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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs. Falken Azenis FK520 (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has a better rating of 93% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was done in 2026, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Auto Bild 2026 255/45 R19 test, where both the Potenza Sport Evo and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Falken
Azenis FK520
Number of tests
7
18
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.6
7.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
105
145

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
78%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
85%
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
81%
Falken Azenis FK520
61%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
92%
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
72%
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
62%
Falken Azenis FK520
63%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
86%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
90%
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
84%
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Dry Lane Change
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
84%
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
85%
Falken Azenis FK520
55%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
53%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
62%
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
43%
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
72%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
66%
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Mileage
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
Falken Azenis FK520
77%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2026205/45 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
Auto BildAuto Bild
Summer
2026255/45 R19View

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