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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Falken Azenis FK520

    2026 test data · 45 independent tests · 4 head-to-head

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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Falken Azenis FK520: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Falken Azenis FK520 appear in 45 tests, 4 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.

    How the Falken Azenis FK520 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Falken Azenis FK520 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if

    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Falken Azenis FK520 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Falken Azenis FK520
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used3015
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.06.6
    Latest test20262026
    Tire Lab Score86.188.5

    Tire Lab Score

    86.1
    Very Good · Summer
    88.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Falken Azenis FK520Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.7
    692
    Avg rank 6.9
    424
    Falken Azenis FK520
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.0
    27
    Avg rank 6.0
    452
    Falken Azenis FK520
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.9
    33
    Avg rank 6.3
    34
    Falken Azenis FK520
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.4
    11
    Avg rank 8.6
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.1
    3
    Avg rank 6.1
    3
    Falken Azenis FK520

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Falken Azenis FK520

    The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Falken Azenis FK520

    The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Falken Azenis FK520

    The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Falken Azenis FK520

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.6 for the Falken Azenis FK520.

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Falken Azenis FK520

    The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Falken Azenis FK520?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Falken Azenis FK520 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Falken Azenis FK520.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Falken Azenis FK520 in 15, with 4 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →