Falken Azenis FK510 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 75% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 66 · 910 reviews analysed Road tests 74 · 31 tests
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Falken Azenis FK510 has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among summer tires. In 44 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 2 times and in the top three 9 times. Testers rate it best for wet (88) and weakest for comfort (40). 910 owner reviews rate it 66 out of 100. 82% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 4 wear tests: about 36,000 km (22,000 miles) on average, newest 2020.
- Strength: Wet 88 — 1st of 8 (2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer tire Test), 1st of 6 (2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Efficiency 50 — 6th of 6 (2018 EVO UUHP tire Test), 9th of 10 (2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP tire Test)
- Weak point: Comfort 40 — 7th of 7 (2019 EVO Summer tire Test), 8th of 8 (2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP tire Test)
Owners rate it 8 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
66/100From 910 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
74/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 910 owner reviews found online.
The Falken Azenis FK510 is widely praised as an exceptional value-focused ultra-high-performance summer tire that rivals top-tier competitors like Michelin and Pirelli at a fraction of the cost. Reviewers frequently highlight its impressive wet and dry grip, comfortable ride, and quiet operation compared to factory fitments. However, the most common trade-off noted by users is its relatively rapid tread wear.
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
- Low road noise compared to OEM run-flats or performance tires
- Reassuring hydroplaning resistance and heavy rain performance
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
Worth knowing
- Users running staggered setups on rear-wheel-drive sports cars and sedans (such as BMWs and Mustangs) note that rear tires wear out particularly fast under heavy power.
- Tesla owners frequently swapped out harsher factory tires for the Falkens to gain a smoother, quieter ride, though heavy electric vehicles can experience faster tread degradation.
- Drivers replacing stiff factory run-flats on luxury European cars (Mercedes, BMW, Audi) reported a dramatic improvement in ride comfort and a reduction in tramlining.
44 published test appearances (31 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer tire Test · 275/35 R19
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 10 | |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | 6th of 10 |
Source: Tire Rack
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP tire Test · 245/40 R19
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
3rd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 | |
| Price | 9th of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2022 AMS Performance Summer tire Test · 245/45 R19
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick tire Test · 235/35 R19
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 1st of 10 |
Source: Sport Auto
2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Exterior Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 3rd of 10 | |
| Steering Response | 10th of 10 | |
| Safety | 10th of 10 |
Source: AUTO Straßenverkehr
2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18
5th of 22
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 17th of 22 |
Source: Consumer Reports
2021 ACE / GTU Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: GTÜ
2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer tire Test · 275/35 R19
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 4th of 8 | |
| Price | 3rd of 8 |
Source: Sport Auto
2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer tire Test · 265/35 R20
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Price | 5th of 9 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
1st of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 17 |
Source: ADAC
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 9th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2021 Sportauto Summer Tire Test for Sportcars R19 · 255/35R19
5th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
8th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 9th of 11 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 8th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 | |
| Price | 6th of 11 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire Test · 265/35 R19
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18
7th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 15th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 20 | |
| Noise | 9th of 20 | |
| Value | 1st of 20 | |
| Price | 10th of 20 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
8th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 3rd of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
15th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 28th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Summer tire test R19 · 245/35R19
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18
8th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: TCS
2019 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 7 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 7 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 7th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 7 |
Source: evo
2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP tire Test · 245/30 R20
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 |
Source: Sport Auto
2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 20 | |
| Noise | 5th of 20 | |
| Value | 5th of 20 | |
| Price | 7th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch tire Test · 225/40 R18
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 1st of 10 |
Source: Gute Fahrt
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
6th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Auto Motor und Sport UHP Summer Tire Test R20 · 245/30R20
7th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer tire Test
4th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 8 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 1st of 8 | |
| Inside Noise level | 5th of 8 | |
| tire Weight | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 |
2018 EVO UUHP tire Test · 235/35 R19
5th of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 6 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 6 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 4th of 6 | |
| Price | 2nd of 6 |
Source: evo
2018 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2018 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 11 | |
| Noise | 4th of 11 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
1st of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2018 Test World Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 11th of 16 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 16 |
Source: Test World
2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer tire Test · 245/35 R19
4th of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 6 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 6 | |
| Noise | 4th of 6 | |
| Price | 2nd of 6 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day tire Test · 245/35 R19
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Price | 2nd of 9 |
Source: Sport Auto
2018 AZ Summer AND All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Price | 3rd of 9 |
2017 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 |
Source: evo
2017 Auto Bild UHP tire Test · 245/40 R18
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 7th of 9 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 245/45 R18
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
3rd of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wear | 14th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars tire Test · 235/35 R19
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
3rd of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2016 EVO Summer Performance tire Test · 235/35 R19
9th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2016 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2016 GTU Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: GTÜ
Falken Azenis FK510 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | D in 70% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–73 dB |
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About the Falken Azenis FK510
Our 2023 write-up. The scores and test results above are updated as new tests and reviews come in.
