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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs. Falken Azenis FK520

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.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2025 255/55 R18 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2023 255/45 R20 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
83%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
86%
Falken Azenis FK520
91%
Best: Michelin e.Primacy (100.0%)
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
71%
Falken Azenis FK520
61%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
84%
Falken Azenis FK520
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
88%
Falken Azenis FK520
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
88%
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
Best in category: Continental SportContact 7 (87.5%)
Dry Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
81%
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
89%
Falken Azenis FK520
90%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
95%
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
80%
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Best in category: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (92.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
76%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Noise Exterior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
76%
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Best in category: Continental PremiumContact 6 (100.0%)
Economy
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
65%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
65%
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Best: Michelin e.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin e.Primacy (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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