Falken Azenis FK520 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A: 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A appear in 18 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, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Toyo Proxes Sport A performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A 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
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK520 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.5 | 83.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK520
Toyo Proxes Sport A
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK520 | Toyo Proxes Sport A | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.9 424 | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 452 | Avg rank 6.2 2 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 34 | Avg rank 5.9 3 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.6 | No data | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.1 3 | Avg rank 3.3 1 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 7.0 for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.2 for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Toyo Proxes Sport A wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.3 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Toyo Proxes Sport A wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.1 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK520 or Toyo Proxes Sport A?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Azenis FK520 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Proxes Sport A across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Toyo Proxes Sport A 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK520 appears in 15 independent tests, Toyo Proxes Sport A in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →