Segment
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Let's compare a couple of premium summer tyres suitable for Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) sports, luxurious, and high-performance vehicles - the Falken Azenis FK520 and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. This comparison is based on the detailed analysis of multiple tyre tests by reputable testing organisations and publications.
The Falken Azenis FK520, manufactured in Turkey, is successor to the Falken Azenis FK510. It's known for its excellent performance in aquaplaning situations, good comfort levels and decent dry handling. However, the tyre has received critiques for slight sluggishness when turning, a little indifferent balance on wet surfaces, and marginally elongated braking distances on dry pavement. Out of all tests considered, it generally ranked towards the middle or lower half of the leaderboard.
In the ACE test, for instance, the FK520 ranked 9th out of 10 tested tyres. In SportAuto's test it placed 7th out of 11, and in Automotorsport's examination, it secured the 7th position among 10 contenders. Its best performance was in Autozeitung's test where it placed 6th out of 9 tyres and in the Gute-Fahrt test where it took the 7th spot among 7 tyres.
On the other side, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, produced in Poland and Hungary, doesn't have any previous models. It delivers an impressive performance, securing higher ranks in individual tests and featuring strong points such as excellent dry braking and handling, superior wet handling, and superb safety. However, it was marked down for its higher rolling resistance, slightly louder exterior noise and average comfort levels.
During the ACE test, it managed to secure the 4th spot among 10 tested tyres. In SportAuto's test, it finished 6th out of 11, and it came 5th in the roster of 10 tyres examined by Automotorsport. It scored especially well in AutoBild's test, clinching the 2nd spot amongst 13 contenders and in Autozeitung's examination, it landed the 2nd place out of 9 tyres. Lastly, in the Gute-Fahrt test, it took the 3rd position among 7 tyres tested.
When comparing the overall performance based on the tests' outcomes and reviews, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport comes out on top due to its consistently high rankings and better feedback in various aspects. However, your choice should ultimately depend on your specific driving requirements. To explore more about these tyres and other options, visit our Falken summer tyres and Bridgestone summer tyres pages.
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1. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
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2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | 60 | 50 | 17 | 6 | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | ||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | ||||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good - | dobré - | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good + | dobré + | ||||||
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