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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK510 vs. Nokian zLine

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2018 225/45 R17 View
ACE ACE
Summer
2018 235/45 R18 View


Today we will be comparing two summer tyre models: the Falken Azenis FK510 and the Nokian zLine. These tyres have been tested by some of the most reputable testing organisations like Automotorsport, ACE, Autobild, and GTÜ.

Falken Azenis FK510 is made by Falken, a Japanese and Turkish tyre company. This summer tyre received an overall rating of 71%. Its noteworthy features according to test results include exterior noise, wet braking, and wet safety. In terms of positions in mutual tests, the Azenis FK510 ranked third in Automotorsport and Autobild, first in ACE, and fifth in GTÜ. It should be noted that Azenis FK510 has been replaced by Falken Azenis FK520.


On the other hand, Nokian zLine is made by Nokian. The Nokian zLine hasn't received our rating yet but has shown particularly good behaviour in dry handling. In mutual tests, it ranked sixth in Automotorsport and GTÜ, and third in ACE. Unfortunately, it sits at a distant 20th position in the Autobild's 52-tyre test.


In conclusion, the Falken Azenis FK510 outperforms the Nokian zLine in all mutual tests. However, each tyre has its strengths, with the Falken Azenis boasting excellent noise control and wet safety, and the Nokian zLine showing excellent dry driving behaviour. Nevertheless, because of its outstanding overall performance and replacement by a newer model, Falken Azenis FK510 seems a good investment.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Falken Azenis FK510
79%
Falken
Azenis FK510
Nokian zLine
79%
Nokian
zLine
Wet Braking
Falken Azenis FK510
99%
Nokian zLine
90%
Wet Handling
Falken Azenis FK510
88%
Nokian zLine
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken Azenis FK510
40%
Nokian zLine
60%
Best: Pirelli P ZERO (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken Azenis FK510
82%
Nokian zLine
83%
Best: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken Azenis FK510
88%
Nokian zLine
75%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (92.5%)
Dry Performance
Falken Azenis FK510
75%
Falken
Azenis FK510
Nokian zLine
89%
Nokian
zLine
Dry Braking
Falken Azenis FK510
79%
Nokian zLine
85%
Dry Handling
Falken Azenis FK510
87%
Nokian zLine
93%
Best: Pirelli P ZERO (93.5%)
Dry Lane Change
Falken Azenis FK510
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken Azenis FK510
60%
Best: Pirelli P ZERO (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (93.8%)
Comfort & Noise
Falken Azenis FK510
79%
Falken
Azenis FK510
Nokian zLine
75%
Nokian
zLine
Noise Exterior
Falken Azenis FK510
98%
Nokian zLine
75%
Best: Giti Sport S1 (100.0%)
Ride Comfort
Falken Azenis FK510
60%
Best in category: Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ (100.0%)
Economy
Falken Azenis FK510
80%
Falken
Azenis FK510
Nokian zLine
90%
Nokian
zLine
Rolling Resistance
Falken Azenis FK510
80%
Nokian zLine
90%
Best: Giti Sport S1 (100.0%)
Best in category: Giti Sport S1 (100.0%)

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