A wet-confident, great-value UHP summer tyre that still delivers strong dry grip, but won't satisfy if you're chasing razor-sharp steering feel or long tread life.
The Falken Azenis FK510 comes across as a reassuring, grippy ultra-high-performance summer tyre with a clear bias towards real-world road safety and value. In both day-to-day use and comparative testing it consistently shines in the wet: strong wet grip is widely mentioned, wet braking and wet handling are frequent standout points, and aquaplaning resistance is a recurring strength. In the dry it generally offers plenty of traction and cornering grip (many owners describe it as confidence-inspiring), though it tends to feel less crisp and communicative than the best premium UHP options when you start leaning on it.
The main compromise is running-cost and consistency over the tyre's life. A meaningful chunk of owners complain about faster-than-expected wear, and a smaller but notable minority say the tyre loses some of its edge as it gets worn. Testers also regularly flag higher rolling resistance (so it's not the most economical choice), and steering precision/behaviour at the limit can be a weak point depending on size and application. Overall it suits drivers who want strong wet-road security, solid all-round performance and excellent value for money in a UHP tyre, rather than those prioritising maximum longevity, efficiency, or the sharpest “point-and-shoot” feel.
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Owners say81%from 158 owner reviews81% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, DryValueRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.
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Well-balanced and easy to drive, the FK510 combines pleasant road manners with strong wet and dry traction. While it could use a touch more urgency in the steering and grip in the dry, it remains a harmonious, confidence-inspiring tyre that delivers solid results without major compromises.
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In 245/45 R18, the Falken Azenis FK510 is projected to cost €18.58 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €743 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test.
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2020 test; financing costs are excluded.
Across the 31 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken Azenis FK510 stops 2.3% shorter than premium rivals, 8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 14.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 89/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the wet from 158 reviews.
How good is the Falken Azenis FK510 in the dry?
Across the 30 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken Azenis FK510 stops 2.9% longer than premium rivals, 0.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 69/100, and owners rate it 8.8/10 in the dry from 158 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Falken Azenis FK510?
Across the 21 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Falken Azenis FK510's rolling resistance is 3.8% higher than premium rivals, 0.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 10.7% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Falken Azenis FK510 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Falken Azenis FK510 is expected to last around 22,094 miles (35,557 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Falken Azenis FK510 have?
In the US, the Falken Azenis FK510 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 300, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Falken gives it no mileage warranty. New tread depth is 9-10/32" (7.1-7.9 mm), depending on size.
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What do owners say about the Falken Azenis FK510?
Across 158 owner ratings the Falken Azenis FK510 averages 81%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.1. 58 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 81% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Falken Azenis FK510 cost to run?
In 245/45 R18, the Falken Azenis FK510 is projected to cost €18.58 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €743 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, at €15.63.
What is the Falken Azenis FK510's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Falken Azenis FK510 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Falken Azenis FK510?
Owners rate the Falken Azenis FK510 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 145 reviews.
How well do the Falken Azenis FK510 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Falken Azenis FK510 7.1 out of 10 for wear across 145 reviews. 58 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Falken Azenis FK510 again?
81% of owners say they would buy the Falken Azenis FK510 again, based on the 147 owner reviews that answered the question. 46% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Falken Azenis FK510's dry grip?
Of the 143 owner reviews analysed for the Falken Azenis FK510, 63 mention dry grip: 60 praise it (strong dry grip) and 3 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "The dry grip and handling is really good". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Falken Azenis FK510's wet grip?
Of the 143 owner reviews analysed for the Falken Azenis FK510, 60 mention wet grip: 52 praise it (confident wet grip) and 8 criticise it (weak wet grip). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Falken Azenis FK510's road noise?
Of the 143 owner reviews analysed for the Falken Azenis FK510, 52 mention road noise: 37 praise it (quiet) and 15 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Immediately roads become smoother and quieter". Read those reviews
What does the Falken Azenis FK510 replace?
The Falken Azenis FK510 is the successor to the Falken FK453 in Falken's range.
Falken do make the FK510 in certain runflat sizes.
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Is the Falken f510 suitable for rear drive wheels of a mercedes e250cdi amg convertable
November 3, 2021
Yes it is.
Looking to put falken fk510 on my vauxhall gtc with 19" rims, new pair onto go on the front only. Show moreLooking to put falken fk510 on my vauxhall gtc with 19" rims, new pair onto go on the front only. However, load rating for the falkens is 99, car already has 95 load tyres on the back which will stay on, and 95 is the norm for this vehicle. Will there be any difference with the 99 load on the front? Thanks Show less
May 12, 2021
In theory the 99 load could have a slightly stiffer construction, but given they're different brand tyres front and rear that will be a bigger difference than the different load ratings fitted.
