Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Azenis FK460 AS and Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 appear in 6 tests, 2 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 Falken Azenis FK460 AS performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 3 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 Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Azenis FK460 AS still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK460 AS | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.3 | 94.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK460 AS
Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK460 AS | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.4 114 | Avg rank 3.4 22 | Falken Azenis FK460 AS |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.9 31 | Avg rank 3.8 24 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 4 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Falken Azenis FK460 AS |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 6.0 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.2 13 | Avg rank 1.8 531 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | No data | Falken Azenis FK460 AS |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 3.4 for the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 3.9 for the Falken Azenis FK460 AS.
❄️ Snow: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
🧊 Ice: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.0 for the Falken Azenis FK460 AS.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 4.2 for the Falken Azenis FK460 AS.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.0 for the Falken Azenis FK460 AS.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK460 AS or Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK460 AS ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Azenis FK460 AS across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 ranks better than the Falken Azenis FK460 AS.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 shows better mileage performance than the Falken Azenis FK460 AS.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK460 AS appears in 3 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 in 3, with 2 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 →