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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport (2026)

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Potenza Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
18
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.3
3.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
145
205

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
82%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Wet Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
Wet Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
66%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken Azenis FK520
64%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
73%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Dry Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
87%
Dry Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry Lane Change
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
77%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
62%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Noise Exterior
Falken Azenis FK520
77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
62%
Economy
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
48%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Rolling Resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
48%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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