Summer tire Updated November 2026

Falken Azenis FK520 review

± 4

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 95% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 72 · 589 reviews analysed Road tests 83 · 17 tests

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Falken Azenis FK520 has a Relative Score of 78 out of 100 among summer tires. In 20 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. Testers rate it best for dry (86) and weakest for efficiency (70). 589 owner reviews rate it 72 out of 100. 77% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 4 wear tests: about 46,000 km (29,000 miles) on average, newest 2026.

  • Strength: Dry 86 — 1st of 9 (2026 Summer SUV tire Test), 1st of 7 (2026 Sport Auto Summer tire Test)
Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz
#value and pricing#wet and dry grip#ride comfort and noise#touring versus UHP feel#traction on tuned cars

Owners rate it 11 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Falken Azenis FK520

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

72/100

From 589 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 77%
Dry
Overall dry
74
Wet
Overall wet
75
Comfort
Overall comfort
69
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
67
Handling
Overall handling
74

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By road tests

83/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
86
Wet
84
Comfort
80
Noise
74
Treadwear
81
Efficiency
70

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 589 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.

20 published test appearances (17 in the score)

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
Best: Dry Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 9
Wet Handling8th of 9
Wet Circle5th of 9
Dry Braking1st of 9
Dry Handling9th of 9
Rolling Resistance3rd of 9
Straight Aquaplaning7th of 9
Curved Aquaplaning9th of 9
Noise5th of 9
Gravel Handling7th of 9
Gravel Traction9th of 9
Sand Traction1st of 9
Grass Traction5th of 9

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2026 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 205/45 R 17

3rd of 7
Best: Dry Braking · 1st Weakest: Curved Aquaplaning · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 7
Wet Handling6th of 7
Wet Circle4th of 7
Dry Braking1st of 7
Dry Handling6th of 7
Rolling Resistance5th of 7
Straight Aquaplaning6th of 7
Curved Aquaplaning7th of 7
Dry Handling (tester's mark)4th of 7
Comfort (tester's mark)3rd of 7
Wet Handling (tester's mark)3rd of 7
Noise3rd of 7

Source: Sport Auto

2026 Autobild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R19

14th of 20
Best: Abrasion · 3rd Weakest: Dry Handling · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 20
Wet Handling17th of 20
Dry Braking19th of 20
Dry Handling20th of 20
Rolling Resistance7th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning11th of 20
Dry Handling (tester's mark)18th of 20
Comfort (tester's mark)13th of 20
Wet Handling (tester's mark)11th of 20
Noise11th of 20
Value10th of 20
Wear5th of 20
Abrasion3rd of 20
Total Cost of Ownership4th 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
Best: Wet Braking · 10th Weakest: Dry Braking · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 50
Dry Braking20th 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
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking1st of 10
Dry Handling2nd of 10
Rolling Resistance2nd of 10
Straight Aquaplaning9th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 10
Noise6th of 10
Gravel Handling3rd of 10
Gravel Traction7th of 10
Sand Traction6th of 10
Grass Traction8th of 10

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2025 AZ Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18

8th of 10
Best: Comfort (tester's mark) · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 10
Wet Handling8th of 10
Wet Circle6th of 10
Dry Braking7th of 10
Dry Handling5th of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning4th of 10
Comfort (tester's mark)2nd of 10
Noise5th of 10
Value2nd of 10
Wear4th of 10
Abrasion3rd of 10
Total Cost of Ownership4th of 10

Source: Auto Zeitung

2025 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

8th of 18
Best: Abrasion · 3rd Weakest: Curved Aquaplaning · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 18
Dry Braking8th of 18
Straight Aquaplaning10th of 18
Curved Aquaplaning15th of 18
Noise5th of 18
Value7th of 18
Wear5th of 18
Fuel Consumption11th of 18
Abrasion3rd of 18
Wet Braking (concrete)8th of 18

Source: ADAC

2024 EVO Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

7th of 7
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 7
Wet Handling7th of 7
Dry Braking4th of 7
Dry Handling7th of 7
Rolling Resistance2nd of 7
Straight Aquaplaning5th of 7
Curved Aquaplaning1st of 7
Dry Handling (tester's mark)7th of 7
Wet Handling (tester's mark)7th of 7
Noise (tester's mark)7th of 7

