Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Falken Azenis FK510

Comparing two popular summer tyres, the Nokian WetProof and the Falken Azenis FK510, tells us a lot about their performance and features.

The Nokian WetProof, built in Finland, earns significant praise in tyre tests, boasting an impressive rating of 68%. According to numerous tests it excels particularly in wet handling, both in objectives tests and user experience, as well as in wet circle cornering. Nokian WetProof did well in its mutual tests appearing 2nd out of 9 in the GTÜ test and 5th in the Autobild's among 53 tyres. This is testament to its solid performance. Noteworthy is also its capability to maintain lower exterior noise levels.

On the other hand, the Falken Azenis FK510 is manufactured in both Japan and Turkey and scores a respectable rating of 58%. Similar to the Nokian WetProof, it boasts excellent wet handling and wet circle cornering. A unique attribute of the Azenis FK510 is its superior dry handling. In mutual tests conducted it lagged slightly behind the Nokian WetProof, placing 3rd in the GTÜ test and 6th in Autobild's. It’s also worth noting that the Azenis FK510 has now been replaced by its updated version, the Falken Azenis FK520.

In summary, although both tyres perform well in wet conditions, the Nokian WetProof seems to shine particularly in these scenarios, backed up by its higher overall rating. The Falken Azenis FK510 on the other hand, distinguishes itself with excellent dry handling.

While it's important to assess your specific driving conditions and needs, these tests provide a solid baseline for comparison. Both completely stand their ground among many other summer tyre options, but the Nokian WetProof appears to have a slight edge in overall performance according to the tests.