Comparison: Linglong Sport Master vs. Falken Azenis FK520

Head-to-head summary: In independent tyre tests the Falken Azenis FK520 (UUHP, our rating 74%) generally finishes ahead of the Linglong Sport Master (UHP, our rating 72%). The FK520 is the newer generation that replaced the FK510 and is built for high-speed stability and aquaplaning resistance; Falken’s manufacturer page is here: Falken tyres. For Linglong manufacturer information see: Linglong.

Aggregate test picture

• ACE results (10 tyres): Falken 4th vs Linglong 8th — FK520 showed top aquaplaning scores while Linglong scored well for wet handling but lagged overall.


• ACE 2026 detailed: Linglong delivered the best wet handling in that test and very good wet braking/traction, but recorded the weakest dry handling and only average rolling resistance. FK520 excelled in aquaplaning (especially cross aquaplaning) and dry handling, with good rolling resistance, yet it showed weaknesses in some wet handling metrics.


• Auto Bild (50 tyres): positions were close — Linglong 7th, Falken 8th — both praised for low exterior noise and short wet/dry braking in Auto Bild 2023 summaries, though Linglong was flagged for low mileage and understeer on dry roads and the FK520 for limited lateral guidance in wet.

Strengths and weaknesses — Linglong Sport Master

• Strengths: Excellent wet handling and short wet braking distances (ACE 2026), competitive noise levels and low price (Auto Bild).


• Weaknesses: Weakest dry handling in tests (ACE 2026), pronounced understeer on dry (Auto Bild), poor mileage/treadwear and only average comfort. Rolling resistance was below average in some assessments.


• Verdict: The Sport Master is a value-focused tyre that performs surprisingly well in wet conditions for its price — a sensible choice for drivers prioritising wet grip and low cost — but it compromises dry handling precision, comfort and longevity.

Strengths and weaknesses — Falken Azenis FK520

• Strengths: Excellent aquaplaning resistance (both longitudinal and cross), top dry handling in the ACE cohort, low rolling resistance and low noise. Strong, balanced performance across many objective metrics gave it a slightly higher overall score (74%).


• Weaknesses: Weaker wet handling in at least one ACE evaluation and some limits to lateral wet grip reported by Auto Bild; trade-offs mean it may feel less composed in extreme wet cornering compared with its dry behaviour.


• Verdict: The FK520 is the better all-round performer and the safer bet for drivers who want strong dry performance, excellent aquaplaning resistance and efficient rolling characteristics — good for sporty everyday driving and mixed weather where aquaplaning risk exists.

Overall comparison and recommendation: Across the combined test results the Falken Azenis FK520 emerges as the more balanced and higher-scoring tyre (74% vs 72%). If your priority is maximum wet braking and the lowest purchase price, the Linglong Sport Master is noteworthy. If you want a tyre that performs consistently well in dry conditions, resists aquaplaning and offers better rolling resistance, choose the Falken FK520 (view tyre) — it is the stronger all-round performer in the tests.