Comparison: Continental SportContact 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 SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, 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 SportContact 7 and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal and Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.