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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5

Falken Azenis FK520Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

Azenis FK520

7.4
R17 – R21
VS
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

4.2
R15 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Maxxis (58%). In this particular case, the Falken Azenis FK520 has a better rating of 74% compared to 42% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. We also know where Azenis FK520 is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
15
31
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.1
9.5
Latest test
2026
2024
Available sizes
128
64

Wet

Wet
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
65%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Wet side guide
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%

Dry

Dry
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%

Offroad

Offroad
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Grass traction
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Handling on gravel
Falken Azenis FK520
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
Gravel traction
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%
Sand traction
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
69%

Costs

Costs
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Price/value
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%

Comfort

Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Interior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%

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