Falken Azenis FK520 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 71 · 576 reviews analysed Road tests 81 · 20 tests
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The Falken Azenis FK520 is widely praised by users as an exceptional value-for-money ultra-high-performance tire that closely rivals top-tier premium brands at a fraction of the cost. Drivers frequently highlight its impressive wet and dry grip, low road noise, and enhanced comfort compared to its predecessor, though opinions on sidewall stiffness and tread wear are somewhat mixed.
Owners rate it 10.2 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
71/100From 576 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
81/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Falken Azenis FK520 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A - B A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 576 owner reviews found online.
The Falken Azenis FK520 is widely praised by users as an exceptional value-for-money ultra-high-performance tire that closely rivals top-tier premium brands at a fraction of the cost. Drivers frequently highlight its impressive wet and dry grip, low road noise, and enhanced comfort compared to its predecessor, though opinions on sidewall stiffness and tread wear are somewhat mixed.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium tier alternatives
- Strong and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Low road noise and high cabin comfort
- Predictable, progressive handling at the limit
Cons
- Stiff sidewalls can transmit sharper bumps on rougher roads
- Some drivers report faster-than-average tread wear
- Occasional reports of reduced grip or susceptibility to aquaplaning in heavy standing water
- Slightly numb steering feedback or roll during aggressive cornering for some enthusiasts
Worth knowing
- Users with smaller sports cars and roadsters (like the Mazda MX-5) found the tires to offer an ideal balance of playful handling and everyday comfort.
- EV and hybrid drivers noted excellent noise suppression and reduced wheel spin, though a few reported slightly harsher ride quality on low-profile sizes.
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20 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Summer SUV tire Test · 255/45 R 19
8th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Gravel Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Gravel Traction | 9th of 9 | |
| Sand Traction | 1st of 9 | |
| Grass Traction | 5th of 9 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2026 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 205/45 R 17
3rd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 7 |
Source: Sport Auto
2026 Autobild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R19
14th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 20 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 13th of 20 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Noise | 11th of 20 | |
| Value | 10th of 20 | |
| Wear | 5th of 20 | |
| Abrasion | 3rd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
14th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 50 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 ACE Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer tire Test · 255/55 R18
2nd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 8th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2025 AZ Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Value | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wear | 4th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 3rd of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2025 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
8th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 18 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 18 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 18 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 15th of 18 | |
| Noise | 5th of 18 | |
| Value | 7th of 18 | |
| Wear | 5th of 18 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 18 | |
| Abrasion | 3rd of 18 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 8th of 18 |
Source: ADAC
2024 EVO Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
7th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Subj. Noise | 7th of 7 |
Source: evo
2024 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 235/55 R18
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 6th of 8 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2023 The Best Electric Vehicle tires VS UHP tires · 255/45 R20
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 | |
| Energy Consumption | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2023 Sport Auto UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 | |
| Price | 3rd of 11 |
Source: Sport Auto
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
8th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 17th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 3rd of 20 | |
| Price | 9th of 20 | |
| Wear | 4th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 AZ UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 13 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 13 | |
| Wet Circle | 10th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 13 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 13 | |
| Price | 5th of 13 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
8th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
7th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Gute Fahrt
2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 · 245/45R18
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 7th of 9 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Exterior Noise | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet | 10th of 9 | |
| Dry | 5th of 9 |
Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023
2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 10 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 1st of 10 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Interior Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Exterior Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Subj. Steering Response | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Elk Test | 3rd of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Circle | 4th of 10 |
Source: AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023
2022 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
5th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
The community generally views the Falken Azenis FK520 as a reliable, reasonably priced tire offering good comfort, quiet operation, and competent wet and dry performance. While praised as a cost-effective alternative to top-tier brands, some drivers note that it behaves more like a touring tire than a sharp ultra-high-performance option and may struggle for traction on higher-powered, tuned vehicles.
From 14 threads and comments.
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