I have a suv 4x4 with Bridgestone Dueler on front and rear axles. The rears have worn to 3.4mm in 15000 miles the fronts are on 5mm. I tow a caravan. Show moreI have a suv 4x4 with Bridgestone Dueler on front and rear axles. The rears have worn to 3.4mm in 15000 miles the fronts are on 5mm. I tow a caravan. Would Falken FK510 tyres be any better? Show less
April 5, 2021
There is almost no wear testing for highly loaded tyres for reference, however the Bridgestone Dueler range of tyres have traditionally be good wearing tyres so I would be surprised if the Falken gave you extra treadlife. There would likely be improvements in wet performance and comfort.
Hi, I have Mazda 6 2.5 2008. I ride mostly 90% city + 10% curved countryside roads (I like enjoy them). Show moreHi, I have Mazda 6 2.5 2008. I ride mostly 90% city + 10% curved countryside roads (I like enjoy them). The best solution is buy Michelin Pilot Sport 4, I know, but it is 50-60% more expensive then FK510. I decide between FK510 and Goodyear F1 Asym 5. Question is - Should I pay 15 % more for Goodyear or there isn't too much better behavior for that higher price? Show less
November 4, 2019
Have a watch of our big tyre test on YouTube, it should answer your question. In short, if you like handling, then the Asym5 is worth the extra.
Are falken azenis fk510 tyres all season tyres?
October 21, 2019
The Azenis FK510 is a summer tyre.
Are Falken tyres (FK510) suitable for a Porsche Boxster S?
June 8, 2019
Assuming you can find the correct size and load rating you need in the FK510, there's no reason you shouldn't use them on a Boxster.
Putting these Falkens on a 2007 911, are these tire able to be rotated from right to left?
November 3, 2018
The Falken FK510 is an asymmetric tyre so yes you can rotate it left to right.
Please can you tell me if it is safe to have an FK453 on nearside rear and FK510 on offside rear, on a Ford Mondeo Estate?
September 20, 2018
It is always recommended to change tyres in axle pairs, so mixing them isn't advised. There would be nothing inherently unsafe, but it could cause vehicle balance issues, especially in the wet.
Owners who comment on grip generally praise the Falken Azenis FK510 in both dry and wet conditions. Dry handling and value for money also receive frequent praise. Many find the ride comfortable and the tyre quiet, although around one in ten criticise each of these qualities. Tread life is the most common concern, with around one in five owners reporting fast wear, though others are satisfied with its mileage. Of the three repeat owners who reviewed the tyre at the end of its life, two gave it a lower score than when new, while one rated it slightly higher.
What owners mention most counted across 143 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 158 ratings
Owner score81%
Dry Grip88%
Wet Grip87%
Road Feedback82%
Handling81%
Comfort76%
Wear71%
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Most helpful 87%
“I have fk510 on a c200 2020 The dry grip is good but in the wet the grip is super solid, in difficult rainy conditions i really felt safe with it. We have another car with the Goodyear oem original mercedes ones ( c200...”
“I recently purchased the Falken Azenis FK510 for my 997 in stock 19" sizes (235/35/19 and 295/30/19). Pros: Good grip at speeds below 60km/h, very strong in wet conditions/standing water, and decent price. The comfort...”
“Love Falken! Have been driving BMW's for over 20 years...... have always swapped to Falken when tyres needed changing. Latest set front and rear RF's on a 430d .... great tyres...why pay more....these Tyres are so...”
The FK510 was a great tire for daily driving. It made it through the occasional track day without having too much issues, but the frequency of my visits were getting too high to stay with a 300tw tire, and switched to the Hankook RS4, then to the Nankang CRS, which are in another world regarding grip and heat management. the FK510 is much less noisy though, and way better in the rain. definitely on of the best I've used in wet condition, better than the indy 500 IMO. For a sporty daily driver, it's a great tire, and its replacement can only be better. No brainer if you get a good price on it!
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93%
Member
Mid-Life
315/35 R20
8,000 miles
Have purchased this tyre for 3 vehicles over many years. Have been confident that they perform very well in the wet consistently and know it's limits
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No problems with dynamic performance but noise on a coarse surface intolerable and ride very harsh though there has been a little improvement as the wear in.
Came with a used Mazda MX-5. End of life after 8 years, tire edge between wall and grip is drying out, cracks. Still decent dry grip, really sketchy in the wet. Tracking, tiresome to drive in highway speed in the wet at end of tire life.
