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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Falken Azenis FK510 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (75%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Falken Azenis FK510, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Falken Azenis FK510 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 and the Azenis FK510 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 84% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (69%) of the Falken Azenis FK510 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany and Azenis FK510 is made in Japan/Turkey.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Falken
Azenis FK510
Number of tests
19
29
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
5.4
Latest test
2022
2022
Available sizes
185
127

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 62 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Falken Azenis FK510
86%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Falken Azenis FK510
94%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Falken Azenis FK510
79%
Safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Falken Azenis FK510
86%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Falken Azenis FK510
92%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Falken Azenis FK510
85%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Falken Azenis FK510
89%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Falken Azenis FK510
74%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Falken Azenis FK510
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Falken Azenis FK510
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Falken Azenis FK510
97%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Falken Azenis FK510
98%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Falken Azenis FK510
93%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Falken Azenis FK510
96%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Falken Azenis FK510
91%
Wet safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Falken Azenis FK510
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
89%
Falken Azenis FK510
96%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Falken Azenis FK510
96%
Interior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Falken Azenis FK510
97%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Falken Azenis FK510
92%
Exterior Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
62%
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Falken Azenis FK510
95%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Falken Azenis FK510
97%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Falken Azenis FK510
93%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Falken Azenis FK510
90%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Falken Azenis FK510
98%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 17 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022245/40 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022225/45 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2022245/45 R19View
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2022235/35 R19View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
EVOEVO
Summer
2017225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017245/45 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2017245/45 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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