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

2 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 SUV has a better rating of 93% compared to 74% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV 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 SUV is made in Poland/Spain.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Number of tests
15
7
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.1
2.4
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
128
137

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
83%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Wet Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
86%
Wet Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
61%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
88%
Dry Performance
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Dry Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
81%
Dry Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
89%
Dry Lane Change
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
80%
Comfort & Noise
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
76%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Noise Exterior
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
76%
Economy
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
65%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Rolling Resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
65%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025255/55 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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