Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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When considering a tyre for any vehicle, key factors such as the tyre's performance in dry, wet, and varying road conditions, durability, comfort, and fuel consumption are critical. Today, we compare two tyres - the Falken Azenis FK520 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, which are prime competitors in the UUHP Summer Tyre category.
In simple terms, the Falken Azenis FK520, a model from Falken, performs impressively under dry and wet conditions. It provides high predicted mileage, low wear, and low fuel consumption, making it a preferred choice for those aiming for longevity and efficiency. Conversely, while it attains above-average grades for its performance on dry and wet roads, it does exhibit slight weaknesses in driving comfort on dry roads, aquaplaning behavior, and wet handling. Moreover, this tyre has a marginally higher weight than its competitors, however, the model is considered adequate overall and is rated at 75%.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5, a model from Michelin, has proven to be a solid contender in this category. The tyre presents balanced performance across various conditions with excellent properties on dry and wet roads. It is likely to provide a very high predicted mileage with little wear and low fuel consumption. Similar to the Falken model, the Michelin tyre shows slight weaknesses in cross aquaplaning behavior. Nonetheless, overall, the model is well-regarded and boasting a 97% grade, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 outperforms the Falken Azenis FK520 in relative terms.
In multiple tests where both tyres were pitched against each other, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tends to outrank the Falken Azenis FK520. For instance, in Autozeitung's test, the Michelin tyre ranked 5th while the Falken tyre came in 6th from 9 total tyres tested. Similarly, in the ADAC test, Michelin ranked 3rd while Falken came in 8th among 18 total tyres tested. The Michelin tyre also came out superior in Autobild and ACE tests, commonly with better performance in aspects such as wet circle cornering and aquaplaning.
In conclusion, both the Falken Azenis FK520 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 are remarkable tyres that offer high performance and durability. Though the Falken tyre is slightly lagging in certain areas, it offers good value for its price. However, if superior performance and precision are top priorities, then the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 takes the crown, provided one is willing to stomach the higher price tag.
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1. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner
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2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 279 | 141 | 139 | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: - | 219 | 102 | 117 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | 260 | 132 | 128 | ||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,4 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Good | 1,9 | 1,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Recommended | 60 | 50 | 17 | 6 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | 70 | 50 | 18 | 5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 | 60.7 | 27 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | 60.1 | 26 | |||||
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