Falken Azenis FK520 vs Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport: 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 Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport appear in 17 tests, 1 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, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, 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 FK520 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Azenis FK520 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK520 | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 10.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.5 | 80.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK520
Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK520 | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.9 424 | Avg rank 10.4 1 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 452 | Avg rank 10.0 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 34 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.6 | No data | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.1 3 | Avg rank 7.0 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 10.4 for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.0 for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
The Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.3 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 7.0 for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK520 or Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks higher on average than the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Azenis FK520 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport ranks better than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK520 shows better mileage performance than the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK520 appears in 15 independent tests, Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport in 2, with 1 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 →