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
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
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/.
1. Vredestein Ultrac Pro Premium2. Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ Premium3. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Premium4. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle5. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Upper-middle6. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Lowcost7. Linglong Sport Master Lowcost8. Nexen N fera Sport Lowcost9. Avon ZV7 Lowcost
1. Avon ZV7 278
9. Avon ZV7 8.
9. Avon ZV7 42.
8. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 10.299. Avon ZV7 18.55
1. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Exemplary2. Nexen N fera Sport Exemplary3. Vredestein Ultrac Pro Exemplary4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Highly recommended5. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended8. Avon ZV7 Satisfactory9. Linglong Sport Master Satisfactory
4. Nexen N fera Sport Satisfactory5. Linglong Sport Master Satisfactory6. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -7. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Conditionally recommended8. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Conditionally recommended9. Avon ZV7 Sufficient
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32.8 | 25.2 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 | 35.3 | 27.8 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 34.6 | 29.5 | |||||
| Linglong Sport Master | 33.9 | 25.2 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro | 34.2 | 28.8 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 279 | 141 | 139 | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: - | 219 | 102 | 117 | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: - | 228 | 104 | 124 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro Rating: - | 230 | 115 | 115 | ||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,4 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Good | 3,0 | 2,2 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro Rating: Good | 2,8 | 2,0 | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Good | 2,5 | 2,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 3 | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2 | 3+ | ||||
| Linglong Sport Master Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | 3 | ||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | |||||
| Linglong Sport Master Rating: Satisfactory | 3 | 2- | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 | 60.7 | 27 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 61 | 26.9 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 60.8 | 26.7 | |||||
| Linglong Sport Master | 60.2 | 25.8 | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport | 63.2 | 27.2 | |||||
| Avon ZV7 | 65.1 | 28 | |||||
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