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Falken Azenis FK510
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Falken Azenis FK510

Summer
Upper-middle
6.8 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Falken Azenis FK510 is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: Upper-middle. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 82 available sizes from R17 to R22. EU label data is mostly wet grip A and rolling resistance E.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

FalkenThis tyre
Azenis FK510
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Interior noise
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
8.1
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
NexenBudget
N Fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
8.1
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Dry braking, Interior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Dry handling, Comfort, Dry braking
Worse at: Interior noise
GTBudget
radial Sport Active 2
7.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort, Wet circle cornering
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Vorti+
Better at: Comfort
Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
NokianUpper-middle
Powerproof
Better at: Interior noise, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
FuldaBudget
SportControl 2
6.4
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering, Comfort
Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
StarBudget
Performer UHP-3
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Comfort

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent safety and performance in wet conditions, with top scores for aquaplaning resistance and short wet braking distances.

Strong braking performance and good grip on both dry and wet roads.

Comfortable and smooth ride quality.

Well-balanced tire suitable for everyday driving.

Weaknesses

Somewhat increased fuel consumption compared to competitors.

Handling can become oversteering and less stable in wet conditions, especially at the limit.

Steering response is sluggish and lacks precision in dry conditions, making the tire less suitable for sporty driving.

Lateral grip and stability at the rear axle on dry roads are only satisfactory, with noticeable sensitivity to load changes.

History

Azenis FK5102016–20226.8Azenis FK5202023–20268.0
2016
1× Tested
GTÜ225/45 R17#5
2017
6× Tested
Autobild225/50 R17#3
Autobild225/50 R17#3Exemplary
Sportscars235/35 R19#4Recommended
EVO225/40 R18#4
Automotorsport245/45 R18#5Recommended
Autobild245/45 R18#6Good
2018
4× Tested1× Winner
ACE235/45 R181stRecommended
Autozeitung225/45 R17#3
Automotorsport225/45 R17#3
Autobild265/35 R19#4Good
2019
3× Tested
Autobild225/45 R17#3Exemplary
Autobild225/45 R17#6
Gute-Fahrt225/40 R18#9Good
2020
5× Tested
Autobild265/35 R19#6Satisfactory
Autobild245/45 R18#7Exemplary
ADAC225/40 R18#8Satisfactory
AutoMotorSport225/45 R18#8Good
Autobild245/45 R18#15
2021
6× Tested1× Winner
ADAC225/50 R171stGood
GTÜ225/45 R17#3Highly recommended
Autozeitung225/40 R18#5Highly recommended
Autobild275/35 R19#5Very good
Autobild265/35 R20#7Satisfactory
Tyre Reviews225/40 R18#9Recommended
2022
4× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#3Exemplary
Sportauto235/35 R19#5Good
AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#8Good
Autobild245/40 R19#9Satisfactory
2026

Falken Azenis FK510 got replaced by Falken Azenis FK520

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Tests (29)

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29 Tests 2× Winner 22× Recommended
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#3 Of 11 Tyres
AutoMotorSport Summer
245/45 R19
#8 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/40 R19
#9 Of 10 Tyres
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
Winner
GTÜ Summer
225/45 R17
#3 Of 9 Tyres
GTÜ2021
3rdHighly recommended
VW Golf
1.Nexen N Fera SportHighly recommended
2.Nokian WetProofHighly recommended
3.Falken Azenis FK510Highly recommended
4.Maxxis Premitra HP5Highly recommended
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Autozeitung Summer
225/40 R18
#5 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Summer
275/35 R19
#5 Of 8 Tyres
Autobild Summer
265/35 R20
#7 Of 9 Tyres
Tyre Reviews Summer
225/40 R18
#9 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Summer
265/35 R19
#6 Of 9 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#7 Of 20 Tyres
7thExemplary
BMW 5 series
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ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#8 Of 16 Tyres
AutoMotorSport Summer
225/45 R18
#8 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#15 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#3 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#6 Of 53 Tyres
Gute-Fahrt Summer
225/40 R18
#9 Of 10 Tyres
ACE Summer
235/45 R18
Winner
ACE2018
1stRecommended
1.Falken Azenis FK510Recommended
2.Kumho Ecsta PS71Recommended
3.Nokian zLineRecommended
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Autobild Summer
225/50 R17
#3 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/50 R17
#3 Of 20 Tyres
Sportscars Summer
235/35 R19
#4 Of 9 Tyres
Automotorsport Summer
245/45 R18
#5 Of 10 Tyres
5thRecommended
1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Highly recommended
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5.Falken Azenis FK510Recommended
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Sizes (82)

2 Variants

93YZr

1 Variants

95Y

2 Variants

91Y

1 Variants

86Y

2 Variants

94Y

2 Variants

98Y

1 Variants

94Y

2 Variants

97Y

2 Variants

95Y

2 Variants

99Y
255/40 R17From £114

1 Variants

98Y
mytyres.co.ukBest£114
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Ratings

Tested 22× By professional organizations

Very good7× (32%)
Satisfactory15× (68%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 9.6xxx/xx R18 9.0xxx/xx R19 8.7xxx/xx R20 8.5225/xx Rxx 9.3235/xx Rxx 8.5245/xx Rxx 8.7255/xx Rxx 10.0265/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Falken Azenis FK510 made?
Falken Azenis FK510 is made in Japan/Turkey.
Does this tyre have SUV variant?
For specialized SUV tyre, check Falken Azenis FK510 SUV.

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