Segment
1. Falken Azenis FK510 Upper-middle2. Nankang Sportnex AR-1 Lowcost
Comparison: Nankang Sportnex AR-1 vs. Falken Azenis FK510
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nankang (41%). In this particular case, the Nankang Sportnex AR-1 has a better rating of 80% compared to 71% of the Falken Azenis FK510. The first tyre test of Nankang Sportnex AR-1 was done in 2022, compared to 2016 when was the Falken Azenis FK510 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Sportnex AR-1 is made in Taiwan and Azenis FK510 is made in Japan/Turkey.
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| Dimensions | R13 - R20 | R17 - R22 | |
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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. Falken Azenis FK510 Exemplary2. Nankang Sportnex AR-1 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Falken Azenis FK510 69 dB