Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs. Falken Azenis FK520
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Falken (70%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has a better rating of 96% compared to 75% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 SUV and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in Poland/Spain and Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
| Falken Azenis FK520
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| Dimensions | R17 - R23 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Exemplary2. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Very good | |||||||
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