Falken Azenis FK510 Reviews - Page 6
Given 96%
while driving a
Skoda (225/50 R17 W)
on mostly country roads
for 11,000 average miles
Excellent tires with amazing dry and wet performance!
Given 77%
while driving a
Audi A8L Quattro
(255/35 R20)
on mostly town
for 11,000 easy going miles
All 4 tyres replaced on my Audi A8L (model year 2000) with the OEM Final Edition 20" wheels. Went on a trip to Germany and did 3 laps on the Ring. Wear levels are even and they have really lasted well. Very pleased with these tyres. Bearing in mind the type of car (and length), I tend to drive conservatively as the 4.2 V8 isn't the most economical but I certainly 'chucked it around' on the Ring and had no concerns at all.
Under normal driving conditions, they perform perfectly well. Wheelspin isn't an option with my vehicle due to the quattro system.
Check out how the BEST all seasons tyres perform against premium summer and winter tyres!
Given 76%
while driving a
Volkswagen mk7 Golf GTD
(225/45 R18 W)
on a combination of roads
for 13,000 miles
Over all its a good all rounder, handles well in the dry with only slight wheel spin when accelerating hard with t/c on, with it off then wheel spins and grips nicely and very controllable, corners well in dry and wet.
Only negative was that they don't last long, being a very soft tyre, managed to get 13k miles on my golf gtd.
Given 77%
while driving a
BMW 520d M Sport
(275/35 R19)
on mostly motorways
for 13,000 average miles
Fitted at 48,600 miles replaced at 61,300 so lasted 13,000 miles, they are also run flat.
Good tyre for the price paid, good dry drip, good wet grip, very comfortable tyres for cruising.
Given 83%
while driving a
SEAT (225/40 R18 W)
on a combination of roads
for 7,000 spirited miles
Had 2 sets of these on my Leon. Went to the nurburgring on a part worn set.. did 2 laps drive home perfect cant complain
Given 84%
while driving a
Mazda 6
(205/50 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 1,000 average miles
I have istalled this brand of tiresin my mazda 6 1,8 2004 having noticed their perfomance in the past tyre reviews test.
First of all the tires have strong sides and responce instantly and directly in direction changes. But belinging in UHP category I have noticed that the comfort is moderate due to high level of tyre presure because of heavy weight I always drive.
Secondly I have pointed out the low level of noise in all condition low or high velocity. Maybe the warm weather in Greece and the all time use of clima doesnt allow any noise penetrating the cabin. Due to warm weather and lack of rain i cant say any opinion about the performance in wet roads.
I promise that i will return with review in early autumn days when rains will meet Mediteranean
Given 90%
while driving a
Honda Accord
(225/45 R17)
on mostly country roads
for 3,000 spirited miles
5000 km in 3-4 months, they are very good on dry roads, brilliant in wet, let`s see how much they rolling, i have a aggressive style of driving, but this tyre is awesome.
Given 76%
while driving a
BMW 640i M Sport Gran Coupe
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 15,000 spirited miles
I've had theese tires on two cars and surely i will buy them again. Very good dry grip and handling - better than pirelli P Zero , Goodyear assymetric 2 and Michelin Primacy , but a little bit worse than Michelin Pilot Sport 2 in the wet. The only downside is wear.
Given 89%
while driving a
Ford Falcon FGX XR8
(245/35 R19 W)
on mostly country roads
for 38,000 spirited miles
So the time has come to replace these after 38000kms. Just put a new pair on the front.
Having a Heavy Sport Saloon, the outside shoulder took a bit of a hammering but it was the inside shoulder that led to me replacing them...not necessarily the tyres fault as I've been playing with pressures and also the camber of the sports tuned suspension.
Was offered a good price on some Michelin PSCup2s...but she's my daily...came close
Happy man
Given 72%
while driving a
Mazda RX8
(225/35 R19 W)
on a combination of roads
for 3,000 spirited miles
225/35R19s fitted to my modified Mazda RX8 (lowered with adjustable shocks and uprated springs). Pretty tenacious with none of the sidewall problems some have mentioned. Outcorners most cars on the road including Boxsters, Challengers, M4s, M3s, etc. Haven't run against any Ferraris or Lamborghinis yet, but a 2015 GTR couldn't keep up round the twisties... So for the money - great value.
Given 81%
while driving a
Ford S Max
(225/50 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 0 miles
I have been driving 225/50 17 98 XL FR tyre for three years. Amazing wet grip, maybe not so amazing in the last season - the tyre became hard...
Given 46%
while driving a
Porsche 997 911
(295/30 R19)
on a combination of roads
for 4,000 spirited miles
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 and noise is good as well, with a more relaxed feeling on the road.
Cons: Very very soft sidewall - there is a delay when turning the wheel at higher speeds >70kmh. This is most apparent when steering side to side (left and then right like a slalom). The car feels very loose. The steering response is also delayed as a result. The tires sqirm under load when hard braking as well, worse if you are turning. On the highway >100kmh there is a cross-wind type movement in the car. None of this happened on my old sets (PS2 and RE050A).
The sidewalls ruin this tire for me. They feel similar to the Blizzak sidewalls. I had the Potenza RE050A (N1) and they were very stiff with great grip and response. These FK510 feel like all-seasons at higher speeds at best.