Tyre comparison
Falken Azenis FK520 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Pilot Sport 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport 5 for wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The Azenis FK520 usually costs less.
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Best road all-rounder in the class, with unusually long life.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Azenis FK520 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 62 | 88 (higher) |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 64 | 86 (higher) |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 59 | 86 (higher) |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other UHP summer tyres.
Azenis FK520
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- ADAC
- Year
- 2026, 2025
ADAC 2025 wet brake 30.5 m; 2026 braking test 27.8 m wet (3rd of 52).
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Pilot Sport 5
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- ADAC, Tyre Reviews
- Year
- 2025
ADAC 2025 wet brake 29.2 m; TR beats FK520 8-1; long wear; weakest RR in TR 2025 test.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Azenis FK520 or the Pilot Sport 5?
The Pilot Sport 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport 5 for wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The Azenis FK520 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.