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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs. Falken Azenis FK520 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Falken (76%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has a better rating of 93% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was done in 2026, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Auto Bild 2026 255/45 R19 test, where both the Potenza Sport Evo and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Falken
Azenis FK520
Number of tests
7
18
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.6
7.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
105
145

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
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
92%
Dry handling - objective
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
62%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
92%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
95%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Wet handling - objective
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
50%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
96%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
83%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
96%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Mileage
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
93%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Offroad
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Handling on gravel
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
73%
Grass traction
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Gravel traction
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Sand traction
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
73%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Auto BildAuto Bild
Summer
2026255/45 R19View
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2026205/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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