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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.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Number of tests
18
20
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
7.3
8.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
145
78

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
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
86%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
81%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
96%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
82%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
96%
Interior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
94%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
78%
Price/value
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
94%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
96%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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