Segment
1. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Falken Azenis FK520
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Falken (70%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has a better rating of 85% compared to 74% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the P Zero (PZ5) and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
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| Dimensions | R21 - R23 | 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. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) 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 | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 141 | 68 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 7 | |
| Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Rating: Recommended | 133 | 60 | 54 | 19 | 14 | 5 | |
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Highly recommended | 135 | 62 | 52 | 21 | 15 | 6 | |
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| Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Rating: Test winner | |||||||
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