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 (85%) than Falken (70%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has a better rating of 93% compared to 74% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 SUV and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in Poland/Spain and Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Averaged from 2 tests
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
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