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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (2026)

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 89% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Azenis FK520 is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
18
14
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.3
5.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
145
719

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Wet Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
63%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken Azenis FK520
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
62%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Dry Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
86%
Dry Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
86%
Dry Lane Change
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken Azenis FK520
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Noise Exterior
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Economy
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
54%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Rolling Resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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