Falken Azenis FK510 Reviews - Page 6

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.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on June 22, 2020
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.
Helpful 36 - tyre reviewed on May 26, 2020
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
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on May 20, 2020
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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.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on May 19, 2020
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...
Helpful 291 - tyre reviewed on April 1, 2020
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.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on March 30, 2020
Given 57% while driving a Ford Kuga (235/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 17,000 average miles
I replaced Evergreen EU72 with these after reading favourable reviews. However I was somewhat disappointed. Road noise was significantly louder, fuel economy dropped by 4-5 mpg and handling in the dry suffered. It lacked feedback and had a persistent understeer feeling which hampers your confidence and driving style. However when wet it came more alive and handling was more sure footed. The understeer character was reduced in the wet. The wide water channels explain this feature. These only lasted 17k which compared to the Evergreen EU72s 50k is poor, especially when they cost twice as much. No exposure to snow or ice.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on March 13, 2020
Given 93% while driving a BMW 525i (235/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 10,000 spirited miles
Very balanced, good dry and wet grip, quiet and comofortable. For touring purposes its great!
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on March 9, 2020
Audi S6 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 15,000 spirited miles
I don't really feel qualified to review the handling/grip etc but what I will say is that they lasted 15k on my 2-tonne S6 Avant and as they got to the end of their life, tramlining became an issue. I did one track day on them and understeer was a bit of an issue but then my car has a massive V10 hanging over the front axle. All in all, they felt generally safe and stable and lasted fairly well.
Helpful 34 - tyre reviewed on January 11, 2020
Vauxhall Astra VXR (235/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 200 spirited miles
Car handles much better with 4 of these would 100% recommend. Definitely worth the money so much comfort with these and handling definitely improved
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on December 21, 2019
Given 92% while driving a BMW 530D (245/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
Fitted to the rear axle to replace Bridgestone Turanza ER300 and are a revelation. More compliant, but improved handling and quietness.
I put Michelin Primacy 3 on the front 9 months ago and these Falkens seem much better.
Helpful 28 - tyre reviewed on December 20, 2019
Given 96% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa D (215/45 R17) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
very good tyre , wet grip is brilliant, driven in very heavy rain and not even a hint of aquaplaning , its quiet and comfy.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on December 5, 2019