
ExtremeContact Sport +1656Why this score
Source ExtremeContact Sport Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 40 Reviews found online 74 67 ExtremeContact Sport: 40% × 69.7 (est.) + 60% × 73.6 = 72
Azenis FK510: 40% × 40 + 60% × 66.9 = 56
No road tests of comfort for ExtremeContact Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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71
Noise
ExtremeContact Sport +566Why this score
Source ExtremeContact Sport Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 18 tests 73 66 Reviews found online 68 67 ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 72.6 + 40% × 67.5 = 71
Azenis FK510: 60% × 66 + 40% × 66.7 = 66
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69
Treadwear
ExtremeContact Sport +366Why this score
Source ExtremeContact Sport Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 70 73 Reviews found online 68 54 Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 62% 54% ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 67.9 = 69
Azenis FK510: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 54.2 = 66
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74
Handling (owners)
ExtremeContact Sport +272Why this score
Source ExtremeContact Sport Azenis FK510 Reviews found online 74 72 -
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Efficiency
No comparison50Why this score
Source ExtremeContact Sport Azenis FK510 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 19 tests – 50
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact Sport | Falken Azenis FK510 |
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| Relative Score | 71 | 70 |
| Dry | 76 | 73 |
| Wet | 80 | 84 |
| Snow | 48 | 56 |
| Comfort | 72 | 56 |
| Noise | 71 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 74 | 72 |
| Efficiency | – | 50 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
ExtremeContact Sport
70
/ 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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Continental ExtremeContact Sport finished ahead 1 times and Falken Azenis FK510 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | ExtremeContact Sport | Azenis FK510 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #2/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 94% #7/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #3/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 97% #6/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 98% #2/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 96% #6/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #2/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 100% #3/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| 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 | #2/22 | #5/22 | – | 1–0 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 ExtremeContact Sport
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet traction with high confidence in the rain
- High value for money compared to primary competitors like Michelin
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for an ultra-high-performance tire
Cons
- Softer sidewalls leading to a slight delay or lack of immediate steering feedback and precision
- Requires a brief warm-up period in colder temperatures, sometimes causing temporary vibrations
- Stiff ride over sharp road imperfections noted by some users
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
Continental ExtremeContact Sport
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Falken Azenis FK510
The community sees the FK510 as a good-value ultra-high-performance summer tire, with strong wet grip, decent dry grip, and comfort that is often described as good. It is usually pitched as a cheaper alternative to the Michelin PS4S, Continental ExtremeContact Sport and similar tires. Common complaints are fast tread wear (often 10–15k miles, and less on heavy or powerful cars or when tracked), road noise for some owners, and weaker braking and handling balance in some tests.
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 PS4S alternative#Strong wet grip#Fast tread wear#Road noise complaints#Autocross and track use#Comfort and ride quality#Tesla and heavy cars#Comparison to Michelin/Conti
Based on 63 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact Sport | B · Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 1 | 93 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 AA A | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 30,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Continental ExtremeContact Sport
70
/ 100
Falken Azenis FK510
Too close to call: Continental ExtremeContact Sport and Falken Azenis FK510 are within 2 points overall. Continental ExtremeContact Sport is stronger on comfort, noise and dry. Falken Azenis FK510 is stronger on snow and wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 72 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 56 vs 48 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 71 vs 66 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 84 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Tire B · Falken Azenis FK510
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ExtremeContact Sport or Azenis FK510?
Which is better in the wet, ExtremeContact Sport or Azenis FK510?
Falken Azenis FK510, 84 vs 80 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ExtremeContact Sport or Azenis FK510?
Continental ExtremeContact Sport, 76 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, ExtremeContact Sport or Azenis FK510?
Falken Azenis FK510, 56 vs 48 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, ExtremeContact Sport or Azenis FK510?
Continental ExtremeContact Sport, 71 vs 66 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, ExtremeContact Sport or Azenis FK510?
Continental ExtremeContact Sport, 72 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ExtremeContact Sport or Azenis FK510?
Continental ExtremeContact Sport, 69 vs 66 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