Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Falken Azenis FK520 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Falken (76%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2026 205/45 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.