Falken FK510 SUV vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken FK510 SUV and Nankang Noble Sport NS20 appear in 8 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 FK510 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 5 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken FK510 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Falken FK510 SUV | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.2 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.4 | 80.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken FK510 SUV
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken FK510 SUV | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.4 221 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Falken FK510 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 32 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Falken FK510 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.7 12 | Avg rank 7.9 21 | Falken FK510 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Avg rank 1.8 221 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
💧 Wet: Falken FK510 SUV vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Falken FK510 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 8.7 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
☀️ Dry: Falken FK510 SUV vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Falken FK510 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 9.0 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken FK510 SUV vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Falken FK510 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 7.9 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken FK510 SUV vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 2.5 for the Falken FK510 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken FK510 SUV or Nankang Noble Sport NS20?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken FK510 SUV ranks higher on average than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken FK510 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken FK510 SUV ranks better than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken FK510 SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Nankang Noble Sport NS20 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →