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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (59%). But when it comes to comparing Falken Azenis FK520 and Kumho Ecsta HS52, the rating is the same - 74%. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. We also know where Azenis FK520 is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
15
10
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.1
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
128
104

Wet

Wet
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Dry

Dry
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
67%

Offroad

Offroad
Falken Azenis FK520
76%

Costs

Costs
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%

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