Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Azenis FK510 is ahead, 70–60
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Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 483 reviews
“I'm also shopping tires for my 2017 GTS w/ 20" wheels. TireRack lists a number of options and I'm divided between the Yokohama Geolandar X-CV and the Pirelli Scorpion Zero A/S Plus 3. Leaning toward the Yokohamas since I live in Michigan along the lakeshore but the Scorpion Zeros test really well in dry and wet. My dealer quoted both no problem and less than TireRack.”
Tests 74 · 31 tests Owners 67 · 905 reviews
“Faulken azenis fk510 tires Anyone running these , I’ve ordered a set of wheels and tires from steeda, unfortunately they do not have any nitto n555 g2 tires available i the sizes ive requested “nothing close infact to get a complete set” ive checked all the distributors thru my job and websites. They have however come up with a set of these 275/35/19 fronts and 305/30/19 rears , in comparison the rears will sit approximately 1/2 lower then fronts which will eliminate some rake with the car. Does anyone have experience with these tires? Money wise ill save like 200$ though money is not a factor as oppse to my car came with 235”s and they have to go.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Scorpion Zero | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 76 |
| Source | Scorpion Zero | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 77 |
| Source | Scorpion Zero | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 48 | 45 |
| Source | Scorpion Zero | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 42 |
| Reviews found online | 55 | 68 |
| Source | Scorpion Zero | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 68 |
| Source | Scorpion Zero | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 46 | 57 |
| Source | Scorpion Zero | Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 57 | 71 |
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 70 |
| Dry | 63 | 74 |
| Wet | 64 | 83 |
| Snow | 57 | 55 |
| Comfort | 62 | 52 |
| Noise | 64 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 66 |
| Handling | 57 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Scorpion Zero
Azenis FK510
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinion on the Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires is deeply divided, primarily centered around a stark contrast between strong initial performance and poor tread life. Many users praise the tire for providing a quiet ride, excellent traction, and good comfort, particularly variants like the AS Plus 3. However, a significant number of owners report premature and uneven tread wear, often failing well before their expected mileage warranties, alongside frustrations with warranty claims and customer support.
“Pirelli Scorpion Zero AS Plus 3 Avoid this tire and all Pirelli products. I bought this tire one year ago from Discount Tire and got 27,000 miles on them before they were almost bald. Here is the description of the warranty on the Discount Tire website: "These tires are backed by an impressive 50,000-mile treadwear mileage warranty." I came to replace them today and had the dealer look at them. I was told that Pirelli doesn't stand behind their "impressive" warranty and that I would get no credit for the wear I realized. I'll probably not buy another Pirelli tire.”
“Pirelli scorpion zeros wear life I was thinking these would last more than 35k miles. Seems they are wearing in the centers like it’s over inflated but they were set at 35 from dealer and have stayed there. Also after searching on here it’s a 2022 S AWD shouldn’t it have gotten the Michelins? Thinking about going with falken wildpeak at3w since I got 82k miles out of them on my 1/2 ton truck but really not needed for this one”
“Pirelli Scorpion MS vs. Zero I was the unfortunate recipient of a giant screw in my tire last week and had to be towed to a local Discount Tire for a replacement. After being very specific that I wanted the exact same tire that I had (Scorpion MS), they installed the Scorpion Zero on my front right wheel and I just realized it this morning. Is there any damage in keeping this tire if it’s the exact same size? Or should I push back and request they replace it with the tire I have on the three other wheels? Not to mention I’m a little irritated because I feel like it was a sneaky upsell to get me to buy a tire that is $150 more expensive. Thoughts? Read more”
Based on 30 community posts
Community opinions on the Falken Azenis FK510 are generally mixed, balancing praise for their value pricing and strong wet-weather grip against complaints regarding soft sidewalls, rapid tread wear on heavy or track-driven vehicles, and handling that some drivers describe as "boaty." While many view them as a cost-effective alternative to premium tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, others note that recent price hikes and mixed performance in testing make them a secondary choice compared to dedicated track or alternative ultra-high-performance tires.
“Funny, I just had this conversation in r/ecoboostmustang . I was in this exact boat when I first started out autocrossing. I got on 200 TW for 2020 but continued to HPDE on the daily summer tires. Indy 500 - Spring 2019 to Winter 2020 - These take an INCREDIBLE amount of abuse for the money. 30+ autocrosses, 2 HPDEs, 18,000 miles G-Max RS - Fall 2020 to Summer 2021 - Only bummer is they're directional, you technically shouldn't rotate. 10 HPDEs, 15,000 miles Falken FK510 - Spring 2020 to Summer 2020 - HARD NO from me. I corded a set in 10,000 miles between daily & 6 HPDEs.”
“The Falken Azenis FK510 would be my choice of what you have listed, not that either the Conti or Nitto is a bad tire... but on my Corvette I had Nexen N'Fera SU1 and absolutely loved them and drove rather... aggressively.”
“Got a full set of FK510 for my model 3 and I luv em, the low profile really shows off the red performance calibers.”
Based on 25 community posts
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Scorpion Zero | B · Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 49 | 93 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 23″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Falken Azenis FK510
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510 — better wet, handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Zero if comfort matters most to you.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 83 vs 64 on wet.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 71 vs 57 on handling.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 66 vs 54 on treadwear.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 74 vs 63 on dry.
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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.
