235/55 R18 Falken Azenis FK520 variants
Falken Azenis FK520 is a summer tyre made in total of 115 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 235/55 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 129.25mm sidewall height. In 235/55 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Falken Azenis FK520 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 235/55 R18, Azenis FK520 usually competes against Victra Sport 5, which is a tyre from Maxxis with a rating of 69%, compared to 75% of the Falken in question. Latest test in 235/55 R18 was held by Automotorsport in 2024, where Azenis FK520 received rating "Good" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a Seat Tarraco.
Falken Azenis FK520 is made in 115 sizes, starting from 205/45 R17 up to 325/30 R21.
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Falken Azenis FK520 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (235/55 R18)
good
Ranked #7 of 8
Finishing 7th out of 8 competitors, the Falken Azenis FK520 still managed to secure a final rating of 'Good'. The tire was highly praised for its exceptional aquaplaning resistance and its manageable, albeit not very dynamic, driving behavior on dry surfaces. However, its performance was not without flaws. It faced limitations in braking and traction on wet surfaces, revealing an imbalanced driving dynamic marked by both oversteer and understeer under such conditions. Overall impressions suggest there's room for improvement in wet grip and driving stability. Remarkably, the tire stood out in one discipline, showcasing unbeatable performance in longitudal aquaplaning resistance, setting itself apart in this specific area.
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highly recommended
Ranked #6 of 9
Securing the 6th position among 9 contenders, the Falken Azenis FK520 was distinguished with a "Highly Recommended" rating, highlighting its competence in a competitive field. Despite its age, this tire maintains a close performance gap with leading products, notably in dry conditions where its ability to communicate, provide solid grip, and demonstrate only moderate load change reactions stands out, with a tendency towards understeer being its main drawback. In wet conditions, the Falken Azenis FK520 excels, enabling decisive and precise direction changes with a pleasantly neutral balance on slalom courses and coming close to the top times of competitors such as Bridgestone, Conti, and Goodyear. Moreover, its fair pricing coupled with robust performance in both wet and dry scenarios underpins its status as a cost-effective option without significant weaknesses.
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