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Member
End of Life
Fiat
215/55 R17
45,000 miles
The grip of the tyres on wet and dry roads is quite good, and these properties do not diminish as the tyres wear out. However, due to being a soft tyre, its lifespan is shorter than other tyres.
Had the Falken Azenis FK510 run flats come already installed when I bought my BMW 420i. They likely had 6-7mm tread, and I have had them replaced now as 3mm tread remaining and 13,000 miles done. At this low tread, they were slipping/sliding quite abit now especially doing 70mph on motorway so safest thing to do was get them replaced and I've gone for another brand of tyres. The Falkens were good tyres, and never gave any issues. Never experienced a flat tyre or puncture even when going quite hard over potholes or rough road surfaces. I'm not a spirited driver but have gone up to 80mph and felt confident in these tyres. Have driven in the cold and warm temperatures over the last few years, and these tyres felt reassuring without any worry of aqua planning or spinning out of control. Overall, definitely a good tyre in my experience.
My car came with S001 RFT. This was my first "warm sedan". The ride seemed too stiff. Handling was uncommunicative; like on the rails. After they wore out, I got PS4 (non-RTF) thinking the road feedback would improve. It did not. Mind you, I do not do race tracks. I am driving exclusively in the city and on highways. I want the steering wheel communicate the interaction of the car with the road. The car just felt numb on roundabouts. The car was "skipping" in turns that indicated a firm sidewall and stiff tread.
So I got thinking. And I decided that the culprit was the sidewall that was too firm. I wanted to have a flex in the sidewall or in the tread lugs when I was doing turn around a corner or in roundabouts, the front tyres would flex, and would then push the car in the opposite direction. So I found from reviews that the Hankook and Falken UUHP tyres had softer sidewalls which, in opinion of some people, made them similar to the touring tyres.
With that thought, when the PS4 wore out, I got Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3. I gave up on my snobbery against "lesser-branded" tyres. Indeed, the Hankook had softer sidewalls, and handling had that pliable feel that I was looking for. The tyre performed 90% of the PS4 while costing 2/3 of it. I was pleasantly surprised with the Hankook tyre. It lasted 32k km versus 30k km for PS4. I thought I would be getting it again.
When the Hankooks wore out, I could not get it in my favourite online store. But it was OK with me, as I wanted to try the other hero of the crowd: the Falken Azenis. I had a choice between the FK510 and FK520 model. First, I set my eyes on FK520, as this was a newer model (therefore, it was better ?). However, further thinking threw an idea at me that the older model FK510 could have a thicker sidewall unlike the more modern FK520 that apparently was made with the stronger but thinner sidewall materials. My Hankook was of the same ilk, and I did not quite like it. It was too sensitive to air pressure. It depended on airpressure for the ride not on the stiffness of the rubber in the sidewall. The FK510 seemed to be of the older generation that I liked. So... FK510 was much cheaper in my favourite store (which indicated it was several years old). It was half price of PS4. The final convincing fact came from the review of the Singaporean gentleman in here, who said that FK510 had a better dry grip than FK520, thus he recommended it. So, I was set on FK510.
I got the tyres, and I was happy I got them. I noticed straight away that it had that "pliable" feeling in handling that I was looking for. Now, the road provided a lot of feedback to me through the steering wheel. (I think it also has to do because of a lot of sipes in the lugs as is compared to the larger solid lugs in FK520). The feeling was better than that in the previous Hankooks. The tyres were 3 years old, but that was OK, as I did not feel shortchanged in terms of the grip. The tyres were made in Japan. Also, the tyre design had a pronounced rim protector that I liked a lot. So, it turned out the best tyre for me so far on this car.
After 20,000km, the tire tread has worn down to less than 3mm. Mercedes Benz E430 V8 rear tires. Very good in terms of aquaplaning, even in size 265/35/18! The tire is quiet, does not make noise. It may be a bit soft for sporty driving, but very comfortable for everyday driving. Very good price-quality ratio!
I used the tires in Singapore where it’s hot throughout the year with the seasonal monsoon, and occasional drive up to Malaysia (300km+ one way).
Got these tires because of the good pricing with good reviews and it did not disappoint. The dry grip and handling is really good, can really feel the car sticking to the roads especially when taking corners at higher speeds. However, for wet weather grip, it is just slightly less grippy, but still does well with the handling.
Road feedback wise is average but better than my previous tires. Did around 50k km with the tires and was overall really satisfied. After a year of usage then I started to feel the grip losing out a little.
Would recommend the FK510 over FK520 as the grip feels better and I feel more confident taking corners on the FK510. Additional bonus is that it is one of the more affordable set of good tires.
