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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Linglong Sport Master (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Linglong (63%). In this particular case, the Falken Azenis FK520 has a better rating of 80% compared to 77% of the Linglong Sport Master. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2026 205/45 R17 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Sport Master were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Azenis FK520 is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Linglong
Sport Master
Number of tests
18
11
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.3
10.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
145
156

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 39 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Linglong Sport Master
77%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
Linglong Sport Master
95%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Linglong Sport Master
78%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
87%
Linglong Sport Master
84%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Linglong Sport Master
84%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Linglong Sport Master
43%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Linglong Sport Master
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
89%
Linglong Sport Master
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Linglong Sport Master
94%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Linglong Sport Master
97%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Linglong Sport Master
88%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Linglong Sport Master
93%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Linglong Sport Master
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
98%
Linglong Sport Master
98%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Linglong Sport Master
99%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Linglong Sport Master
96%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
98%
Linglong Sport Master
87%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Linglong Sport Master
86%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
98%
Linglong Sport Master
75%
Price/value
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Linglong Sport Master
89%
Price Mileage Ratio
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Linglong Sport Master
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2026205/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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