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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK510 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (76%). The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK510 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 265/35 R20 test, where both the Azenis FK510 and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Azenis FK510 is made in Japan/Turkey and Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK510
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
29
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.4
2.4
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
127
248

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
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK510
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK510
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK510
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK510
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK510
47%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK510
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
60%
Wet side guide
Falken Azenis FK510
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Interior noise
Falken Azenis FK510
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK510
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK510
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021265/35 R20View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021255/35 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/35 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018245/35 R19View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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