Falken Azenis FK520 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO: 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 Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO appear in 16 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK520 | Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #10 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 32.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.5 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK520
Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK520 | Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.9 424 | Avg rank 43.0 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 452 | Avg rank 28.0 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 34 | No data | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.6 | No data | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.1 3 | No data | Falken Azenis FK520 |
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 43.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 28.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK520 or Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks higher on average than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Azenis FK520 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO 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 Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK520 shows better mileage performance than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK520 appears in 15 independent tests, Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
