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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.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
Falken
Azenis FK520
Number of tests
31
18
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.3
7.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
69
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
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
87%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Dry handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
87%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
65%
Wet
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Wet handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken Azenis FK520
100%

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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
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2026205/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2024235/55 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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