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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Falken Azenis FK520 (2026)

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 PZ4 has a better rating of 89% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was done in 2017, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the P ZERO PZ4 and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Falken
Azenis FK520
Number of tests
14
18
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
5.5
7.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
719
145

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 31 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Dry steering response
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
Dry Comfort
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Safety
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Falken Azenis FK520
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Falken Azenis FK520
87%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Falken Azenis FK520
86%
Wet safety
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Falken Azenis FK520
98%
Exterior Noise
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
88%
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Mileage
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
86%
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
Price/value
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Falken Azenis FK520
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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