Falken Azenis RS820 vs Falken FK510 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Azenis RS820 and Falken FK510 SUV appear in 6 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 RS820 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Falken FK510 SUV performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, 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 FK510 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Azenis RS820 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Falken FK510 SUV if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis RS820 | Falken FK510 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.7 | 88.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis RS820
Falken FK510 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis RS820 | Falken FK510 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.3 13 | Avg rank 4.4 221 | Falken Azenis RS820 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 12 | Avg rank 3.3 32 | Falken FK510 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.6 11 | Avg rank 4.7 12 | Falken Azenis RS820 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Falken FK510 SUV |
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis RS820 vs Falken FK510 SUV
The Falken Azenis RS820 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.4 for the Falken FK510 SUV.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis RS820 vs Falken FK510 SUV
The Falken FK510 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.1 for the Falken Azenis RS820.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis RS820 vs Falken FK510 SUV
The Falken Azenis RS820 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 4.7 for the Falken FK510 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis RS820 vs Falken FK510 SUV
The Falken FK510 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.7 for the Falken Azenis RS820.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis RS820 or Falken FK510 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis RS820 ranks higher on average than the Falken FK510 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken FK510 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Azenis RS820 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Azenis RS820 ranks better than the Falken FK510 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis RS820 appears in 3 independent tests, Falken FK510 SUV 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 →