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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti vs Falken Azenis FK510 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Ultrac Vorti is ahead, 78–72

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Ultrac Vorti

Summer

Tests 78 · 14 tests Owners 79 · 192 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test (subj. comfort)

Tire BFalken

Azenis FK510

Summer

Tests 74 · 31 tests Owners 67 · 907 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (value)

“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.

  1. 83

    Dry

    Ultrac Vorti +9
    74
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiAzenis FK510
    Professional tests (TWG score)8273
    Reviews found online8576
    Dry Braking (% of best)93%98%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%94%
  2. 81

    Wet

    Azenis FK510 +2
    83
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiAzenis FK510
    Professional tests (TWG score)8287
    Reviews found online7977
    Wet Braking (% of best)92%98%
    Wet Circle (% of best)95%96%
    Wet Handling (% of best)100%94%
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    55
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiAzenis FK510
    Reviews found online–45
  4. 77

    Comfort

    Ultrac Vorti +25
    52
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiAzenis FK510
    Professional tests (TWG score)7742
    Reviews found online7868
  5. 69

    Noise

    Ultrac Vorti +1
    68
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiAzenis FK510
    Professional tests (TWG score)7167
    Reviews found online–68
  6. 72

    Treadwear

    Ultrac Vorti +6
    66
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiAzenis FK510
    Professional tests (TWG score)7172
    Reviews found online7357
  7. 83

    Handling

    Ultrac Vorti +12
    71
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiAzenis FK510
    Reviews found online8371
Scores at a glance
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti vs Falken Azenis FK510: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryVredestein Ultrac VortiFalken Azenis FK510
Relative Score 78 72
Dry 83 74
Wet 81 83
Snow – 55
Comfort 77 52
Noise 69 68
Treadwear 72 66
Handling 83 71

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Headline score

Ultrac Vorti

Azenis FK510

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategoryUltrac VortiAzenis FK510ΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 92% #4/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 90% #6/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test +2.1 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 93% #7/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test 98% #7/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test −5.0 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #2/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test 94% #10/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test +5.4 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 85% #6/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test 90% #5/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test −5.2 Different tests
Noise Other 98% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 97% #7/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test +1.3 Different tests
Price Other 65% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 88% #3/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test −22.5 Different tests
Value Other 69% #9/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test −30.6 Different tests
Wear Other 71% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 70% #14/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +1.6 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 11% #9/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout 10% #10/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test +1.1 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 93% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test 95% #6/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test −2.0 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 100% #1/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test 78% #4/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +22.2 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 67% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test 50% #9/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test +17.0 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 70% #8/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 67% #7/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test +3.0 Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Total 0% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 0% #6/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 0.0 Same test
Wet Braking Wet 92% #12/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test 98% #2/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test −6.6 Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 95% #4/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test 96% #7/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test −1.0 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #3/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test 94% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test +5.6 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Ultrac Vorti

Pros

  • Outstanding dry grip and cornering stability
  • High value for money compared to top-tier premium brands
  • Excellent steering feedback and driver confidence

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive drivers or on heavy rear-wheel-drive/high-power vehicles
  • Wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance considered inferior to top competitors like Michelin or Continental by a minority of users
  • Stiff sidewalls on low-profile sizes can negatively impact comfort or lead to cupping
All owner themes in the Ultrac Vorti review

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
All owner themes in the Azenis FK510 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

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.

r/Porsche ·1 upvote ·2025-03-27

“Do you mean FK510? These are mid range UHP tyres and usually perform near the bottom when tested against other UHP tyres: Poor braking performance and oversteer balance would be my main concerns based on those test results. I wouldn't run FK510s on any of my RWD cars but if cost is your main concern then you do you.”

mustang6g.com ·2019-12-06

“I picked up a very nice used 2018 GT Premium auto in Jacksonville, NC on Tuesday. The dealership put a set of new Falken 510s on it and having had mostly Michelins, expected "blah". Not so! Drove to Charlotte and back to Oakland, MI. About 1,000 miles. Fast, slow, city, highway. The tires are very comfortable soaking holes and bumps very well. Quiet. Handle much better than I would have imagined. Providing they don't start making a lot of noises, etc, I would consider replacing them when they wear out. Tire Rack has them at $194 for the 265/35ZR20s which are the size the car came with. The Michelins were $350 each for the same size. So far the tire is a steal. So, those on a budget have an opportunity to get stellar performance for almost 1/2 the price. Impressed!”

r/TeslaModelS ·1 upvote ·2025-11-28

“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.”

Top themes
#budget friendly pricing#wet weather traction#fast treadwear#track durability concerns#ride comfort#cabin road noise#daily street driving

Based on 63 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti B · Falken Azenis FK510
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4293
Rim diameters18″ – 24″17″ – 22″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—300 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Falken Azenis FK510

Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 77 vs 52 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 83 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 83 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 72 vs 66 on treadwear.

Tire A · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Tire B · Falken Azenis FK510

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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.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

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