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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. GT radial Sport Active 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (GT). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than GT (67%). In this particular case, the Falken Azenis FK520 has a better rating of 80% compared to 71% of the GT radial Sport Active 2. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the GT radial Sport Active 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the radial Sport Active 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Azenis FK520 is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Number of tests
18
5
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
7.3
12.2
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
145
61

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 20 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
GT radial Sport Active 2
93%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
GT radial Sport Active 2
86%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
GT radial Sport Active 2
91%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
GT radial Sport Active 2
95%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
GT radial Sport Active 2
93%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
GT radial Sport Active 2
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
GT radial Sport Active 2
98%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
GT radial Sport Active 2
85%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
GT radial Sport Active 2
79%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
GT radial Sport Active 2
88%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
GT radial Sport Active 2
90%
Wet side guide
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
89%
GT radial Sport Active 2
84%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
GT radial Sport Active 2
97%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
GT radial Sport Active 2
70%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
GT radial Sport Active 2
97%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
GT radial Sport Active 2
97%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
GT radial Sport Active 2
95%
Price/value
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
GT radial Sport Active 2
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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