Segment
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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When comparing the Falken Azenis FK520 and the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, several key factors come into play. As summer tyres designed for Ultra-Ultra-High Performance (UUHP,) these tyres are held to high standards.
The FK520 is a Falken tyre, manufactured in Turkey and has an independent rating of 75%. It replaced the Falken Azenis FK510 and has been noted for its performance on dry roads and its low exterior noise in some tests such as AutoBild and SportAuto. However, limitations were found in its wet side grip, as per the SportsAuto 2023 review. It ranked 6th in the Autozeitung test out of 9 tyres, and 8th out of 50 in the AutoBild test. Yet despite its lower positions in mutual tests, it's a solid performer with convincing dry performance and short braking distances both on dry and wet roads.
On the other hand, the PZ4 is a Pirelli tyre with an independent rating of 85%. Details on its place of manufacture and the tyre it replaced are not provided. However, it excelled in the Autozeitung mutual test, securing the 4th position out of 9. Its strong points include dry lane changing and wet circle cornering. The ACE test saw it rank 5th out of 10, with outstanding wet handling. Additionally, the SportAuto test highlighted its exceptional dry steering response. The tyre scored strong positions in the AutoBild test, ranking 3rd out of 50. Overall, this tyre has excellent handling characteristics, short braking distances and demonstrates high side grip and delicate wet balance. Yet, some reviews noted weak wet braking and increased rolling resistance.
Overall, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a higher performance rating and consistently ranks higher in tests. However, the Falken Azenis FK520 offers convincing dry performance and quietness. Based on the data from all tests, if the superior wet grip and handling are your priority, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 would be a better choice. However, if you regularly drive on dry roads and appreciate quieter ride, you might consider the Falken Azenis FK520.
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Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended2. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | |||
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| Best values in test | 279 | velmi doporučeno | 141 | 139 | |||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: - | 219 | - | 102 | 117 | |||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | 254 | velmi doporučeno | 129 | 125 | |||
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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 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 65 | 51 | 17 | 6 | ||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
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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 | |||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 1- | 2+ | 3 | |||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | ||||||
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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 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good - | dobré - | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good - | velmi dobré - | ||||||
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