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Today, Falken announces that its AZENIS FK520 has delivered an excellent result in the 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test, achieving the “highly recommended” rating. Scoring 135 out of 170 points, the Falken AZENIS FK520 ranked among the top four tyres in the test field – a strong affirmation of its performance and reliability.
Tested in the 225/40 R18 XL size, with an average price of €87, the Falken AZENIS FK520 stood out for its exceptional value for money. As the most affordable tyre within the top group, it represents a particularly attractive option for customers seeking premium performance at a competitive price.
The test also highlighted the Falken AZENIS FK520’s strengths in key safety tests.
- In aquaplaning, the Falken AZENIS FK520 achieved a top score, sharing first place with two competitors – underlining its stability and safety in challenging, wet road conditions.
- In dry handling, it ranked among the leaders, with testers praising its precise steering, strong lateral grip and high stability.
- The Falken AZENIS FK520 also performed excellently on wet roads, offering a balanced, reliable performance across damp weather conditions.
The results demonstrate that the Falken AZENIS FK520 performs strongly even when benchmarked against established premium brands. Coupled with its outstanding value and available in popular fitment sizes, it makes the AZENIS FK520 an attractive choice for customers who expect premium‑level performance paired with great value.
The ACE test also confirms that the Falken AZENIS FK520:
- offers outstanding value
- is a recommended option for compact vehicles, one of the highest‑volume segments across Europe
Falken is reinforcing its position as a sporty, multi-segment tyre brand at THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026. The exhibition presence addresses the passenger car, off-road and commercial vehicle sectors alike, with a strong focus on the design of technical performance characteristics for use under realistic operating conditions.
Despite a strong performance, Falken Motorsports did not have the necessary racing luck at this year’s ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. After an impressive comeback, the Japanese tyre manufacturer’s team was forced to end the race prematurely in the first half following an unfortunate accident. Up until that point, Klaus Bachler, Morris Schuring, Sven Müller, and Tim Heinemann had been battling for top positions in front of more than 350,000 spectators along the Nordschleife, steadily working their way up the field with consistently fast lap times.
The tyre brand Falken, which belongs to Dunlop Tyre Europe GmbH has been selected as one of three finalists for the inaugural Service Award. Presented by the Federal Association of Tyre Retailers and Tyre Repairers (BRV, Bonn), this new award recognises those in the tyre industry who, from the retail sector’s perspective in the passenger car/light commercial vehicle tyre segment, stand out for exceptional service and a trust-based partnership.