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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Elect (2026)

Falken Azenis FK520Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

Azenis FK520

8.0
R17 – R22
VS
Pirelli Scorpion ElectPremium
PirelliPirelli

Scorpion Elect

6.8
R18 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 Falken Azenis FK520 has a better rating of 80% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Scorpion Elect were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey and Scorpion Elect is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Number of tests
18
1
Best position
#2
#9
Average position
7.3
9.0
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
145
8

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
75%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Wet Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
80%
Wet Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
60%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
78%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Dry Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
60%
Dry Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
95%
Dry Lane Change
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
85%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
70%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Noise Exterior
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Economy
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Rolling Resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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