Falken Azenis FK510 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5

    2026 test data · 34 independent tests

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    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?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Vredestein Sportrac 5's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricFalken Azenis FK510Vredestein Sportrac 5
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used322
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank6.110.0
    Latest test20252019
    Tire Lab Score91.190.1

    Tire Lab Score

    91.1
    Excellent · Summer
    90.1
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken Azenis FK510Vredestein Sportrac 5Winner
    💧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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