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1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Upper-middle2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Firestone Firehawk Sport vs. Falken Azenis FK520
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The comparison is between the Firestone Firehawk Sport tyre and the Falken Azenis FK520 tyre. Both are summer tyres with different performance characteristics. The Firestone Firehawk Sport, produced in Italy, achieved an our rating of 76%, whereas the Falken Azenis FK520, manufactured in Turkey, was given our rating of 72%.
Coming to the test results, in the ADAC test, the Firestone Firehawk Sport ranked 7th out of 18 tyres, showing better performance than the Falken Azenis FK520, which came in 8th position. However, the Falken Azenis FK520 tyre left its mark in other tests. In the SportAuto test, in which 11 tyres were included, the Falken Azenis FK520 was ranked 7th but showed exceptional aquaplaning - longitudal and comfort features. In contrast, the Firestone Firehawk Sport tire stood 4th with its best feature being its rolling resistance.
The Firestone Firehawk Sport tyre stood out in tests for its agile handling on dry roads, its highly reduced rolling resistance, and its superb value for money. However, it fell short in aquaplaning properties and slower steering response on wet surfaces. On the other hand, the Falken Azenis FK520 excelled with its stable side guiding and a balanced driving experience specifically on dry roads. It also impressed with its significant safety reserves during aquaplaning and its superior noise comfort. Nevertheless, it demonstrated slower steering response and slightly extended braking distances on wet roads.
In conclusion, the comparison reveals that both Firestone and Falken offer high-quality tyre options. If you prize agile handling and low rolling resistance above all else, the Firestone Firehawk Sport may be your choice. However, if stability, comfort and noise reduction are your priorities, the Falken Azenis FK520 might be better for you. Keep in mind that it's crucial to prioritize your own driving requirements above all else when choosing tyres.
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Best rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Satisfactory2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Good | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,4 | |||||
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| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
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