Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Maxxis (67%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 has a better rating of 81% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Victra Sport 5 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 Victra Sport 5 is made in China.