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Falken Azenis FK520

Summer
Upper-middle
8.0 /10 Recommended

One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.

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18 Tests Price from: £67 122 Sizes
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

FalkenThis tyre
Azenis FK520
8.0
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Interior noise, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Interior noise
Worse at: Exterior noise
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
7.1
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Wet braking, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
9.9
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
9.3
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
GitiBudget
GitiSport S2+
8.9
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Exterior noise
NokianUpper-middle
Powerproof 2
8.4
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Interior noise
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.9
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Dry braking
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
8.8
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and safety on both dry and wet roads, with especially strong aquaplaning resistance.

Short braking distances in both dry and wet conditions.

Very quiet and comfortable ride, with low rolling noise.

High predicted mileage and low tread wear for long lifespan.

Low fuel consumption and good overall value for money.

Weaknesses

Slightly delayed steering response and less dynamic or lively handling, particularly compared to ultra high performance tires.

Somewhat less precise cornering and grip on wet roads, including slightly longer braking distances and minor traction limitations.

Minor weaknesses in ride comfort on dry roads.

Slightly higher weight compared to some competitors.

History

Azenis FK5102016–20226.8Azenis FK5202023–20268.0
2023
8× Tested
Autozeitung235/35 R19#6Highly recommended
Gute-Fahrt235/35 R19#7Good -
Autobild225/40 R18#7Good
Automotorsport255/45 R20#7Very good
SportAuto225/40 R18#7Good
Autobild225/45 R18#8
Autobild225/45 R18#8Satisfactory
ACE225/45 R18#9Recommended
2024
1× Tested
Automotorsport235/55 R18#7Good
2025
4× Tested
Autobild255/55 R18#2Exemplary
TYRE REVIEWS225/40 R18#5Recommended
ADAC225/40 R18#8Good
Autozeitung225/45 R18#8-
2026
5× Tested
Sportauto205/45 R17#3Very good
ACE225/40 R18#4Highly recommended
Auto Bild255/45 R 19#8Satisfactory
Autobild245/45 R19#13Good
Autobild245/45 R19#14
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Tests (18)

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18 Tests 15× Recommended
ACE Summer
225/40 R18
#4 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2026
4thHighly recommended
VW Golf
1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SHighly recommended
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3.Bridgestone Potenza Sport EvoHighly recommended
4.Falken Azenis FK520Highly recommended
5.Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)Recommended
Auto Bild Summer
255/45 R 19
#8 Of 9 Tyres
Auto Bild2026
8thSatisfactory
Dry braking: 2 mWet braking: 2- m
SUV AWD
1.Hankook Ventus EvoExemplary (test winner)
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7.Toyo Proxes Sport 2Good
8.Falken Azenis FK520Satisfactory
9.Giti GitiSport S2+Satisfactory
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#13 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2026
13thGood
BMW 5er (G60)
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#14 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2026
14th
Dry braking: 35.3 mWet braking: 27.8 m
BMW 5er (G60)
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ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#8 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2025
8thGood
VW Golf
Autozeitung Summer
225/45 R18
#8 Of 10 Tyres
Autozeitung2025
8th-
Skoda Octavia
Autozeitung Summer
235/35 R19
#6 Of 9 Tyres
Autozeitung2023
6thHighly recommended
Ford Focus
1.Continental SportContact 7Test winner
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5.Michelin Pilot Sport 5Highly recommended
6.Falken Azenis FK520Highly recommended
7.Nexen N Fera SU 2
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#7 Of 13 Tyres
Autobild2023
7thGood
Toyota Yaris GR
Automotorsport Summer
255/45 R20
#7 Of 10 Tyres
Automotorsport2023
7thVery good
Kia EV6
SportAuto Summer
225/40 R18
#7 Of 11 Tyres
SportAuto2023
7thGood
Audi S3
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#8 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2023
8th
Dry braking: 60.7 mWet braking: 27 m
BMW 3
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#8 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
8thSatisfactory
BMW 3
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Outstanding
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8.Falken Azenis FK520Satisfactory
9.Sava Intensa UHP 2Satisfactory
ACE Summer
225/45 R18
#9 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2023
9thRecommended
Mercedes Benz C-class
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Test winner
···
9.Nexen N fera SportRecommended

Sizes (122)

205/45 R17From £97

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88YXL
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205/50 R17From £89

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93YXL
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215/40 R17From £98

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87YXL
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215/45 R17From £80

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91YXL
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225/45 R17From £67

4 Variants

9491YVWXLXL NBLKAO
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225/50 R17From £89

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98YXLXL NBLK
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225/55 R17From £108

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101YXLY XL NBLK
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235/45 R17From £75

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97YXL
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235/55 R17From £108

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103WXL5/55 R17 10
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235/60 R17From £106

2 Variants

102W
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235/65 R17From £98

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108WXL
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245/40 R17From £101

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95YXLXL NBLK
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245/45 R17From £106

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99YXL
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255/40 R17From £118

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98YXL
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Falken Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Falken's current summer range runs from the track-bred Azenis RS820 and the UHP Azenis FK520 through the refined Ziex ZE320 sport-tourer to the EV-minded e.Ziex, spreading cleanly from hard sport to efficient comfort.

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Ratings

Tested 16× By professional organizations

●Exemplary5× (31%)
●Recommended9× (56%)
●Good -1× (6%)
●-1× (6%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 10.0xxx/xx R18 8.0xxx/xx R19 8.8xxx/xx R20 10.0205/xx Rxx 10.0225/xx Rxx 7.6235/xx Rxx 8.8245/xx Rxx 8.5255/xx Rxx 9.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Falken Azenis FK520 made?
Falken Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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