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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Falken Azenis FK510 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Falken (76%). The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Falken Azenis FK510 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 225/45 R18 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Azenis FK510 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (69%) of the Falken Azenis FK510 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Azenis FK510 is made in Japan/Turkey.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Falken
Azenis FK510
Number of tests
36
29
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.1
5.4
Latest test
2023
2022
Available sizes
319
127

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
93%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
90%
Dry driving behavior
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
97%
Dry handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
93%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
80%
Safety
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
70%
Wet
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
99%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
93%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Wet handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Wet safety
Continental PremiumContact 6
99%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
93%
Fuel efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
95%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
88%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
95%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
91%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 20 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022225/45 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2022245/45 R19View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2019225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
EVOEVO
Summer
2017225/40 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2017245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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