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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs. Falken Azenis FK520 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Falken Azenis FK520 has a better rating of 80% compared to 36% of the Kumho Ecsta PS91. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS91 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS91 and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta PS91 is made in Korea and Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Falken
Azenis FK520
Number of tests
5
18
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
7.4
7.3
Latest test
2023
2026
Available sizes
50
145

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
67%
Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
59%
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
69%
Falken Azenis FK520
61%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS91
71%
Falken Azenis FK520
67%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta PS91
71%
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta PS91
67%
Falken Azenis FK520
64%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
60%
Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
80%
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
64%
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Dry Lane Change
Kumho Ecsta PS91
52%
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Dry Steering Reaction
Kumho Ecsta PS91
43%
Falken Azenis FK520
62%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
60%
Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta PS91
60%
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
52%
Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS91
52%
Falken Azenis FK520
71%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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