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1. Nokian Powerproof 1 Upper-middle2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 1 vs. Falken Azenis FK520
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Falken Azenis FK520 has a better rating of 74% compared to 62% of the Nokian Powerproof 1. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 1 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Powerproof 1 and the Azenis FK520 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof 1 is made in Finland and Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.
| # | Nokian Powerproof 1
| Falken Azenis FK520
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| Dimensions | R17 - R20 | R17 - R21 | |
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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 FK520 Highly recommended2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 1 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 3,3 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,4 | |||||
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