Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222: 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 Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 appear in 33 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK510 | Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 32 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 4.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.1 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK510
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK510 | Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 51216 | Avg rank 5.0 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 43 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 225 | No data | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 2 | No data | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.3 145 | No data | Falken Azenis FK510 |
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
The Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.2 for the Falken Azenis FK510.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK510 or Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK510 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Azenis FK510 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 Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK510 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK510 appears in 32 independent tests, Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
