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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK510 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK510 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Azenis FK510 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Azenis FK510 is made - Japan/Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK510
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
29
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
5.4
9.0
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
127
216

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
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK510
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Dry driving behavior
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
86%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Safety
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK510
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK510
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Interior noise
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Fuel efficiency
Falken Azenis FK510
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
78%
Price/value
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
56%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
80%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View

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