Summer tire Updated October 2026

Falken Azenis RS820 review

Name: Falken Azenis RS820
Brand: Falken

± 6

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 95% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 83 · 21 reviews analysed Road tests 76 · 4 tests

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Falken Azenis RS820 has a Relative Score of 78 out of 100 among summer tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for dry (81) and weakest for efficiency (61). 21 owner reviews rate it 83 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.

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

83/100

From 21 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 100%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

76/100

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

Dry

Wet

Noise

Efficiency

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 21 owner reviews found online.

The Falken Azenis RS820 generally impresses users as a high-performing mid-range alternative to premium tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Reviewers frequently highlight its predictable handling, strong wet and dry traction, and excellent value for money. While it may lag slightly behind top-tier competitors in extreme track endurance and temperature sensitivity, it proves to be a well-rounded and confidence-inspiring option for spirited street driving.

Pros

Predictable and progressive handling at the limit, making it ideal for beginners and track days
Strong grip and traction in both wet and dry conditions
Excellent value compared to premium alternatives at nearly half the price
Enhanced steering response and a more focused driving feel
Good ride comfort and impact absorption over road imperfections despite its sporty nature

Cons

More temperature sensitive than premium competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Expected faster tread wear under aggressive driving conditions
Softens and degrades during extended, hard track laps
Slight increase in road noise reported by some users depending on the vehicle

Worth knowing

Users on performance platforms like the Nissan 370Z noted a quieter ride at motorway speeds compared to previous Michelin fitments, though with a trade-off in wear rate.
Drivers of heavier or high-powered executive cars, such as the F10 BMW M5 in size 295/35/19, found the RS820 to be a cost-effective alternative that delivers roughly 80-90% of the performance of tier-one tires at a fraction of the cost.
Owners of grand tourers like the Mercedes SL (R231) praised the tire for transforming the vehicle's dynamics while maintaining good pothole compliance.

4 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2025 EVO Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

8th of 9

Best: Straight Aquaplaning · 4th Weakest: Wet Handling · 8th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Handling	8th of 9
Dry Braking	7th of 9
Dry Handling	6th of 9
Rolling Resistance	6th of 9
Straight Aquaplaning	4th of 9
Curved Aquaplaning	5th of 9
Dry Handling (tester's mark)	8th of 9
Wet Handling (tester's mark)	7th of 9
Road Rating (tester's mark)	7th of 9

Source: evo

2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP tire Test · 245/35 R20

5th of 7

Best: Dry Braking · 3rd Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	4th of 7
Wet Handling	5th of 7
Wet Circle	4th of 7
Dry Braking	3rd of 7
Dry Handling	5th of 7
Rolling Resistance	5th of 7
Straight Aquaplaning	7th of 7
Curved Aquaplaning	7th of 7
Noise	6th of 7

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2025 Sport Auto UUHP tire Test · 275/35 R19

3rd of 4

Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd Weakest: Dry Handling · 4th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	3rd of 4
Wet Handling	3rd of 4
Dry Braking	3rd of 4
Dry Handling	4th of 4
Rolling Resistance	2nd of 4
Curved Aquaplaning	3rd of 4
Noise	4th of 4

Source: Sport Auto

2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 · 295/30R20