Segment
2. Falken Azenis FK510 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect vs. Falken Azenis FK510
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 (80%) than Falken (67%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect has a better rating of 59% compared to 58% of the Falken Azenis FK510. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect was done in 2022, compared to 2016 when was the Falken Azenis FK510 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect has C wet grip rating, whereas 69% of Falken Azenis FK510 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect is made in France and Azenis FK510 is made in Japan/Turkey.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK510 Exemplary2. Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Falken Azenis FK510 69 dB
