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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Nexen N fera Sport (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Nexen N fera Sport has a better rating of 83% 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 Nexen N fera Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the N fera Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Azenis FK520 is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Nexen
N fera Sport
Number of tests
18
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.3
9.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
145
161

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 37 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
92%
Nexen N fera Sport
86%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Nexen N fera Sport
95%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Nexen N fera Sport
84%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Nexen N fera Sport
85%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Nexen N fera Sport
94%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Nexen N fera Sport
71%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Nexen N fera Sport
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Nexen N fera Sport
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Nexen N fera Sport
92%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Nexen N fera Sport
95%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
89%
Nexen N fera Sport
84%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Nexen N fera Sport
84%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Nexen N fera Sport
81%
Wet side guide
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Nexen N fera Sport
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Nexen N fera Sport
96%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
98%
Nexen N fera Sport
98%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Nexen N fera Sport
91%
Interior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Nexen N fera Sport
94%
Exterior Noise
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Nexen N fera Sport
100%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
98%
Nexen N fera Sport
95%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Nexen N fera Sport
91%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
98%
Nexen N fera Sport
92%
Price/value
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Nexen N fera Sport
96%
Price Mileage Ratio
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Nexen N fera Sport
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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