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1. Nokian Powerproof 2 Upper-middle2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 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 64% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Powerproof 2 and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof 2 is made in Finland and Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.
| # | Nokian Powerproof 2
| Falken Azenis FK520
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | 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 2 Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian Powerproof 2 Recommended2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.8 | 25.2 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 2 | 34.4 | 28.1 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 | 35.3 | 27.8 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 141 | 68 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 7 | |
| Nokian Powerproof 2 Rating: Recommended | 132 | 63 | 47 | 22 | 16 | 6 | |
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Highly recommended | 135 | 62 | 52 | 21 | 15 | 6 | |
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