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Falken Azenis RS820 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

8th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Falken Azenis RS820 - Official Image

Across three UUHP summer tyre tests, the Falken Azenis RS820 shows a generally mid-to-lower pack overall profile (average overall position 5.3), with performance that can feel acceptable on dry roads but struggles to match the leading premium benchmarks once wet braking and hydroplaning resistance are weighted in. Testers noted the handling as enjoyable/okay, yet results repeatedly placed it behind class leaders and even older rivals in some comparisons.

Its most repeatable positives are competent dry braking (often closer to the front than its overall rank suggests) and occasionally decent rolling resistance, while its most consistent shortcomings are wet braking distance and aquaplaning performance (straight and/or curved), which appear as recurring bottom-tier outcomes across different cars and sizes.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Braking Performance Moderate
    • 3rd/7 in dry braking in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars (33.1 m, +6.1% from best)
    • 3rd/4 in dry braking in 2025 Sport Auto (33.8 m, +2.4% from best)
  • Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Minor
    • 2nd/4 rolling resistance in 2025 Sport Auto (8.9 kg/t, +14.1% from best)
    • 4th/7 rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars (8.5 kg/t, +6.3% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong
    • 7th/7 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars (100.5 km/h, +4.5% from best) and 7th/7 curved aquaplaning (1.86 m/s², +12.3% from best)
    • 4th/4 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Sport Auto (85.1 km/h, +5.0% from best) and 3rd/4 curved aquaplaning (+19.9% from best)
    • Only mid-pack aquaplaning in 2026 EVO: 4th/9 straight aquaplaning (+1.0% from best) and 5th/9 curved (+9.4% from best), indicating inconsistency but frequent underperformance versus leaders
  • Wet Braking & Wet Safety Margin Strong
    • 8th/9 wet braking in 2026 EVO (33.63 m, +22% from best)
    • 3rd/4 wet braking in 2025 Sport Auto but still +12.7% from best (32.8 m)
    • 4th/7 wet braking in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars (48.1 m, +10.1% from best)
  • Overall Competitive Standing vs Premium UUHP Leaders Moderate
    • Overall 8th/9 in 2026 EVO Summer test (field of mostly premium brands)
    • Overall 5th/7 in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars, with note it finished behind the older Nexen despite enjoyable handling
    • Overall 3rd/4 in 2025 Sport Auto (only beaten by Continental/Michelin and ahead of OE Pirelli, but still not matching top-tier pace in key metrics like dry handling: 4th/4, +2.2% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

The Falken Azenis RS820 is Falken's new contender that feels good but whose performance remains a little way behind the bigger brands. On the wet handling circuit it wasn't far off the pace and fel...
Weak:
Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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5
of 7
2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Falken Azenis RS820 delivers convincing curve stability and secure driving characteristics with short braking distances on dry roads. Testers appreciated its harmonious handling with smooth tra...
Weak:
Noise, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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3
of 4
2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The most budget-friendly option in the test, but the Falken Azenis RS820 struggled to meet the high demands of the powerful BMW M4. While it performed adequately on regular roads, it showed instabi...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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