Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 31 + 3 road tests and 910 + 3,492 owner reviews. How we score
Azenis FK510 is ahead, 70–61
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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”
Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 47 · 3,492 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
“New rubber for the road wheels Pirelli P-Zero RS TLR 30mm, measuring 33mm on 25mm inner rim width. Rides like a dream, but the center thread is narrow, so I'd not feel confident if I raced anything with tighter cornering.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Azenis FK510 | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 3 tests | 73 | 80 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 61 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 93% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 100% | 100% |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 72.8 + 40% × 74.2 = 73
P Zero: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 61.4 = 72
| Source | Azenis FK510 | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 29 / 3 tests | 88 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 55 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 96% | 93% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 97% | 94% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 97% | 99% |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 88.4 + 40% × 78 = 84
P Zero: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 54.9 = 71
| Source | Azenis FK510 | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 62 (est.) | ≈ 60 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 45 | 36 |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 44.9 = 55
P Zero: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 36.4 = 50
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).
No road tests of snow for P Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Azenis FK510 | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests | 40 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 46 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 78% | 67% |
Azenis FK510: 40% × 40.1 + 60% × 66.9 = 56
P Zero: 40% × 69.8 + 60% × 46.2 = 56
| Source | Azenis FK510 | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 1 tests | 66 | 61 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 53 |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 99% | 97% |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 66 + 40% × 66.6 = 66
P Zero: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 52.9 = 58
| Source | Azenis FK510 | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests | 73 | 65 |
| Reviews found online | 54 | 29 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 73% | 66% |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 54.2 = 66
P Zero: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 28.7 = 51
| Source | Azenis FK510 | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 71 | 56 |
| Source | Azenis FK510 | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 1 tests | 50 | 59 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 79% | 73% |
| Category | Falken Azenis FK510 | Pirelli P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 61 |
| Dry | 73 | 72 |
| Wet | 84 | 71 |
| Snow | 55 | 50 |
| Comfort | 56 | 56 |
| Noise | 66 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 51 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 56 |
| Efficiency | 50 | 59 |
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.
Azenis FK510
P Zero
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 8 tests that ran both, Falken Azenis FK510 finished ahead 4 times and Pirelli P Zero 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | Azenis FK510 | P Zero | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% | 96% | −2.6 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 100% | −0.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 93% | +3.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 94% | +3.2 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% | 99% | −1.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 78% | 67% | +11.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 97% | +2.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 73% | 66% | +6.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 79% | 73% | +6.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 84% | 66% | +18.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #9/20 | #17/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 74% | 53% | +21.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #15/49 | #25/49 | – | 4–4 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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 got a set of Falken Azenis FK510 on my 20" Detroits, which I've been running for several years. They weren't expensive at the time and not noticeably different to the Pirellis on before - I would buy them again.”
“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?”
“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.”
Based on 63 community posts
Community sentiment regarding Pirelli P Zero tires is polarized across its automotive and bicycle product lines. While users praise the tire lineup for sharp steering responsiveness, comfortable ride quality, and strong dry grip—especially on newer models like the AS Plus 3 and PZ5—many drivers report fast tread wear, wet grip issues on certain summer variants, and vulnerability to sidewall bubbles. Additionally, cyclists frequently note that the tubeless road variants offer impressive rolling speed but can be exceptionally difficult to mount.
“The only tires on your list that I have tried are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and Pirelli P-Zero. Both provide excellent traction. I found the Pirellis to wear slightly faster than the Michelins and also to become noisy as they approach the end of their life. This isn't the case with the Michelins. The only "cheap" tires that I've tried on the 996 are Sumitomos. I won't ever do that again. I really like the way the car performs with the PS2 and I will continue to buy them.”
“I used to ride Conti since the GP4K and switched over to Pirelli when I had my new bike 3 years ago. The P-Zero Race was fine I guess but the P-Zero Race RS TLR were the worst. Nightmare to put on and wore out quite fast as well. Punctured the one in the back after 300km and couldn’t seal it. I’m back on the GP5k STR now with no issues or mounting problems. Probably gonna stick to them for some time longer”
“So many people seem to hate the p zero but I’ve got along with them so well, but yes they can go rock hard when they’re cold but once they’ve got some heat in them especially in the wet they grip so well for me. I have noticed though that anything below 4-5°c is when they become hard to keep heat in but once you work the tyre properly they’re brilliant. I have run them all winter on my 300bhp fwd car and can’t complain, I don’t get why no one likes them🤷♂️”
Based on 277 community posts
| Attribute | A · Falken Azenis FK510 | B · Pirelli P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 93 | 194 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 17″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A | 220 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 77 | 77 |
Falken Azenis FK510
Pirelli P Zero
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510 — better treadwear, handling and wet. Pick the Pirelli P Zero if efficiency matters most to you.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 66 vs 51 on treadwear.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 71 vs 56 on handling.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 84 vs 71 on wet.
Pirelli P Zero scores 59 vs 50 on efficiency.
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Falken Azenis FK510, 84 vs 71 on our wet score.
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 72 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Falken Azenis FK510, 55 vs 50 on our snow score.
Falken Azenis FK510, 66 vs 58 on our noise score.
Neither, by our numbers: 56 vs 56 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Falken Azenis FK510, 66 vs 51 on our treadwear score.
Pirelli P Zero, 59 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