The Falken Azenis FK510 is a high-performance tire that is designed for use on sports cars, sedans, and coupes. It has a directional tread pattern that helps to improve traction in wet and dry conditions, and the tread is made from a compound that is resistant to heat and wear.
One of the standout features of the Falken Azenis FK510 is its ability to deliver a smooth, quiet ride. The tire is engineered with a number of noise-reducing features, including a multi-wave sipe pattern and a noise-cancelling tread block design. This makes it ideal for drivers who want a tire that won't disrupt their listening pleasure while on the road.
Another key benefit of the Falken Azenis FK510 is its handling capabilities. The tire is designed with a number of advanced technologies that help to improve its stability and grip on the road. These technologies include a high-grip compound and asymmetrical tread pattern, which work together to deliver excellent cornering and braking performance.
Overall, the Falken Azenis FK510 is a top-performing tire that offers a great balance of comfort, handling, and durability. It is well-suited for drivers who want a high-quality tire that can handle the demands of high-performance driving, while also providing a smooth and quiet ride.
Test Results:
Based on the results of the 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire test, the Falken Azenis FK510 placed 6th overall out of 10 tires tested. In dry braking, it placed 4th, while in dry handling it placed 8th. In wet braking and wet handling, the tire performed very well, placing 2nd in both categories.
In terms of straight aquaplaning, the Falken Azenis FK510 placed 7th out of 10, and in terms of inside noise level it placed 8th. Its rolling resistance was rated as 5th out of 10.
One area where the Falken Azenis FK510 really stood out was in price, as it placed 2nd out of 10 in this category. This makes it a good value option for drivers who are looking for a high-performing tire that won't break the bank.
Overall, the Falken Azenis FK510 performed well in the 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire test, delivering strong performance in wet braking and handling, and offering a good balance of performance and value.
Pros:
- Good performance in wet conditions: The tire performed well in the wet braking and wet handling categories of the 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire test, placing 2nd in both categories.
- Quiet ride: The tire is designed with a number of noise-reducing features, including a multi-wave sipe pattern and a noise-cancelling tread block design, which help to make it one of the quietest tires on the market.
- Good value: The Falken Azenis FK510 placed 2nd in the price category of the 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire test, making it a good value option for drivers who are looking for a high-performing tire.
Cons:
- Dry handling could be improved: In the dry handling category of the 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire test, the Falken Azenis FK510 placed 8th out of 10.
- Inside noise level may not be ideal for all drivers: The tire placed 8th in the inside noise level category of the 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire test, which may not be ideal for drivers who are particularly sensitive to tire noise.
- Rolling resistance is only average: The Falken Azenis FK510's rolling resistance was rated as 5th out of 10 in the 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire test, suggesting that it is only average in this area. Drivers who are particularly concerned about fuel efficiency may want to consider tires with lower rolling resistance.
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
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.
From 63 threads and comments.
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