Source: evo

2024 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 235/55 R18

7th of 8
Best: Straight Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 8
Wet Handling5th of 8
Wet Circle5th of 8
Dry Braking2nd of 8
Dry Handling3rd of 8
Rolling Resistance6th of 8
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 8
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 8
Noise6th of 8

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2023 The Best Electric Vehicle tires VS UHP tires · 255/45 R20

7th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Noise · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 10
Wet Handling8th of 10
Dry Braking7th of 10
Dry Handling3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance6th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning6th of 10
Noise9th of 10
Price4th of 10
Energy Consumption5th of 10

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2023 Sport Auto UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18

7th of 11
Best: Straight Aquaplaning · 3rd Weakest: Wet Handling · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 11
Wet Handling11th of 11
Dry Braking10th of 11
Dry Handling6th of 11
Rolling Resistance4th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning3rd of 11
Noise7th of 11
Price3rd of 11

Source: Sport Auto

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18

8th of 20
Best: Wear · 4th Weakest: Wet Handling · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking13th of 20
Wet Handling19th of 20
Dry Braking5th of 20
Dry Handling6th of 20
Rolling Resistance17th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning11th of 20
Noise10th of 20
Value3rd of 20
Price9th of 20
Wear4th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership10th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2023 AZ UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

6th of 10
Best: Dry Braking · 3rd Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 10
Wet Handling6th of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Dry Handling4th of 10
Rolling Resistance6th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning8th of 10
Noise5th of 10
Price3rd of 10

Source: Auto Zeitung

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

7th of 13
Best: Noise · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 13
Wet Handling8th of 13
Wet Circle10th of 13
Dry Braking8th of 13
Dry Handling7th of 13
Rolling Resistance8th of 13
Straight Aquaplaning5th of 13
Noise2nd of 13
Price5th of 13

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18

8th of 48
Best: Dry Braking · 4th Weakest: Wet Braking · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking13th of 48
Dry Braking4th 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 10
Best: Dry Handling (tester's mark) · 2nd Weakest: Wet · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 10
Wet Handling6th of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Dry Handling7th of 10
Exterior Noise3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning7th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning9th of 10
Dry Handling (tester's mark)2nd of 10
Wet Handling (tester's mark)4th of 10
Wet10th of 10
Dry5th of 10

Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023

2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18

7th of 11
Best: Interior Noise · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling (tester's mark) · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 11
Wet Circle8th of 11
Dry Braking8th of 11
Interior Noise1st of 11
Exterior Noise3rd of 11
Rolling Resistance2nd of 11
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 11
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 11
Dry Handling (tester's mark)7th of 11
Wet Handling (tester's mark)10th of 11
Wet8th of 11
Dry7th of 11
Wet Lateral Stability10th of 11
Dry Subj. Steering Response7th of 11
Subj. Elk Test3rd of 11
Subj. Wet Circle4th of 11

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

Falken Azenis FK520 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth9 - 10/32″
UTQG300 A - B A
SidewallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure50 - 51 psi
EU label: wet gripA in 95% of sizes
EU label: energyC in 67% of sizes
EU label: external noise68–72 dB
SizeRetailer
205/45 R17 Amazon
205/50 R17 Amazon
215/40 R17 Amazon
215/45 R17 Amazon
225/45 R17 Amazon
225/50 R17 Amazon
225/55 R17 Amazon
235/45 R17 Amazon
235/55 R17 Amazon
235/60 R17 Amazon
235/65 R17 Amazon
245/40 R17 Amazon
245/45 R17 Amazon
255/40 R17 Amazon
205/40 R18 Amazon
215/35 R18 Amazon

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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.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive43%
Mixed14%
Neutral43%
Top themes
#value and pricing#wet and dry grip#ride comfort and noise#touring versus UHP feel#traction on tuned cars#comparison with premium brands

From 14 threads and comments.

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