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1. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Premium2. Falken Azenis FK510 Upper-middle
Comparison: Vredestein Ultrac Satin vs. Falken Azenis FK510
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Today we will be comparing two outstanding summer tyres, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin and the Falken Azenis FK510. Each of these tyres has been tested in a variety of conditions and environments, and today we've compiled the results in an easy-to-understand format for you.
Starting with the Vredestein Ultrac Satin, manufactured in Hungary and Vredestein as a reputable company. This tyre did not quite meet the expectations in recent tests. In the ACE testing, for instance, it ranked 11th out of 11 tyres, with its main strength being dry driving behaviour and dry handling. In Automotorsport testing, the tyre fared somewhat better, coming in at 8th place, but still falling short of the top tiers. In the comprehensive Autobild test of 52 tyres, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin was placed towards the lower end of the spectrum, securing the 12th position.
On the contrary, the Falken Azenis FK510, a product of Falken, manufactured in Japan and Turkey, was a real performer. In the ACE test, it emerged as the top-rated tyre, excelling in dry driving behaviour, dry handling, exterior noise, wet braking, and wet handling. The tyre continued its superior performance in the Automotorsport test, taking a respectable 5th position and in the Autobild test, it came in at an impressive 3rd position out of 52 tyre models. It's important to note that this model has been replaced by the Azenis FK520, suggesting that the new model could offer even more improvements and enhanced performance.
To summarise, Vredestein Ultrac Satin shows its strengths in dry road conditions, however, it struggled to keep up with the competition across different tests. On the other hand, Falken Azenis FK510 proved to be a top performer in multiple categories and emerged as the superior tyre between the two in test results. The strength of the FK510 over the Ultrac Satin indicates the value of the Falken's intensive development and research practices.
Whether you are choosing between these two or considering others in the market, it's crucial to factor in your own driving conditions and requirements before making a decision.
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Best position in test
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Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK510 Exemplary2. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended2. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Falken Azenis FK510 69 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 150 | doporučeno | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | |
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Recommended | 134 | doporučeno | 57 | 43 | 15 | 8 | |
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Recommended | 150 | doporučeno | 66 | 46 | 16 | 9 | |
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | velmi doporučeno | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Still recommended | 7,7 | doporučeno (těsně) | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Recommended | 8,0 | doporučeno | |||||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 1- | 1 | |||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2- | 2+ | |||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 1- | 2+ | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 36,2 | 37,5 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 35,5 | 34,8 | |||||
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