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Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

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

Wet

Wet
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
65%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Wet side guide
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%

Dry

Dry
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
67%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%

Offroad

Offroad
Falken Azenis FK520
76%

Costs

Costs
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Interior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2024235/55 R18View

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