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1. Falken Azenis FK510 Upper-middle2. Laufenn S Fit EQ Lowcost
Comparison: Laufenn S Fit EQ vs. Falken Azenis FK510
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Comparing two top selling tyres, the Laufenn S Fit EQ and the Falken Azenis FK510, we can observe some different characteristics and results from various tests.
The Laufenn S Fit EQ, made by popular Laufenn, is a versatile summer tyre rated at 46% by our experts. In GTÜ testing, it was positioned 7 out of 9, with its best feature highlighted as being its dry handling. Despite being placed a bit lower in the ranking during Autobild testing, coming in 44 out of a total of 53 tyres, its overall performance is generally satisfactory.
On the other hand, we have the Falken Azenis FK510. Manufactured by renowned tyre engineers at Falken, this summer tyre is made in Japan and Turkey. Our experts rate this tyre significantly higher, at 71%. According to GTÜ testing, it managed to secure the 3rd position out of 9. Its top features include excellent dry handling, superb wet circle cornering, and expert wet handling, both objectively and subjectively. The Falken Azenis FK510 also outperformed the majority in the Autobild testing, securing the 6th position out of 53. This tyre particularly stood out for factors such as exterior noise, price/value, and rolling resistance.
It is worth noting that the Falken Azenis FK510 has recently been replaced by a newer model, the Falken Azenis FK520, which is expected to uphold the impressive tradition of its predecessor.
Verdict
Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of the Laufenn S Fit EQ and the Falken Azenis FK510, it becomes evident that the Falken Azenis FK510 offers superior performance overall. The increased rating, better positions in tests, and a wider variety of top-rated features denote a premium product that exceeds in both quality and functionality. While Laufenn S Fit EQ is generally good for dry conditions, Falken Azenis FK510 stands out for its superior handling in both dry and wet conditions, low noise, and higher value for money. Regardless of the choice you make, both tyres represent excellent choices for summer use.
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2. Laufenn S Fit EQ 17.5
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1. Falken Azenis FK510 Exemplary2. Laufenn S Fit EQ Satisfactory
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1. Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended2. Laufenn S Fit EQ Satisfactory
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(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
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Wet handling
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Comfort
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1. Falken Azenis FK510 69 dB
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | |
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| Best values in test | 157 | velmi doporučeno | 68 | 54 | 22 | 20 | |
| Laufenn S Fit EQ Rating: Recommended | 146 | doporučeno | 55 | 52 | 19 | 20 | |
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Highly recommended | 152 | velmi doporučeno | 68 | 50 | 17 | 17 | |
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1 | 1- | 1 | |||
| Laufenn S Fit EQ Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2+ | 2- | |||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2 | 2 | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Laufenn S Fit EQ | 34 | 32,6 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 36 | 30,7 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Laufenn S Fit EQ | 37,5 | 37,5 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 36 | 29 | |||||
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