Falken Azenis FK510 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5: 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 Vredestein Sportrac 5 appear in 34 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, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Vredestein Sportrac 5 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 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 Vredestein Sportrac 5 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 Vredestein Sportrac 5's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK510 | Vredestein Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 32 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.1 | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK510
Vredestein Sportrac 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK510 | Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 51216 | Avg rank 8.0 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 43 | Avg rank 10.0 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 225 | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 2 | Avg rank 8.0 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.3 145 | Avg rank 17.0 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 10.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 10.5 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 17.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK510 or Vredestein Sportrac 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK510 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Azenis FK510 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Sportrac 5 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 Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK510 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK510 appears in 32 independent tests, Vredestein Sportrac 5 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
