Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Continental SportContact 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 SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the SportContact 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 SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.