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Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Falken Azenis FK520 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has a better rating of 88% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the P Zero (PZ5) and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Falken
Azenis FK520
Number of tests
3
18
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.0
7.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
76
145

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
70%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Wet Braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
51%
Falken Azenis FK520
57%
Wet Handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
37%
Falken Azenis FK520
45%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Falken Azenis FK520
92%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
88%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Dry Braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
76%
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Dry Handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
96%
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
52%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Falken Azenis FK520
66%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Noise Exterior
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
52%
Falken Azenis FK520
66%
Economy
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
69%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
69%
Falken Azenis FK520
76%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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