Falken Azenis FK510 vs GiTi GitiSport S1: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Azenis FK510 and GiTi GitiSport S1 appear in 36 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 Falken Azenis FK510 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 tests.
How the GiTi GitiSport S1 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 4 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 FK510 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GiTi GitiSport S1 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Azenis FK510 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the GiTi GitiSport S1's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK510 | GiTi GitiSport S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 32 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 8.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.1 | 83.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK510
GiTi GitiSport S1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK510 | GiTi GitiSport S1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 51216 | Avg rank 10.2 1 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 43 | Avg rank 7.8 11 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 225 | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 2 | No data | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.3 145 | Avg rank 7.7 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK510 vs GiTi GitiSport S1
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 10.2 for the GiTi GitiSport S1.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK510 vs GiTi GitiSport S1
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 7.8 for the GiTi GitiSport S1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK510 vs GiTi GitiSport S1
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.0 for the GiTi GitiSport S1.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK510 vs GiTi GitiSport S1
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the GiTi GitiSport S1.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK510 vs GiTi GitiSport S1
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 7.7 for the GiTi GitiSport S1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK510 or GiTi GitiSport S1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK510 ranks higher on average than the GiTi GitiSport S1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Azenis FK510 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GiTi GitiSport S1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Azenis FK510 ranks better than the GiTi GitiSport S1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK510 shows better mileage performance than the GiTi GitiSport S1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK510 appears in 32 independent tests, GiTi GitiSport S1 in 4, 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 →
