Falken Azenis FK510 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20: 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20 appear in 37 tests, 3 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 5 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20 still wins on efficiency, 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 prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK510 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 32 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.1 | 80.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK510
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK510 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 51216 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 43 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 225 | Avg rank 7.9 21 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 2 | No data | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.3 145 | Avg rank 1.8 221 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.7 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 9.0 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 7.9 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 4.3 for the Falken Azenis FK510.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK510 or Nankang Noble Sport NS20?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK510 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Azenis FK510 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK510 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK510 appears in 32 independent tests, Nankang Noble Sport NS20 in 5, with 3 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 →