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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
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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

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
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
80%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
80%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Wet side guide
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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