Falken Azenis FK510 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 FK510 and Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 appear in 35 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 efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Azenis FK510 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK510 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | All Season |
| Tests used | 32 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.1 | 94.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK510
Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK510 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 51216 | Avg rank 3.4 22 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 43 | Avg rank 3.8 24 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 6.0 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 225 | Avg rank 1.8 531 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 2 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.3 145 | No data | Falken Azenis FK510 |
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 4.7 for the Falken Azenis FK510.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK510 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 7.2 for the Falken Azenis FK510.
❄️ Snow: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Falken Azenis FK510.
🧊 Ice: Falken Azenis FK510 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 no data for the Falken Azenis FK510.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK510 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 5.9 for the Falken Azenis FK510.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK510 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 7.3 for the Falken Azenis FK510.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK510 or Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 ranks higher on average than the Falken Azenis FK510.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 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 Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 ranks better than the Falken Azenis FK510.
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 FK510.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK510 appears in 32 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →