Falken Azenis FK520 vs Giti GitiSport S2+
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 56
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- -
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Giti GitiSport S2+ finished ahead 2 times and the Azenis FK520 once. The Azenis FK520 had 9.3% lower rolling resistance; the GitiSport S2+ stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet.
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Which should you buy?
Choose the Giti GitiSport S2+ if you want the more consistently high-ranking max-performance summer tyre with sharper handling feel and stronger aquaplaning reserves in 245/45 R19 testing, often at a better value score. Choose the Falken Azenis FK520 if your priority is lower rolling resistance, longer wear, and comfort-accepting a less precise steering/handling character and the fact that its best braking showing is more test-context dependent.
Where the Azenis FK520 is stronger
- Very strong rolling resistance/efficiency (wins both tests that measure it: 7.71 vs 8.99 kg/t in Autobild; also lower in SUV test)
- Better wear and lower abrasion in Autobild (52,080 km projected; 1305 g abrasion vs 1713 g)
- Comfort advantage in Autobild subjective scoring (7.3 vs 6.7) and slightly lower noise in the SUV test (71.3 vs 71.7 dB)
Where the GitiSport S2+ is stronger
- Dry 5/6 Averaged a 1.5% higher speed on the dry handling course (2 tests)
- Wet 8/12 Stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet (3 tests)
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
Azenis FK520 vs GitiSport S2+ at a glance
| Category | Azenis FK520 | Gap | GitiSport S2+ |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 1 | 2 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 1 | The GitiSport S2+ averaged a 1.5% higher speed on the dry handling course (2 tests) | 5 |
| Wet12 measurements | 4 | The GitiSport S2+ stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 8 |
| Off road4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Comfort3 measurements | 2 | 1 | |
| Value4 measurements | 4 | The Azenis FK520 had 9.3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.1/10 | Level | 9.1/10 |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +1.4% | The Azenis FK520 was dearer in 1 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 133 | 20 sizes made in both | 20 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Azenis FK520 | Field | GitiSport S2+ |
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| 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | P8 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P13 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P14 of 50 | P5 of 50 |
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Azenis FK520
GitiSport S2+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Azenis FK520
GitiSport S2+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Azenis FK520 | Gap | GitiSport S2+ | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 34.37 | = | 34.37 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 100.5 | 1.5% | 102 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 50.9% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 40.83 | 3.5% | 43.27 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 83.85 | 0.8% | 83.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 9.6% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 17.85 | 0.2% | 17.95 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 88.5 | 1.5% | 89.9 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 2.74 | 8.2% | 2.97 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 63.2 | 0.3% | 63 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 9,935 | 6.8% | 10,606 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 10,718 | 29.2% | 8,296 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 2,658 | 2.9% | 2,584 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 9% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 71.65 | 0.1 dB | 71.75 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 52,080 | 4.1% | 50,020 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.53 | 9.3% | 8.34 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 1,305 | 23.8% | 1,713 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Azenis FK520 scores 9.1 and the GitiSport S2+ 9.1 out of 10.
| Azenis FK520 | Category | GitiSport S2+ | ||
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| 90 | Dry | 92 | ||
| 83 | Wet | 87 | ||
| 57 | Comfort | 30 | ||
| 54 | Value | 33 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Azenis FK520 | Category | GitiSport S2+ | ||
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| 8.8 | Dry Grip | - | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | - | ||
| 7.9 | Road Feedback | - | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | - | ||
| 7.7 | Wear | - | ||
| 8.1 | Comfort | - | ||
Owners rate the Azenis FK520 82% from 56 reviews; the GitiSport S2+ has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Falken Azenis FK520
- 82%from 56 reviews
- 76%would buy again
- 418,489 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Falken Azenis FK520 highly (average 79.6%), most often praising its strong dry grip and capable wet grip for the money. Comfort and refinement also come through well, with many describing it as quiet and compliant for a UHP-style tyre, and around one in five explicitly calling it great value. The main recurring drawbacks are mixed steering feel (some find it sharp, others a bit numb) and a smaller but notable group reporting vibration/balance issues; wet handling is also more divided than outright wet grip.
