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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

Falken Azenis FK520Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

Azenis FK520

7.3
R17 – R22
VS
Michelin Primacy 4+Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4+

7.6
R16 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Falken (72%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 76% compared to 73% of the Falken Azenis FK520. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Primacy 4+ were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey and Primacy 4+ is made in Spain.

Test Profile

Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
16
13
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
4.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
141
123

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

Wet Performance
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Primacy 4+
63%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Wet Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Wet Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
60%
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken Azenis FK520
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%

Dry Performance

Dry Performance
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Primacy 4+
71%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Dry Braking
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Dry Handling
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Dry Lane Change
Falken Azenis FK520
65%
Michelin Primacy 4+
55%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken Azenis FK520
60%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%

Comfort & Noise

Comfort & Noise
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Noise Exterior
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%

Economy

Economy
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Rolling Resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2024235/55 R18View

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