Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2026 205/45 R17 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the PremiumContact 7 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 PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.