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Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Falken Azenis FK510 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (75%) than Nokian (69%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian zLine and Falken Azenis FK510, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nokian zLine was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Falken Azenis FK510 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2018 225/45 R17 test, where both the zLine and the Azenis FK510 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian zLine dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (69%) of the Falken Azenis FK510 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
zLine
Falken
Azenis FK510
Number of tests
8
29
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
7.4
5.4
Latest test
2018
2022
Available sizes
45
127

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nokian zLine
79%
Nokian
zLine
Falken Azenis FK510
79%
Falken
Azenis FK510
Wet Braking
Nokian zLine
90%
Falken Azenis FK510
99%
Wet Handling
Nokian zLine
85%
Falken Azenis FK510
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian zLine
60%
Falken Azenis FK510
40%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian zLine
83%
Falken Azenis FK510
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian zLine
75%
Falken Azenis FK510
88%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nokian zLine
89%
Nokian
zLine
Falken Azenis FK510
75%
Falken
Azenis FK510
Dry Braking
Nokian zLine
85%
Falken Azenis FK510
79%
Dry Handling
Nokian zLine
93%
Falken Azenis FK510
87%
Dry Lane Change
Falken Azenis FK510
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken Azenis FK510
60%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nokian zLine
75%
Nokian
zLine
Falken Azenis FK510
79%
Falken
Azenis FK510
Noise Exterior
Nokian zLine
75%
Falken Azenis FK510
98%
Ride Comfort
Falken Azenis FK510
60%
Economy
Confidence
Nokian zLine
90%
Nokian
zLine
Falken Azenis FK510
80%
Falken
Azenis FK510
Rolling Resistance
Nokian zLine
90%
Falken Azenis FK510
80%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View

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