Falken Azenis FK460 A/S review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 50% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 69 · 29 reviews analysed Road tests 63 · 1 test
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Falken Azenis FK460 A/S has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among all-season tires. 29 owner reviews rate it 69 out of 100. 40% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Snow 32 — 9th of 9 (2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
69/100From 29 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
63/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 29 owner reviews found online.
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS is widely regarded as a high-value, ultra-high-performance all-season tire that competes favorably with premium offerings. Users frequently praise its impressive wet and light snow traction, quiet operation, and excellent price-to-performance ratio, particularly for daily-driven sports cars and performance SUVs. While the consensus is largely positive, some users report concerns regarding ride harshness on specific surfaces and isolated issues with tread longevity or high-speed vibrations.
Pros
- Exceptional value compared to premium segment competitors
- Strong all-weather capability, including reliable performance in light snow
- Low road noise levels and comfortable ride quality for a UHP tire
- Responsive handling and communicative steering feel
Cons
- Reports of a firmer or harsher ride quality on uneven pavement
- Potential for premature tread wear in some driving conditions
- Isolated reports of hydroplaning and high-speed vibration issues
Worth knowing
- Corvette owners frequently cite the tire as a superior, more affordable alternative to factory-equipped Michelin or Pirelli tires for daily driving.
- Performance SUV and crossover owners (Explorer ST, Jeep SRT) report improved handling and sportiness compared to stock run-flat tires.
- Tesla owners note the tire provides a quiet and comfortable experience suitable for electric vehicle daily driving.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Ice Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 9 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 2nd of 9 |
Source: Tire Rack
Falken Azenis FK460 A/S specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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