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1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7
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Today, we will compare the Falken Azenis FK520, a summer ultra high-performance tyre, manufactured in Turkey, and the Continental PremiumContact 7, a summer touring tyre made in France, Slovakia, Germany, and Czech Republic.
The Falken Azenis FK520 is a successor to the Falken Azenis FK510. Ranked at 75% on our scale, its standout feature is aquaplaning prevention, according to tests by Automotorsport. The concern, however, lies with its traction and braking on wet roads, along with restrictions in handling. The FK520's ranking varied between 7th and 9th place in different tests, indicating that it could do with improvements to secure higher positions. Check out the Falken Azenis FK520.
On the other hand, the Continental PremiumContact 7, scores an impressive 99% on our scale. This model is a newer addition to Continental's line-up, upgrading from the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and Continental PremiumContact 6. Its driving comfort, dry braking, handling, and steering response are top-notch. Continental’s tyre excels in wet conditions, providing excellent braking, handling, and side guide. According to Automotorsport 2024, it shines with superior wet grip, precision, and reliability in dry corners, despite slight drawbacks in terms of exterior noise and fuel efficiency. In the overall rankings, the Continental PremiumContact 7 consistently scored within the top 5. The Continental PremiumContact 7 lives up to its name, delivering a premium driving experience.
To conclude, while both these summer tyres bring different advantages to the road, the Continental PremiumContact 7 outshines the Falken Azenis FK520 in most areas such as dry and wet handling, comfort, and braking response. However, the deciding factor should ultimately align with individual driving needs and preferences.
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1. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner
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2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | ||||||
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| 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 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 71 | 52 | 19 | 4 | ||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2+ | 2 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 | 60.7 | 27 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 59 | 25.3 | |||||
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