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

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 (76%). 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

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
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Safety
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet safety
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Price/value
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
48%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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