Writing about the
Falken Azenis RS820 given
81% (275-35-19-)
Driving on
a combination of roads for 300
spirited miles
After a long process of deliberating which tyres to fit on my 370z, I decided to give the new RS820s a try.
And up to now I have to say I’m really very happy with them. They replaced a set of Michelin Pilot 4Ss, which again, as we all know they’re a great tyre.
The Falken RS820 is a little quieter at motorway speed, useful in a car that’s known for being quite noisy.
They are more temperature sensitive than the Michelins were and will definitely wear quicker but the Falkens definitely feel better under braking where in the dry, from 70mph the 370z could use almost 100% of it’s total braking capability before any ABS intervention.
In the wet, that was still around 3/4 which is impressive nonetheless.
When the limits of grip are breached, the breakaway is predictable and “friendly” with the added bonus of giving the car a slightly more pointy front end compared to the Michelins.
I do think the Michelins are a better all round tyre for day to day use, but the Falkens come out on top in terms of sheer performance and added driver engagement.
Will definitely fit again.