Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (value)
“2022 MS Plaid on 21" archnids. Factory Michelins replaced at 7,500 miles (at wear markers). FK510's after 9,000 miles on the rubber are at 7/32. Expecting another 5,000 miles or so. They're comparable treadwear rating but last longer. Heavy car with lots of torque will inevitably go through tires sooner than the rated mileage. I'm fortunate to have decent alignment from the factory as the wear was even. Good luck on the next set of tires.”
Best test result: #3 of 8 in 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test (straight aqua)
“Quote: Originally Posted by Brian Goodwin I own both the Falken and Toyo Proxes Sport, both in 235/40-17. The Toyo rides better, the Falken goes faster through the turns, and turn-in response is much quicker. I have not bothered to take the Toyo to the track because around our fun canyon roads it is clearly slower and with less grip than the Falken. The Falken feels like a race tire, complete with stiff sidewall support for crisp turn-in, used those for track and autocross over the last few months, including two wins in class at autocross. The Toyo feels like a street tire, much like the Continental ECS, complete with much lower weight because sidewalls are comparatively soft and squishy next to the Falken. If you want a soft daily driver 235/40 and you accept it is a few clicks slower than the Falken, the Toyo is great as a daily driver. But if you expect that Toyo to keep up with the Falken on track days, you will be disappointed. Great feedback, thanks Brian. Wish there were more options in this size! May just stick with the RT660s, especially now with the HKS GT2 on the car”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
74
Dry
Azenis FK510 +12
62
Why this score
Source
Azenis FK510
Proxes Sport
Professional tests (TWG score)
73
61
Reviews found online
76
64
Dry Braking (% of best) · 14 shared tests
94%
92%
Dry Handling (% of best) · 12 shared tests
98%
98%
Subj. Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests
74%
72%
83
Wet
Azenis FK510 +13
70
Why this score
Source
Azenis FK510
Proxes Sport
Professional tests (TWG score)
87
76
Reviews found online
77
61
Straight Aqua (% of best) · 9 shared tests
96%
98%
Subj. Wet Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests
80%
79%
Wet Braking (% of best) · 14 shared tests
97%
89%
Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test
98%
91%
Wet Handling (% of best) · 12 shared tests
98%
95%
55
Snow
Azenis FK510 +21
34
Why this score
Source
Azenis FK510
Proxes Sport
Reviews found online
45
10
52
Comfort
Proxes Sport +2
54
Why this score
Source
Azenis FK510
Proxes Sport
Professional tests (TWG score)
42
50
Reviews found online
68
60
Subj. Comfort (% of best) · 3 shared tests
69%
76%
68
Noise
Proxes Sport +1
69
Why this score
Source
Azenis FK510
Proxes Sport
Professional tests (TWG score)
67
70
Reviews found online
68
68
Noise (% of best) · 8 shared tests
99%
98%
66
Treadwear
Azenis FK510 +22
44
Why this score
Source
Azenis FK510
Proxes Sport
Professional tests (TWG score)
72
36
Reviews found online
57
56
Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test
54%
46%
Wear (% of best) · 4 shared tests
82%
64%
71
Handling
Azenis FK510 +16
55
Why this score
Source
Azenis FK510
Proxes Sport
Reviews found online
71
55
Scores at a glance
Falken Azenis FK510 vs Toyo Proxes Sport: scores by category (0–100)
Category
Falken Azenis FK510
Toyo Proxes Sport
Relative Score
70
56
Dry
74
62
Wet
83
70
Snow
55
34
Comfort
52
54
Noise
68
69
Treadwear
66
44
Handling
71
55
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Azenis FK510
56
/ 100
Proxes Sport
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
Discipline
Category
Azenis FK510
Proxes Sport
Δ
Both?
Subj. Comfort
Comfort
70%#8/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
60%#10/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
+10.0
Same test
Price
Cost
86%#3/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
72%#4/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
+14.0
Same test
Total Cost of Ownership
Cost
0%#6/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
0%#17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
0.0
Same test
Value
Cost
100%#1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
60%#17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
+39.8
Same test
Dry Braking
Dry
97%#6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
92%#7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
+5.0
Same test
Dry Handling
Dry
98%#5/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
98%#7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
0.0
Same test
Subj. Dry Handling
Dry
80%#5/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
60%#7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
+20.0
Same test
Rolling Resistance
Efficiency
87%#6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
86%#7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
+1.0
Same test
Noise
Noise
99%#4/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
98%#6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
+1.0
Same test
Overall Ranking
Overall
81%#5/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
33%#15/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
+47.6
Same test
Tested Tread Life (Miles)
Treadwear
54%#17/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
46%#20/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
+7.7
Same test
Wear
Treadwear
97%#3/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
84%#13/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
+12.9
Same test
Straight Aqua
Wet
96%#6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
98%#3/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
−2.0
Same test
Subj. Wet Handling
Wet
100%#1/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
78%#7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
+22.0
Same test
Wet Braking
Wet
100%#2/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
82%#8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
+18.0
Same test
Wet Circle
Wet
98%#6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
91%#8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
+7.0
Same test
Wet Handling
Wet
100%#1/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
94%#8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
+6.0
Same test
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Falken Azenis FK510
Mixed
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.
Community sentiment toward the Toyo Proxes Sport family is generally positive, with drivers praising its ride comfort, good value for money, and competent daily street grip. Many owners appreciate unique size options like 345/25-20 for high-performance cars, though enthusiasts note that dedicated track tires offer superior turn-in sharpness and ultimate traction. A common topic of discussion is the scarcity of extensive real-world reviews, particularly regarding newer variants.
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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.