Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Great riding comfort. Long braking distance and generally weak grip on wet pavement. Prone to oversteer. Satisfactory.

This Falken ultra-high-performance summer tire gets Excellent ratings for performance in the areas of dry braking, hydroplaning resistance, and quietness. Wet braking and handling are also very solid.

Very high hydroplaning resistance. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Good riding comfort. Extremely prone to oversteer on wet pavement. Reduced lateral stability on the rear axle on dry pavement. Satisfactory.

Very high aquaplaning resistance. Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet surfaces. Good ride comfort. Increased price.

Short braking distance and good handling properties on wet pavement. Attractive price. Delayed and fuzzy steering response on dry pavement. Good.

Acceptable braking performance on wet pavement. Good wet and dry traction. Poor aquaplaning resistance. Long braking distance on dry pavement. Good.

In this 18" size, the FK510 is a sporty tyre with good dry and wet handling, short wet braking and good aquaplaning resistance.

Positive: Sporty dry and wet handling, short wet braking distances, good aquaplaning resistance, good value.
Negative: Average dry braking, high pass by noise.

Positive: With the exception of a small corner aquaplaning weakness, good to very good wet properties.
Negative: Sluggish steering reactions and reduced cornering stability dry. Slight restrictions in ride comfort. Slightly increased rolling resistance.

Positive: Good handling and lateral stability on wet surfaces. Negative: Long braking distance on dry surface.

Positive: good safety reserves with aquaplaning, harmonious handling behavior in wet conditions.
Negative: limited grip level when braking on wet roads, understeering driving behavior on dry slopes.
Verdict: satisfactory.

Fifth place was scored by the Falken Azenis FK510, which offers the best price/quality ratio.

Very balanced. Slightly higher fuel consumption. Top grade on wet. Especially good on dry roads.

Top grade in terms of wear. Good on wet roads. Good in fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on dry roads.

Precise steering response, and generally adequate handling response on wet pavement. Excellent braking efficiency. Great riding comfort. Low price. Prone to understeer on dry pavement. Increased rolling resistance.

Inexpensive tires with average performance, yet without any prominent drawbacks.

Pros: Short braking distance on dry pavement, well-balanced performance. Cons: Weak traction and lateral stability on wet pavement, average hydroplaning resistance, weak stability during high-speed cornering.

The Falken Azenis FK510 model, which scored the seventh place, got an «Exemplary» verdict, just as all of the above-mentioned models. When testing the Falken tires, the experts did not elicit any significant drawbacks. The list of their doubtless strong sides includes: well-balanced performance both in the wet and in the dry, consistent handling response, short braking distance on wet pavement, low noise emission, high treadwear, and compelling price.

Good results on dry pavement. Relatively weak results in the wet.

Short braking distance on wet pavement. Acceptable handling response in the wet and in the dry. Long braking distance on dry pavement. High rolling resistance.

Great for those who value comfort and is not a fan of the sports driving style.

Short wet braking. Understeer in the wet, high rolling resistance, average comfort.

Good wet grip. Long dry braking, slow steering.

Good wet and dry grip, sporty dry handling, excellent wet braking, well priced. Average mileage.