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    Falken Azenis FK520 vs Giti GitiSportS2

    2026 test data · 24 independent tests · 6 head-to-head

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    Falken Azenis FK520 vs Giti GitiSportS2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Azenis FK520 and Giti GitiSportS2 appear in 24 tests, 6 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 FK520 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 tests.

    How the Giti GitiSportS2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 9 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 FK520 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Giti GitiSportS2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken Azenis FK520 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Giti GitiSportS2 if

    • You prefer the Giti GitiSportS2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricFalken Azenis FK520Giti GitiSportS2
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used159
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.610.0
    Latest test20262025
    Tire Lab Score88.577.9

    Tire Lab Score

    88.5
    Very Good · Summer
    77.9
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken Azenis FK520Giti GitiSportS2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.9
    424
    Avg rank 9.1
    161
    Falken Azenis FK520
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.0
    452
    Avg rank 12.3
    1
    Falken Azenis FK520
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.3
    34
    Avg rank 9.1
    1
    Falken Azenis FK520
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.6
    Avg rank 13.3
    1
    Falken Azenis FK520
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.1
    3
    Avg rank 8.4
    Falken Azenis FK520

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Giti GitiSportS2

    The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 9.1 for the Giti GitiSportS2.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Giti GitiSportS2

    The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 12.3 for the Giti GitiSportS2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Giti GitiSportS2

    The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 9.1 for the Giti GitiSportS2.

    📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Giti GitiSportS2

    The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 13.3 for the Giti GitiSportS2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Giti GitiSportS2

    The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.4 for the Giti GitiSportS2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK520 or Giti GitiSportS2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks higher on average than the Giti GitiSportS2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Falken Azenis FK520 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Giti GitiSportS2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks better than the Giti GitiSportS2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK520 shows better mileage performance than the Giti GitiSportS2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken Azenis FK520 appears in 15 independent tests, Giti GitiSportS2 in 9, with 6 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 →