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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 vs. Falken Azenis RS820 (2026)

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport CUP 2

7.9
R17 – R21
VS
Falken Azenis RS820Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

Azenis RS820

4.4
R19 – R20
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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%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has a better rating of 79% compared to 44% of the Falken Azenis RS820. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Falken Azenis RS820 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2026 235/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport CUP 2 and the Azenis RS820 were tested.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2
Falken
Azenis RS820
Number of tests
2
2
Best position
#3
#5
Average position
3.5
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
138
22

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Falken Azenis RS820
94%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
99%
Falken Azenis RS820
95%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Falken Azenis RS820
90%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Falken Azenis RS820
97%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
91%
Falken Azenis RS820
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
97%
Falken Azenis RS820
95%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
84%
Falken Azenis RS820
93%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
92%
Falken Azenis RS820
85%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
92%
Falken Azenis RS820
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Falken Azenis RS820
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Falken Azenis RS820
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
97%
Falken Azenis RS820
95%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
97%
Falken Azenis RS820
95%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2026235/35 R19View

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