Falken Azenis FK520 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2: 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 Superia Bluewin UHP2 appear in 17 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 FK520 performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Superia Bluewin UHP2 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, 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 Superia Bluewin UHP2 still wins on dry, 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 snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK520 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 8.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.5 | 78.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK520
Superia Bluewin UHP2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK520 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.9 424 | Avg rank 8.6 2 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 452 | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 34 | Avg rank 5.3 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.6 | Avg rank 6.0 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.1 3 | Avg rank 4.0 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 8.6 for the Superia Bluewin UHP2.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.0 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
❄️ Snow: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the Falken Azenis FK520.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.3 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.6 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.1 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK520 or Superia Bluewin UHP2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks higher on average than the Superia Bluewin UHP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 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 Superia Bluewin UHP2 ranks better than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Superia Bluewin UHP2 shows better mileage performance than the Falken Azenis FK520.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK520 appears in 15 independent tests, Superia Bluewin UHP2 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 →