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1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Falken Azenis FK520
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Here we compare two ultra-high performance summer tyres - Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Falken Azenis FK520. Both tyres exhibit impressive performance features, however, through data from multiple tests, subtle differences can be seen.
Starting with Bridgestone Potenza Sport, produced by Bridgestone, it shows strong performance especially in wet conditions with features like wet braking, wet safety and wet handling being its strongest areas. It also does well in dry handling. Its overall performance and handling in various conditions earned it a respectable rating of 89%. However, it falls short in terms of fuel efficiency due to its higher weight and increased fuel consumption.
Turning to the Falken Azenis FK520, produced by Falken, this tyre offers satisfactory performance on both dry and wet roads, with high anticipated mileage and low wear, securing it a rating of 75%. It is more fuel-efficient and provides comfortable rides due to its lighter weight. However, it has a few weaknesses such as slightly poor comfort on dry roads, weakness in aquaplaning behaviour and slightly higher weight.
When we look at the test results, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport consistently ranks higher in tests compared to the Falken Azenis FK520. For example, in Autozeitung and ADAC tests, Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranked 2nd while Falken Azenis FK520 only managed the 6th and 8th positions respectively. Similarly, in autobild 2019 and 2023, Bridgestone Potenza Sport showed great handling qualities on wet and dry roads, but Falken Azenis FK520 showed delayed steering response and slightly extended braking distances on wet roads.
In summary, for drivers who prioritize safety and handling in wet conditions, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport might be the better choice. However, for those who are after fuel efficiency and comfort, the Falken Azenis FK520 could be the preferred tyre. It's important to identify your own driving priorities and conditions before making the final decision.
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1. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
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2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry handling
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 279 | 141 | 139 | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | 265 | 141 | 124 | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: - | 219 | 102 | 117 | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2,8 | 1,5 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | |||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Recommended | 60 | 50 | 17 | 6 | |||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good + | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good - | |||||||
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