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1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Falken Azenis FK520
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Today we're comparing two popular summer tyre models, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and the Falken Azenis FK520. Both classified as UUHP, they are known for their high-performance capabilities.
Considering the ratings from our platform, the Pirelli's model comes out on top with an overall rating of 85%, showing slightly more preference to the P ZERO PZ4 model when compared to the Falken's Azenis FK520 which came out at 75% overall.
In the ACE tyre test, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 significantly outperformed the Falken Azenis FK520, finishing in 5th place (out of 10), with the FK520 lagging behind in 9th place. The Pirelli model shone in terms of its notable wet handling, while the FK520 struggled to compete.
In the sportauto 2023 test, Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 showcased better control and balance on wet surfaces, however, the test highlighted poor wet braking and increased rolling resistance. On the other hand, Falken Azenis FK520 scored points for good wet braking and secure aquaplaning characteristics.
Autobild's 2023 review praised the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 for its sporty performance, with excellent handling, short braking distances on wet and dry surfaces, but marked it down for its high price and limited mileage. For the Falken Azenis FK520, it highlighted reassuring dry performance, short wet and dry braking distances, and quiet noise output.
Meanwhile, in Autozeitung's comparison, Pirelli's model came in 4th (out of 9), outperforming the sixth-placed Falken Azenis FK520 in features like dry lane-changing and wet circle cornering.
To sum up, based on our aggregated test data, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 is preferred in most aspects, boasting higher overall rating, superior control and balance, and better performance in several tests. Its main downside, however, is its higher price point and lesser mileage than the Falken Azenis FK520, which also offers good results, especially in wet conditions.
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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 - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
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
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 65 | 51 | 17 | 6 | ||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | 60 | 50 | 17 | 6 | ||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 1- | 2+ | 3 | |||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2+ | 2 | |||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | ||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 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 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 | 60.7 | 27 | |||||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good - | velmi dobré - | ||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good - | dobré - | ||||||
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