Falken Azenis FK520 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4: 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 46 tests, 7 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 mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Azenis FK520 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK520 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 31 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.5 | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK520
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK520 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.9 424 | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 452 | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 34 | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.6 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.1 3 | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.9 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.0 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.3 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 11.8 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 6.1 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK520 or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Azenis FK520 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK520 appears in 15 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31, with 7 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 →