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Comparison: Michelin DESERT RACE vs. Falken Azenis FK520 (2026)

Michelin DESERT RACE
MichelinMichelin

DESERT RACE

R18
VS
Falken Azenis FK520Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

Azenis FK520

8.0
R17 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (75%).

Test Profile

Michelin
DESERT RACE
Falken
Azenis FK520
Number of tests
—
18
Best position
—
#2
Average position
—
7.3
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
1
145

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Wet braking
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken Azenis FK520
67%
Wet handling
Falken Azenis FK520
65%
Wet circle cornering
Falken Azenis FK520
70%
Dry
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
77%
Dry braking
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Dry handling
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Dry lane changing
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Dry steering response
Falken Azenis FK520
64%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
87%
Exterior noise
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Comfort
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Offroad
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Costs
Confidence
Falken Azenis FK520
75%
Rolling resistance
Falken Azenis FK520
74%

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