Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 vs. Linglong Sport Master vs. Nexen N fera Sport

In direct comparison, the Falken Azenis FK520 (our rating: 74%) and the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 (our rating: 65%) are both summer tyres aimed at performance-minded drivers, but test results and lab reports give a clear picture of their different strengths and weaknesses.

Test positions — quick summary

• Autobild: FK520 finished 8th of 50, Proxes Sport 2 10th of 50. FK520 was highlighted for aquaplaning (longitudinal) resistance and low exterior noise; Toyo scored for wet circle cornering.


• Autozeitung: FK520 placed 8th of 10, Toyo 7th of 10.


• ADAC: FK520 placed 8th of 18, Toyo 11th of 18.

What the tests and reviews say
Across multiple independent evaluations (Autobild, Autozeitung, ADAC, Teknikens), the Falken Azenis FK520 consistently ranks slightly higher than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2. Reviews praise the FK520 for short wet and dry braking distances, low cabin/exterior noise and reliable aquaplaning performance. Teknikens and Autobild (2023) both emphasize the FK520’s convincing dry performance and quiet ride, while noting a weakness: reduced lateral stability in wet cornering — meaning it can feel less precise when pushed hard on wet roads.

The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 presents as a well-balanced tyre with stable behaviour on wet and dry surfaces and particularly short dry braking distances. However, Technikens flags two consistent drawbacks: limited mileage (lower wear resistance) and a relatively high price, which negatively affected its overall score. Autobild also credits the Toyo for good wet cornering, but overall positions and our aggregated rating show it trails the Falken.

Strengths and weaknesses — at a glance

• Falken Azenis FK520 — Strengths: short wet/dry braking, low noise, strong longitudinal aquaplaning resistance; Weaknesses: lateral grip in wet corners can be limited. (Good all-round UUHP summer tyre; recommended when quiet ride and wet braking are priorities.)


• Toyo Proxes Sport 2 — Strengths: balanced wet/dry handling, excellent dry braking, good wet cornering; Weaknesses: lower mileage, higher price, overall lower aggregated test rank. (Good for drivers wanting crisp dry performance but consider lifecycle cost.)

Overall verdict
When comparing mutual test positions and the aggregated ratings, the Falken Azenis FK520 is the better performer overall. It demonstrates stronger scores across high-volume comparative tests (Autobild and ADAC) and earns a higher overall rating (74% vs 65%). The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 is competent — particularly on dry roads and in balanced handling — but is let down by wear and cost considerations, which keeps it behind the Falken in most head-to-head evaluations.

Neither tyre is listed as recently replaced in our database; the FK520 succeeded the FK510 earlier in Falken’s range, but there is no newer model marked as a replacement for either tyre in the data provided.

Learn more: Falken brand page — /falken/; Toyo brand page — /toyo/summer/.