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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (2026)

7 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 (83%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 94% 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2026 205/45 R17 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Azenis FK520 is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
18
16
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.3
3.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
145
71

Performance comparison

Averaged from 7 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Wet Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Wet Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken Azenis FK520
56%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Dry Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Dry Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry Lane Change
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken Azenis FK520
55%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
62%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
61%
Ride Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
62%
Economy
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
73%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
93%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2026205/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View

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