Falken Mid-range AZENIS FK520
8.2 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 14 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 69 available 
tested in R18
tested in R18 
Price from
42 806 Ft
in 235/45 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 235/45 R18 98Y XL EAN: 4250427429113 SAP: 352577
FALKEN AZENIS FK520 RP
C A B Price from 42 806 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4250427429113
Current prices for size 235/45 R18.
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In stock
42 806 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
42 806 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
44 395 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 7 days
50 403 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Falken AZENIS FK520 evaluated
8.2 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,2 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested in R18 ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 62 of 93
67 +4,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 74 of 93
89 +9,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 39 of 76
50 ≈ average
wet handling
beats 26 of 77
42 +1,6 %
Dry beats 73 of 93
79 +3,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 77 of 93
91 +5,8 %
dry handling
beats 47 of 76
73 ≈ average
Economy beats 45 of 80
57 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 25 of 80
33 −2,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 49 of 61
86 +9,8 %
Noise and comfort beats 36 of 76
48 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 11 of 76
11 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 26 of 65
50 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 79 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 2× 1st–3rd place in 2 tests counted in PTI
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Falken AZENIS FK520 stands in size 235/45 R18
Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,2 42 806 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.6 56 335 Ft 
Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.0 60 986 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 64 486 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 64 037 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 63 446 Ft 
Bridgestone T005 8.6 61 008 Ft 
Falken Ziex ZE320 8.6 44 578 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 61 702 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.3 60 262 Ft Falken AZENIS FK520 8.2 42 806 Ft This tyre 
Hankook K135 XL 8.2 53 901 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 56 095 Ft 
Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 40 173 Ft 
Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 44 467 Ft 
Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.0 50 724 Ft 
Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 52 474 Ft 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 46 062 Ft 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 45 610 Ft 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 7.5 43 988 Ft 
Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.0 42 470 Ft 
Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 43 998 Ft 
Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 6.9 48 708 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 6.9 47 020 Ft 
Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 5.4 28 915 Ft 5,4 Median 8,0 9,6
5.4 weakest in the group Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 28 915 Ft −13 890 Ft 9.6 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 56 335 Ft +13 529 Ft
Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 28 915 Ft −13 890 Ft 9.6 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 56 335 Ft +13 529 Ft rank in the group of 24 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 8,0
behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.6 56 335 Ft +13 529 Ft
- 2. 9.0 60 986 Ft +18 180 Ft
- 3. 8.9 64 486 Ft +21 680 Ft
- 3. 8.9 64 037 Ft +21 232 Ft
- 5. 8.8 63 446 Ft +20 640 Ft
- 6. 8.6 61 008 Ft +18 202 Ft
- 6. 8.6 44 578 Ft +1 772 Ft
- 8. 8.5 61 702 Ft +18 896 Ft
- 9. 8.3 60 262 Ft +17 456 Ft
- 10. 8.2 42 806 Ft
- 10. 8.2 53 901 Ft +11 096 Ft
- 12. 8.0 56 095 Ft +13 289 Ft
- 12. 8.0 40 173 Ft −2 633 Ft
- 12. 8.0 44 467 Ft +1 661 Ft
- 12. 8.0 50 724 Ft +7 918 Ft
- 12. 8.0 52 474 Ft +9 668 Ft
- 17. 7.7 46 062 Ft +3 256 Ft
- 18. 7.6 45 610 Ft +2 804 Ft
- 19. 7.5 43 988 Ft +1 182 Ft
- 20. 7.0 42 470 Ft −335 Ft
- 20. 7.0 43 998 Ft +1 192 Ft
- 22. 6.9 48 708 Ft +5 902 Ft
- 22. 6.9 47 020 Ft +4 214 Ft
- 24. 5.4 28 915 Ft −13 890 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Falken AZENIS FK520 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code352577
EAN4250427429113
EU energy label C A B (70 dB)
C A B (70 dB) Manufacturer Falken
Tread AZENIS FK520
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Falken AZENIS FK520.
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Bf goodrich
Advantage 2
7.0
from 43 998 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Falken
AZENIS FK520
8.2
from 42 806 Ft
Reference tyre
Kleber
DYNAXER HP5
6.9
from 47 020 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 7×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
1×
1× Average placement 7,1
2026
2025
2024
7. place
Auto Motor und Sport Auto Motor und Sport summer tire test 235/55 R18 2024
8 tyres
2023
7. place
Auto Motor und Sport Auto motor und Sport Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres
7. place
Auto Motor und Sport Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test 255/45 R20 2023
10 tyres ·Premiere
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/45 R18.
Current lowest
42 805,56 Ft
Lowest for the period
42 223,69 Ft
Highest for the period
42 889,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.