Falken Azenis FK510 Max-Performance Summer Tire
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Decent, but it's tough on the environment.
Priced as of June 4, 2026
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CarCareTruth's Analysis
Last reviewed June 4, 2026
TL;DR UTQG Traction AA max-performance summer tire with multiple European test-panel wins in wet braking, including the ADAC 2021 overall title. Short tread life is the expected compound trade-off.
What it is and how it performs
The Azenis FK510 is Falken's flagship UHP summer tire, sold in performance sizes across 17- to 22-inch rims; this page covers the model, not one size. UTQG: Treadwear 300, Traction AA, Temperature A. European instrumented panels place wet braking in the top third of its class; dry grip is upper-third in ADAC and AutoBild results. Tread life runs at class-typical max-performance summer range per aggregate owner data.
Who should buy this, and who should skip it
Right pick for sports-car and performance-sedan owners who prioritize wet-road safety. Skip if your climate drops below 7°C (45°F) in winter: this is a summer-compound tire and is not safe in snow, ice, or freezing temperatures. A 3PMSF-rated all-weather or dedicated winter tire in your size is the right class.
Safety and environmental impact
Cured-rubber-and-steel construction; no chemical-exposure pathway from the tire in normal use. All tires shed tire-wear particles and 6PPD-quinone in road runoff, an aquatic concern shared across the category.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from Falken, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •FALKEN AZENIS FK510 - 245/45ZR18 100Y 300 AA A BW
- •Fit type: Universal Fit
- •Load index: 100.0
- •Load capacity: 1764
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Manufacturer specifications
- Brand
- Falken
- Size
- 245/45ZR18
- Rim Size
- 18 Inches
- Section Width
- 245 Millimeters
- Tire Aspect Ratio
- 45.0
- Load Index
- 100.0
- Load Capacity
- 1764 Pounds
- Tread Depth
- 10.1 32nds
- Tread Type
- Asymmetrical
- Maximum Pressure
- 51 Pound per Square Inch
- Automotive Fit Type
- Universal Fit
- Construction Type
- Radial
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