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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Falken (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 74% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Pilot Sport 4 S 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 Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
15
10
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.1
2.1
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
128
195

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Falken Azenis FK520
64%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Wet Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
67%
Wet Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
42%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
58%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
43%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken Azenis FK520
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Performance
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Dry Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Lane Change
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken Azenis FK520
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Economy
Falken Azenis FK520
67%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Rolling Resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View

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