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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 39 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
98%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
99%
Dry handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
93%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
99%
Dry Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
99%
Safety
Falken Azenis FK520
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
94%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
99%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
96%
Wet handling - objective
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
83%
Wet safety
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Exterior Noise
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Price/value
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
98%
Price Mileage Ratio
Falken Azenis FK520
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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