Summer tire Updated October 2026

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.

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 10.2 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.

By owner reviews

71/100

From 576 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would recommend 90%
Dry
Overall dry
72.4
Wet
Overall wet
73.7
Comfort
Overall comfort
68.4
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
65.3
Handling
Overall handling
72.4

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By road tests

81/100

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

Dry
84.7
Wet
82.7
Comfort
80.9
Noise
72.9
Treadwear
78.5

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
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 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
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 Aqua7th 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 Aqua6th of 7
Curved Aquaplaning7th of 7
Subj. Dry Handling4th of 7
Subj. Comfort3rd of 7
Subj. Wet Handling3rd 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 Aqua11th of 20
Subj. Dry Handling18th of 20
Subj. Comfort13th of 20
Subj. Wet Handling11th 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 Aqua · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking1st of 10
Dry Handling2nd of 10
Rolling Resistance2nd of 10
Straight Aqua9th 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: Subj. Comfort · 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 Aqua4th of 10
Subj. Comfort2nd 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 Aqua10th of 18
Curved Aquaplaning15th of 18
Noise5th of 18
Value7th of 18
Wear5th of 18
Fuel Consumption11th of 18
Abrasion3rd of 18
Wet Braking - Concrete8th 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 Aqua5th of 7
Curved Aquaplaning1st of 7
Subj. Dry Handling7th of 7
Subj. Wet Handling7th of 7
Subj. Noise7th of 7

Source: evo

2024 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 235/55 R18

7th of 8
Best: Straight Aqua · 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 Aqua1st 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 Aqua6th 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 Aqua · 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 Aqua3rd of 11
Noise7th of 11
Price3rd of 11

Source: Sport Auto

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18

8th of 20
Best: Value · 3rd 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 Aqua11th 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 Aqua · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 10
Wet Handling6th of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Dry Handling4th of 10
Rolling Resistance6th of 10
Straight Aqua8th 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 Aqua5th 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 9
Best: Subj. Dry Handling · 2nd Weakest: Wet · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 9
Wet Handling6th of 9
Longitudinal Aquaplaning7th of 9
Transverse Aquaplaning9th of 9
Dry Braking4th of 9
Dry Handling7th of 9
Exterior Noise3rd of 9
Rolling Resistance5th of 9
Subj. Dry Handling2nd of 9
Subj. Wet Handling4th of 9
Wet10th of 9
Dry5th of 9

Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023

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

7th of 10
Best: Longitudinal Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Subj. Wet Handling · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 10
Wet Circle8th of 10
Longitudinal Aquaplaning1st of 10
Transverse Aquaplaning4th of 10
Dry Braking8th of 10
Interior Noise1st of 10
Exterior Noise3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance2nd of 10
Subj. Dry Handling7th of 10
Subj. Wet Handling10th of 10
Wet8th of 10
Dry7th of 10
Wet Lateral Stability10th of 10
Dry Subj. Steering Response7th of 10
Subj. Elk Test3rd of 10
Subj. Wet Circle4th 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.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive43%
Mixed57%
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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