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

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 (76%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Potenza Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
18
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.3
3.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
145
205

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
Falken Azenis FK520
92%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Safety
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
89%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
64%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet safety
Falken Azenis FK520
60%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Wet side guide
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Interior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Price/value
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
Offroad
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Handling on gravel
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Grass traction
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Gravel traction
Falken Azenis FK520
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Sand traction
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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