- Strong dry grip, comparable to premium brands
- Reassuring wet grip
- Comfortable ride despite sporty intent
- Low road noise on motorway speeds
- Occasional vibration or balancing issues at speed
- Steering feel can be a bit numb or lacking feedback
- Wet handling feels less confidence-inspiring for some
Summarised by AI from 49 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 56 Azenis FK520 reviewsFalken Azenis fk520 have been a great tyre, noise level is not intrusive and they give a good return on fuel economy. These tyres are very progressive and give good feed back. Having watched a back to back comparison with the Michelin PS4, the Falkens are punching way above their price range. If you want near PS4 performance at kumho prices, you won't go far wrong...will definitely try out the latest incarnation, Falken azenis R820 when the fk520's are done.
Giti GitiSport S2+
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Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 133 sizes of the Azenis FK520 and 20 of the GitiSport S2+, 20 of them made in both.
| Category | Azenis FK520 | GitiSport S2+ |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 133 sizes, 17 to 22 inch | 20 sizes, 17 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 20 sizes 225/45 R17225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/45 R18225/35 R19225/40 R19225/45 R19235/35 R19235/40 R19235/55 R19and 8 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A95%B5% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C68%A12%B12%D8% | C65%D35% |
| EU label noise | 68-72 dB B51%A49% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Falken Azenis FK510 (2016) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Azenis FK520 was the dearer tyre in 1 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 1.4% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Falken's Azenis FK520 and Giti's GitiSport S2+ sit in the same max-performance summer bracket, but the shared tests paint two quite different personalities depending on test format and priorities. Across three professional comparisons (including two 245/45 R19 summer tests and one 255/45 R19 SUV-oriented test), both tyres show they can deliver credible warm-weather grip-but they get there in different ways.
The FK520's story is built around efficiency and braking assurance in certain conditions (notably in the SUV test where it's called a “braking specialist”), plus strong comfort/low rolling resistance. The S2+ is the more consistently “sporty” handler and, in the Autobild and large braking comparison, it posts the stronger headline positions-suggesting a broader all-round performance envelope in those mainstream summer-test protocols. The tension in this matchup is simple: FK520's standout braking/efficiency moments versus S2+'s higher overall competitiveness in two of the three shared tests.
Conclusion
On aggregate results, the Giti GitiSport S2+ comes out ahead as the better-rounded performer in the shared 245/45 R19 tests: it places 4th/20 in Autobild and 5th/50 in the braking mega-test, beating the Falken's 13th/20 and 14th/50. It also repeatedly leads on dynamic metrics in those datasets-dry handling (100.3 vs 98.5 km/h), subjective dry confidence (8.0 vs 5.3), and aquaplaning reserves (straight 94.5 vs 91.6 km/h; curved 3.6 vs 3.3 m/s²). If you want the more “plug-and-play” sporty summer tyre with confident steering response and strong all-round test performance in this size class, the S2+ is the clearer pick.
The Falken Azenis FK520 is easiest to justify when your priorities include efficiency, comfort, and wear, and when you value braking resilience in certain real-world scenarios. It decisively wins rolling resistance in Autobild (7.71 vs 8.99 kg/t) and is projected to last longer (52,080 vs 50,020 km) with lower abrasion (1305 g vs 1713 g). In the 255/45 R19 SUV test it also delivers a major wet-braking advantage versus the Giti (51.3 m vs 60.1 m) and is praised as a braking specialist-though it's simultaneously criticized for delayed steering response/weak side guidance, which is consistent with its lower subjective handling score in Autobild.
Practical takeaway: if you're chasing a sharper, more confidence-inspiring max-performance summer feel and strong test-table results, choose the GitiSport S2+. If your use case leans toward higher mileage, lower energy consumption, and a calmer ride-while accepting less crisp turn-in-then the Azenis FK520 is the more sensible long-term ownership tyre.
Azenis FK520 vs GitiSport S2+: your questions
Is the Falken Azenis FK520 or the Giti GitiSport S2+ the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Giti GitiSport S2+ finished ahead 2 times and the Azenis FK520 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Azenis FK520 scores 9.1 and the GitiSport S2+ 9.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Azenis FK520 or the GitiSport S2+?
The GitiSport S2+ led 8 of the 12 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The GitiSport S2+ led 5 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 1.5% higher speed on the dry handling course across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Azenis FK520 had 9.3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Azenis FK520 82% from 56 reviews; the GitiSport S2+ has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Azenis FK520 was the dearer tyre in 1 of them, by 1.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Azenis FK520 is made in 133 sizes (17 to 22 inch) and the GitiSport S2+ in 20 (17 to 20 inch). 20 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Azenis FK520 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the GitiSport S2+ A and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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